A Swan Nest Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from Seward Community Library & Museum

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Dining
Property grounds
Living area
Property grounds
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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504 Adams Street, Seward, AK, 99664
  • Place, Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Alaska SeaLife Center
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (View Rooms with Loft)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Standard Rooms with Loft)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Seward

A Swan Nest Inn places you steps from Seward Community Library & Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Seward Waterfront Park. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 9 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Seward B&B include Alaska SeaLife Center and Seward Boat Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Seward Community Library & Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cookery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

A Swan Nest Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from Seward Community Library & Museum
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at A Swan Nest Inn. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Seward bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1918
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
A Swan Nest Inn offers 6 accommodations with a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Seward bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1918
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at A Swan Nest Inn?

Yep, A Swan Nest Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to A Swan Nest Inn?

Yep, A Swan Nest Inn is a short 3-minute walk from Seward Waterfront Park.

Is A Swan Nest Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that A Swan Nest Inn is a hit with families.

Does A Swan Nest Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests are hooked on the free full breakfast here! Served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A Swan Nest Inn?

No, A Swan Nest Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A Swan Nest Inn?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at A Swan Nest Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

A Swan Nest Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 321 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

You

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and tidy as described, the location is excellent too. We had a great time there and would definitely recommend staying.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and really cute inn. Room is clean and bed is comfortable. Breakfast was awesome. We had a great time there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erwin J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, nice room. Overall as expected from Expedia description. Unable to get Taxi for 6pm at 5.30pm, had to walk to the harbormaster office with suitcases, recommend to leave plenty of time if taxi is needed (60min+).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sherri, Blue Mound

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and access to the water, gracious and helpful staff, delicious made to order breakfast, small but comfortable rooms, close to town and shops, and relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nellie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming. Check in was easy. Lift bed was fine for me but I could see that others might have a problem getting up there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia, Charleston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great unique b and b type of place. Self check in was great. Great views, nice staff. Just wish check in wasn’t so late (5pm) and check out so early (10am), but they did let me in early and said I could hang out after 10am so that worked out, in the end… Great vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and staff are great. Fine breakfast. B&B type. Owners accurately prepare guests for the tight quarters.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place to stay in Seward. Had everything we needed. Great breakfast. Our room faced a street and had some outside noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anindya

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an extremely tiny room where there was no room to walk around by the bed. The expedia listing does not clearly mention that the kitchen, the dining area everything is shared with other residents. The room has no heating source. Our toilet was clogged when we arrived. This place is more like a hostel and not appropriare for family. The breakfast is made to order and the staff was nice, however the quality and option for breakfast is limited. I wonder how this property received all the 10 star reviews. I was heavily mislead by the reviews. Over $275 per night, this was absolutely not worth it. The building and facility is very very old and smelly at places. Only saving grace is the location in the heart of Seward.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Not suitable for older persons
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vishwanatha, Sunnyvale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros - Best breakfast. Great location and views, Host is very nice and helpful. Cons - Sound from adjacent rooms and people walking outside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

A great family stay

This was one of our favorite stays on our family trip to Alaska. The location was great, it was set up perfectly for meeting other travelers. It was super close to almost everything in the downtown area. The loft areas offered in some rooms are great for kids. The breakfast every morning was delicious
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the kitchen!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jianping

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is small but can accommodate a family of four or five. Room is clean and has many hooks and shelves and storage areas. Big common dining area has great views, big kitchen for cooking if you want to. Owner Sarah let me waiting for my family in the common area after checking out, which I really appreciate. Also, the made on demand breakfast is great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my dream location and property! The made to order breakfast was delicious and the room were so cozy. I loved all the communal areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 adults with 2 teens. We had a loft for the boys that worked well. Good breakfast. No A/C. Eclectic older place. Worked out well. Bags do have to go up stairs. Walkable to the heart of Sewart.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025