Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

What is the property’s location in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located 0.3 km from Seward Waterfront Park and 0.6 km from Seward Boat Harbor. It is also 10.1 mi from Kenai Fjords National Park and 0.1 mi from Two Lakes Park, making it conveniently situated for exploring local attractions.

Harborview Inn

What guests think

At Harborview Inn, reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, clean rooms, and convenient location between downtown and the harbor with a free shuttle stop nearby, while noting the property is older and the rooms are generally basic.

Several mention small rooms, street or foot-traffic noise, and temperature control issues like stuck heat or no air conditioning. Comfort of beds and pillows varies, and some guests found photos or expectations from third-party sites misleading about views or on-site dining. Expect a simple, clean stay with standout service in a walkable spot.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Location

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Facilities

Guests note a deck with mountain views, adequate parking, and a free city shuttle stop at or near the property. Few other amenities are mentioned.

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Shari

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly and very accommodating. The rooms are basic but comfortable. The location was perfect for us - on the shuttle route, walkable to town and to harbor. Also very close to My Marathon trailhead.

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Danielle

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Walking distance to the harbor and downtown. Right off the free shuttle route. Staff was great. Beds and pillows were unfortunately very uncomfortable.

10

David

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Mary at the front desk is wonderful. The free city shuttle at the train station has a stop at the hotel. We were able to walk to places to eat, etc.

8

Michelle

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean property, cute on the outside and nice deck. Enough parking spots. Check-in was smooth and easy. Rooms would benefit from the addition of a sheer curtain. Window facing the front is a blackout curtain. If the curtain is open, anyone walking by can see inside. Price is expensive for an inn, however pricing is in line with other properties for this time of year. The bed cover could be updated. Overall, would stay again at this property and recommend it to others. Can walk to downtown area or boat harbor area.

10

Sylvia

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Quiet and relaxing. Great if traveling without a car as is 1/2 way between train station and the downtown area. It is also right on the free shuttle route with a convenient stop, so is easy to get to Safeway grocery store at far end of town There is a fridge and microwave in the room! The front desk staff is delightful and offer free bear spray. Mount Marathon and Twin Lakes trails as well as paved trail all along Resurection Bay are all 1-2 blocks away. There is a laundrymat nearby and many restaurants within walking distance (or shuttle service).

10

Marlene

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Free city shuttle that p/u from Alaska RR and drops off right across the street from hotel office. Our room was clean, staff was super friendly, area was walkable to restaurants about 15 minutes. Area was safe and quiet. Highly recommend this hotel and would stay here again. No breakfast tho

10

Jeanine

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

They have a beautiful view of Mount Marathon and a deck with several tables and chairs to enjoy time outdoors.

10

Karen

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Mary at the front desk was wonderful. We were very happy with our rooms. The location was great - in between the harbor and downtown. And there was shuttle stop right at the hotel. Great place to stay!

8

Joseph

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient stay in Seward right in front of the free shuttle bus stop

10

deborah

16 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free shuttle stops right at the door.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness earns frequent praise, with rooms described as very clean and well kept. One-off issues were reported, such as a soiled toilet seat.

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Deborah

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The check in people were very friendly gave great recommendations for eating places, the room was clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.

8

Joseph

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small but clean room. Friendly staff.

10

Phillip

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Wonderful, helpful lady at desk. Would stay again.

8

Craig

19 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great motel in the center of Seward. Very clean and polished looking. Friendly staff and owner.

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Julie

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The toilet seat was soiled upon arrival. extra pillows were in the drawer and not on the bed. had to ask for them after an uncomfortable night of sleep and were told they were in the dresser. Activities were within walking distance. Hotel staff was very friendly. Photos are deceiving. rooms are cramped and small. We had a room with one queen.

8

Ricky

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and very helpful in arranging transportation. Thermostat only allowed heat and we had to open a window to cool the room down.

10

Ann

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean & staff were friendly.

10

Stephen

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. Room was very clean. Area seemed very safe. Well worth your consideration staying there.

8

William

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean, quaint and close to the harbor walking distance

10

Lisa

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was perfect for walking downtown, to the water and the marina. It's an older property but it was very clean and newer carpet.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated, with size ranging from small to spacious and some noise from stairs, neighbors, or street traffic. Temperature control and comfort vary, including stuck heat, lack of A/C, and uncomfortable beds or pillows.

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Douglas

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Expedia somewhat misrepresented it, as it is not on the harbor and has no view. Further, I understood from Expedia's website it had a dining facility, but it does not. However, it was friendly and comfortable with easy access for our heavy suitcases.

10

MELVIN

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was clean and spacious enough. We had good views of the harbor and mountains. Front desk staff was excellent and helpful. Room cleaner was cheerful and competent. We enjoyed our stay.

6

Juliann

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to everything in Seward and average price for a tourist town. Room was clean. Bed gave us a backache. Lots of traffic noise. We had to use a white noise app. Heat was off but room was super hot even though it was 50 outside. Good enough for a place to sleep.

10

John

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was somewhat small but that wasn't such a big deal. Loved the touch of having a rocking chair in the room!!

6

Stephanie E

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property staff are very friendly. However, the property itself has not been updated since the 80’s, including the bedding. The rooms are very Spartan, though they do have a mini fridge. No air conditioning, which is problematic in the summer. If the windows open, you can hear the noises from the street. It is a quick walk to the docks, however, though no views of the ocean from any of the rooms that I could tell. The rooms themselves are extremely expensive for the very limited amenities.

8

James

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room off of outdoor stairs was loud with luggage thumping up and down stairs

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Julie

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The toilet seat was soiled upon arrival. extra pillows were in the drawer and not on the bed. had to ask for them after an uncomfortable night of sleep and were told they were in the dresser. Activities were within walking distance. Hotel staff was very friendly. Photos are deceiving. rooms are cramped and small. We had a room with one queen.

