Name: Glacier Bay Lodge
Address: 179 Barlett Cove Road, Excursion Inlet, Excursion Inlet, Excursion Inlet, 99826, United States of America
Rating: 8

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Staying at Glacier Bay Lodge with a day out on the water was such a memorable experience. We loved the rustic nature of the Lodge nestled into the forest, the walking trails, the views, the people, the food, the readily available transportation,  and the ambience of the whole environment.  The boat trip included a Federal Ranger who was so knowledgeable and informed our many sightings of the marine and animal life we observed.  We even had an orca swim under the boat!  We will always remember this visit with a smile!

A truly memorable experience

Our family of four stayed at Glacier Bay Lodge for one night. We were picked up from the airport by the bus. The driver was very friendly and even offered to stop at the national park sign so we could get pictures. Upon arrival at the lodge, the staff had our room keys ready to go, so check-in was quick and easy, even though many people arrived at the same time via the bus.

Our room itself was your basic national park room. Small and simple, but clean. If you are expecting a 4 star hotel, you'll be disappointed. If you have stayed in national park lodges before and go in with the right expectations, you'll be pleasantly surprised. We had a room right along the water. The view out of our window was stunning! FYI - The room only had two towels, so I'd request more if you have more than two people. There are also several sets of stairs to get to the room. This wasn't a problem for our family, but may be for families with younger kids who have multiple suitcases.

We ate at the restaurant for dinner and everyone was able to find something to eat (even our picky daughter). The credit card machine at the gift shop was down while I was there, so bring cash if you think you'll want to buy snacks. You can buy souvenirs from the visitor centers located at the dock or upstairs in the lodge and I was able to use my card there. (I always buy a magnet in national parks, so this was important to me). 

Cell phone service was spotty, even in the main area of the lodge. We anticipated that, however, so it didn't bother us. It was nice to be off the grid for a bit. 

The bus was waiting to take us back to the airport upon our arrival from the boat tour. Once again, the process was smooth and the staff seem to have it down. I was very impressed by them!



Pleasant Stay in a National Park

Wonderful stay! The room was perfect! It was clean and comfortable and had everything I needed. The room had the most incredible view of Bartlett Cove. It was a relaxing rejuvenating respite! I’ll come back again, for sure! Highly recommend! 

Relaxing paradise! 

What a jewel of a place to enjoy everything that Alaska has to offer.  Setting offers both forest and water views.  Rooms are appropriately rustic and comfortable. Staff is very friendly and helpful.   Communications are frequent and informational prior to your arrival.   Bus pick up is convenient from airport and ferry.  Limited menu for dinner but quality and pricing was better than I expected.  Servers were very friendly.  The day boat ride was the highlight of my week in Alaska.   Captain was able to maneuver close to shore for amazing animal sightings.   Plenty of time was provided at the glaciers for pic opportunities.  Trails near the lodge were well maintained and so beautiful. The moss on the forest trail was something out of a fairytale.  The presentations at the Tlingit Tribal house are not to be missed.  A memorable stay that I will never forget.

3 nights in Glacier Bay Lodge

I did not stay at the Lodge but visited there as part of the Glacier Bay excursion boat trip. I realized I had left my credit card there when at the Gustavos airport on the last flight of the day back to Juneau. A great big shout out and THANK YOU to Lodge manager/ front desk person Quentin McCorquodale who went above and beyond to fly my card back to Juneau the following day. Quentin, you saved the rest of our trip!  I do hope management sees this and recognizes your efforts.

Saved!

We were very pleased with our stay at Glacier Bay Lodge. Our room had a water view, a comfortable bed, and easy access to nearby hiking trails. There's no TV or internet in the room, which fits with the experience we were looking for (there's internet access in the lodge lobby). The guest rooms are dispersed and connected to each other and the lodge by a network of wooden walkways, including some stairs. The moss is world-class. Dinners served in the lodge restaurant really exceeded our expectations-- very, very good, especially the Alaskan seafood chowder. Buffet breakfasts were adequate but nothing special (and very expensive).

Rustic Comfort

This lodge is so beautiful. We had water views and so worth it! You can look right out of your bedroom window onto the waters and watch the boats in the harbor. At night we'd walk the trails and you could hear the humpback whales in the distance blowing. There is an informative booth on the trail to the boat dock with a huge whale bones to show the size of a whale. There is also a small museum in the visitor center and a small gift shop. The restaurant is fantastic, good food and the views of the harbor are spectacular. Loved staying here. The rooms are good size, clean, very rustic and historic and the beds are comfortable. There is internet in the lobby but not in the rooms. I do wish they would update the bathrooms, but that would be my only opinion as to recommendations.

PERFECT!

We weren’t really sure what to expect- We’ve stayed in some “remote“ national park lodges and been really disappointed.  But Glacier Bay was great. Our room was (obviously) rustic, but clean and spacious and well done. No wifi in the rooms but you can access from the main lodge. No TVs or fridge, but the rooms have coffee makers. The staff does an excellent, organized job of getting everyone off the airport transport bus and checked in. Everything about our stay was great except the weather!

Pleasantly surprised!

I loved the feeling of being remote from the world and able to slow down and enjoy the moments at Glacier Bay Lodge. The rooms were fine, not ultra “resort”, but clean and comfortable. The setting, with the rooms surrounded by natural native plantings. The food was great, too. I could have stayed another four days!

Great Place to Relax and Reconnect eith Yourself

Overall, this is a fine place to stay for a night or two. 

The pros - the room itself was cozy, the bed was nice. Dinner at the resort was significantly better than expected with specifically really excellent salmon. They have a shuttle perfectly timed to coincide with sea plane departure and arrival Times. Location is convenient for the day tour boats and some hiking. 

The cons - the bathrooms were in stark contrast to the rest of the hotel room. Old, mildewy, with lukewarm showers. These need major renovations as soon  as possible. The hotel does not offer lunch, so you will have to figure out a way to get back into “town” to get something to eat if it is a day on which you are not taking a boat tour. There is a little gift shop that has some snacks and pre made sandwiches, but they were pretty awful. 

There are many sets of boardwalks and stairs connecting all of the buildings within the complex - at night, these are entirely unlit. As two athletic 34 yr olds we were tiptoeing with flashlights in the dark as things get extremely slippery with the rain. This is unnecessarily risky and could be easily fixed with a few lights along the pathways.  

Overall, The convenience and location can’t be beat, but higher quality accommodations could likely be found at one of the other gustavus B&Bs.  

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