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Marina Motel

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

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Marina Motel sits in the heart of Seward, just steps from Alaska SeaLife Center. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi while taking advantage of practical concierge services and luggage storage that make exploration easier. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

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

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Comfort Studio Suite, Microwave | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio Suite, Microwave

Highlights

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

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
1603 Seward Highway, Seward, AK, 99664

What's nearby

  • Seward Boat Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Lowell Point State Recreation Site - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Marina Motel

Motel near Seward Boat Harbor
Located close to Seward Waterfront Park and Alaska SeaLife Center, Marina Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance and a nature reserve
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Marina Motel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and heating

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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

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 elevator

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Marina Motel
Marina Motel Seward
Marina Seward
Marina Motel Motel
Marina Motel Seward
Marina Motel Motel Seward

Frequently asked questions

Is Marina Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Marina Motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marina Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Marina Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Marina Motel located?

Situated in Seward, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Seward Boat Harbor and Seward Waterfront Park. Alaska SeaLife Center and Mount Marathon are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time here with my boyfriend and my pup ❤️ wonderful and attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Friendly & Clean

We stayed a few night to explore the Kenai Peninsula before embarking on our cruise. The front desk staff was VERY friendly and helpful. The property is dated but was clean and meet our needs. Coffee, tea, and hot cocoa were available in the lobby as well as a microwave. The rooms have small refrigerators with freezers. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Don

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the convenience to the train station and the free shuttle service around town. The front desk staff, Shakita (hopefully that’s correct), was amazing! So accommodating. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice little motel. A little dated, but just fine for us for our fishing and sightseeing trip to Seward.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel itself was nothing to rave about but it’s location is excellent & it was adequate for our needs (we were out exploring much of the time). Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Shaun

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

Comfortable room, friendly service

The Manager came from across tonw in teh middle of the night to address an issue that was not of her doing, and was friendly and gracious in doing so. Comfortable, affordable, no-frills lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is an older facility but it worked for me. Especially in Alaska, I was there on work. Comfortable bed, hot shower and free coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Trudy

It was clean and affordable. It is an older motel but don’t let that discourage you. Clean rooms and the beds were okay. The staff however were great to offer assistance and resolve any problems. I would recommend this place. Close to the downtown if walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

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

Fine

The location is great, but it needs some upgrades. Totally fine for a night or two to rest your head.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tien

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is way too much for the condition of the motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sheets were clean. But the carpet bathroom and overall room was not clean. no soap available.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

IRVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room will all the necessities. Within walking distance to the marina and waterfront. However, my room smelled like a bar. Extremely pungent fumes similar to a dive bar. Thankfully I was able to open a window and let it air out for the afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jackie

This is an older budget hotel. There were limited options available in town when I booked. My friend was put in a room that appeared to be for staff on the back of the building. It was a lower quality than my room and one of the beds was on blocks. It. That room was not very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reserved for two nights and prepaid one night. Had we not prepaid we would have left As it was we didn’t stay the second night. The manager was accommodating and understood. It was a dead giveaway when we got a list of potential damage charges. There were holes in the walls, stains on chairs and general wear and tear. Wouldn’t go back or recommend. Better than sleeping in a tent but not much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lis

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

Motel - no comfort

The room was very cold and had no comfort. It was old and broken. No value for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nfortunately, the room conditions were not satisfactory. The rooms were dirty, and our room was located at the back of the building, requiring us to walk through the grass to access another door. Additionally, there was over a 2-inch gap between the wall and the door, which made us feel uncomfortable as we had to shove towels in the gap for privacy. This experience was absolutely ridiculous and not what we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

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

Never again

Update, update, update. Most everything was outdated. Bathroom door wouldn’t latch, the toilet wasn’t clean at the base. For over $200.00 per night, I expected more. Put some money back into the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Liked: Staff & service
Manager Crystal was very helpful when things went awry, and cheerfully stored our luggage. Tv didn’t work much. Bed lights had fuse problem. These matters were solved generally with staff intervention. No breakfast but Coffee. Room pretty cute. Too expensive for what we got, but lots of travelers in Seward.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for, but in this case a lot less than paid for! Check-in was chaos. The manager was negotiating free nights for fish, had no idea how I was able to book with Expedia and kept telling me I needed to get a refund! My room was decently large but with a really dirty linoleum floor. There was no bar soap to be had (“We’re out!”) so I had to use shampoo to wash my hands, no plastic glass for water, and a shortage of towels. On the plus side, the bed was comfortable and easy walking distance to the harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A perfect stay

The whole place was clean and did not smell bad. The front counter Person had dogs which gets 10 stars from me, but it was apparent she was bored… But she was really nice too, so it’s OK. Front counter was not open 24 hours which was fine because we didn’t need anything. The condition of the building was pretty good. There were some ceiling tiles missing, floor was uneven, And the carpet looked a little worse for wear (Both in the hallway). I love that the room came with a mini fridge and a microwave!!! Ten stars. It’s right near the port and on the highway so there was some noise if you left the window open, which we did, but I’m used to that kind of noise so it didn’t bother me at all. Plenty of parking, Smoking area, And right next to the parking lot where Kenai fjords tours picks you up. Ice machine, coffee maker with creamer pods, Tea, And hot chocolate, were free in the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

not good experience

staff was nice and polite, however, there was trash in trash bin left; then I found there're hairs on sheets, seem like hadn't been changed. I asked to replace those thins. Next, after showering in the evening, I found that there was no hair dryer, and I called to know that I could not get it until the next day when the staff went to work, so I had to spend the night with my hair wet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Shanon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During check in I was informed there may be an issue with the toilet in my room. The room smelled very foul. The floors were dirty, I mean very dirty with spills that were not cleaned up. Very loud neighbors. A fan is not air conditioning. No hair dryer. Shower did not get hot. Fan was coated in dust and gunk. Curtains did not cover the entire window. Making the room very bright at night while trying to sleep. Not a good experience at all. I do nòt recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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