Classy Comfort, Clean, and Caring:…read more *Classy Comfort: warm wood floors, designer kitchen w/ two-toned wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances, large bathroom with tiled floor and shower/jet tub, all relatively new construction. On the second floor, peaked ceilings (knotty pine in the living room), a large deck, and plenty of comfortable chairs to view the mountain wilderness through over-sized windows. There's even free Wi-Fi to share photos with your social media friends. And did I mention the great mattress on the king-sized bed? *Clean: The bathroom and kitchen are spic and span. The floors are immaculate (leave your boots at the door, please). No dust bunnies hiding anywhere. This is the sort of place you could bring your mother, and feel no guilt. *Caring: during pre-trip planning, Jan responded promptly to e-mail notes. When we arrived a bit early, Sandy greeted us warmly, and let us unload our luggage. There was coffee ready to brew each morning, the refrigerator was full of food, and Jan was sensitive to my wife's gluten-free requirement (by the way, we discovered the local Safeway does have a gluten-free case near the deli). Jan was available each evening, ever helpful but always respecting our space. We enjoyed conversations about the locale, and her 25 years in Alaska. She also helped us stretch our dollars by offering us some coupons, and letting us use the kitchen for some lunches and dinners. We stayed five nights, and found this place to be a quiet retreat, up and out of the tsunami zone, but still close to Seward. Sales tax is less than in town, too. Get yourself to Glacier Creek: you'll like it a lot.

From the owner: Alaska Glacier Creek Lodge is a pleasant blend of refinement and great Alaskan hospitality. It is…read moresituated outside of Seward in a beautiful setting of tall trees and great mountain views. Experience the peace and quiet that Alaska offers. Glacier Creek Lodging is an extremely clean, quiet, smoke-free property (No smoking in the house, B & B rooms or on the outside property). Glacier Creek also has a 2 night minimum for all rooms. Rooms #1 and #2 might be available for one night. Check with Jan, she may bend the rules. Room #1 has two single twin beds. This room is like a small bedroom. The upstairs common room is a great area to enjoy, relax and sit ($108.00 per night including tax). Room #2 has a queen bed, small sitting area, private entrance ($155.00 per night including tax). Room #3 has a king bed, sitting area, private entrance, is on the 2nd floor ($175.00 per night including tax).

My husband and I stayed 4 nights at Bell In The Woods and, wow, we can't wait to go back. Mike and…read moreYana are wonderful hosts and made us feel like we'd been friends for ages. The breakfasts were incredible - 3 courses, every morning! We're still drooling over the breakfast pizza with poached eggs. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the blackout shades made our stay cozy and well rested. The B&B is about 10 minutes outside of Seward, but the team did a super job shuttling us in on request, and it was easy to get cabs in town as well. Thank you, Yana and Mike, for such a great experience!

For the first time in MY LIFE I was kicked out of a Hotel, my family was visiting Alaska for the…read morefirst time, from Colombia, they don't speak English well, we arrived at the hotel 2 hours before check-in just to see the location, we asked in the main lobby if we could go to our room and a girl who worked there even guided us to our room, we went in and 15 mins later this lady who said she was the owner showed up in the room without even knocking the door, I was checking the temperature when she opened the door and started yelling at me that we could not touch anything and that my reservation was at 3 o'clock, she told us that if we damaged anything she was sure we would not be able to pay, she told us to leave and that she did not want to have "people like us" in her establishment.All my life traveling around the world and the first time I have been kicked out of a place is where I live, Alaska, I wouldn't have said anything if the problem hadn't felt personal.

Easily one of the cutest, coziest, friendliest places I've ever stayed. The Bear Paw Lodge is a…read moreBed & Breakfast in the log cabin home of Dave and Wendy who are also the owners of Kayak Adventures Worldwide. Their home is absolutely beautiful. I may have been a little extra excited when I arrived since I had just spent the last 5 days kayaking around Aialik Bay and probably would have loved any place with a hot shower and a warm bed, but once you meet Dave and Wendy, it feels like you're crashing over at a friend's house. Anyone heading to Seward should definitely stay here; you won't regret it.

