Hotel Edgewater

Hotels
7.8 (381 reviews)
202 5th Ave , Seward , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Expensive breakfast
Cleanliness issues
Small rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.76
Some guests noted cleanliness issues, particularly in the bathrooms.
Service
8.73
Many reviews praised the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
9.27
Numerous positive remarks about the location being convenient and close to attractions.
Room Quality
7.72
Some reviews indicated rooms were small with limited amenities.
Amenities
7.25
Amenities like breakfast incur extra costs which disappointed some.
Value for Money
7.21
Mixed feelings on value due to additional charges like breakfast.
Food and Beverage
6.76
Breakfast quality was frequently mentioned as poor for the price.
Overall Experience
8.73
Overall positive sentiment about stay, especially due to location and comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:07

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Hotel Edgewater in Seward offers elegant guest rooms equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and DVD players.

Delicious Dining Options
Enjoy a daily continental breakfast during your stay at Hotel Edgewater, ensuring a delightful start to your day.

Exceptional Guest Services
With free WiFi, a fitness centre, and a 24-hour front desk, Hotel Edgewater caters to all your needs for a comfortable and convenient stay.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience? Book your stay at Hotel Edgewater 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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ANC

Property Policies

  • 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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 381 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.76
Service: 8.73
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 7.72
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 7.21
Food and Beverage: 6.76
Overall Experience: 8.73
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Christopher couple us
1
Probably one of the worst hotel stays I’ve ever had
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No one told us there was no AC in the room, and because it was an interior room we couldn’t open a window. The temperature stayed at a constant 80 degrees. When we asked the staff they gaslit us by saying maintenance was working on it until finally admitting there’s no AC, or the unit is permanently offline.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Guadalupe family_with_children us
8
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Claudia couple cr
10
Excelente ubicacion y servicio
Pros:

Personal muy atento a cubrir nuestras necesidades como huespedes

Cons:

En realidad me gustaria limpieza diaria de la habitacion.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Natalia solo_traveller ru
4
Dissapointing
Pros:

It’s clean and nice and in a good location.

Cons:

From the moment I arrived until the moment I left, I felt unwelcome at this hotel. Interestingly, two of the male staff members were very friendly and helpful, but most of the women I interacted with were strictly business-oriented and, in my opinion, not particularly warm or welcoming. Having traveled to more than 100 countries across all continents, I have experienced many different levels of hospitality, and this one stood out for the wrong reasons.

At one point, an older staff member openly scolded a younger employee right in front of me, a guest, which made me very uncomfortable. Professional disagreements should be handled privately, not in front of customers.

Another disappointment was that the room rate did not include breakfast, which I feel is something guests should be aware of when considering the value offered.

Overall, the atmosphere lacked the warmth and hospitality I expect when staying at a hotel, and unfortunately, I would not choose to stay here again.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Beth solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Great location, amazing views, friendly staff

Cons:

Parking was a bit difficult

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Kaye extended_group au
10
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Timothy solo_traveller us
1
STAY AWAY FROMEDGEWATER
Pros:

Pretty much nothing.

Cons:

A room for disabled with no windows. If there is a fire in the hallway how do I get out of the room?
Asked for another room, no disabled rooms available so they gave us a double bed room after paying for a king room. No refund of price difference since they said it was the same price.
Booking.com says a breakfast is included. Went down for breakfast and made my way to get a bagel and the attendant asked for my receipt. What receipt? The receipt for $19.99 that you paid for the breakfast?
I said it was included, she said no. I asked for the manager who wasn't available but the front desk clerk called him on the phone. He said no one gets a free breakfast. I showed them the booking receipt where it's clearly indidtaed. He said no free breakfast. I asked if I'm spending $350 for a double room it should at the least include breakfast. He said $19.99 or go somewhere else. I dint understand why at 8am the was no one sitting for breakfast in a sold out hotel.
Never again. People should avoid this hotel at all costs!

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Disha couple in
10
Pros:

Location. It is picturesque. Loved the place and it was really clean. Would recommend this place.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Sandra extended_group us
8
Cons:

I think the breakfast should have been included.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Ramona couple us
4
Great location, but make sure you don’t have an interior room.
Pros:

Very convenient to all the fun in Seward, AK.

