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7.0/10Very good521 Reviews
Cleanliness7.2/10 7.2
Service8.0/10 8.0
Comfort7.0/10 7.0
Condition6.4/10 6.4
Location10.0/10 10.0
Neighborhood8.2/10 8.2
Amenities6.4/10 6.4
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About Murphy S Alaskan Inn
This unpretentious hotel is located in Waterfront.
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With a stay at Murphy's Alaskan Inn in Seward, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Seward Waterfront Park and 5 minutes by foot from Seward Boat Harbor. This motel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Kenai Fjords National Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Two Lakes Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include microwaves and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include express check-out and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
10:00 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Important information
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You need to know
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Uncovered self parking fee: USD 5 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Spanish
Nearby attractions
Seward Waterfront Park
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Seward Boat Harbor
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Seward Community Library & Museum
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Chugach Heritage Center
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Alaska SeaLife Center
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Two Lakes Park
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Mount Marathon
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Lowell Point State Recreation Site
5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Caines Head Trailhead
5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Chugach National Forest
7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Bear Lake
11.2 km / 6.9 mi
Resurrection River Trailhead
16.1 km / 10 mi
Kenai Fjords National Park
16.2 km / 10.1 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
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Room types
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Murphy S Alaskan Inn
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Qiankun
Very difficult to contact with the property to discuss about some issues
Gregorio
The bed was comfortable
Janet
The room was very dingy. Very dated. Once we turned on the AC, the room had a bad odor. Definitely was not worth the $280. We paid for that room. It would’ve been more of a $95 room. I don’t think the bed is very comfortable either
john
This hotel was very out dated. Very expensive for what it turned out to be. I would not stay again
Abrahem
The Property old but it is close to shopping. The staff was really good excellent but the Property need lots of update.
Roger
Convenient to Seward and town shuttle
Mary Lynn
Clean room and close to ship. However directions to free shuttle were incorrect.
Donald
This is an older facility, no AC, but comfortable enough. It's right on the road in the harbor part of town, so close to seafood, national park visitor center, etc. It's fine, and reasonable cost, just don't expect a Holiday Inn.
Gary
Basic accommodations. Nothing fancy but good location
tynesha
The room was beautiful as I walked in but I didn't appreciate my shower breaking and having know shower available till the next morning
Swati
The thermostat did not work. Really old property that creeked a lot!!
Naveen
We stayed for 2 nights at ~$300 per night. Would have been expensive elsewhere. The location is fine, walkable to boat tours docks. There are a couple of free public shuttle stops near by - the free shuttle runs every half an hour. The motel is old but clean - the same motel in the lower 48 states would be priced at about $50-$100. Rooms has microwave and refrigerator and tea/coffee in the lobby.
Bhupesh
The room was small, drawer of the storage cabinet were not working and room was not clean.
leonard
An older motel that provided ok accomodations. Even with temps in the 50's, the rooms were very warm. Small room with no place for luggage. Staff was wonderful.
Robin
Clean, basic accommodation. Very old property and poorly maintained though clean and in a very safe and convenient area. If all you are looking for is a safe, clean place to sleep, this is fine. If you are expecting a nicer place, don’t book here. They were very nice and helpful and we were fine with the place though I feel it is very expensive for the quality of the space you are renting.
omri
Room was pretty clean except for a few dead mosquitoes smashed on the wall..
the view is beautiful, the place is very close to all the restaurants
They also had 15% off for Kenai fjord tour
the view is beautiful, the place is very close to all the restaurants
They also had 15% off for Kenai fjord tour
Colleen
Definitely needs to be deep cleaned, I.e., mold issues. Otherwise was relatively ok, a place to sleep before 6am fishing.
Tiffany
Great stay. Perfect location. Thank you!
Stephen
This is not Murphy's issue. The free shuttle went by us and it didn't stop. We got a taxi then to go to eat
Herbert
Great experience. Moya at the front desk was awesome. Very clean and comfortable room.
