SEWARD HOTELS, B AND B'S AND LODGING
Recommendations on where to stay in Seward, Alaska.Since I travel much of the year, I'm often looking for recommendations for hotels and lodging. Too often all I can find when I search on-line is booking agencies or other sites that have a vested interest in which hotels they recommend. Since many people visit Seward and the Kenai Fjords National Park each summer, I thought I would share my favorite hotel options. I don't handle any reservations nor do I charge for the links - these are just my honest opinions for what they are worth. These are all places that I have either stayed, or spent time photographing - or in many cases have done both. This represents a wide variety of properties, and I think that you can find something for everyone. If you are trying to find a room during busy times such as the Fourth of July weekend or Salmon Derby - it can be very difficult unless you are booking far in advance.
The Bay Vista B and B is a step above your average bed & breakfast. Each suite contains two separate bedrooms and a large common area for eating and lounging, making it ideal for the traveler that would typically have to purchase two hotel rooms. Maybe a family with older children, or two couples traveling together. The owner, Doug Lechner, runs a first class operation and is a close personal friend. Demand is high, but if you can get a room here I don't think you will regret it!
If you are looking for a more traditional hotel, Murphy's Motel is a good choice. Many rooms have nice ocean views and Murphy's is centrally located within easy walking distance to the boat harbor and downtown.
These private cozy cabins are located in the forest minutes from town and Exit Glacier. If you are looking for some peace and quite along with some time to unwind, River Valley Cabins would be a great alternative to a typical hotel. You may want to have a rental car if staying at River Valley Cabins. The Windsong Lodge is located approx. 4 miles out of town on the road to Exit Glacier. It is a lodge type hotel that often caters to larger groups arriving by bus and cruise-ship. This hotel has a large number of rooms with a nice restaurant and bar. You may want to have a rental car if staying at the Windsong Lodge.
Recently (summer of 2005) a Holiday Inn Express opened in the boat harbor area. I have yet to visit this new hotel, but mention it because I often try to stay at Holiday Inn Express hotels when traveling since they usually have high speed wireless internet and a decent free breakfast.
Seward Photos Kenai Fjords National Park Photos
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