Updated WWII-era motel with full kitchens, air conditioning, and BBQ patio. Near Alaska SeaLife Center and Kenai Fjords National Park in Seward, AK.
Recent guests highlight renovated rooms offering full kitchens, friendly staff, and a location close to downtown and key Seward attractions. The motel balances affordability with convenience, making it suitable for visitors wanting easy access to local highlights.
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The Tides Inn is a budget motel housed in a WWII-era building located just two blocks from the Alaska SeaLife Center and about a mile from Kenai Fjords National Park. Its waterfront location in downtown Seward offers easy access to local shops, restaurants, and natural attractions, making it a practical choice for visitors exploring the area.
Rooms have been recently renovated with a focus on comfort and functionality, each featuring full-size kitchens and apartment-style layouts. Guests consistently note the cleanliness and updated interiors, as well as the inclusion of essentials like coffee and cooking supplies. While the motel is air-conditioned, it is not pet-friendly and does not provide airport shuttle services.
The shared outdoor patio with BBQ grills provides a communal space for guests, enhancing the cozy and practical atmosphere. Some reviewers mention the motel’s smaller size, which can feel a bit cramped, but praise the attentive and accommodating staff who contribute to a welcoming stay.
Ideal for travelers who want a simple, well-equipped base close to Seward’s waterfront amenities and outdoor attractions, The Tides Inn suits families and visitors looking for space to prepare meals. The property operates with standard check-in at 3 pm and check-out at 11 am.
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We have been staying at this wonderful be old place for decades. Super super impressed with how beautifully they are renovating it. Everything is new and in great shape. That location is amazing right off of the main downtown street. It’s really nice to have a full kitchen. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Can’t say enough good things about The Tides Inn!
The best thing about the Tides Inn is its location! All the restaurants and attractions are a few minutes drive away. However, upon checking in, the code we got for the door did not work. So we had to go to the main office where we were provided an entirely new code. The staff were very friendly and professional though. Additionally, the Inn is quite small, so the area did feel cramped. The Tides Inn is a nice place to stay, and I would recommend it.
Truly enjoyed our stay here. Each room is an apartment so you have a full kitchen. Bed sheets are soft. There is cable to wind down with at night and the space is really clean. If we make it back to Seward I'll stay here again.
My stay was such a wonderful experience!!! The rooms are super cozy, and seem more like apartments. The owner is super nice and accommodating. We were in the middle of cooking and the room had everything but salt. Called him up and he said he was just right around the corner and would drop some off. He did in less than a few minutes. He also showed me a 2 bedroom for only $30 extra. Next time we come to Seward we are for sure staying at Tides Inn and upgrade to 2 bedroom. I highly recommend staying there!!
This place is a gem in Seward. Our family of five had #6 the family suite. It had lots of space for all of us and a full fridge, Oven and kitchenette area. It’s walking distance to all the shops but we drive to the wharf area. We highly recommend for families and would stay again. There are no blackout shades but we didn’t have any issues sleeping at night.
We wanted to stay longer as well as on our return but sadly no vacacy. Clean and tidy. Everything worked in our 2 bedroom unit with full kitchen. Desk help was excellent.
Great location, right off the main drag. Owner was full of great information on hikes and such. 2 beds in separate rooms, full kitchen. Clean and safe!
Owner is very nice and accommodating. The place itself was very clean spacious but could use a little more storage. We were a walks distance to the downtown area that had many places to eat including Gelato and Fudge!
Seems like the lodging has been renovated. Everything is clean, updated and smells good. We brought our own coffee etc but there was some in cabinet for use with creamer and sweetners so that was cool. Emily checked us in and she was sweet. They have real keys to unlock doors with. Overall it was a really cool place to stay. And two coffee shops are within a 60 sec walk. Double score.
This place is now like a stylish Airbnb! Rooms are fully renovated, impeccably clean, with lovely linens and really nice design everywhere. Way nicer than the older wood-paneled photos show! With a full kitchen in each unit, this place is just perfect. They even stock the kitchen with coffee, olive oil, creamer, etc. So happy!
Built during World War II as officers' lodging, this simple budget hotel is 2 blocks from the Alaska SeaLife Center on the Seward waterfront, and a mile from Kenai Fjords National Park.
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