Seward Hotels

Alaska Native owned and operated, the Seward Windsong Lodge is a full-service lodge set in a glacier valley, surrounded by the forest. Just eight miles from Exit Glacier and four miles from Seward, the lodge offers a peaceful retreat from the bustle of downtown; a free shuttle provides access to town, tours, and transportation. Evidence of Seward's industrial side does appear in the area (i.e. a nearby gravel operation), but it doesn't dominate the scenic beauty.

The Van Gilder Hotel started out in 1916 as an office building, and became a hotel in 1921. The hotel offers a charming look back at Alaska's early days—with some nice modern touches. Anytime of year, you have great access to downtown Seward: You're within easy walking distance to restaurants and shopping, and just two blocks away from the Alaska SeaLife Center and the Seward Museum.

Leave from the Seward Boat Harbor and ferry out to a private one-acre island and remote peninsula 9 miles southeast of Seward in Humpy Cove. You'll experience complete immersion in the wonders of wild coastal Alaska, and stay in spacious, bright yurts (circular, reinforced tent-like structures) that are also warm and comfy. Outside you'll find private decks, as well as boardwalks and fire rings. They also provide complimentary sea kayaks, rowboat, and fishing gear.

The Holiday Inn Express sits right on the boardwalk in Seward with spectacular views of either the Small Boat Harbor or Mt. Marathon and just one block from the Alaska Railroad Depot. This new, and very comfortable hotel is full of amenities, including a pool. With just 82 rooms - some featuring balconies - it is an intimate hotel loaded with all the conveniences of a much larger property, and luxuries like goose-down comforters on every bed.

This native Alaskan-owned lodge offers a unique wilderness experience. Set on Fox Island, it is accessible only by boat from Seward, and is a true escape from civilization. Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge has 8 cabins which do not have televisions; the focus here is on nature. Go out on a naturalist-guided walk, or take a kayak excursion and look for whales that swim right up to the shore.

Located just five minutes outside Seward, the Abode Well Cabins are tucked back amidst four acres of trees, and are part of the Seavey family homestead. They were first opened in 1997, and are part of the Seavey family homestead—the same folks who operate the Ididaride Dog Sled Tours, one of the most popular tours in Alaska.

Located within a 1700 acre native-owned wildlife sanctuary in the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park, the central lodge and 16 guest cabins of Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge have full views of Pedersen Glacier and easy access to wildlife-viewing adventures. The elegantly rustic lodge and secluded guest cabins pair modern comfort and environmental stewardship.