Sara
Great stay
Our room was dated (furnishing wise) but was very clean with a comfy bed. It had a very small balcony that overlooked the water and mountains which was perfect for watching and photographing sunset! No breakfast but coffee and tea are always available in the front office.
Verified traveler
No one at the front desk after 9pm
The hotel itself was fine and it was a good location. There was no one at the front desk after 9pm and that's where the problem begins. We weren't getting in until late, it turned out midnight. I received a text from Murphy's saying that an envelope would be on the front desk with our room key in it. That was true. But the room key said Marina Inn 113. We arrived at midnight It was dark and raining. We (of course) had never been there before. We looked at every door for room 113. We did not see it. We were (slightly) panicking. I thought maybe our room was at the Marina Inn since there was no room 113 at Murphy's. We drove there and long story but the key didn't fit and they also have no one after 9pm. We came back to Murphy's and looked around more. There is a second building next door which we didn't know was Murphy's. We finally found room 113. Inside they conveniently had a map of the property on the desk. Here's a brilliant idea- why not put a map in the envelope with the key for late arriving guests? Then we would have found our room without going all over town and worrying about sleeping in the car. The next day I told the person at the front desk to put a map in the envelopes. I'll bet you they didn't. If they did, great. But come on, It really would have helped us
Tom
Misleading representation online
First the photos on the webpage are just part of the Motel, The reception area is scary as when we went there, some of the rooms doors where open with no one visible in the area as well are the reception, no one was there, we called and who ever answered could not provided information. That representative provided another phone number in which it was a disconnected phone number. The receptionist came later and at that time we were ready to take off to another place, but the other hotels were full, forcing us to stay in this Dump. I had stay on other places but this one did not sit well with me. The thing about it is if the owner or company that manage this Motel take care of this premises, it can have potential, but like any other company, if money is flowing why we should make it better. Overall I will forced my husband to pay more and stay in another place. Lesson on this one you get what you pay for and just remember Seward AK is not cheap.
Sara
Bathroom
Jannah
Potential for Homey and Cute
Carpet was held down with duct tape and packing tape, tub/shower had mildew in the walls and around the tub, tub was very slow to drain, carpet was dirty, box springs should have been covered with a sheet, door mats were old, planters were empty, had to get an extension cord to plug in one of the lamps, one lamp did now work, outdoor chairs were dirty and view of the ocean was blocked by overgrown bushes.
So much potential with some deep cleaning, paint, floor covering replacement
So much potential with some deep cleaning, paint, floor covering replacement
Doreen
Old carpet with duct tape at seam. Shower curtain missing hooks. Wall half painted in gloss and half flat. Kind of a creepy place.
Dennis
No hot water
Vandana
No water in bathroom when we arrived so they gave us another room. I left my AirPods in the hotel and have not been able to locate any hotel staff to try and locate them. There is no direct phone number to the hotel. You have to call the Seward Hospitality Group, which owns a bunch of hotels including this one, but they never get back to you , and then don’t pick up when you call them back ( I called them multiple times). The place seems sketch and shady.
Tina
The downside is the place needs updating. There wasn't a phone. The shower lining was missing. It was quite expensive for what it is.
The good points are the staff was very friendly and I'd say we were lucky to even find a place considering it's fishing season.
The good points are the staff was very friendly and I'd say we were lucky to even find a place considering it's fishing season.
Rena
Front desk clerk very nice, no elevator, constant doors slamming from other guests till about 11 pm, no air conditioning, beds comfortable, if u just need a place to sleep this works. Half mile walk to the docks and the major marine tour.
Jaromir
Pleasent accommodation
Deryk
Great location, little warm
Murphy's is a motel that serves its purpose. Rooms are small with a balcony that overlooks the bay and an RV park. The location is great with access to the docks and downtown area. Biggest issue for us was the warm summer and no A/C. Unfortunately the wind was blowing on our door side with no windows and leaving the balcony open did little to help with airflow. Service was responsive and helpful.
Suzanne
Parking spaces were small, room was hot and no screens or ventilation. Toliet and bathroom were very small.
