Spruce Lodge

Hotels
8.7 (599 reviews)
31851 Herman Leirer Rd PO BOX 3565 , Seward , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Wheelchair accessible
Coffee Shop on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable
Helpful staff
Cons:
Difficult location
Issues with amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.38
The reviews mention a high level of cleanliness and comfort in the room.
Service
8.85
Standard quality for this hotel tier. Some issues with communication regarding shuttle services, but overall helpful staff.
Location
8.39
Location is somewhat difficult to find due to signs and hidden entrance, but it's a quiet area.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms were described positively with a good size and impressive kitchen, although bedding quality was criticized.
Amenities
7.87
Lack of true amenities as advertised; essentials only.
Value for Money
8.33
While the room was cosmetically nice, there were complaints about pricing versus actual amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.88
No on-site dining options noted, but general satisfaction with surrounding area for restaurants.
Overall Experience
9.05
The stay was enjoyable despite some logistical issues and quality concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 00:36

Property Description

Charming Accommodation
Indulge in cozy rooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes in select rooms.

Convenient Facilities
Enjoy complimentary WiFi and private parking during your stay at Spruce Lodge.

Ideal Location
Located just 163 km from Kenai Municipal Airport, making traveling a breeze.

For a delightful stay at Spruce Lodge, book now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 599 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.38
Service: 8.85
Location: 8.39
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 7.87
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Rick • couple • us
7
Overall good
Pros:

Quiet, good location

Cons:

Could use a better signage on road, better parking lot, better water pressure in shower.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • extended_group • us
8
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David • family_with_children • us
5
The Lodge advertisement did not necessarily match with our expectations.
Pros:

The "Lodge" was relatively close to Seward.
There was a very popular restaurant not far from this Lodge and not in downtown Seward.

Cons:

The "Lodge" was still being developed, including the entry road and parking area, which made parking / backing up into a space a bit difficult with a large passenger van. Our 3 rooms were on the second floor. The flight of stairs were short, plus the walk getting to the rooms with luggage made it a bit difficult for some with age related disabilities. In my room, the dish washer door was too close to the refrigerator & the refrigerator was too close to the wall, making it difficult to open the dishwasher door. There was no air-conditioning in any of the rooms. They did have a window fan. Some wall switches did not work. There was a drive thru coffee shop across from our rooms which became a bit noisy very early in the morning with vehicle traffic.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • extended_group • us
8
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Olivia • extended_group • us
10
Fantastic and beautiful. Very comfortable
Pros:

Beautiful accommodations, loved the kitchen set up and cozy feel of the rooms. We loved having a fireplace as well and everything was so new, clean and spacious. Self check in and self checkout was easy. Very convenient and our favorite place out of the 5 accommodations we stayed at during our trip!

Cons:

Would’ve loved if breakfast were provided

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Angelina • couple • au
8
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Jason • extended_group • us
5
It was clean.
Pros:

Rooms were new and clean.

Cons:

They advertised a shuttle, but didn’t have one. The hotel is away from town. We didn’t have a car and was expecting a shuttle. was very hot in the rooms. Didn’t have air conditioning.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • us
8
A good place to stay for a short term visit.
Pros:

I liked the cleanliness and especially the lack of carpeting! There was just enough decor to make it feel a bit homey.

One of the staff eagerly helped us find the correct location for our room.

Cons:

The main thing I noticed (that may be easily remedied for those of us who are sensitive to scents) was the very strong scent of laundry detergent and/or fabric softener used for the bed sheets and some towels. Very strong scents! Unscented is way better for most people. Please consider making this change for your guests.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Roland • couple • us
9
Cons:

The sign on the street was too small and hard to see. We drove past it twice before we realized it was there.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Good location/ clean almost new

Cons:

Not much service self check in and out no shuttle so transportation to town was tough

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • extended_group • us
8
Excellent location in between Seward and Exit Glacier with comfortable accommodations.
Pros:

This was an excellent location with a very nice room. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was a great size and very clean. A full size fridge was nice for our groceries and having a microwave was handy. Dish soap and sponge were provided along with necessary dishes and silverware. The self-service check in and check out were incredibly easy to manage.

Cons:

A few things that could have been improved were the amount of mosquitoes in the room…not sure if a bug catcher could be there? Or how that many got in if it was during the cleaning or because the window was open even though there was a screen. Having napkins or a roll of paper towels would have been helpful. The numbers to find your room were also very hard to read. One safety feature I noticed, the sprinklers in the room appeared to have their orange safety tabs still on them so I’m not sure they would have functioned had they be needed.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Aylen • family_with_children • us
8
Beautiful, special, restricted with access to transportation
Pros:

Beautiful views, access to good coffee and nice sandwiches, play area for kids, nice looking clean rooms

Cons:

Outside of the towns zone, which the free shuttle did not serve and there was no Uber available. However, they did give you access to a person that could help with transportation and she was wonderful!!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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dave • couple • us
3
Cons:

Tried to cancel 1 of my 2 reservations I made two days earlier and 7 days prior to my arrival due to an illness of my friend was told no their policy required 30 days

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

It had everything you would need for a little stay. Its close to Seward and you can get anywhere from there

Cons:

Wish there were paper towels that's literally it

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • family_with_children • us
10
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nong • extended_group • th
9
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Jere • couple • us
10
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Rahul • couple • us
9
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Angela • couple • au
10
Pros:

Spruce Lodge was perfect for our stay. We stayed in the off season so it was pretty quiet but check in and out were remote and super easy. The room was a great size and had an impressive kitchen. Would recommend.

Cons:

The bed was very soft

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Fred
10
Pros:

Quiet comfortable stay

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee