Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site - 15 min walk
Chugach State Park - 14 min drive
Girdwood Town Square - 17 min drive
Alyeska Ski Resort - 18 min drive
University of Alaska - Anchorage - 29 min drive
Getting around
Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 20 min drive
Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) - 30 min drive
Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 31 min drive
Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Froth & Forage - 13 min walk
Brown Bear Saloon - 1 min walk
Turnagain Kayak & Coffeehouse - 71 min drive
Turnagain Arm BBQ Pit - 13 min walk
Best Water Ever - 7 min drive
About this property
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel
When visiting Indian, Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
16 stairs to reach property
Smooth flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Brown Bear Saloon Hotel Indian
Brown Bear Saloon Hotel
Brown Bear Saloon Indian
Brown Bear Saloon And Indian
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel Inn
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel Indian
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel Inn Indian
Frequently asked questions
Does Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel like?
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel is located a short 15-minute walk from Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site.
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
The Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel was clean, comfortable, and cute. The staff were super friendly and we enjoyed chatting with other guests as we ate in the bar downstairs. Nice little park across the road from the hotel. This place is not fancy or luxurious, but it has everything you need for a safe and comfortable overnight stay.
Monica
Monica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 15, 2024
Our booking through Expedia did not work so we arrived without a reservation but luckily they had a vacancy.
Overall, everything you’d expect from a roadside motel/bar. If you’re passing by, I’d recommend you stop in for a drink at the very least.
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 15, 2024
Ashish
Ashish, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 14, 2024
Hopping bar, but not loud. Rooms are kind of tired and old, but clean. The stairs to the rooms are ready for replacement — I would not want to climb those stairs in the rain or ice!! The location on Seward highway is beautiful — close to some great hiking areas, birding, the boretide, beluga sightings.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 13, 2024
Not as pictures, places is smell like moldy and most scary are there some mice came out from the heat vent and ran around in the small rooms. Will have nightmares just to crush one night. Turn around and don’t come back to this place
Douangpi
Douangpi, 3-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 13, 2024
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
Cool place
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 9, 2024
I was traveling all night and tried to check in a little early, no chance. They finally checked me in an 1hr late. 4pm. This is a motel and the cabins they advertise are false. Rooms available are actually very small and on top of the bar and restaurant. Trash and old batteries all around the property. :-(((
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 4, 2024
Amey
Amey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 30, 2024
Great for 1 night stay at an affordable price. Room is very small and you can hear everyone coming in and out so abit noisy!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 29, 2024
It was a great stop along the Seward Highway. The room was basic but clean. It was everything we needed for the night. If eating dinner at the bar on a Wednesday arrive early since they sell out of burgers.
Only issue is the picture is not accurate.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
The rooms were on the small side but absolutely perfect!!!! There was everything that you needed from a microwave to a mini fridge with a freezer to a coffee pot with coffee with the extras. The rooms were immaculate and the beds were super comfy. The bar below was great after a long day just to have dinner and an ice cold beer from tap. Sara who worked the bar was kind enough to let me know one night that there would be music and what time it would be done. I had my 2 pups with me and could not have asked for any place safer or more relaxing for them and myself. Definitely our go to spot when in the area!!! Thank you so much for everything.
Holly
Holly, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 27, 2024
The room was extremely small. No chair nor room to put a chair. Would be a great stopping over place for one person like a backpacker/hiker needing a dry place to lay their head for a night. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, and staff was pleasant. Price was fair compared to other way more expensive places.
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 21, 2024
Unique facility
Very comfortable bed but we had to move it out from the wall which left a very small walkway on both sides. The room had everything needed except for kleenex.
The bar downstairs served good burgers.
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 20, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 18, 2024
Evan
Evan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 15, 2024
tony
tony, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 15, 2024
6 outta 10
Doors are not safe closures. It’s above a pub so don’t plan on sleeping good before midnight. Waitress was nice. Owner was nice. View and access to trails was great.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 13, 2024
Very good value
Very good value for money given cost of rooms in Anchorage and only 30min to airport. Room was basic but clean and had microwave and fridge
Bed was comfy. The food was decent and freshly cooked. We didn’t feel it was a welcoming bar though and the staff were a bit unfriendly to start with. Didn’t really make us feel too welcome and a bit in the way when we tried to play pool. However we did get ice for the room and the bar tender seemed to get more friendly as the night wore on.
claire
claire, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
Friendly staff, good food
Chandra
Chandra, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
We were hoping for a place to stay along the Turnagain Arm on our last night in Alaska. The Brown Bear was just the spot. Our room was small and basic, but clean and comfy. Our window overlooked the mountains/water and we enjoyed watching the changing skies. We grabbed burgers in the saloon and they were delicious. We hiked a couple trails nearby. If we return to Alaska, we would be glad to stay at the Brown Bear Saloon & Hotel again.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 7, 2024
John
John, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 5, 2024
The room was clean but small. No TV in room. Outside of building was not typical motel look but the room was very clean and comfortable. Nice to have a place to eat downstairs.