AMBER
The front desk was fantastic and super helpful. The room itself was fine a bit run down and could use some updates. It was warm the days we were there about 70 and like most places in Alaska there is no air conditioning. We were able to open balcony door and room door for a great cross breeze that made the room comfortable. Beautiful view and within walking distance to both downtown and the harbor.
Vanessa
Missed expectations
Lots of issues regarding the safety and condition of these rooms. The rooms had sliding glass doors with no screens to let in the air from outside. We were on the main level with access to a shared deck facing a busy street with many pedestrians.
The water in one of the units only had hot water coming to both the hot and cold lines to the sink. The shower water would jump from hot to cold water unpredictably which wasn’t good for showering. The final straw was discovering an active hornets nest next to the only parking spot available. This is not a hotel, more a motel that is run down and needs updating for security and comfort.
The water in one of the units only had hot water coming to both the hot and cold lines to the sink. The shower water would jump from hot to cold water unpredictably which wasn’t good for showering. The final straw was discovering an active hornets nest next to the only parking spot available. This is not a hotel, more a motel that is run down and needs updating for security and comfort.
Michelle
There was dirty towels in the room, rubbish under the bed. We were checked into the wrong room and had to move after unpacking.
Jennifer
Great view compared to a lot of other places. I like how cozy the room is, I wished we had a coffee machine in each room, but overall it’s the perfect location to everything including the cruise line, railroad and bus
Susan
Very clean room, older furnishings, easy walk to restaurants, quiet neighborhood, good parking.
Heather J.
Nice comfortable, clean room
Barbra
Great customer service!
Scott
The rooms need updating the parking lot needs help
Anthony
If you’re looking to stay in a small, musty motel room that hasn’t been updated since the 1980s, this is the place for you. But aside from that, it’s ridiculously expensive too. I realize that summer in Alaska is prime season for surge pricing but $350/night is unfortunate
Leslie
Room was hot. Suggestion: provide a fan for customers if the need on
Alexandra
Staff was friendly, room was clean. I have no complaints!!
Becky
Okay but pricy for what you get, very bare bones, needs attention, bed was ok but rest of room not very comfortable
Pongstorn
Friendly staff, great view
Kirk
Front desk staff were AMAZING!!!!
Today was my birthday & they got me birthday muffins!
Such kind & sweet people!!
Today was my birthday & they got me birthday muffins!
Such kind & sweet people!!
richard
The hotel was very charming. Maybe not as fancy as a Hilton or Marriott but perfect for our stay in Seward. The staff was extremely accommodating and helpful.
Debbie
Our shower would not come on in the morning and we reported it to the front desk, she said she would call a plumber. We asked to be moved to another room so we could shower before our tour and she said there were no rooms. The plumber showed up, said it couldn't be fixed and we would be moved to another room. So the clerk lied and we didn't get to shower. We were moved after the tour. Also the water was extremely hot and had to run for almost 5 min to get usable.
When we were leaving another patron was in the office because his shower didn't work. I would not recommend with hotel
When we were leaving another patron was in the office because his shower didn't work. I would not recommend with hotel
Verified traveler
Bedsheet had bed crumbs. Provided Small tiny shampoo & 2 small tiny bar soap for two people provided. Nothing special on this place. You get what you paid for. Decent stay. Recommend to bring your own shampoo, body soap. Overall comfortable stay.
Devdatta
Sink water was very hot. There was no cold water to sink. Otherwise would certainly stay here next time visiting to Seward
Scott
Mountain view!
Cant beat the view we had. Not sure if it would be worth it without the view. The place itself was old and needs renovation but the location and view were amazing.
Jill
The manager is so accommodating, cheerful, and kind, no matter the time of the day or night. She was the best part.
jinliang
There was no hot water initially. WiFi service was very bad. Most of the time did not work.
David
We enjoyed our stay here. clean rooms, great staff. It Rained a lot so we spent a lot of time in the room.
Irina
The staff was amazing! Outstanding customer services! One night we got to stay in one room, tue conditions weren't the best, but the second night we got moved to a much bigger and better room! I definitely recommend it. Thanks to the amazing staff for making it a great stay for us.
