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Harborview Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Seward with free parking

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Exterior
Flat-screen TV
Fireplace
Mini-fridge, microwave
Reception
Harborview Inn offers a cozy atmosphere with a fireplace in the lobby and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy convenient perks like self parking, concierge services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Seward is home to Harborview Inn. Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seward Boat Harbor and Caines Head State Recreation Area. Alaska SeaLife Center and Thumb Cove State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Map
804 Third Ave, Seward, AK, 99664

What's nearby

  • Seward Waterfront Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 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

  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Seafood Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Seward Brewing Company - ‬14 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
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Harborview Inn have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

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
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 8:00 AM - 10:00 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 549 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean & staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, quaint and close to the harbor walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy the location to all the wonderful things this town offers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for walking downtown, to the water and the marina. It's an older property but it was very clean and newer carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

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

Nice Motel in Seward

Great motel in the center of Seward. Very clean and polished looking. Friendly staff and owner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great local place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expedia somewhat misrepresented it, as it is not on the harbor and has no view. Further, I understood from Expedia's website it had a dining facility, but it does not. However, it was friendly and comfortable with easy access for our heavy suitcases.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bimal

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is conveniently located in the town. But photos posted on Expedia website did not match the actual ambience. Still overall it was a good property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Free shuttle stops right at the door.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was somewhat small but that wasn't such a big deal. Loved the touch of having a rocking chair in the room!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

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

MET OUR EXPECTATIONS - HAPPILY STAY AGAIN

Comfortable spacious room in good condition. Property is approx 700 metres from the Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise Terminal. Woody's Thai Kitchen only 100 metres away. A busy Friday evening where we had to wait 20 minutes for a table.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean property, cute on the outside and nice deck. Enough parking spots. Check-in was smooth and easy. Rooms would benefit from the addition of a sheer curtain. Window facing the front is a blackout curtain. If the curtain is open, anyone walking by can see inside. Price is expensive for an inn, however pricing is in line with other properties for this time of year. The bed cover could be updated. Overall, would stay again at this property and recommend it to others. Can walk to downtown area or boat harbor area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

sang

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very loud and noisy condition around room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had no idea what I was booking and I was pleasantly surprised to find that this place was clean & comfortable. It was exactly what we needed the night before boarding a cruise through Alaska. The staff was super friendly & helpful. They offered to hold our luggage while we walked about town waiting for our room. The room ended up being ready early. We took a train in from Anchorage and the only problem I had was my phone didn't have any signal at the train station and I didn't know there was a free shuttle that would take me within yards of the hotel. We endede up walking a mile to the hotel.
The place is simple but exactly what you need. Clean, comfortable and convently located about a mile from the train station and the dock.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh so sweet. Reminded me of my family’s cabin. And the nicest people managing the inn. Big hugs! For those who have brought half the closet book a first floor - didn’t see an elevator. But lugging luggage was worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property staff are very friendly. However, the property itself has not been updated since the 80’s, including the bedding. The rooms are very Spartan, though they do have a mini fridge. No air conditioning, which is problematic in the summer. If the windows open, you can hear the noises from the street. It is a quick walk to the docks, however, though no views of the ocean from any of the rooms that I could tell. The rooms themselves are extremely expensive for the very limited amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. The free breakfast was well maintained and tasty. And it was cheaper than most other hotels in area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at this property. The staff was super friendly and we had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Can’t wait to come back.

Top notch customer service and communication. Best place we stayed in Alaska. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, and convenient hotel. It was walkable to town (a long walk, but walkable) in either direction. The bear lamps were cute!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Wonderful, helpful lady at desk. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was good. Was only here for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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