We had a group of 14 stay here. The Yurts are cozy to sleep in. Good place to stay when you don't…read morehave much luggage with you. The yurt I stayed in was for 4 ppl. It has a skylight, side window, lamps, fan, usb plugs. Cute decor Cute camp ground with lights. There is a fire pit, grills, picnic tables, fridge, sink, bathrooms with showers, board games.

All 5 s! Don't be fooled in to thinking you will be totally roughing it! This place is glamping at…read moreits finest! The yurts are wonderful and roomy, the beds are comfy, they keep everything tidy, and they provide so many perks! Let me expand, they have an incredible staff, people who truly love what they are doing and their enthusiasm is infectious! Every night we were there a warm fire greeted us with snapping and popping welcoming us back from our Seward explorations! The kitchen and cooking area is always clean and welcoming. You must cook your own food, there are flattops, BBQ grills, or even a stick by the campfire. I was familiar with s'mores which they provide ingredients for but I was introduced to stick bread, its life changing! There are so many options to use you can make gourmet meals or something simple, they make it easy no matter what your cooking abilities will allow! Morning coffee and tea are waiting hot and fresh, they also provide pancake/waffle mix for you to add to your planned meal. They have a supply of chocolate chips for a sweet twist but if you want with Alaskan style, and if you're lucky enough to be staying during blueberry season the property is abundant with high bush blueberries! Send someone out on a blueberry walk and add them to your fresh waffles or pancakes. Alaskan summer brings out the midnight sun, literally, but for extra light the paths to all of the yurts are well lit which make late night snack time or early morning coffee pleasant. The yurts do not have bathrooms inside them, you must venture out to the shared facilities. If you want an adventure that is unique, fun, and will be a memorable part of your Alaska experience, the Nauti Otter is the best!

6 of us stayed in the dormitory (3 bunk beds) for $525 total for 2 nights. It will be cheaper if…read moreyou book directly with the host on their website. Pros- Cute building, big kitchen, fully equipped with large dining area where you can also meet other travellers. There is an induction cooktop, utensils, crockery, cutlery, toatser, hot water kettle, microwave etc. 4 shared restrooms+showers (seemed adequate to us). Everything seemed clean. Economical. Good vibe! Cons- Building seems old, restrooms are tiny. Bedrooms on the 1st floor don't seem well lighted. Sleeping arrangements seem very basic. The host came out, welcomed us and talked to us and went over everything. Overall, we had a nice stay without any problems! Will stay in this place again if I revisit Seward!

I enjoyed staying here very much. I promised the lady who owns this place that I would write a…read morereview, because of how much I enjoyed this place. This by the way is my first yelp review. This place was very clean, the lady owner is very nice, upon arrival clean bed sheets were given to me, and pillow cover. Every morning I woke up they would be doing laundry and the restroom was always clean and floors were vacuumed. Yes rooms are small, but clean, bathrooms are small too, but clean. The kitchen is actually big and had a little living room with a nice view. Met some great people here that made my stay extra special. This is an old house and it looks a bit out dated, but it's been kept up, very clean. Beds are a bit small, but comfortable. Over all stayed 3 nights here, nice place. This by the way was the second hostel I had ever stayed at, I was very skeptical, since I'm very picky with even the type of hotel I stay. But after all this is a hostel, don't expect a hotel. The house is set in the middle of town, and walking distance to everything. Also the shuttle stops just down the street from hostel and you can jump in for free and it can take you all around town. Hostel does have lockers, small for valuables only, but convenient, bring your own locks. On my day of departure they allowed me to leave my pack with them while I went around town one last time. Always felt safe here. WiFi is slow, but at least there is WiFi that's always a plus. Enjoyed staying here very much and will be coming back summer of 2019

We stayed at Marina Motel for two nights during our Alaska road trip. At around $300 per night, it…read morewas one of the few somewhat affordable options we could find in Seward, so we kept our expectations realistic. I'd give 4 stars to the housekeeping staff. It's clear they worked hard to keep the room clean, but they overlooked some basics like making sure we had enough toilet paper, shampoo, and other toiletries. The front desk staff also deserves 4 stars. She was very friendly and genuinely tried her best to move us into a room that was more acceptable. Unfortunately, she seemed to be running the entire front desk by herself, so there were long periods when no one was available because she was helping other guests. The motel itself, however, is where it loses points. Every time we opened the room door, we were greeted by a strong old carpet smell. The property is also very outdated. The door still has an old-style privacy latch that says "Do Not Disturb," and the room layout was puzzling--the large mirror is hidden behind the TV, making it almost unusable. The bathroom also had virtually no counter or shelf space to put toiletries or personal items, which made getting ready inconvenient. Overall, we were thankful we only had to stay a couple of nights. If you're simply looking for a place to sleep in an expensive town like Seward, it does the job. But for $300 a night, we expected a room that felt more updated and thoughtfully designed.