Tammy
The service was excellent! They let you keep your luggage there until it is time to check in. And they let us keep our luggage there until we boardedbour ship. I would stay here again.
Paige
Our first room had damage to the walls, peeling paint and smelled of mildew. Later we discovered the carpet by the bed was wet, likely leaking through the wall from the shower? They were able to move us to another room with a view of the mountains, which was a treat.
Verified traveler
Not as pictured
Upon arrival, the staff was very friendly and helpful. That was the end of the enjoyment of my stay. The room was cramped and smelled musty. Nothing about this room was nice. I definitely did not match the pictures shown on the website. In the middle of the night, I discovered the heater was running and had no way to turn it off- I did open the window and the room cooled off a little. There were several bugs in the shower and the plumbing was questionable. I was glad that my reservation was for 1 night only and I won’t be returning.
Brenda
Great Find!
We found the team employee who checked us in via phone was very helpful. We originally had a third floor room and we needed a second floor or first level room and the employee helped us with that request. The room was large and clean. I would highly recommend this hotel and the attached restaurant has very good food.
Logan
The beds were very comfortable. The staff was very friendly. We looked how they had roku, so we could log in to Netflix for the kids while we were taking breaks between exploring and meals. We enjoyed our stay.
Denise
Great views
Linda
View or the Bay
Amazing view of the beautiful bay and passing ships!!! The host was exceptionally professional and cheerful
Carl
clean room. no breakfast but 24 hr coffee. call ahead if a late check in is planned.
Elizabeth
The room smelled. There weren’t enough towels. We had to ask and wait a day to get a hair dryer.
Lisa
Very old, run down, property. Hole in bathroom ceiling. Torn screen door. This place is in a good spot, but definitely needs updated and cleaned better.
Naomi
For a motel, not bad at all. The bed wasn’t too bad. It was pretty clean.
Alma
Nice place to stay the staff was great!
candice
This place is a filtgy dump. Nasty carpet, sheets not clean used by previous guests, lady at front desk had to change sheets for us. Bathroom had piss and mold all around the toilet and tub lady from the front had to clean for us very nasty and dirty hotel but it was our only option in town. Much better options in the area so make sure you book early. The front desk was very nice nice and pleasant. That’s the only thing they got going for them. She is such a sweetie.
Vickie
Seward
We were disappointed in the room it was small and cramped
Christopher
There was past tenant hair in the restrooms and covering the linens. Staff was nice, but accomodations need to attention.
Franklin H
The property exterior appearance with the 1- foot- tall lawn, cigarette butts and overall untidiness was nothing like the picture in their ad. Our unit was large with a small stove top. The burners were showing extreme age...and...there was food from a previous renter on the burners. After we went to dinner at a restaurant down the street we began to settle in for a good night's sleep. During our \"before sleep\" wash-up, we learned that there was no hot water in the unit at all. Just \"glacier cold\" water. This was 8:30PM. At 8:40 PM I walked to the office and told the attendant. Office hours end at 9PM. The attendant told me she was contacting maintenance...a repairman arrived at 10PM...could not resolve the hot water issue and left us with no one to talk to in the office about transferring to a unit with hot water....an option the desk clerk never brought up. I don't know the occupancy situation, but the parking lot was less than half full. Morning came...we did have a good sleep. I washed my hair in water so cold it caused ice \"chips\" to form when it contacted my scalp. Even though the time was within open office hours nobody came to the front desk when I rang the bell for service. I returned an hour later with staff present and asked for a refund...expecting a counter offer and apology. The clerk told me she had to refer the matter to her manager...took my phone number and expressed her sympathy. To date... no call from her manager. Would rate \"0\" if I could.
Lisa
Make sure you ask for a portable fan - we forgot until late each night and it got very hot in our room even though it was not hot outside. Our check-in was delayed, but thankfully we had people to go hang out with for a couple of hours. The staff was very friendly and the views from our room were amazing!
Heather
We really enjoyed our stay! It was a nice motel for our needs for the night before we board our cruise ship.
