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Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel

2.5 star property
Inn in Indian with free parking

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Single Room)
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Single Room)
Coffee/tea maker
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Single Room Cabin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Kitchen
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Single Room)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Single Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Located on the top floor
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Deluxe Cabin)

Highlights

Patio
Kitchen
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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About the area

Indian is home to Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel. Marlow Pavilion and Hope & Sunrise Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Girdwood Park and Windy Point.
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Map
28065 Seward Hwy, Indian, AK, 99540

What's nearby

  • Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Chugach State Park - 19 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Alyeska Ski Resort - 24 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Alaska Regional Hospital - 37 min drive - 50.1 km
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 37 min drive - 50.8 km

Getting around

  • Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot - 14 min drive
  • Girdwood, AK (AQY) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turnagain Fish Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brown Bear Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • Froth & Forage
  • ‪Turnagain Kayak And Coffee - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪Tito's Discovery Cafe - ‬63 min drive

About this property

Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel

Property highlights
Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self-parking
Room features
All guest rooms at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and coffee/tea makers
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 steps to reach entrance
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is 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

Is Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel located?

Situated in Indian, this inn is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Indian Valley Mine National Historic Site and within 3 miles (5 km) of Chugach State Park and Penguin Valley Trailhead. Rainbow Trailhead and McHugh Creek Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 341 reviews

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 Excellent

Catharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean. Staff is friendly and hamburgers were great! Also, plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very friendly staff! Will accommodate for late arrival! We enjoyed the old characteristics of the bar/saloon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Raheel

Good location Reasonable amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

edison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area is astonishingly beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the simpleness of the saloon with bedrooms availble above. Great easy location. Great staff. Good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little cabin in a less populated area outside of Anchorage. Very rustic little cabin that checks off the bare necessities. Provides what I would see as a very Alaskan experience. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfect for our stay overnight. Sarah and Denise were so hospitable; my husband and I felt extremely welcomed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and we ate at the saloon. Had a very good burger!! Staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good overnight stay. The location is great, small bedroom but enough if you are only staying for one night or two. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We I’ll stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly owner. Fun to chat people in the saloon. Cozy warm cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Amenities
The entire experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Minimalist room in an old rustic building that provided a clean comfortable place to stay for one night. Very quiet even with the saloon below. We had a delicious hamburger in the saloon. Laid back and friendly staff! Very good choice if you don’t need a tv and are looking for a reasonably priced place to sleep out of high priced Anchorage and Girdwood. We would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's a room just above the bar. Small but comfortable.has a microwave but no fridge and NO TV it fits our needs as we were just using the room for a place to sleep after a day of hiking and site seeing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Just opened for nightly rentals. Very nice authentic Alaska cabin feel. Has a stove and refrigerator so you can bring food with you. The Brown Bear Saloon is on-site and has some good food choices - especially liked the sweet potato fries. There are some breakfast options nearby as well. Beds were comfy and it was very quiet and clean. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna N Kam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much, was great to get of the city, apologizes did not bring back the Bear spray, so helpful... A Piece of Paradise.. Gratitudes to the staff an locals.. Kam and Anna
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rental itself is kind of like staying at a friend’s- the bed was comfortable and neat, there were some little quirks to the space, but felt completely safe and love off-the-beaten-path places like this. The owner and the bartender were AMAZING and so friendly downstairs, the hamburger tasted fresh off a backyard grill delicious, and oh my gosh you are RIGHT on Seward Highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

The area was peaceful and had beautiful views. The room had all the necessities - bed was ok, shower had hot water. The only complaint is that the other guests were so loud that we didn’t get much sleep. Their talking in other rooms and hallway, opening and closing doors, etc went right through the thin door and walls. If it wasn’t for this, I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grand view

It was wonderful. I will return again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is very basic. There wasn't a TV, and the smoke detector looked like it had been ripped out of the ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorrie

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and adequate for the night. It reminded me of a private room in a Hostel. You can't control the room temperature.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What’s not to like? If you love, rustic, and you love the outdoors, or a fabulous view then you’re gonna love this place! The staff is absolutely wonderful, and even with a bar downstairs it really wasn’t that loud. A nice little bike trail, get you across the road with ease so that you can stand on the edge of the ocean and breathe in the mountain view. Absolutely love this place definitely going back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Staff and crowd were super nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024