Consider a stay at Trail Lake Lodge and take advantage of a bar, conference space, and a restaurant. Adventurous travelers may like the mountain biking at this lodge.
Located in Moose Pass, Trail Lake Lodge is in a rural area and on a lake. Seward Boat Harbor and Exit Glacier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kenai Fjords National Park and Portage Glacier. Don't miss out on a visit to Alaska SeaLife Center. Enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining, mountain climbing, and ecotours, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Moose Pass travel guide
You can look forward to a bar, conference space, and a restaurant at Trail Lake Lodge. Adventurous travelers may like the mountain biking at this lodge.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and helicopter/airplane tours
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
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 and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Is Trail Lake Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Trail Lake Lodge?
As of Sept 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Trail Lake Lodge on Oct 7, 2026 start from CA $175, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Trail Lake Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Trail Lake Lodge?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Trail Lake Lodge located?
Situated on a lake, this lodge is within 32 mi (52 km) of Seward Boat Harbor, Alaska SeaLife Center, and Kenai Fjords National Park.
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Trail Lake Lodge Reviews
7.2
Good
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Property was basic, nothing fancy but checked all the boxes for a great stay. For the price, the view, the area and overall experience, it was well worth it. Clean rooms, friendly staff, good food and cold beer.
Perfect first stop on the Kenai. Small town and we were in the motel rooms so older,dated rooms but a good jumping off point with a nice restaurant option
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good
SOHINI
Jul 30, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Careena
Aug 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice little place but the staff seemed irritated they had to work, and wasn't very friendly. Other than that the rooms served their purpose.
They have two types of rooms, one is right across the street from the lake and one is above the Hotel.
The one across the street did not have WiFi connectivity. Everything else was good. No microwave too.
The room above the hotel was good, it had a microwave and some cups. Good WiFi connectivity.
If you are traveling to Seward and need a place to crash that’s not to hard on the wallet, then this is an excellent and convenient option. The food in the restaurant was very decent and staff is very polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay
Andrea
Jul 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This was an inbetween hotel for us, we just needed a cheap place to stay before going to Seward. The motel part was okay, the food at the restaurant was good. Cute little town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Carlton
Sep 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was a midway location between Seward and our way back to Anchorage. The room was comfortable, bed also, good refrigerator but no door deadbolt. Smallest shower I have ever used (hot water fine). OK for cost. No restaurants in September for 40 miles (approx.). Exterior is not good shape but room was fine.
The people were very kind and the resturant and bar below were very nice. Our room was clean but had a little smell to it and the floor had some soft spots in it especially in the bathroom. It worked for us because we were not there until bed time and left in the morning.
When booking you think you are staying in the Lodge, but you likely will stay in the motel down the street. Which was run down and very dirty. Yellow stained shower and toilet, unvacuumed carpets.
The only redeeming part of this stay is the restaurant in the Lodge which had wonderful staff and great food.
This property didn’t require payment until checking in! Being a 1st time visitor to Alaska I requested to change departure date. Staff thought it was possible, owner totally disagreed & was NOT customer friendly!! The 2 check-in people were very friendly & helpful.
Owner needs to take a lesson from his employees.
The frontdesk staff are very friendly and the food at the restaurant was good too. They made the checkin very easy but the rooms were terrible, not cleaned, the sheets were horrible and the carpet and the rooms as such were stinky!! Stay away!! Way too expensive for the rooms and amenities.
Everything was really clean and the staff was amazing - very friendly! Not a motel with amenities like a fridge or coffeemaker but it was comfy, safe and clean and that’s what I was looking for.
I had a wonderful stay at Trail Lake Lodge, and the kindness of the owner and staff really touched my heart! I accidentally left my SD card reader with precious vacation photos in my room. When I realized it and contacted the lodge, the lodge team was incredibly helpful. They found it immediately, mailed it back to me and even covered the postage, telling me not to worry about it. The wonderful hospitality makes this place unforgettable and I cannot praise them enough! It's rare to find a place with such caring and efficient service at a convenient location, and I highly recommend staying here!
We stayed for 3 nights to look around the Seward area. This hotel is older and a little run down but the room was clean. We were there before it was really even opened for the season. The owner was responsive when we phoned to find out how the check in process worked. The owner was very friendly to talk to which is what we prefer. Not fans of the ghost owners most of the properties we stayed in on this 15 day trip. The town where this hotel is was not much of anything, just a couple buildings. We would stay again if our itinerary worked for it.
The person who checked us in was terrific. We had a problem with the initial room and he gave us a complimentary upgrade. We really appreciated that.
The listing says they are not white glove. Let's just say this is a man hotel for fishermen and hunters. Care was not given to dusting or comfortable beds and pillows. It would be nice if they invested in new beds especially.
We didn't eat at the cafe, but I did look at the menu. The prices for Alaska are pretty decent.
This is in a convenient location if you're visiting the Seward/Kenai Fjords area. The views around the property are stunning! We stayed in a twin room and it was VERY basic and outdated. It reminded us of staying at old family cabins back in the 80s. We were on a budget and found it kind of charming and nostalgic. Internet service did not work consistently and we got the best service sitting outside on the porch. Our twin room only had one electrical outlet near the beds and it was high up and difficult to reach for my husband to plug in his CPAP machine. We loved the drinks and the food at the bar/restaurant. We would go back just for the roasted brussel sprouts!