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Glacier Bay Lodge

3.0 star property
Bayside lodge with free airport shuttle and coffee shop/cafe

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Front of property – evening/night
Desk, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Terrace/patio
Desk, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
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Desk, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Map
179 Barlett Cove Road, Gustavus, AK, 99826

What's nearby

  • Glacier Bay Visitor Center - 1 min walk
  • Bartlett Cove - 11 min walk
  • Glacier Bay National Park - 7 min drive
  • 1957 Gustavus Plane Crash Site - 17 min drive
  • Fish Alaska Charters - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Gustavus, AK (GST) - 30 min drive

About this property

Glacier Bay Lodge

Lodge in a national park
Glacier Bay National Park is located near Glacier Bay Lodge, which provides a free return airport shuttle, a terrace and shopping on-site. The on-site restaurant, Fairweather Dining Room, features seafood. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and a gift shop
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Glacier Bay Lodge include comforts, such as separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Fairweather Dining Room

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via aeroplane or boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 5 September and 24 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Glacier Bay Lodge
Glacier Bay Lodge Gustavus
Glacier Bay Gustavus
Glacier Bay Lodge Gustavus, Alaska
Glacier Bay Hotel Gustavus
Glacier Bay Lodge Lodge
Glacier Bay Lodge Gustavus
Glacier Bay Lodge Lodge Gustavus

Frequently asked questions

Is Glacier Bay Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Glacier Bay Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glacier Bay Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glacier Bay Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Glacier Bay Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Glacier Bay Lodge located?

Situated near the bay, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Glacier Bay Visitor Center and Bartlett Cove. Kluane/Wrangell-St Elias/Glacier Bay/Tatshenshini-Alsek and Glacier Bay National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Glacier Bay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was really looking for a vacation where I could unplug, relax, spend time outdoors, and take photos of animals. Glacier Bay was the perfect place to do this, and Glacier Bay Lodge's location in the national park made it a great choice. We spent a week there (August 14-20). I was a little nervous reading the reviews left by others, for no reason. I think a lot of people went early "post" pandemic and the property was likely struggling with supply chain and staffing issues that were happening globally. Other reviewers seem to forget they were going to a national park. - The room had plenty of light, the bathroom fixtures were dated but it was clean and there was a moisture absorber in the closet - important for a rainforest setting. There was no mold, the bedding and room were clean. - Food options were somewhat limited, mostly because we're vegetarians, we packed shelf stable, high-protein snacks to supplement. There is only one restaurant ON property, but that's more than many national parks have. The food was good, the staff altered menu items to create novel options for us. - The staff were friendly and helpful. They shared their favorite hikes, photos & videos they had taken while exploring the park themselves. They were not intrusive but were happy to chat with us and seemed to enjoy working together a great deal. - Transportation was great, even when Alaska Air's tower went down and one transport became 10. The driver also took us to a hike offsite for free.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Afroza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poorly run lodge
Hotel is in remote place, where food supplies and employees are hard to find. Given that it is run by a major company. They have the skills to work with food suppliers. Besides hamburger, everything else is not available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Some of the staff was wonderful but we did have to ask for soap and an extra towel. The breakfast was not very good especially for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashwani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MAHALAKSHMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amidst rain forest
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 nights at Glacier Bay
It’s a National Park Lodge so it’s basic, as you would expect. It was clean, comfortable and in a location that is remarkable. We stayed here for two nights. After the first night staff came by and asked if we needed anything. How often does that happen in a “high end” hotel?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Backcountry access to kayak trips w camping, leave from nearby (1/4-mile) dock for day cruise boat. Guiding services for Glacier Bay available (AMG has interesting multi-days trips). Hotel service and food are a solid 5/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The setting is beautiful - and that's the best thing about this property. They do provide a shuttle from the Gustavus airport (how we arrived), but you need to make a reservation (we weren't told this during any of our communications with the property). We were told that "the bus won't leave until all names on the reservation list are checked". The driver left when the bus was full - no names were checked (though I'm sure no one was left behind). Check-in was a bit chaotic. A reception staff member came out to meet the shuttle, gave a brief orientation then handed out room keys. We had to then wait in another line to make a dinner reservation for that evening - the lodge is the only dining option (tried to make one over the phone a couple days earlier but the staff member couldn't get to the reservation book during our call). Nice enough room - comfortable beds, hot water in the shower, toiletries, etc. Room a little cramped - but you're not there to spend time in the room. However, bathroom ceiling had mold and dirt and hair on it! Otherwise room was clean. No wifi in rooms, only lodge - again, you're not here to be connected. Enjoyed a walk along the beach trail before dinner. Dinner - short-staffed dining room (as was everywhere in Alaska this summer), limited menu, pricey for the quality, out of many items on the drink menu (only one beer type available and they would not serve drinks to people before dinner). Staff did the best they could. Breakfast buffet was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good lodge within the national park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Lewis

