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Murphy's Alaskan Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Seward motel

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Balcony
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room business center
Family Room | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

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 miles
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cookery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬13 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)
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 456 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Marion

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not Murphy's issue. The free shuttle went by us and it didn't stop. We got a taxi then to go to eat
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

No one at the front desk after 9pm

The hotel itself was fine and it was a good location. There was no one at the front desk after 9pm and that's where the problem begins. We weren't getting in until late, it turned out midnight. I received a text from Murphy's saying that an envelope would be on the front desk with our room key in it. That was true. But the room key said Marina Inn 113. We arrived at midnight It was dark and raining. We (of course) had never been there before. We looked at every door for room 113. We did not see it. We were (slightly) panicking. I thought maybe our room was at the Marina Inn since there was no room 113 at Murphy's. We drove there and long story but the key didn't fit and they also have no one after 9pm. We came back to Murphy's and looked around more. There is a second building next door which we didn't know was Murphy's. We finally found room 113. Inside they conveniently had a map of the property on the desk. Here's a brilliant idea- why not put a map in the envelope with the key for late arriving guests? Then we would have found our room without going all over town and worrying about sleeping in the car. The next day I told the person at the front desk to put a map in the envelopes. I'll bet you they didn't. If they did, great. But come on, It really would have helped us
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Misleading representation online

First the photos on the webpage are just part of the Motel, The reception area is scary as when we went there, some of the rooms doors where open with no one visible in the area as well are the reception, no one was there, we called and who ever answered could not provided information. That representative provided another phone number in which it was a disconnected phone number. The receptionist came later and at that time we were ready to take off to another place, but the other hotels were full, forcing us to stay in this Dump. I had stay on other places but this one did not sit well with me. The thing about it is if the owner or company that manage this Motel take care of this premises, it can have potential, but like any other company, if money is flowing why we should make it better. Overall I will forced my husband to pay more and stay in another place. Lesson on this one you get what you pay for and just remember Seward AK is not cheap.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jannah

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

Potential for Homey and Cute

Carpet was held down with duct tape and packing tape, tub/shower had mildew in the walls and around the tub, tub was very slow to drain, carpet was dirty, box springs should have been covered with a sheet, door mats were old, planters were empty, had to get an extension cord to plug in one of the lamps, one lamp did now work, outdoor chairs were dirty and view of the ocean was blocked by overgrown bushes. So much potential with some deep cleaning, paint, floor covering replacement
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ANN

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

Comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vandana

No water in bathroom when we arrived so they gave us another room. I left my AirPods in the hotel and have not been able to locate any hotel staff to try and locate them. There is no direct phone number to the hotel. You have to call the Seward Hospitality Group, which owns a bunch of hotels including this one, but they never get back to you , and then don’t pick up when you call them back ( I called them multiple times). The place seems sketch and shady.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The downside is the place needs updating. There wasn't a phone. The shower lining was missing. It was quite expensive for what it is. The good points are the staff was very friendly and I'd say we were lucky to even find a place considering it's fishing season.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rena, Mt. Holly Springs

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Front desk clerk very nice, no elevator, constant doors slamming from other guests till about 11 pm, no air conditioning, beds comfortable, if u just need a place to sleep this works. Half mile walk to the docks and the major marine tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaromir

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

6/10 Okay

Deryk

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Great location, little warm

Murphy's is a motel that serves its purpose. Rooms are small with a balcony that overlooks the bay and an RV park. The location is great with access to the docks and downtown area. Biggest issue for us was the warm summer and no A/C. Unfortunately the wind was blowing on our door side with no windows and leaving the balcony open did little to help with airflow. Service was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking spaces were small, room was hot and no screens or ventilation. Toliet and bathroom were very small.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Srikrishna

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

AMBER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The front desk was fantastic and super helpful. The room itself was fine a bit run down and could use some updates. It was warm the days we were there about 70 and like most places in Alaska there is no air conditioning. We were able to open balcony door and room door for a great cross breeze that made the room comfortable. Beautiful view and within walking distance to both downtown and the harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Missed expectations

Lots of issues regarding the safety and condition of these rooms. The rooms had sliding glass doors with no screens to let in the air from outside. We were on the main level with access to a shared deck facing a busy street with many pedestrians. The water in one of the units only had hot water coming to both the hot and cold lines to the sink. The shower water would jump from hot to cold water unpredictably which wasn’t good for showering. The final straw was discovering an active hornets nest next to the only parking spot available. This is not a hotel, more a motel that is run down and needs updating for security and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was dirty towels in the room, rubbish under the bed. We were checked into the wrong room and had to move after unpacking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

utpal

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025