Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Alaska SeaLife Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Lowell Point State Recreation Site - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles
Restaurants
Starbucks - 2 min drive
The Highliner Restaurant - 12 min walk
Harbor Street Creamery - 10 min walk
Ray's Waterfront - 20 min walk
Woody's Thai Kitchen - 2 min walk
About this property
Harborview Inn
Property highlights
Harborview Inn provides a fireplace in the lobby and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and concierge services
A vending machine and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Harborview Inn have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Tubs or showers and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 floors
3 buildings
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
More
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 1 and April 30.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Harborview Inn Seward
Harborview Seward
Harborview Inn Motel
Harborview Inn Seward
Harborview Inn Motel Seward
Frequently asked questions
Is Harborview Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Harborview Inn?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Harborview Inn?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Harborview Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Harborview Inn located?
Situated in Seward, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Seward Waterfront Park, Seward Boat Harbor, and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center are also within 15 minutes.
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Harborview Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 519 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 519 reviews
8 - Good
196
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 519 reviews
6 - Okay
136
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 519 reviews
4 - Poor
40
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 519 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
Convenient stay in Seward right in front of the free shuttle bus stop
Joseph
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Free shuttle stops right at the door.
deborah
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Great local place to stay.
William
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Excellent value very close to downtown.
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Mary at the front desk was wonderful. We were very happy with our rooms. The location was great - in between the harbor and downtown. And there was shuttle stop right at the hotel. Great place to stay!
Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10
Staff was friendly and very accommodating. The rooms are basic but comfortable. The location was perfect for us - on the shuttle route, walkable to town and to harbor. Also very close to My Marathon trailhead.
Shari
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Staff was great. The free breakfast was well maintained and tasty. And it was cheaper than most other hotels in area.
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Top notch customer service and communication. Best place we stayed in Alaska. Can’t wait to come back.
Thomas
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
We really enjoyed staying at this property. The staff was super friendly and we had a great time. Thank you.
candy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Staff was amazing, Laurel in specific was very sweet
Theodore
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10
Stay was good. Was only here for one night.
Gary
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Very nice, clean, and convenient hotel. It was walkable to town (a long walk, but walkable) in either direction. The bear lamps were cute!
Amanda
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Very clean. Wonderful, helpful lady at desk. Would stay again.
Phillip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Mary at the front desk is wonderful. The free city shuttle at the train station has a stop at the hotel. We were able to walk to places to eat, etc.
David
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10
Very pleasant hotel. Although it is walkable to town is was a bit farther than I cared for. I have to say, the bed was not the most comfortable but the room was clean and service was good.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Good value for the money...staff was amazing..helpful..very accomadating..would come back again..
sue
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10
Staff were extremely helpful and always available. Hotel very convenient to all our needs and activities.
Pauline
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
8/10
Small but clean room. Friendly staff.
Joseph
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
They have a beautiful view of Mount Marathon and a deck with several tables and chairs to enjoy time outdoors.
Jeanine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
Free city shuttle that p/u from Alaska RR and drops off right across the street from hotel office. Our room was clean, staff was super friendly, area was walkable to restaurants about 15 minutes. Area was safe and quiet. Highly recommend this hotel and would stay here again. No breakfast tho
Marlene
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Very friendly staff. Clean. Neat and tidy.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
Clean and well kept. Mary at the front desk was lovely, and helpful.
Kate
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
Easy access to everything bus is right outside the hotel
Tammy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10
Everything was great. Clean, comfortable, right in town so it was close to everything. Mary was a gracious host. Friendly, pleasant, accommodating and helpful.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10
The location was great. It was central to downtown and to the harbour and nice and quiet. Check in was quick and simple and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and well maintained. Downside for us was we got all the foot traffic going right past our room as well as hearing all the noise from rooms above us. I would recommend asking for a top floor room to avoid this. All in all it was a good place to stay