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Karly

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location was great. It was central to downtown and to the harbour and nice and quiet. Check in was quick and simple and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and well maintained. Downside for us was we got all the foot traffic going right past our room as well as hearing all the noise from rooms above us. I would recommend asking for a top floor room to avoid this. All in all it was a good place to stay

8

Ricky

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and very helpful in arranging transportation. Thermostat only allowed heat and we had to open a window to cool the room down.

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Robert

2 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Inn is old, but clean. Our room had an issue with the heat - we could not turn it down. Otherwise I would have rated it higher. Mary who is the receptionist said she would get it fixed so may no longer be an issue.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check-in and thoughtful touches like local tips, luggage holding, and even bear spray.

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Deborah

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The check in people were very friendly gave great recommendations for eating places, the room was clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.

10

janusz

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room convenient friendly desk clerk.

10

David

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Mary at the front desk is wonderful. The free city shuttle at the train station has a stop at the hotel. We were able to walk to places to eat, etc.

10

Monte

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly and helpful. I asked for a box to keep some fish in and she ended up just giving me a styrofoam cooler. What customer service. Very nice and quaint place to stay.

8

Craig

19 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great motel in the center of Seward. Very clean and polished looking. Friendly staff and owner.

10

Ann

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean & staff were friendly.

10

Marlene

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Free city shuttle that p/u from Alaska RR and drops off right across the street from hotel office. Our room was clean, staff was super friendly, area was walkable to restaurants about 15 minutes. Area was safe and quiet. Highly recommend this hotel and would stay here again. No breakfast tho

10

Karen

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Mary at the front desk was wonderful. We were very happy with our rooms. The location was great - in between the harbor and downtown. And there was shuttle stop right at the hotel. Great place to stay!

10

Stacie

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place and super friendly service. Highly recommend it!

10

Thomas

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Top notch customer service and communication. Best place we stayed in Alaska. Can’t wait to come back.

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Location

Consistently described as convenient and walkable between downtown and the harbor, with a free shuttle stop nearby. Several guests also noted the area felt safe and quiet.

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Shari

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly and very accommodating. The rooms are basic but comfortable. The location was perfect for us - on the shuttle route, walkable to town and to harbor. Also very close to My Marathon trailhead.

8

Cheryl

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Located close to the harbor and the town.

6

Danielle

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Walking distance to the harbor and downtown. Right off the free shuttle route. Staff was great. Beds and pillows were unfortunately very uncomfortable.

8

Michelle

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean property, cute on the outside and nice deck. Enough parking spots. Check-in was smooth and easy. Rooms would benefit from the addition of a sheer curtain. Window facing the front is a blackout curtain. If the curtain is open, anyone walking by can see inside. Price is expensive for an inn, however pricing is in line with other properties for this time of year. The bed cover could be updated. Overall, would stay again at this property and recommend it to others. Can walk to downtown area or boat harbor area.

10

Sylvia

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Quiet and relaxing. Great if traveling without a car as is 1/2 way between train station and the downtown area. It is also right on the free shuttle route with a convenient stop, so is easy to get to Safeway grocery store at far end of town There is a fridge and microwave in the room! The front desk staff is delightful and offer free bear spray. Mount Marathon and Twin Lakes trails as well as paved trail all along Resurection Bay are all 1-2 blocks away. There is a laundrymat nearby and many restaurants within walking distance (or shuttle service).

8

Karly

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location was great. It was central to downtown and to the harbour and nice and quiet. Check in was quick and simple and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and well maintained. Downside for us was we got all the foot traffic going right past our room as well as hearing all the noise from rooms above us. I would recommend asking for a top floor room to avoid this. All in all it was a good place to stay

10

Vanessa

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and had all the things you really need and none of the things you don’t. People come to Seward to be outside, not hotel chic. Property was maintained and rooms are basic. I would stay again. Great location. Can walk to town.

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Marlene

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Free city shuttle that p/u from Alaska RR and drops off right across the street from hotel office. Our room was clean, staff was super friendly, area was walkable to restaurants about 15 minutes. Area was safe and quiet. Highly recommend this hotel and would stay here again. No breakfast tho

8

Joseph

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient stay in Seward right in front of the free shuttle bus stop

10

Lisa

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was perfect for walking downtown, to the water and the marina. It's an older property but it was very clean and newer carpet.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Douglas

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Expedia somewhat misrepresented it, as it is not on the harbor and has no view. Further, I understood from Expedia's website it had a dining facility, but it does not. However, it was friendly and comfortable with easy access for our heavy suitcases.

10

Sylvia

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Quiet and relaxing. Great if traveling without a car as is 1/2 way between train station and the downtown area. It is also right on the free shuttle route with a convenient stop, so is easy to get to Safeway grocery store at far end of town There is a fridge and microwave in the room! The front desk staff is delightful and offer free bear spray. Mount Marathon and Twin Lakes trails as well as paved trail all along Resurection Bay are all 1-2 blocks away. There is a laundrymat nearby and many restaurants within walking distance (or shuttle service).

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Phillip

28 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable spacious room in good condition. Property is approx 700 metres from the Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise Terminal. Woody's Thai Kitchen only 100 metres away. A busy Friday evening where we had to wait 20 minutes for a table.

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Steven

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. The free breakfast was well maintained and tasty. And it was cheaper than most other hotels in area.

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Marlene

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Free city shuttle that p/u from Alaska RR and drops off right across the street from hotel office. Our room was clean, staff was super friendly, area was walkable to restaurants about 15 minutes. Area was safe and quiet. Highly recommend this hotel and would stay here again. No breakfast tho

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Harborview Inn

About this property

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Apartment

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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