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Murphy's Alaskan Inn

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Seward motel

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A view from a window with a metal railing, overlooking a snowy landscape with mountains and a body of water.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a small refrigerator.
A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a telephone and a small electronic device, a chair, and a microwave on a wooden cabinet.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two wall-mounted lamps and framed pictures on the wall.
A room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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911 Fourth Avenue, Seward, AK, 99664
  • Place, Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seward Boat Harbor
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a floral bedspread and a wooden headboard. There are two wall-mounted lamps and two framed pictures above the beds.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two wall-mounted lamps and framed pictures on the wall.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a lamp, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Seward

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.With a stay at this Seward motel, you'll be steps from Seward Waterfront Park and within a 10-minute walk of Seward Boat Harbor. Also, Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Seward Community Library & Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seward Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tidewater Taphouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Thai Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Murphy's Alaskan Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Seward motel
As a guest of Murphy's Alaskan Inn, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Seward motel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
Murphy's Alaskan Inn offers 24 accommodations with portable fans. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 5 per day)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 6 and June 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 5 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is 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

How close is Murphy's Alaskan Inn to the airport?

Murphy's Alaskan Inn is 103.2 mi (138-min drive) away from the Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Murphy's Alaskan Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Murphy's Alaskan Inn.

How close is Murphy's Alaskan Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 1-minute walk from Seward Waterfront Park and 3.3 mi (9-min drive) from Lowell Point State Recreation Site. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Murphy's Alaskan Inn offer free breakfast?

Murphy's Alaskan Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Murphy's Alaskan Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Murphy's Alaskan Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Murphy's Alaskan Inn?

Free parking is not available at this motel. Self parking is available for USD 5 per day.

Does Murphy's Alaskan Inn have a pool?

Murphy's Alaskan Inn does not have a pool.

Does Murphy's Alaskan Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Murphy's Alaskan Inn to downtown Seward?

Murphy's Alaskan Inn is 0.3 mi away from Seward.

Murphy's Alaskan Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 518 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

omri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Disliked: Amenities
Definitely needs to be deep cleaned, I.e., mold issues. Otherwise was relatively ok, a place to sleep before 6am fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place to stay the staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Perfect location. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pongstorn

Friendly staff, great view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room, older furnishings, easy walk to restaurants, quiet neighborhood, good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location and staff were awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaromir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasent accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Moya at the front desk was awesome. Very clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We really enjoyed our stay! It was a nice motel for our needs for the night before we board our cruise ship.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay while in Seward. Conviently located, better price thanother hotels in area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was friendly, room was clean. I have no complaints!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit spendy for the room, but convenient location and great view from the deluxe rooms. No hassles checking in, clean and quiet. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brock

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This location was great. One of the older Inn’s in Seward but clean and staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liudmila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place and close to the tour venues.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. clean rooms, great staff. It Rained a lot so we spent a lot of time in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Le-chi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, warm hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great place to stay in Seward

Reasonable price, within walking distance of harbor. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023