If you are searching for a convenient & affordable place to sleep and shower with a great, central…read morelocation, this motel is for you. The queen room was simple and had a min-fridge, tv, toilet, sink, & shower. This is not a luxurious hotel, and it does not pretend to be. Check-in was a bit chaotic; there were three people in line before me who had been waiting for 15 minutes to check-in. We waited an additional 15 minutes together.

Deanna was amazing! She went so far above and beyond for me to celebrate my in-laws 44th…read moreanniversary. You could tell by looking at a photo of them that they were sooo happy when they got to their room. Thank you Deanna and Van Gilder for making their stay so special.

Don't. Just don't. Maybe sleep in your rental car or find a den of raccoons to shack up with. This…read moreplace could be awesome but the amount of neglect and decay is pretty wild. There's obviously been no maintenance on this place in a loooong time and they are just riding it out until it's closed for good. When we told our friends where we were staying they had thought it was an abandoned building. Broken furniture, missing lights and light bulbs, gross old beds, limited hot water, paint peeling, gross stained carpet, exposed electrical wiring and outlets, the list goes on. Our tv turned on 3 times in the middle of the night and we had to just unplug it to keep it from happening. If you're a guy and you're going to the bathroom in the front 2nd floor room everyone can look up and see what you're working with. My girlfriend and I woke up to rats crawling around in the ceiling one morning. This place needs a complete remodel. It could be a super cool historical hotel. The only plus is that it's in the middle of town but besides that I'm not sure how it has a 3 star review. If you look on Google it literally has maxed out 1 stars. Hard pass.

I stayed here for my birthday in 2021, and I've been meaning to review them ever since. I'm…read moresitting here with COVID going through a long "to-do" list of things I've always meant to check-off so, here I am, reviewing this place. First the good: The A-frames are fantastically built and appointed. They look like they were built more to be photographed for the latest social media app than they were built to be lived in. The location is incredible, it's easy to walk right on down to the beach. The bad: This place has a very, very odd tone. On one hand, the business talks about community and integrating into the community. On the other hand, it charges $450/night with a 2-night minimum? It really takes a privileged person to be able to afford $900 for a weekend, probably not someone from the community. On top of that, you are expected to do little "chores" around the A-frames...or risk paying even more. Seriously. This place is priced like a luxury hotel but has chores like a $20/night hostel. Very confusing and conflicting vibes. The views: when we were there, the views from the A-frame were of other cabins...under construction. So we mainly had views of white sheets of TYVEK. You are really, really close to the other A-frame. You are forced to get friendly. Depending on who is in the other A-frame this could be really good or really bad. Again, an odd thing for $900. I was lucky enough that my girlfriend surprised me with a night here for my birthday. The only way she could afford it is because she begged to do one night only, and they also gave us a slight discount because of the TYVEK views. It's great if you can afford it, just make sure you do all your chores. For those of us that are used to sleeping on public lands (the owners include themselves in this lot)...this is only good for a one-time splurge and even then...your $900 might be better spent on a plane ticket to somewhere else.

Wonderful place to stay in Seward. Worth every penny. Could not have asked for a better spot to…read morehave as our home for the week! Going to recommend this place to everyone we know! Such a comfortable stay.

dirty! do not stay here!…read more this is an incredibly disappointing place to stay. firstly it's dirty. i found a toe or finger nail in between the sheets. hair on pillows and sheets on both beds. this room was definitely not cleaned between stays. hair on the wall of shower. crumbs around sink, dirty unvaccumed floor. holes in pillow case. gross. this is unhygienic and far below the bare minimum for a motel stay. when we arrived to check in the door was already unlocked. the room was only stocked with a half roll of toilet paper. walls are incredibly thin and you can hear your neighbors.

Not a bad spot to stay in seward. Pretty no frills but I was out hiking and on boat excursions and…read morejust needed a place to crash. The front desk girl was really nice

Enjoyed my stay. Liked how close it was to the Bay, was able to get up and go watch the sunrise…read moreover the mountains. Can't get any better than that. Room was clean and since was on the second floor, opened up the sliding door for fresh mountain air! For me, the only drawback was the breakfast. I was expecting a little more than what is typically included in a continental breakfast. It didn't stop me from eating it, though. haha.

The bad is the bed, it is hard and has no cushion to it. It hurt my back as a side sleeper…read more The good, the staff was wonderful, everything was clean, it is a great location, you are on the water and also right downtown. You can walk to dinner and also grab a coffee and breakfast in the morning at any of the wonderful coffee shops! Skip their breakfast, you can go out and get way better food and coffee and spend a similar amount.