221 Bear Drive, Seward, AK 99664, United States of America
#1 of 16 hotels in Seward
Guests' ChoiceBased on 84 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 17, 2023
Sarah
United States of AmericaVery comfortable. Located close to everything. Very tastefully decorated.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 9, 2023
Richard
United States of AmericaComfortable, very clean, room. Kitchen essentials (coffee, bowls, mugs, etc) very well organized. Easy access from main highway, a short walk to Safeway.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 31, 2023
Gillian
United KingdomNothing
Very comfortable and charming accommodation with the ‘Bear’ theme throughout. Everything you need for a stay was provided and great location for trains, boat trips from marina and Safeway only a short walk away. Our host Shari went over and above with her hospitality.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 23, 2023
Larisa
United States of AmericaNothing
Property well located, 10 min to the cruise terminals, quiet street, convenient parking. Smooth checkin and checkout, no time constraints for checkin. Clean room, all amenities exactly as described on the website, all necessary information was provided by the host. Host very friendly and responsive.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
Peajaysea
United States of AmericaThere was nowhere in the bathroom to put toiletries. We ended up putting them on the dining table.
Close to small boat harbor, restaurants and grocery store. Also close to train depot, where free shuttle picks up. Accessible by convenient pedestrian underpass under highway. Appreciated coffee maker with coffee and filters, as well as gas grill for cooking dinner. Microwave, fridge, dishes and grill tools also provided. View of the harbor was wonderful.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 6, 2023
Carolyne
United KingdomAttention to detail, cleanliness, owner, environment.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 30, 2023
Valentina
SloveniaFrom our perspective it was overpriced.
Very nice apartment, we felt really good. We good welcome cookies☺️ The owners were really friendly and the location was just perfect - few minutes walking from the marina and also the shops were nearby.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 29, 2023
Costin
GermanyAlthough we arrived late, the owner’s instructions we have received in advance were enough for a straightforward self-checkin. The property is very close to the harbor, which is the departure point for the cruises.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 28, 2023
Rachel
United States of AmericaA little pricey for how small it is, but we booked last minute and it was probably prime time in Seward. For a family of 6, it worked but felt like a cramped hotel room. We would stay again but not with a party of 6.
Close to town, exceptionally clean, friendly and quick to respond staff, convenient, Wi-Fi, fully stocked with everything we needed. Cookies from Shari when we checked in :)
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 25, 2023
Christopher
United States of AmericaWalking distance to many of the local sites, easy parking and very comfortable
Felt like visiting their home - so friendly and helpful
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Emily
United States of AmericaLoved the note and cookies they left for us!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 5, 2023
Michael
United States of AmericaThe apartment was very clean. It was in a great location relative to the harbor and the hosts were very responsive. Couldn’t have had a better stay!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: September 10, 2022
Zhenyang
GermanyElectric boiler on 2nd storey would have been good. Also would be good if the way to enter the b&b was sent earlier as I didn’t have WiFi on the day itself when the email was sent on how to enter the house.
Great stay. Really liked the decorations around the place, was all Alaska themed and the owners put A lot of effort into making the house comfortable. I liked that there was Netflix.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: August 30, 2022
Elisa
United States of AmericaVery nicely decorated, with 2 queens beds and one sofa bed. The queen beds are comfortable though they move a lot - if the other person in the bed moves, you'll move as well. It woke me up it couple of times but I am a very light sleeper and overall slept really well. We didn't realize the sofa bed could be opened (and didn't ask either) but it was long enough and comfortable for one person to sleep on it. Sheets are provided as well. The heater worked very well. There are blackout shades for the early morning sun. We did not hear our neighbors downstairs, overall the place was very quiet. The bathroom was nice but it was difficult for towels to dry - recommend taking them out of the bathroom. There is shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion available. Good water pressure that you can regulate, hot water comes out quickly. The place is also very conveniently located, you can walk in 10min or less to the harbor where most restaurants are, and boat tours depart. Staff incredibly nice, very responsive, and also had some delicious cookies waiting for us on arrival!!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 29, 2022
Suzanne
United States of AmericaThe only thing we didn't like, was that we couldn't stay longer!!
The Bear's Den #3 was absolutely AMAZING!!! Shari was the best hostess. The Den was so clean, huge and walkable to the free shuttle which took us every where we wanted to go. I highly recommend The Bear's Den #3. I would love to get back to Seward and would only stay here!! Thanks Shari for everything.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 24, 2022
John
United States of Americanothing, all good
Convenient and very comfortable with coffee and hot chocolate available
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: August 2, 2022
Eva69
United States of Americajust one bathroom. but it was clean and well stocked.
nice location, clean accommodations, sufficient room for families. nice binder with info on restaurants and activities.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 31, 2022
Sally
United KingdomGreat facilities and location. Felt like a home from home
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 25, 2022
Howard
United States of AmericaSee above
Easy to locate. Clean, roomy. Owner stayed in touch with us before, through out, and after our stay
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 22, 2022
Piper
United States of AmericaLocation, view, kitchen facilities..
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 22, 2022
Brooke
United States of AmericaEverything was great.
The location of the Bears Den is great. It is close enough to walk to the dock area or the grocery store, but far enough a way that the crowds aren't an issue. Our unit was spacious and private.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 21, 2022
Petr
Czech RepublicKitchen without possibility to cook - no hot plate stove = it's not a kitchen
Big apartment, close to Seward port by walk
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 19, 2022
Anderson
United States of AmericaN/A, Bears Den is excellent
Perfect location, walking distance to downtown, beautiful view, our family of 5 was comfortable, ability to cook our food & not rely on restaurants if we preferred, Shari is very accommodating.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 13, 2022
David
United States of Americaplenty of room for the whole family
Stayed in July 2022
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