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Murphy's Alaskan Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Seward

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Balcony
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchen
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Family Room | Private kitchenette
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room business centre

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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911 Fourth Avenue, Seward, AK, 99664
  • Place, Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seward Boat Harbor
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Laundry detergent
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Laundry detergent
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Futon

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Seward

Murphy's Alaskan Inn places you steps from Seward Waterfront Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Seward Boat Harbor. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and express check-out. Added amenities include luggage storage. There's also the convenience of self parking. .In proximity to this Seward motel you'll find Kenai Fjords National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Seward Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cookery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Murphy's Alaskan Inn

Motel in Seward
As a guest of Murphy's Alaskan Inn, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seward motel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
Murphy's Alaskan Inn offers 24 accommodations with portable fans. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 6 September and 1 June.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 5 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
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, a security system and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Murphy's Alaskan Inn
Murphy's Alaskan
Murphy`s Alaskan Hotel Seward
Murphys Hotel Seward
Murphy's Alaskan Inn Motel
Murphy's Alaskan Inn Seward
Murphy's Alaskan Inn Motel Seward

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Murphy's Alaskan Inn?

Yep, Murphy's Alaskan Inn has an uncovered self car park for USD 5 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Murphy's Alaskan Inn?

Yep, Murphy's Alaskan Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Seward Waterfront Park. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Murphy's Alaskan Inn?

No, Murphy's Alaskan Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Murphy's Alaskan Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at Murphy's Alaskan Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Murphy's Alaskan Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 456 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Perfect location. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Marion

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not Murphy's issue. The free shuttle went by us and it didn't stop. We got a taxi then to go to eat
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Moya at the front desk was awesome. Very clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Great stay

Our room was dated (furnishing wise) but was very clean with a comfy bed. It had a very small balcony that overlooked the water and mountains which was perfect for watching and photographing sunset! No breakfast but coffee and tea are always available in the front office.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

No one at the front desk after 9pm

The hotel itself was fine and it was a good location. There was no one at the front desk after 9pm and that's where the problem begins. We weren't getting in until late, it turned out midnight. I received a text from Murphy's saying that an envelope would be on the front desk with our room key in it. That was true. But the room key said Marina Inn 113. We arrived at midnight It was dark and raining. We (of course) had never been there before. We looked at every door for room 113. We did not see it. We were (slightly) panicking. I thought maybe our room was at the Marina Inn since there was no room 113 at Murphy's. We drove there and long story but the key didn't fit and they also have no one after 9pm. We came back to Murphy's and looked around more. There is a second building next door which we didn't know was Murphy's. We finally found room 113. Inside they conveniently had a map of the property on the desk. Here's a brilliant idea- why not put a map in the envelope with the key for late arriving guests? Then we would have found our room without going all over town and worrying about sleeping in the car. The next day I told the person at the front desk to put a map in the envelopes. I'll bet you they didn't. If they did, great. But come on, It really would have helped us
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Misleading representation online

First the photos on the webpage are just part of the Motel, The reception area is scary as when we went there, some of the rooms doors where open with no one visible in the area as well are the reception, no one was there, we called and who ever answered could not provided information. That representative provided another phone number in which it was a disconnected phone number. The receptionist came later and at that time we were ready to take off to another place, but the other hotels were full, forcing us to stay in this Dump. I had stay on other places but this one did not sit well with me. The thing about it is if the owner or company that manage this Motel take care of this premises, it can have potential, but like any other company, if money is flowing why we should make it better. Overall I will forced my husband to pay more and stay in another place. Lesson on this one you get what you pay for and just remember Seward AK is not cheap.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

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

6/10 Okay

Jannah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Potential for Homey and Cute

Carpet was held down with duct tape and packing tape, tub/shower had mildew in the walls and around the tub, tub was very slow to drain, carpet was dirty, box springs should have been covered with a sheet, door mats were old, planters were empty, had to get an extension cord to plug in one of the lamps, one lamp did now work, outdoor chairs were dirty and view of the ocean was blocked by overgrown bushes. So much potential with some deep cleaning, paint, floor covering replacement
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Doreen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old carpet with duct tape at seam. Shower curtain missing hooks. Wall half painted in gloss and half flat. Kind of a creepy place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ANN

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

Comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vandana

No water in bathroom when we arrived so they gave us another room. I left my AirPods in the hotel and have not been able to locate any hotel staff to try and locate them. There is no direct phone number to the hotel. You have to call the Seward Hospitality Group, which owns a bunch of hotels including this one, but they never get back to you , and then don’t pick up when you call them back ( I called them multiple times). The place seems sketch and shady.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The downside is the place needs updating. There wasn't a phone. The shower lining was missing. It was quite expensive for what it is. The good points are the staff was very friendly and I'd say we were lucky to even find a place considering it's fishing season.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rena, Mt. Holly Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Front desk clerk very nice, no elevator, constant doors slamming from other guests till about 11 pm, no air conditioning, beds comfortable, if u just need a place to sleep this works. Half mile walk to the docks and the major marine tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaromir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasent accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Deryk

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Great location, little warm

Murphy's is a motel that serves its purpose. Rooms are small with a balcony that overlooks the bay and an RV park. The location is great with access to the docks and downtown area. Biggest issue for us was the warm summer and no A/C. Unfortunately the wind was blowing on our door side with no windows and leaving the balcony open did little to help with airflow. Service was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking spaces were small, room was hot and no screens or ventilation. Toliet and bathroom were very small.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Srikrishna

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

AMBER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The front desk was fantastic and super helpful. The room itself was fine a bit run down and could use some updates. It was warm the days we were there about 70 and like most places in Alaska there is no air conditioning. We were able to open balcony door and room door for a great cross breeze that made the room comfortable. Beautiful view and within walking distance to both downtown and the harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Missed expectations

Lots of issues regarding the safety and condition of these rooms. The rooms had sliding glass doors with no screens to let in the air from outside. We were on the main level with access to a shared deck facing a busy street with many pedestrians. The water in one of the units only had hot water coming to both the hot and cold lines to the sink. The shower water would jump from hot to cold water unpredictably which wasn’t good for showering. The final straw was discovering an active hornets nest next to the only parking spot available. This is not a hotel, more a motel that is run down and needs updating for security and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was dirty towels in the room, rubbish under the bed. We were checked into the wrong room and had to move after unpacking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

utpal

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great view compared to a lot of other places. I like how cozy the room is, I wished we had a coffee machine in each room, but overall it’s the perfect location to everything including the cruise line, railroad and bus
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025