Spruce Lodge

Hotels
8.7 (639 reviews)
31851 Herman Leirer Rd PO BOX 3565 , Seward , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Meeting/banquet facilities
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 639 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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Richard • family_with_children • us
10
It sufficed and we were safe.
Pros:

easy check in and out

Cons:

It was ok just kind of plain. My only complaint was it was more expensive then any of the other places we stayed. But we didnt have any choice. Thats all that was available.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • de
10
Pros:

Top Unterkunft für einen Aufenthalt in Seward.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Brye • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Millie • solo_traveller • us
10
Spruce Lodge was a great choice! Very happy we stayed there.
Pros:

I liked that the Spruce lodge was located outside of town by 5-8 minutes, so it was quiet, but you definitely need a car to stay there. It is close to Exit Glacier. Hiking everywhere.

Salmon Bake restaurant across the street was very good.
Very quiet area and trees everywhere.
Black out curtains to combat 18 hours of daylight in August in AK, sleepingin was easy. Screens on windows so you could open for fresh air without mosquitoes.
Large TV, although we never turned it on.
Kitchen facilities, so nice to have plates, glasses, etc. Take napkins/ paper towels, as there weren't any. Very enjoyable stay, I have already recommended it to others

Cons:

Nothing. It was great.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Nataly • family_with_children • us
8
Nice
Pros:

Nice and modern rooms. Location was great. The staff was great.

Cons:

It looks like it is still under construction so it lacked the lodge amenities and vibes. If you’re looking a place to sleep and that’s it it’s ok.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • us
6
August is the high tourism month so I expected to pay a substantial amount, but if the mattress had been in better than
Pros:

The staff was nice. The location was good easy to get in and out of the hotel room with the code.

Cons:

The bed itself was very bad as if someone had made cuts in the mattress under the padding.
There were no lamps next to the bed so the lighting was from four inset lights in the ceiling-lamps would've been nice. The sliding bathroom door didn't work real well..

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
9
excellent comfortable super easy place to use would definitely go there again
Pros:

nice little coffee to go outside, super comfortable bed, roomy with little kitchen

Cons:

no sign on the road kept missing turn off

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
10
Excellent stay. Beautiful property with an incredible staff. I would definitely recommend,
Pros:

Extremely clean and super friendly staff. Beautiful location. The shuttle from the Alaska Railroad was a lifesaver as there are limited transportation options to get around.

Cons:

There is no AC, but it is Alaska and it’s probably not at most properties. They did provide a fan.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • nl
7
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Joe • solo_traveller • us
9
Fishing trip
Pros:

New and clean easy simple check in and out.

Cons:

Little outside town. Had to drive more than I wanted to.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Shalon • family_with_children • us
4
Horrible Experience, I Would Never Recommend
Pros:

I didn’t have many complaints about the room itself initially, aside from the sticky floors, noticeable scratches on the walls, and the overall heavy wear and tear throughout the room. I will say that I really appreciated having a full-size refrigerator, microwave, and oven. That was a huge advantage, especially for longer stays. Unfortunately, there were no pots provided—only skillets, which made cooking certain foods impossible. While the full-size kitchen appliances and self-check-in system were convenient, the overall cleanliness, comfort, service, and maintenance were far below expectations.

Cons:

Overall, the main issues were poor customer service, cleanliness, and the condition of the rooms. The front desk staff was cold and unhelpful, the property was difficult to navigate, and our rooms had sticky floors, stained and dirty sheets, and significant wear and tear on the walls. One of the mattresses was extremely uncomfortable and clearly worn out, with little support and springs that could be felt throughout the night. The third room, which was occupied by my fiancé’s parents, was probably the worst. Their sheets were visibly dirty. When they pulled the sheets back, there was dirt on the bed, and the sheets were extremely wrinkled, almost as if someone had already slept in the bed. We reported this immediately, and the attendant asked us to provide pictures, which we sent. About an hour later, she came to the room with fresh sheets and helped us make the bed. As a courtesy, she offered us a free coffee because of the dirty sheets. While I didn’t feel that a free coffee was an adequate response to something as serious as providing a room with dirty bedding, we accepted the offer.
However, we NEVER received the coffee. This was especially frustrating because it was something the property had offered to us directly as a courtesy, and it was never followed through. Housekeeping was also disappointing, as after requesting room cleaning and fresh towels, only the towels were replaced. Additionally, the coffee stand had poor customer service and served lukewarm coffee.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • family_with_children • us
9
It was a nice ending to our overall Alaskan vacation
Pros:

Room size and it was nicely appointed.

Cons:

No conditioner, just shampoo. It would also be nice to have a dishwasher.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Swathishree • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Doug • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Kristen was amazing- so helpful and willing to assist!

Cons:

The beds are very “soft”.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Miklos • extended_group • nl
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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RIHITO • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Baskaran • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Ajitha • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • us
5
Nice building but overpriced and no support.
Pros:

New property just listed and nice amenities. Comfortable bed, big room and big fridge. Convenient location to exit glacier.

Cons:

Very limited to no staff at front desk - not very helpful because they are students and don’t really care. Cleaners only change towels - also work-study type. Floors sticky and very dirty (ruined my slippers). Room power tripped several times and had to reset power in fuse box. Water pressure in shower quite weak. Internet quite slow. Communication limited and not responsive.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Nikkia • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee