With a stay at Murphy's Alaskan Inn in Seward, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Seward Waterfront Park and 5 minutes by foot from Seward Boat Harbor. .This motel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Kenai Fjords National Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Two Lakes Park.
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Alaska SeaLife Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Lowell Point State Recreation Site - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 138 min drive
Restaurants
The Breeze Inn Restaurant - 8 min walk
Firebrand BBQ - 4 min walk
The Cookery - 15 min walk
Ray's Waterfront - 8 min walk
Highliner Restaurant - 13 min walk
About this property
Murphy's Alaskan Inn
Motel in Seward
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include microwaves and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-out and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Uncovered parking on site (USD 5 per day)
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
In a nature reserve
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
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
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between September 6 and June 1.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Uncovered self parking fee: USD 5 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
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Murphy`s Alaskan Hotel Seward
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Murphy's Alaskan Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 456 reviews
10 - Excellent
102
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 456 reviews
8 - Good
153
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 456 reviews
6 - Okay
107
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 456 reviews
4 - Poor
60
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 456 reviews
2 - Terrible
34
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
6/10 Okay
Rena, Mt. Holly Springs
Travelled with partner
7 Aug 2025
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.
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.
Parking spaces were small, room was hot and no screens or ventilation. Toliet and bathroom were very small.
Suzanne
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Srikrishna
29 July 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Srikrishna
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Richard
28 July 2025
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
AMBER
27 July 2025
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.
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.
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
Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Earl
13 July 2025
Earl
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Susan
Travelled with family
11 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room, older furnishings, easy walk to restaurants, quiet neighborhood, good parking.
If you’re looking to stay in a small, musty motel room that hasn’t been updated since the 1980s, this is the place for you. But aside from that, it’s ridiculously expensive too. I realize that summer in Alaska is prime season for surge pricing but $350/night is unfortunate
Anthony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Leslie
Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
The hotel was very charming. Maybe not as fancy as a Hilton or Marriott but perfect for our stay in Seward. The staff was extremely accommodating and helpful.