Nauti Otter Inn and Yurt Village

2.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Seward inn

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Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Sourdough Cabin, Inn Location
Queen Yurt, Shared Bathroom, Ravens Roost, Yurt Village
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Bed sheets
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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13609 Seward Hwy, Seward, AK, 99664
  • Place, Seward Boat Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Alaska SeaLife Center
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Mixed Dormitory at the Inn, Shared Bathroom, not pet friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Queen Room, Captains Chambers, Inside Inn with Shared Bathroom, not pet friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Single bed room, Redbeards Retreat, shared bathroom, not pet friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Cabin, Shared Bathroom, Beaver Boudoir, Inn Location

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Cabin, Shared Bathroom, Mariner Lair, Inn Location

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Cabin, Shared Bathroom, Loon Saloon, Inn Location

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Vintage Camper, Shared Bathroom, Salty Sea Crab Shack, Inn Location

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Yurt, Shared Bathroom, Bald Eagle Bungalow, Inn Location

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Quadruple Cabin, Shared Bathroom, Humpback Shack, Inn Location

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Sourdough Cabin, Inn Location

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Cabin, Shared Bathroom, Wolf Den, Inn Location

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

4 Person Private Bunk Room, Shared Bathroom, Inn Location

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Queen Yurt, Shared Bathroom, Funky Fox, Yurt Village Location

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Yurt, Shared Bathroom, Grizzly Grotto, Yurt Village Location

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Yurt, Shared Bathroom, Ravens Roost, Yurt Village

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Yurt, Shared Bathroom, Puffin Pad, Yurt Village Location

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Yurt, Shared Bathroom, Halibut Hut, Yurt Village Location

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Yurt, Shared Bathroom, Octopus Sea Palace, Yurt Village Location

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

3 Person Yurt, Shared Bathroom, King Crab Cottage, Yurt Village Location

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 Person Yurt, Shared Bathroom, Moose Caboose, Yurt Village Location

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

4 Person Yurt, Shared Bathroom, Sealion Shanty, Yurt Village Location

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

4 Person Yurt, Shared Bathroom, Starfish Studio, Yurt Village Location

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

4 Person Yurt, Shared Bathroom, Salmon Shack, Yurt Village Location

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

2 single Bed Vintage Camper, Lumberjack Shack, shared bathroom, Inn location

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

4 person cabin, private bathroom, Reindeer Roadhouse, Yurt Village Location

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Single mixed dorm loft area, shared bathroom, Inn location, not pet friendly

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Seward

In Seward .A stay at this inn places you within half a mile (1 km) of Chugach National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Seward Boat Harbor. Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and Two Lakes Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Seward Boat Harbor - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Exit Glacier - 24 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cookery - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Nauti Otter Inn and Yurt Village

Enjoy free breakfast at this Seward inn
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at Nauti Otter Inn and Yurt Village. Self parking is free.
  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Nauti Otter Inn and Yurt Village offers 33 accommodations with hair dryers and portable fans. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 4:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Waffle maker

More

  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

Nauti Otter And Yurt Village
Nauti Otter Inn Hostel Yurt Village
Nauti Otter Inn and Yurt Village Inn
Nauti Otter Inn and Yurt Village Seward
Nauti Otter Inn and Yurt Village Inn Seward

Reviews

Nauti Otter Inn and Yurt Village Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sujatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was clean, quiet, had a good kitchen and the manager was in site and extremely helpful. Well run. Best buck for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BAI-JOU

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best camp file experience. Very clean, friendly staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay!

Loved this place! The staff was helpful, met some nice fellow guests, and the property was not too far out of Seward.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chad

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Sourdough cabin. I expected it to be rustic, but this appeared to just be a small, cheap, graffiti-filled shed transformed into a bedroom. Watch your head! Way over priced for what you receive. I usually don’t write reviews, but this time it was warranted. Additionally, there are tight timeframes for using one of the bathrooms. It requires preplanning and “signing up” to take a short shower in the morning. Not ideal. On the positive-side: - The staff was very nice. - You can make waffles in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Just like it said…. I had a cute renovated trailer—- shared bathrooms and kitchens… great staff, good location…. Somewhere between a hostel and a set of cabins —- so nothing fancy, but i got great nights sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

No quiet hours

The Nauti Otter is definitely a fun and unique place to stay. It was clean and I appreciated the sense of community. However, I do not plan on staying here again next time I visit Seward. I stayed in one of the three indoor rooms right next to the only indoor full bathroom and the kitchen/dining area. There are no observed quiet hours at the Nauti Otter so the sounds of people talking and moving around loudly kept me up late at night and woke me up early in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The yurt was a fun and unique experience. Fun to chat with the other lodgers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Glamping at it’s best!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet spot to spend the night. Rooms only have a bed and minium space. But, the main building has all the comforts of home. Refrigerator, restroons, fireplace, books, guitar piano. Very comfortable. Also outdoor firepit. Serve yourself arrangment. An envelope with my name was posted on the door. Key was in the door ready for me. Includes a patking spot infront of your cabin. 3 miles from Seward.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynda S

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cute hostel! Friendly crew, comfortable environment. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

Refreshing

My stay was surprisingly delightful. I appreciated the host and the crew. Very accommodating for my needs this trip. I am definitely going back to enjoy everyones company. Thanks Nauti Otter.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Was alright for what it is

Location was good and room was clean. Some things were a little strange that I wasn't expecting such as needing to squeegee down the shower and spray it with disinfectant after use. Only thing that was a bit annoying was the manager hovering over your shoulder making sure you are doing things correctly. Wasn't expecting to feel like a child at summer camp but if you avoid the main house then it's fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasmarine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is beautiful, well planned, even in a yurt they throught of every possible amenity you could want. Loved it so much Im wanting to come back just to stay here. HIGHLY recommend this for a unique and amazing time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.We had good experience !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

weihua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good boss and staff, clean and tidy, very good service. subvert your impression of youth hostels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sohan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little property not so far from the town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue we had was it was raining a lot, so there was 4-5” of standing water keeping us from getting into the cabin, but I was on a fishing trip so I had water boots, no big deal for me but maybe for some people it may be something to consider if you’re not familiar with the climate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Darling quiet yurts in the forest with everything you need, heaters in yurts, outdoor sinks, showers with plenty of space, hairdryers, a huge kitchen with fridges, grills, tables to chill and cook - great for cyclists, travelers and people who want different experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The yurts were very cozy, cute, comfortable and nicely decorated. The area around the yurts was magical at night with white lights in the branches of the forest trees that light your way along the path to the bathrooms, or open-air kitchen. The Nauti Otter Inn is in a secluded, beautiful & forested neighborhood with nice homes on large lots that is tucked away from road noise. What a find close to Seward, Alaska.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024