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Glacier Bay Lodge

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199 Barlett Cove, Gustavus, AK 99826
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Glacier Bay Lodge
Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in Gustavus
4.0 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
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  • Whale Watch(6)
  • National Park(3)
  • Very good(3)
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Asheville, North Carolina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

This isn't a four star hotel however, it has four star location and five star views! The room was rustic and simple however, clean, quiet and a perfect place to lay our tired heads after a day of exploring. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food ok. The location is very remote and a perfect place to feel... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2011
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I'm so glad we spent the money for a view room - it's so serene there and gorgeous, we enjoyed the view from our room so very much. Although it's rustic - it's clean, private and we had a wonderful stay at the lodge. The restaurant can get pricey so ask for the 'bar' menu vs. the dinner menu! It's... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2011
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This isn't the BEST hotel in the world, but it's a really nice place in a very remote location. the rooms are large, the people are helpful and the park is beautiful. There's enough to do in and around the park. This is exactly what we were expecting - a slightly nicer than usual lodge. Perfect. The biggest downside is... More

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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2011
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We stayed at Glacier Bay Lodge for three nights in early August. We booked a package including all meals and the Glacier Bay cruise. Also arranged our flights to and from Juneau through the lodge. Having read some earlier reviews we were a little apprehensive but would have to say that overall we had a very good experience and loved... More

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Boston
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

The lodge is in a beautiful location in Bartlett Cove. From the dining room and deck, we watched many humpback whales feeding and breaching. The rooms were basic, but you are out in the middle of the woods. Food was generally good. The waitstaff were extremely friendly but the rest were a little inconsistent. Overall, a very convenient and pleasant... More

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Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2011
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We recently spent 2 nights at the Glacier Bay Lodge. We opted to do the all-inclusive version which included two menu based dinners and two buffet breakfasts as well as the on site whale watching trip which included a lunch. (I am not sure why but our package did not include lunch on our second full day there...) The lodge... More

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Graham, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2011

Glacier Bay Lodge was really nice. There is plenty to do at and around the Lodge. The dining room menu was very good! And on top of all of that...we took the day cruise. What a great way to end a great trip to Alaska!

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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88 reviews 88 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2011

The lodge was small but a nice place to hang-out. Overnight accommodations are cabins accessed via a boardwalk. The Cabins were nicely appointed and comfortable. The setting was true costal backwoods. Within walking distance is a harbor where you can book a Glacier Bay cruise. Several hiking trails start at the lodge. The restaurant had excellent food and moderate prices.... More

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Laurel, Maryland
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2011
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people found this review helpful

Great place to stay because of its terrific location overlooking the bay inlet. They provide transportation to all the activities, although you may have to wait for the shuttle or bus to show up. We had all of our meals in the Lodge because going elsewhere would have been very difficult, but the meals were good. We obtained two nights... More

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Sunshine Coast Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2011

Beautiful setting, lots of ranger led activities. Room spacious and beds comfortable. Restaurant limited and fairly expensive as you would expect for this setting the food was nice. They catered to my gluten free, vegetarian needs without fuss.

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