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only lodge in glacier Bay Marianas park, free transfer from Alaska flight included
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Karin

Bring food with you!
We heard that the lodge had just opened a few days earlier and that they didn't have enough staff, which could be the reason it was not so great, but we did enjoy the area and location, which made up for it. The room was fine, but the food options were grim. The breakfast was very expensive and less than enjoyable. Then the restaurant was closed until dinner time with no options to buy any food or even get coffee in the lodge. They did have a few snacks at the gift store. If you are checked out of the lodge just waiting for the late-afternoon transfer to the airport, it's advisable to bring some food/drinks from Juneau or wherever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Shawn D, Santa Clara, CA

Disliked: Staff & service
HOTEL BUS LATE TO AIRPORT WE MISSED OUR FLIGHT!
AND THEY WOULD NOT SO MUCH AS CREDIT US FOR ONE NIGHT'S STAY. The Aramark (who manage the lodge) bus service drug their feet getting (slow to leave, many stops) to the airport and we were denied boarding on the last (only?) flight of the day by Alaska Airlines who repeatedly said they told the lodge to get the bus their on time. As a result we spent $420 for a puddle jumper to Junuea. The hotel gen manager "Jeff" would not so much as offer us a credit for our hotel stay. Every time I called (6 times) he kept saying he was seeking credit from Alaska Airlines before he could credit us, where it was clearly the hotel's fault for not getting us to the airport on time. VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THEIR MANAGEMENT!

6/10 Okay

Darius, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
comfortable hotel
Very close to the beach. Beautiful surroundings. comfortable interiors. Did not have any soap in our room. When called the front desk " I think we ran out" was the response.

6/10 Okay

1stTimeAK, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lodge in the National Park
Good for a two days stay if joining the Boat tour and taking the Alaskan Marine Highway between Juneau and Gustavus.

10/10 Excellent

Airguy, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great place to do Glacier Bay
I researched a number of Inns and Lodges in Gustavus, Alaska. All had pluses and minuses. Glacier Bay Lodge overlooks Bartlett Cove so the scenery has a quiet beauty. You can put your feet up on the deck and snack or have an afternoon beverage and take in the quiet and beauty of the place. The food selections are relatively limited but well presented and very tasty. The access to the trails in the forests around the lodge made it a great opportunity for a spur of the moment walk or adventure hike. There are hourly shuttles (free) into Gustavus. There are shuttles (free) to and from the airport and Gustavus pier. The rooms are clean and comfortable and are scattered on boardwalks adjacent to the Lodge building. The rooms are comfortable and clean. There is no TV or cell service (a blessing) and the wifi is slow and takes on the relaxed atmosphere of the life at Glacier Bay. Our 4 nioght 5 day stay was a treasure to be remembered

8/10 Good

Alaska328, Anchorage, AK, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
It's a very rustic hotel
In Gustavus there isn't much of a choice for lodging. If you are looking for wilderness, remoteness and to unconnect from the outside world then this is the place for you. They have very limited wireless and no tv's in the room. Your cell phone won't work there at all.

8/10 Good

Sally, Whitewater, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Setting
The location can not be beat. They need to improve their internet connection. Everyone sits in the lobby and tries to get on all at once. Connection drops on a regular basis. If you need a stable connection you may need to look elsewhere.

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Geeignet für ruhige u. erholsme Tage
Sehr guter Service und deren Mahlzeiten