We really enjoyed our stay at Bear Paw lodge, and the all day kayak trip to Aialik Glacier with…read moreKayak Adventures was great too. Dave and Wendy are wonderful hosts, and the lodge is very comfortable and convenient, and immaculately maintained. We were 10 of us, and stayed 3 nights - used the grill, but not the hot tub - and made our own breakfasts and dinners at the lodge. Wendy was very accommodating, when two of our crew, me included, could not make the kayak trip, and found other people to use the slot, and helped us to make alternate arrangements. Bear Paw is a great place to stay in Seward, & especially if you plan to go kayaking.

Pat and Dennis (and innkeeper Margie) made sure everything was clean, comfortable, and relaxed. The…read morelarge house is located in a beautiful location, secluded but only a short drive from Seward. Wish we'd had time to partake of kayaking on the lake -- and our booked activities left too early in the morning to partake of Margie's home-cooked breakfasts, which sounded great. But she did make to-go breakfast/snack boxes for us, which was a nice touch and very appreciated. An unexpected treat was that they served free hand-dipped (in chocolate and rolled in toppings) gourmet ice cream bars in the evenings, and even at the shack they run in Seward. Great place for couples or families, just don't do what we did... be sure to leave yourself some time to enjoy the breakfasts and the lake!

Absolutely loved our stay at the lodge. It is conveniently located a few miles from the town of…read moreSeward which is a less than 10m drive. The place itself is beautiful and quiet, sitting on a beautiful lake. Pat, Dennis and Margie were great hosts: Dennis told us plenty of amazing stories and knows everything about the area and the lake (don't hesitate to ask him questions, he will be happy to answer, he even offered us a private boat tour!) Margie is a great cook and makes delicious breakfasts (loved the waffles) and you will have the privilege to taste Pat's delicious ice creams every day. The room was great and had everything we needed. Great place to stay at if you want to relax or explore the region, strongly recommend it!

We had a group of 14 stay here. The Yurts are cozy to sleep in. Good place to stay when you don't…read morehave much luggage with you. The yurt I stayed in was for 4 ppl. It has a skylight, side window, lamps, fan, usb plugs. Cute decor Cute camp ground with lights. There is a fire pit, grills, picnic tables, fridge, sink, bathrooms with showers, board games.

All 5 s! Don't be fooled in to thinking you will be totally roughing it! This place is glamping at…read moreits finest! The yurts are wonderful and roomy, the beds are comfy, they keep everything tidy, and they provide so many perks! Let me expand, they have an incredible staff, people who truly love what they are doing and their enthusiasm is infectious! Every night we were there a warm fire greeted us with snapping and popping welcoming us back from our Seward explorations! The kitchen and cooking area is always clean and welcoming. You must cook your own food, there are flattops, BBQ grills, or even a stick by the campfire. I was familiar with s'mores which they provide ingredients for but I was introduced to stick bread, its life changing! There are so many options to use you can make gourmet meals or something simple, they make it easy no matter what your cooking abilities will allow! Morning coffee and tea are waiting hot and fresh, they also provide pancake/waffle mix for you to add to your planned meal. They have a supply of chocolate chips for a sweet twist but if you want with Alaskan style, and if you're lucky enough to be staying during blueberry season the property is abundant with high bush blueberries! Send someone out on a blueberry walk and add them to your fresh waffles or pancakes. Alaskan summer brings out the midnight sun, literally, but for extra light the paths to all of the yurts are well lit which make late night snack time or early morning coffee pleasant. The yurts do not have bathrooms inside them, you must venture out to the shared facilities. If you want an adventure that is unique, fun, and will be a memorable part of your Alaska experience, the Nauti Otter is the best!

We stayed here for two nights and were so pleasantly surprised! It's tucked away so you get your…read moreown view of the creek. The room felt so homie and was very clean. Would definitely stay here again

Stellar was a super nice place to stay. We were here a couple nights and loved our cozy little…read moreroom. The location is great, close to exit glacier and not a far drive from town (but not in town). The bed was comfy and the room was clean. We had a room with a detached bathroom, but that wasn't an issue at all. The price was also reasonable for the area. I would stay here again.

For active and retired military personnel and family. Great room, clean. FYI...beds and pillows…read moredo not receive a gold star...or silver or bronze...but they do get the everyone wins a participant's award award. The grounds are beautiful! Right down the street from downtown Seward. Too bad I can't walk around since my back hurts from the not so great bed.

For such a short stay it was a wonderful experience. The room was nice, comfortable bed and within…read morewalking distance of downtown. If you haven't booked an outing make sure you stop by the front desk and get a discount coupon.

This is for the bar area-- Came here for lunch a few times while visiting Seward and the staff is…read moreso kind (especially Hank) and the food is very flavorful! The menu has some great staple options and the some daily specials-- everything that we tried was very good. Highly recommend and will definitely be back when visiting Seward!

The hotel itself was alright. Downstairs was charming. The room was pretty dated but not the worst…read morejust not nice either. Parking is also nothing special. Any time I came or left the front desk was staring and it made me feel uncomfortable, not sure if it's because I have a toddler or what. The location is decent because it's so close to the harbor but not the best spot in town. The room also had a funky smell, maybe mildew-ish.

To a good times, awesome people and amazing places, as this business does deserve it!…read moreWarmth, coziness, absolute attention to customer, patience and continuous work to satisfy your needs - this is what to OZ Lodge is all about. By becoming a guest you are becoming a family member with the feeling, that will remain for life! Thank you, OZ family for extending you family and accepting us to be a part of it. Last words to wrap up, this review is something that I have always wanted to say before our meals: "Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest, let all Earth gifts for us be blessed!" Your spirit is a blessing for all the guests visiting. Till next time!

My wife and I just stayed with them from Thursday Sept 28th to Saturday Sept 30th. We had an…read moreamazing time at their lodge. Heather is an amazing hostess and was very warm and welcoming. She even had a personalized sign awaiting us on our arrival. She had a nice loaf of sourdough bread that she just pulled out of the oven on the table waiting for our arrival. We stayed there two nights and on the second night she made us some amazing Bear stew. Her and her husband opened up their home to us and made us feel very welcome. One this I will say, is if you are expecting a Marriott style setting this is not it. It is a very rugged cabin style setting and it truly amazing. Just what the doctor ordered for my wife and I. I cannot sing their praise enough. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you are looking for a wonderful rugged experience.

Adequate, but not great. It's nice enough, but we felt that the owners aren't interested in putting…read moreforth enough effort to make it great because your options are limited. Exposed light fixtures, unfinished trim...it feels like a remodel was started but things stalled out. The attendant was scarcely present, despite our requests for an audience. We were greeted by a note on the door even though we arrived during prime receiving hours. I said 'hello' when I saw her in the hallway while bringing in our luggage and she just put her head down and went on to load the washing machine without even so much as a smile. Our request to change payment methods went unheeded as she never answered our texts while we were standing outside her door. I understand that you may not be a people person, but it literally felt like she was going out of her way to avoid people. We spent 9 days in Alaska and visited a lot of lodges, motels, Bed and Breakfasts and by far...this was the worst and most expensive...even in Anchorage where one of the airport motels was a bit sketch, we found friendlier staff and a complimentary breakfast. I get it that resources can be hard to come by but a bowl of fresh fruit, a box of cereal, and some pastries from Costco would at least help guests digest the premium price tag on what amounts to a boarding house. We made use of the common space and made our own breakfast in the kitchen but that required planning and hoping we wouldn't be backed up waiting to use the stove or other utensils, plates, etc. With so many tours and activities with early start times in the area, it would have been nice to just grab and go...I feel like for what this place costs they owe you that much. Nonetheless, 3 stars for offering a bare bones room with beds...no frills, no personality, and a hermit attendant...seems more than fair. Hopefully this place wakes up to the potential they have to offer...but honestly, from my experience...it's just a little too lazy to even try. Sleep here if you have no other options...but that's about all it's good for...

This was a nice place to stay during our trip to Seward. It is conveniently located close to exit…read moreglacier and about 2-3miles from downtown Seward. The lodge is pretty much a bed&breakfast minus the breakfast part. They have a communal kitchen that guests can use as well as refrigerator both on the 1st and 2nd floor. They also have a firepit outside for guests to use. The room was neat and spacious. The only thing I wish they can improve on is to add provision to hang clothes. They don't have a front desk but the family lives onsite and they leave their number at the door in case we need to reach them. I did call ahead to let them know of my late check-in (8pm) which wasn't an issue with them. I did notice few people checkin in as late as 10.30pm.