Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Alaska SeaLife Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Mount Marathon - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 138 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 2 min drive
The Highliner Restaurant - 13 min walk
Harbor Street Creamery - 7 min walk
Ray's Waterfront - 17 min walk
Woody's Thai Kitchen - 3 min walk
About this property
Murphy's Alaskan Inn
Located near a train station, Murphy's Alaskan Inn is a great choice for a stay in Seward. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
24 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 5 per day)
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
What to do
Free bicycles nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Portable fan
Laundry detergent
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between September 6 and June 1.
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs USD 5 per day
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Murphy's Alaskan Inn
Murphy's Alaskan
Murphy`s Alaskan Hotel Seward
Murphys Hotel Seward
Murphy's Alaskan Inn Motel
Murphy's Alaskan Inn Seward
Murphy's Alaskan Inn Motel Seward
Frequently asked questions
Is Murphy's Alaskan Inn currently open?
The property is closed between September 6 and June 1.
Are pets allowed at Murphy's Alaskan Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Murphy's Alaskan Inn?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 5 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Murphy's Alaskan Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Murphy's Alaskan Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and mountain climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting.
What's the area around Murphy's Alaskan Inn like?
Murphy's Alaskan Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Seward Waterfront Park and 5 minutes' walk from Seward Boat Harbor.
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.More informationOpens in a new window
7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
Sep 15, 2024
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 7, 2024
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
Debbie
Debbie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 6, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 2, 2024
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.
Scott
Scott, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
The manager is so accommodating, cheerful, and kind, no matter the time of the day or night. She was the best part.
Jill
Jill, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 18, 2024
Douglas
Douglas, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 14, 2024
There was no hot water initially. WiFi service was very bad. Most of the time did not work.
jinliang
jinliang, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Theresa M
Theresa M, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
We enjoyed our stay here. clean rooms, great staff. It Rained a lot so we spent a lot of time in the room.
David
David, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
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.
Irina
Irina, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 5, 2024
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
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.
Tammy
Tammy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 3, 2024
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.
Paige
Paige, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 31, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
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.
Brenda
Brenda, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 29, 2024
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.
Logan
Logan, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Great views
Denise
Denise, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
View or the Bay
Amazing view of the beautiful bay and passing ships!!! The host was exceptionally professional and cheerful
Linda
Linda, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2024
clean room. no breakfast but 24 hr coffee. call ahead if a late check in is planned.
Carl
Carl, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 24, 2024
The room smelled. There weren’t enough towels. We had to ask and wait a day to get a hair dryer.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 24, 2024
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.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 23, 2024
For a motel, not bad at all. The bed wasn’t too bad. It was pretty clean.
Naomi
Naomi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 20, 2024
Nice place to stay the staff was great!
Alma
Alma, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 19, 2024
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.