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Marina Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Seward Boat Harbor

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BBQ/picnic Area
Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity
Deluxe Studio | Living area
Point of interest
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1603 Seward Highway, Seward, AK, 99664
  • Place, Seward Boat Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Studio Suite, Microwave

Comfort Studio Suite, Microwave

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Seward

At Marina Motel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Seward Boat Harbor and within 15 minutes of Seward Waterfront Park. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a picnic area. Other amenities include express check-out and luggage storage. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Seward motel, you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Alaska SeaLife Center and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Mount Marathon.
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What's nearby

  • Seward Boat Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Seward Community Library & Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cookery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Marina Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Seward Boat Harbor
As a guest of Marina Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seward motel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Marina Motel offers 31 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Smart televisions come with digital channels. This Seward motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • 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.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals 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

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, debit 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
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, Discover, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Marina Motel Seward
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Marina Motel?

Yep, Marina Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Marina Motel?

Yep, Marina Motel is a short 14-minute walk from Seward Waterfront Park. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Marina Motel?

No, Marina Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Marina Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Marina Motel?

Dogs are welcome at Marina Motel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Marina Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 555 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Eliza

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No one was ever on property all afternoon or evening. They left a number to call. No answer no return call . Finally hours later we reach someone and they told us they left our key in the red lock box. Well would have been nice to know and how to get in the box . Does no good if you don’t know or know code . Finally got in . Room was stuffy like has not been open in weeks . Carpet nasty. Outlets didn’t work . Room dark with no lamps , very little lighting not worth $200 plus . Only good thing beds were decent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

rob

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Los Alamitos

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and adequate room with refrigerator. Good location with a short walk to the Seward Harbor area and a 20 minute drive to the Kenai Fjords Exit Glacier trailhead. Very welcoming, friendly and helpful reception (Diana). It was a minimalist facility, so there is no exercise room or guest laundry, but it was not a problem. It has a quaint 24 hour coffee room adjacent to the check-in lobby. My group enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are extremely friendly, the coffee area was amazing and the place was easy to park and navigate
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Steep three steps to get to my ‘ground’ room had a broken handrail (& a broken towel bar). The outside broken handrail base was held upright with rocks at the base. You can see the wood is rotten & they are trying to hide it. I almost fell twice going down the steep stairs. FIX IT!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only reason be took a hotel, we just came out of a backpacking trip from Denali. So we were craving a hot shower. We got hot water for 15 sec and then it turned cold, then it got warm again for 15 seconds and so forth. The bathroom was so narrow you had to sit sideways on the toilet. The bathroom was very tired, the bedroom was better, at least it was spacy. It seemed clean, but usually a tired looking room also makes it look dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
The gal at the check in was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean with comfortable beds. They had a little coffee "nook" by the front desk since there was no coffee maker in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is clean and quiet. In walking distance to the boat harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Location was ideal. Ran "hot" water for longer than a half hour and water never even got warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Don, Denver

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tough to assess. The property was close to where we needed to be. The folks working there were super nice and efficient. Room was a bit worn, but probably par for the course in Seward. Quick checkin and checkout. But this hotel was full of freakin' right-wing, Trump-lovin' white trash that felt obligated to party oitside their rooms until midnight. Not sure if i was in Alaska or Arkansas. But I cant hold the hotel responsible for their low IQ clientele.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph, Norway

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuhui

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, staff is friendly and helpful. Very present stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was were accommodating. She was very polite and helpfull
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We could not possibly have stayed in the room we had booked due to the faulty lighting. One light didn't work and the other was a headache inducing striplight that constantly flashed. Unfortunately, there was no maintenance person or manager on site to deal with it and all other rooms were full. Eventually, we received a refund and managed to fund another place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Mixed, But I’d Come Back

I stayed here because it is just steps from the train depot. Check in was very friendly. Bed is Good. Room needs maintenance. Ni housekeeping during my four nights here. (That’s fine with me.) Best soup and hot dogs in town right across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

LeAnne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was extremely accommodating, kind & wonderful. Marina Motel is a one story building - so no stair which is great for us older people. They have a small coffee station available stocked with Keurig coffee, hot cocoa, & tea. Diana took extra time to help us which we really appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

sandra, Anchorage

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, tiny crowded bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

don

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Noisy parking lot , too hot in room and can’t adjust temperature, knob fell off tub faucet, tub and sink very slow to drain, shower head pointed to wall and not adjustable. Terrible accommodations and way too expensive!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very aged property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025