Nadeem
Toilets not functional. No soap or shampoo in room. When my toilet clogged, i was handed a plunger 😂
Brock
This location was great. One of the older Inn’s in Seward but clean and staff were very friendly
Robin
Murphy's Alaskan Inn was a pleasant surprise in the middle of Seward AK. A bit older property, but rooms are nice and clean, and everything works correctly. We had a good stay. Thank you.
Andrew
It seems they do not own a vacuum and something in the bathroom was always leaking water. Even after asking for our room to be re cleaned it was no better. Great location but a very dirty hotel room. Carpeting and bathroom were disgusting.
Marianne
Staff was very helpful
Rafi
Great location. Fair value
Tammy
Strong strong smell of disinfectant
Christopher
No late check in.
The room was nice, but we were checking in late and they were supposed to hide a key for us. They didn’t. So I had to bug the poor people who live there to check us in. It’s not the fault of the employees. It’s the fault of the hospitality company that answers the phone. Not fun after 12 hours of traveling.
Thomas
This was a mixed stay. The staff was friendly, but not particularly committed to customer service. They had a \"student doing a summer job\" kind of vibe. Some things were very good. The towels were really soft.The beds were quite comfortable.The toilet paper and tissues were top quality. But our room (107) needed maintenance. The bathroom exhaust fan didn't work, the toilet handle fell off when flushed, the towel rack by the sink was missing (the brackets are on the walll, but no bar), there is a significant gap under the door, and the plug for the clock by the bed turns off when the wall switch is toggled (so the clock turns off and resets to12:00 when turned back on). And there is a coffee maker in the lobby. It worked on Wednesday morning but not on Thursday.
thomas
Very nice and well maintained room.
Ray
The property was nice. We felt safe and some shops were close by. I would have given them a perfect rating except I took an ice cold shower 2 days in a row. We had the end handicap unit and there was no earthly way to warm that water up. Our friends in the next unit had no problem.
AnnaBeth
Only one sheet on each bed. Plenty of nice towels,one hand towel, no wash cloth. Need to do something about sound from upstairs room. The individual was not noisy but I heard every footstep, and he dropped his boots, etc
Jeremy
I checked this room from this inn. This TV has Disney Plus, Youtube, and other TV programs. Unfortunately, Disney Plus and other TV programs don't seem to work for me, only Youtube works.
jurgen
Room was very clean. They are repairing siding on the outside wall facing Resurrection Bay.
Kent
Very nice staff.
MING YIN FAITH
The Motel location is ideal to reach downtown or cruise terminal. All staffs including front desk and housekeeping are very nice and helpful. However, the motel's condition is terribly unclean in bathroom and disgusting bedding.
yongdong
need renovation
Ivan
Well located
Anthony
It was a nice place and close to the tour venues.
sharon
Make sure you get a room on the second floor. Very noisy otherwise. First room we were offered was very bad. Picture of inn is deceiving. Price was high for mid-week.
Olga
It was last minute decision to go to Seward for couple of days - not many options are available. We booked Murphy's. Overall, it was ok for the short notice and the price we paid. Room was pretty tiny. Parking lot is quite small - getting in on a truck with kayaks with multiple cars already in - was a bit of a challenge. Was ok when it was empty.
Major concern was a not thoroughly cleaned bathroom and leftover food in the fridge.
Stuff was friendly.
Major concern was a not thoroughly cleaned bathroom and leftover food in the fridge.
Stuff was friendly.
Verified traveler
Maintenance upgrade needed
Murphy’s Alaskan Inn is okay, but it needs an upgrade. The water in the bathroom was only warm or hot; cold water was not available. Mold was in the bathtub. Some of the nails on the boardwalks were sticking up.
Rae
I do not recommend this place
Sarah
Nice crisp, clean bed sheets and towels. Candi at the front desk was exceptional.
Dennis
Fun spot can walk.to harbour in 5 minuted
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Murphy S Alaskan Inn
911 Fourth Avenue, Seward - Ak, United States
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