Homer is a community located in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Named for gold mine company owner Homer Pennock, the city is situated on Kachemak Bay near Kachemak Bay State Park, where visitors can enjoy more than 80 miles of trails for hiking, biking and nature walking. Visitors will find Homer offers several motels and hotels.
The Ocean Shores Motel is a beachfront motel located overlooking Kachemak Bay. Each of its rooms has a private balcony, a TV with cable channels, a coffee maker, a microwave, a refrigerator, a telephone with free local calling and free wireless Internet access. The motel also offers kitchenette rooms and a private beach, and is just one block from downtown Homer’s vast array of shops, art galleries and museums. Hotel parking is free for all vehicles. Pets are not allowed. Motel rates as of 2010 range from $99 to $159 per night.
Ocean Shore Motel
3500 Crittenden Dr.
Homer, AK 99603
800-770-7775
akoceanshores.com
The Heritage Hotel Lodge is a log cabin hotel located in downtown Homer. All its rooms have TVs with cable channels, coffee makers, free wireless Internet access and telephones with free local calling. The hotel also offers complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby, guest laundry facilities, and a common kitchen area. In addition, guests can make arrangements for full-service tours through the hotel for fishing charters, kayaking and tidal tours, bird watching excursions, and wildlife bay cruises. Hotel parking is free for all vehicles. Pets are allowed for a fee. Hotel rates as of 2010 range from $69 to $165 per night.
Heritage Hotel Lodge
147 E. Pioneer Ave.
Homer, AK 99603
907-235-7787
alaskaheritagehotel.com
The Best Western Bidarka Inn is located less than two miles from the Homer Airport. Its rooms feature 32-inch TVs with HBO channels, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, AM/FM alarm clock radios, telephones with free local calling, and free high-speed Internet access. Hotel guests receive complimentary full breakfast; copy and fax services; free airport shuttle service; and access to the hotel's game room, fitness center and indoor hot tub. In addition, the hotel is just two miles from Bishop’s Beach, offering guests surfing, picnicking, swimming and sunbathing activities. Hotel parking is free for all vehicles. Pets are allowed for a fee. Hotel rates as of 2010 range from $132 to $169 per night.
Best Western Bidarka Inn
575 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
907-235-8148
bestwestern.com
