Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn

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Best Western
7.2 (348 reviews)
100 North Harbor Drive , Valdez , US
+1 907-835-3434

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent harbor/front-street location
Friendly and helpful staff
Parking available
Pet-friendly / allows dogs
Close to shops and restaurants
Cons:
Musty smell and reports of mold / cleanliness issues
Rooms dated, shabby bathrooms, noisy plumbing
Breakfast limited or mediocre
Some front-desk communication problems and lobby housekeeping lapses
No elevator (inconvenient for upper floors)

Categories

Cleanliness
5.3
Mixed reports: several guests mention musty smell, mold in shower and generally outdated/dirty appearance; a few noted their room was clean. Overall cleanliness is below average.
Service
8.7
Generally described as friendly and helpful (staff assisted with check-out error, approachable front desk), though a few guests reported weak communication at reception and occasional lobby housekeeping lapses.
Location
9.8
Consistently praised: immediate harbor/front-street location, close to ferries, shops and restaurants — a clear strength of this property.
Room Quality
5.5
Rooms described as small, shabby or dated by multiple guests; issues reported with heating/AC, noisy plumbing and occasional odors, though some found rooms acceptable for a short stay.
Amenities
7.5
Practical amenities noted (parking, pet-friendly policy, refrigerators in rooms), but lack of elevator, limited breakfast seating and generally sparse modern facilities reduce the score.
Value for Money
6.2
Mixed sentiment: some guests felt it was reasonable for quick stays because of location; others said price was high compared with other Best Westerns and not worth the condition.
Food and Beverage
5.4
Breakfast repeatedly criticized as limited, mediocre or poorly stocked; a few mentions of acceptable/basic breakfast or packed lunches when early departures occurred.
Overall Experience
9.2
A clearly location-driven stay: many guests found the hotel perfectly adequate for quick visits due to its excellent harbor proximity and helpful staff, despite shortcomings in cleanliness, room condition and breakfast.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 19:59

Property Description

Panoramic Harbour Views
Enjoy breathtaking views of the harbour right from your room, creating a serene and picturesque atmosphere during your stay.

Modern Amenities
Relax in comfort with modern conveniences such as a flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator in each room, ensuring a pleasant and convenient experience.

Convenient Facilities
From a 24-hour front desk to a fitness centre and an on-site restaurant, we have everything you need for a seamless stay at Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn.

Experience the beauty of Valdez, Alaska with us today!

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 348 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.3
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 6.2
Food and Beverage: 5.4
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Doris • family_with_children • de
7
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt unmittelbar an dem Fährhafen. Da die Fähre schon sehr früh ablegte, bekamen wir statt des Frühstücks, für das es noch zu früh war, ein Lunchpaket.

Cons:

Es war alles ok.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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KYUJIN KEVIN • extended_group • ca
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Joan • couple • us
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Xiao • couple • us
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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kristi • couple • us
9
Pros:

The location was great, right across from the harbor and shops and restaurants!

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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ROCCO • family_with_children • us
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Fidalma • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Breakfast, cold refrigerator.

Cons:

Loud neighbor upstairs. Smell inside the room India food or something. 232

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jessie • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Allows dogs and fantastic location. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Rooms are pretty shabby and bathrooms are in need of an update. General musty smell everywhere. Breakfast was mediocre.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • de
7
Ok
Pros:

Für Valdez ein passables Hotel in sehr guter Lage zu Stan Stephen Cruises. Erwartungen sollte man aber nicht zu hoch schrauben vor allem was das Frühstück angeht.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Martyna • extended_group • pl
3
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Martina • extended_group • cz
7
Pros:

Vyborna lokalita v pristavu, ale v pokojich byl zapach, spinave koberce, snidane prumerna. Na rychle prenocovani OK.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Kwang • family_with_children • us
7
Not bad...
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Typical Best Western, but price per night is double than other best western in USA. Understand Alaska situation, but price is much higher than expectation.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • il
7
היה בסדר והמיקום היה נהדר.
Pros:

החדר שלנו היה נעים ומאוד נקי. אין תאורה מספקת בחדר. המרפסת הייתה מאוד צפופה ולא נוחה בכלל לישיבה. הצוות היה זמין ונעים.
המיקום היה טוב מאוד, ממש על הנמל וקרוב לאיזור המסחרי/מסעדות. השירותים בלובי לא היו נקיים באמצע היום. חדר הישיבה בארוחת בוקר היה חשוך קצת וללא אפשרות לשבת לבד- אלא שולחנות משותפים. לא התאפשר לשבת בחדר המרכזי ליד החלונות הצופות לנמל.

Cons:

נקיון בשירותים בלובי, תאורה בחדר. הישיבה והמיקום בארוחת הבוקר.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Karel • couple • cz
1
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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11as • extended_group • pl
9
Pros:

Super lokalizacja przy samym porcie, w okolicy dużo knajpek, Duzy parking , dobre śniadanie.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Mikael • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • au
8
Overall good value great location
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Breakfast could be better

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Charles • extended_group • us
8
Adequate
Pros:

Parking

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • nl
7
Cons:

Ontbijt. Erg matig

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee