Reviews of Gateway Hotel 3 stars
1115 4th Avenue PO BOX 9, Seward, AK 99664, United States
#2 of 19 hotels in Seward
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 212 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.2
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Free WiFi
9.4
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Philippe
United States35 reviews5 helpful votes10“Good Location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The staff were very friendly. The location was excellent, as it was very close to the pier and the city center. The hotel was very clean, as was the room. The washing machines and dryers are a plus.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Lynn
United States11 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Super clean and great location to the marina. Short walk to fowntown.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Michelle
Israel6 reviews10“Will definitely recommend this hotel. Amazing 2 days that we spent there.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to complain about. Everything was perfect.
The staff were very courteous and we had an easy check in and check out. We got the room earlier than check in time. The kitchen staff too were very polite and courteous. The location was excellent as it was very close to board the cruise ships. The hotel was very clean and the room too.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Chun
China27 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“nice modern hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It would be better if more hooks in the room for easy hanging of clothes/coats, and more choices on breakfast.
It was a pleasant stay in this new & modern hotel. Room is spacious and clean.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Roger
United States38 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Fantastic staff! Good facilities and very well located.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Grace at the front desk made the stay for us. She helped us store our luggage there for 2 weeks while we drove around Alaska until we returned for a cruise. She also arranged to get our luggage to the cruise ship on our return. The hotel itself was conveniently located and nice. Value for money is hard to judge because the room rate seemed high for the facilities themselves but it was also high-season in Alaska and the location was great.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Nicole
United States7 reviews10“Perfect Choice for Discovering the Many Pleasures of Seward”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I would have liked a softer bed.
Our king-sized bed room was clean, attractive, and useful. The location was super convenient to the marina, shops, and restaurants. And the breakfast was good quality and value.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Vilas
United States2 reviews10“short stay , but very comfortable and enjoyable experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
breakfast , omelet had no taste. There was nothing else to complain about or be dissatisfied.
We want to give special shout out to Front Desk Manager Mr. Josh. he was courteous, very helpful and polite . The best we have come across. We had handicap friendly room , which had single king bed , but we were 3 of us. Requested Mr. Josh and he immediately provided a roll on bed with all essential thrown in. Since we arrived early and were leaving late we had to keep our baggage for safe keep and there was no hassle about it . Must also mention the location. near to Railway station and to cruise for Kenai fjords .
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Rutigliano
United States4 reviews10Exceptional- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
It's super clean, and the location is great. Breakfast was great too.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Christine
United States6 reviews8.0“It was ok but the above mentioned things would have made it a go to for every visit”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
4 o’clock check is a little late and a lot of us come to fish and breakfast at 5 instead 6 would be great since you have to be at the boat by 6
Location
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Corkery
United States20 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The cleanliness and the breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Muse
United States1 review9.0“I will definitely stay here again if I visit the town of Seward, Alaska. Great property.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Overall, there was nothing to dislike. The hotel is new and clean and everyone from housekeeping to staff were wonderful.
The breakfast was one of the best I have had during a hotel stay. The location was great, and everything was there in the local area--to include the shuttle that took us around the town. I had a view on the back side of the hotel so there was really nothing to see.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Shekhar
India17 reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Dining facility not available
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Trent
United States2 reviews10“Great location and friendly”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, good breakfast, super friendly staff
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Debp60
United States15 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 3 nights
nothing
Nice breakfast, great location.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Jonathan
United Kingdom10 reviews9.0“Perfect location modern comfortable hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was perfect. Clean modern rooms
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 27 May 2025
David
United States25 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean and well kept
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Theresa
United States7 reviews8.0“I would stay there again, but on the top floor”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was loud. We could hear the baby in the next room and the footsteps of the person in the room above us.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Keng
United States6 reviews10“Very cozy room, nice view and good breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
None
The clean room, good location and friendly services at the front desk especially Christian who is very patient and made our stay very easy and pleasant
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Joanne
United States19 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Perfect location for cruisers and nature enthusiasts!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Would've liked if property had a restaurant or cafe on the premises, even though there are some within walking distance, but not as convenient, especially when weather is bad and you don't have a car.
The property, room and staff were great! It rained while we were there and our clothes got wet, property had washers & dryers avallable which was a lifesaver! We arrived by train and our bags were delivered directly to hotel. We were able to check in early and Jake noted my request for a quiet room location and was able to provide one, and also arranged to book us on a shuttle to take us to the nearby cruise terminal the fallowing day. The room was quiet and decorated tastefully in a coastal contemporary design.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Terry
United States10 reviews4 helpful votes10“Place is either new or just had a full remodel that was pretty well done”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Breakfast was good, pretty standard continental style breakfast
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Don
United States43 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All good
Room was comfortable and clean. Daily cleaning service was appreciated. Nice laundromat. Breakfast had variety, including hot food.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Kim
United States37 reviews4 helpful votes10“Easy and nice, clean hotel close to cruise port. Good value.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
Great location. Close to restaurants and cruise port. Only a short walking distance to downtown. There is a free shuttle to take to go downtown. Breakfast was good and plentiful.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Simon
Israel11 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No fresh vegetables or fruit, besides apples and oranges, at breakfast.
Size of room Staff were extremely friendly and obliging
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Madeleine
United States10 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We could hear the people in the next room through the walls. Breakfast was terrible.
The rooms were very clean and spacious. Great location. Super helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2024
