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Marina Motel

2.0 star property
Waterfront retreat in Seward offers peaceful nature reserve views while helpful staff stands ready to assist with adventure planning

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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
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
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
Pet friendly
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
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
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
99664, AK, Seward, 1603 Seward Highway

What's nearby

  • Seward Boat Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Seward Community Library & Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cookery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪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, tour/ticket assistance, and a nature reserve
  • Luggage storage and concierge services
  • 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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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Reviews

Marina Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are extremely friendly, the coffee area was amazing and the place was easy to park and navigate
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuhui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, staff is friendly and helpful. Very present stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is clean and quiet. In walking distance to the boat harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

The gal at the check in was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean with comfortable beds. They had a little coffee "nook" by the front desk since there was no coffee maker in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Location was ideal. Ran "hot" water for longer than a half hour and water never even got warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was were accommodating. She was very polite and helpfull
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

LeAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was extremely accommodating, kind & wonderful. Marina Motel is a one story building - so no stair which is great for us older people. They have a small coffee station available stocked with Keurig coffee, hot cocoa, & tea. Diana took extra time to help us which we really appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very aged property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, tiny crowded bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Great stay

We had one of those days where if it could go wrong it did and Deanna at the Marina Motel saved the day. We called to confirm the reservation before we drove out there and after hearing about our day she not only confirmed the reservation, but when we got there she'd moved us into a bigger room. She went above and beyond to make the stay special for us and our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Chengwei

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only reason be took a hotel, we just came out of a backpacking trip from Denali. So we were craving a hot shower. We got hot water for 15 sec and then it turned cold, then it got warm again for 15 seconds and so forth. The bathroom was so narrow you had to sit sideways on the toilet. The bathroom was very tired, the bedroom was better, at least it was spacy. It seemed clean, but usually a tired looking room also makes it look dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

4/10 Poor

Amber

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was friendly. Bed was pretty comfortable and linens seemed clean and fresh. However, i think my room had black mold on the ceiling and needed a deep clean. A rack and hangers for hanging clothes would have been nice. I appreciated the retro microwave and mini fridge.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Noisy parking lot , too hot in room and can’t adjust temperature, knob fell off tub faucet, tub and sink very slow to drain, shower head pointed to wall and not adjustable. Terrible accommodations and way too expensive!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was as expected
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Steep three steps to get to my ‘ground’ room had a broken handrail (& a broken towel bar). The outside broken handrail base was held upright with rocks at the base. You can see the wood is rotten & they are trying to hide it. I almost fell twice going down the steep stairs. FIX IT!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Old but ok hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Desiree

Disliked: Amenities
The hot water didnt always work. The beds are very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, close to train and activities, staff was extremely helpful and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well located for cruise entry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023