Located in Seward, Marina Motel is just steps from Seward Boat Harbor and 14 minutes by foot from Seward Waterfront Park. .This motel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Alaska SeaLife Center and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Mount Marathon.
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Lowell Point State Recreation Site - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
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 with free parking, steps from Seward Boat Harbor
Marina Motel offers 31 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Smart televisions come with digital channels. This Seward motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 guestrooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-out and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
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 lift
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
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
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Marina Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 554 reviews
10 - Excellent
112
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 554 reviews
8 - Good
180
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 554 reviews
6 - Okay
131
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 554 reviews
4 - Poor
79
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 554 reviews
2 - Terrible
52
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
Virginia
12 Aug 2025
Virginia
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Michael
12 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Location was ideal. Ran "hot" water for longer than a half hour and water never even got warm.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Don, Denver
Travelled with group
9 Aug 2025
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.
The manager was were accommodating. She was very polite and helpfull
Jason
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Thomas
1 Aug 2025
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Philip
Travelled with family
30 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We could not possibly have stayed in the room we had booked due to the faulty lighting. One light didn't work and the other was a headache inducing striplight that constantly flashed. Unfortunately, there was no maintenance person or manager on site to deal with it and all other rooms were full. Eventually, we received a refund and managed to fund another place to stay.
Philip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Thomas
30 Jul 2025
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.
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.
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!
Great location within walking distance of the fishing docks. Pretty clean, but motel is very dated with their security. Had a physical room key that could be easily copied. Very small bathroom and bathtub. The door pictured in the bathroom had a big gap and a guest hallway was on the other side. I’m sure everything we did in the bathroom was heard by anybody in that hallway. They did have self service towels and toiletries which were good quality and very convenient! Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Nice vintage mini fridge in the room was appreciated. Room was very hot, not sure why, but we just opened the windows and it was fine. We stayed in the busy season for 2 nights, $645.
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.
Gregory
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Amber
Business traveller
22 Jun 2025
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.
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!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Desiree
Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
20 Jun 2025
Disliked: Amenities
The hot water didnt always work. The beds are very uncomfortable.
The location of this property is awesome, everything else is simply terrible. For the amount of money they charged, I expect beds with wheels. Its a small, dingy, unclean place. No Air con and the heat was in blast and there is no one to man it. I called the hotel number and somwone finLly answered only to sorry for this situation and they will.fix it the next day which didnt happen. Will expect a full refund.