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Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel

2.5 star property
Inn in Indian with free parking

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The Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel blends country character with modern amenities for a comfortable stay. Guests can unwind with drinks at the inviting bar, connect easily with in-room WiFi, and appreciate the convenience of complimentary self-parking during their visit.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Single Room) | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

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
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 37 min drive - 50.8 km
  • Alaska Regional Hospital - 37 min drive - 51.1 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
  • ‪Turnagain Kayak And Coffee - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Jim's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Birch & Alder - ‬2 min walk

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

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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 at the property

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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Reviews

Brown Bear Saloon and Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 357 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun saloon and great food. Nice spot to stay with nice view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

edison

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria Ludovica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was The perfect accomodation…place was comfy and clean…totally worth the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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

Cleo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, good food, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Laryssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was quite warm when I arrived. Someone knocked on my door at 11pm after I had been asleep for a couple of hours, and upon hearing male voices, I, being a lone female, decided against opening the door, and was a bit concerned about their intensions and the fact that there was just a doorknob lock and nothing more to protect me, so I didn’t sleep much after that!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just absolutely home away from home💖
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niklas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, beautiful Saloon with good beer and delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities
The room was clean, and cozy. The saloon and its staff are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place ended up being great. It was the most reasonable and you got the most for your money, friendly people eager to help wonderful time. The food was fantastic and great priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner. Hospitable staff. Room was clean and cozy and covered all the basics. Very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, rustic hotel was as described. We drove by it the first time as we missed the sign for Indian.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not much to look at and the room was small but, it was clean and the bed was comfortable. The room was on the second floor above the bar, surprisingly it was not noisy at all. The bar is a unique place with a lot of bar charm. We ate chicken wings and they were good. The one staff person we saw took care of everything. She was the registration desk, barmaid and waitress. She was friendly and provided excellent service. There was a nice walking path nearby. Definitely no frills but for a one night stay it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brown Bear was a good place to stay the night before our next day departure. The rooms are basic, but clean. The bar below can be noisy in the evening, but by 10 or 11 PM it was quiet around the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
small room but nice and clean..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for the beginning and end of our trip, and it got the job done. Small, quiet, clean, with a friendly bar downstairs that serves the BEST cheeseburgers we ever had. It's nothing fancy, just a good spot to catch some shuteye. Would definitely recommend for anyone trying to keep a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024