Cons:

The shower was cold in the morning. There was no heat source in the room nor a hair dryer. Breakfast was expensive. I disliked having an interior room with no windows.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Cyndi couple us
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Rakesh family_with_children us
9
Great stay and easy access to all the placesin seward
Pros:

Location and cleanliness of the property

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Suwicha family_with_children us
1
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Put us in a room type we didn’t booked and not trying to solve the problem together. Dirty floor. Very low water pressure at the sink tap. Stayed for 2nights but no one come to make to room.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Somphop family_with_children us
9
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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HectorTob Family Queens Village, Queens, New York
2
Unacceptable Service and Cleanliness
Pros:

I rarely leave negative reviews, but our stay at the Edgewater Hotel in Seward was extremely disappointing. We have been here since Sunday and are checking out today Friday May 29th, and throughout the entire stay we consistently struggled to receive even the most basic level of housekeeping service.

Every day we had to request clean towels because they were never replaced. We repeatedly asked for our room to at least be touched up — emptying the trash, replacing toilet paper, and exchanging dirty towels — yet those requests were routinely ignored.

What made the experience even more frustrating was that we escalated the issue directly to Paulette, the manager, and the situation still did not improve. After the first two incidents, she provided us with breakfast vouchers, but the room still would not be cleaned or touched up. We asked again the day prior to checkout, and she assured us it would be done. It was not.

I spoke with her again the morning of checkout, and she stated she was embarrassed and understood how frustrating this experience had been for us. However, after I walked away, my entire family heard her announce to the staff, “Hey guys, we are going to get a bad review.” For someone who claims to have been in the hospitality industry for 50 years, this level of professionalism and service is unacceptable.

I understand hotels can become busy, especially in a destination like Seward during peak travel season, but basic cleanliness and responsiveness should never be optional. Unfortunately, the overall impression was that the hotel relies on the fact that many guests are visiting Alaska for a once-in-a-lifetime trip and may never return, rather than focusing on delivering quality service that reflects pride in the property.

The location itself is beautiful, but service matters just as much as scenery. I would be embarrassed to operate a business where guests repeatedly ask for essential housekeeping items and are continuously ignored.

I am a travel agent and personally booked this property for my family and myself. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this hotel to any of my clients. I sincerely hope management takes these concerns seriously and makes meaningful improvements for future guests.

Sidenote: I would also avoid using the taxi service "Izzy" recommended by the hotel. We scheduled a pickup, and the driver never showed, when we called him he said "He forgot".

2026-06-01 via Tripadvisor
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Duane couple us
10
Great town highly recommend Edgewater
Pros:

Great location beautiful town

Cons:

Weather lol

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Tourist63476390780 Family
10
A wonderful visit
Pros:

Location is great, true to its name it is situated almost at the edge of the water. However, the best part of the hotel would be Paullette, who manages the front desk. She's attentive, funny, and knows all the places to go. She definitely adds to the the friendly, homely atmosphere here. A true treasure of Seward.

2026-05-27 via Tripadvisor
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PamelaG626 Couples
10
Hotel Edgewater, Seward AK manager is awesome!
Pros:

Paulette Parson was amazing! Going above and beyond! My husband and one of the hotel staff were not feeling well. She drove to the pharmacy to pick up allergy pills and upset stomach pills for us.
Thank you Paulette 😊

2026-05-27 via Tripadvisor
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jamesgB322FT Family
10
Small, But Amazing!
Pros:

Smaller hotel with spectacular views. It may not be a five star resort, but the staff are outstanding. Kendall and Tommy were amazing to work with! Looking forward to returning to Seward.

2026-05-22 via Tripadvisor
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Holman couple us
4
Hotel is beautiful, location great but price is very high and customer service seems to be secondary
Pros:

Location and Hotel beautiful and very clean.

Cons:

Queen size bed advertised was the size of a full bed and small and the check-in process was very poor. The check-in process took over 20 minutes with 2 different staff members and the manager on site seemed more interested in talking with other tour group vendors than assisting the issues the new staff members were having. I also asked for an extra pillow to be taken to my room and after a staff member said they would go get one for me to place in the room they were gone in excess of 10 minutes and another staff member had to go get me the pillow since the first staff member was MIA.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee