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Reviews of The Driftwood Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

435 Willoughby Avenue, Juneau, AK 99801, United States of America

#11 of 17 hotels in Juneau

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 518 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had to replace my room key twice, once upon checking in, and once after a long day on skiing (the office was closed so it took some time, but the caretaker was quite nice and helpful. The website that lead me to booking at the Driftwood stated there was a 24 hour airport/ferry shuttle. I unfortunately had to pay an additional $35x2 in taxi fares. The city bus was only $2, but I had luggage, timing was bad, I understand the bus no longer goes to the airport terminal.

    1. Location was convenient. 2. Facility was well kept (I know it's tough, you should be proud). 3. 4 of the 5 employees I interacted with, were great!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was not able to find staff to check out, ended up tossing they keys on the counter after waiting and ringing for over 10 minutes. Otherwise staff was fine. They mentioned they are currently understaffed and actively hiring.

    Mostly quiet, plenty of room. Nice shower and couch. Bedding was clean and beds were firm but good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The male desk clerk was argumentative and needs customer service training. It appears that my employee was booked into a room without a mini fridge. This is a standard in ALL hotels/motels. He was advised to use Ice and a garbage bag, for his week long stay. At minimum, he should have been offered an upgrade to a room with fridge, or one brought in. Give the Maintenace guy a raise, he knows how people should be treated (with respect). There are no information placards indicating a designated smoking area or directional information. employee was not given any paperwork at check in that states hotel policy. We will not be using this hotel for our future business travel to Juneau. also, the boking confirmation advised my employee to call 24 hours in advance for a shuttle pick up. And was advised by the desk clerk that " that is not the way it works". The shuttle policy update was not provided to us. Lacks professionalism.

    accommodations were clean and updated.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    6.0
    Location was good and it was ok to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Smelled like smoke

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    7.0
    Was a great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise but the room out beat it

    The front desk person was very kind and helpful

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    7.0
    Convenient place to stay, close to restaurants and activities. Easy walk to waterfront areas.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The facility was a bit worn, but still I felt like it was a good value for what we paid.

    Great location - very easy to walk to the downtown area. The room was adequately comfortable and worked for what we needed. The staff was great during checkin and responded to my questions and requests. We did not have a car so we walked and took tours to see Mendenhall Glacier and to go whale watching - it was a nice walk to get to the tour pick-up point.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    7.0
    Good value accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room not upgraded so old and tired 3 liquor stores in vicinity so street a bit seedy

    Good location for downtown and super market Cooking facilities Free airport shuttle

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    TV channels did not work. Stuck on one channel. Hair dryer not functioning. Exhaust fan above stove not functioning. Door lock was fine but extra door bolt broken. Did I complain? No. I had better things to do. They should inspect their rooms before renting them out. I could live with it for 3 days.

    Breakfast cafe on site was good! Little kitchen was great. The rooms are dated but clean. Good water pressure and hot water. Perfect location right in town.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    7.0
    I was glad to have an affordable option in the downtown area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is quite a bit of late night traffic (foot, bikes, cars) in this area so didn't feel super safe at night. Would recommend solo female travelers stay on upper floors.

    I stayed at this hotel due to the location and price.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room had a smell of smoke

    Location, staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Convenient

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    8.0
    efficient
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    it was adequate for my stay

    convenient to store and bus route

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    6.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tiny bathroom

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was noisy

    Location and shuttle service

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    6.0
    Disappointing. The building looks tired.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was advertised as a two bedroom apartment, and it definitely was not that it had one bedroom with two single beds and a separate area with two single beds, but it was not private as you had to walk through that to get to the bathroom and bedroom. We were two couples with four single beds. There weren’t enough chairs for everyone and no kettle in the kitchen.

    Reasonably central location Good shuttle service to airport. Good that it had a laundry, and everything was clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    7.0
    I enjoyed my stay and would give this motel a second chance but if you want to improve you could.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was cleaned but carpet is dirty and quite stained. It's an older motel and expect it to be a bit worn but carpet could be cleaned and stain master used. The bed was a little lumpy.

    Room was in the city so can walk to all down town activities.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    6.0
    Plain Jane old fashioned motel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night

    65 inch TV not really necessary in a hotel room. Only one bar of soap provided.

    Room and hotel quite old and in need of renovation. No glasses provided, had to use paper cups. Adjacent diner was very popular and tit was obvious why. Friendly staff and good food.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    6.0
    Just barely adequate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    price, way overpriced. obviously going after the most they could get and not what it was worth.

    check in ok.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable and quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have been great to have more linens.

    Comfortable, great location!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    6.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs to be redone.

    Location was central

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spent 8 nights there and a maid never entered our room. Had to go get clean towels and toilet paper from the front desk. Take out our own trash.

    The location was a easy walk to the downtown and port.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The shuttle service was not as good as advertised. It ran on a schedule instead of "as requested". The closest shuttle time for my arrival flight would have required me to wait for 90 minutes at the airport, after a long flight. So I just took a taxi instead. The last shuttle to the airport was 10PM so I had to wait at the airport for four hours before my departing flight took off..

    The staff was friendly and helpful. The location was very good. The room was adequate.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2023

    7.0
    We had a lovely stay in beautiful Juneau
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needed to ask for a couple of items, mattress needs upgrading.

    Easy, flat walk to Downtown , transit centre and marine park. Kitchen facilities enabled us to do some of our own cooking, saving money to spend on excursions. Also laundry facilities.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    7.0
    adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    cost for the age and condition of the property.

    location & The Sandpiper restaurant was terrific

    Stayed in July 2023

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