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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 56
  • Address: 199 Barlett Cove Gustavus, AK 99826
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Rustic Lodge with modern guest amenities on the shores of Bartlett Cove, in lush forest setting in Glacier Bay National Park. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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“Loved Glacier Bay Lodge!”

Glacier Bay Lodge

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5 of 5 stars
oneyearoff
San Jose, CA
7 Jul 2008
1/2 found this review helpful
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We just returned yesterday from the Glacier Bay Lodge after a fabulous camping/kayaking trip with Alaska Discovery. The Lodge was just what we needed. The setting is gorgeous. It's on Bartlett Cove, surrounded by lush forest. The deck looks out over the cove where you can see a few sail boats gently bobbing on the water, with forests and snowy peaks beyond.

The main room in the lodge has a fireplace (and Internet). You can get drinks and snacks on the deck or in the lobby at any time. Meals in the dining room were very good, especially the specials (halibut, salmon, rib eye steak). The only meal we didn't like was the pasta primevera -- skip that. The rooms were fine. Each had a double and a single bed, with bath. I'd go for the view rooms -- their setting is worth the extra money.

The lodge also operates the glacier viewing all-day cruise, which I highly recommend. It takes 3.5 hours to even get to the glaciers, but the Forest Service naturalist on board was very entertaining and knowledgable. They give you a continential breakfast, a good wrap lunch, hot soup after viewing the glacier from the deck and cookies toward the end of the trip. From the boat, we saw two pairs of grizzly bears on the shore, numerous whales, sea lions, otters, puffins, etc. You can go kayaking from the lodge or on a whale viewing dinner cruise, but we didn't do either. We did rent bicycles and rode to Gustavus, which is a flat 10 miles away.

There are some short hikes around the lodge. A moose and black bear were in the area of the lodge but I didn't see them. A campground is about 1/4 of a mile from the lodge -- looked fabulous.

I know that Gustavus is supposed to have some wonderful B&B's, but I was glad we chose the lodge instead. Being right on the water offered beautiful views and more activities. But I enjoyed visiting Gustavus -- I'm actually quite intrigued by the place and the people who live there (read The Only Kayak by a local author and photographer.)

Alaska is spectacular and Glacier Bay Lodge is really special. Our tax dollars are going to very good use here! (it's run by the Forest Service).

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The setting and the cozy rooms
    • Disliked — They charge $12 per person one way to Gustavus and the airport. Also, the reservation system located in Arizona makes many mistakes with reservations.
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oneyearoff's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 21 January 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“Terrific nature experience”

Glacier Bay Lodge

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4 of 5 stars
Joan m l
Colorado Springs, Colorado
10 Sep 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We loved staying at Glacier Bay Lodge. I definitely recommend the view rooms. The size is average and the setting is beautiful. The lodge itselt is great. Big old lobby with fireplace where people congregate with their computers. There is also a lovely porch with a view of Bartlett Cove.
The food is good although I wish they had had a place to get some fresh fruit, yogurt and other healthy foods. They do not serve any of this and there is no place nearby to purchase groceries. Bring your own!
The hotel is green in a non obtrusive way. I am happy to reuse my towels and drink shade grown coffee (it was wonderful).

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Old lodge feel in beautiful natural surroundings
    • Disliked — No refrigerator in room
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Joan m l's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 19 September 2003
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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Average price*: £111 (year-round)
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“Wonderful lodge”

Glacier Bay Lodge

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5 of 5 stars
itchingtotravelmore
Sussex, WI
28 Jul 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Was a wonderful lodge, rooms were roomy, lots of hiking trails nearby. Great dining room and wait staff in the dining room was friendly.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Clean and roomy
    • Disliked — Front desk could have been a little more friendly
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itchingtotravelmore's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 28 July 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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Average price*: £111 (year-round)
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“Fantastic!”

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5 of 5 stars
BlackHole
USA
17 Sep 2006
4/5 found this review helpful

Got to Haines in the throes of dark and rainy skies only to wake up the next morning with glorious sun for miles - so I got on the phone, called the 800 number for Glacier Bay and within an hour I was on a full blown stunt plane wingin' to Gustavus! The flight was REMARKABLE! Skagway Air has it all together! Got to the lodge on a free jitney and spent the day hiking and doing all the park service stuff. The next morning I took the glacier tour on the small cruise boat The Yukon Queen. . . IT WAS AMAZING! Perfectly PERFECT! Only 30 of us, a cool lady Cappy named Molly, 2 darling helper boys and a Park Ranger.

FABULOUS!

The meals at the lodge were GLORIOUS!

No crowds!

No surly help!

The rooms are delightful!

GO THERE!

STAY THERE!

Don't settle for staying in Gustavus!

Be right there with the silence and the rain forest!

I had an all inclusive package - air fare - jitney - room - all meals including tips and the tour for $1100.00 for 3 days.

I was solo and I felt comfortable and safe,

WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!

I will say that the flight back to Haines was with a BORING pilot in a larger plane but he did play cool music for us.

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BlackHole's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2006
Member since: 17 September 2006
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“Friendly but disorganized, avoid restaurant”

Glacier Bay Lodge

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2 of 5 stars
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San Anselmo
15 Jul 2006
6/12 found this review helpful

Rooms are clean and pleasant. Setting is lovely. One problem was that our room was not ready for check-in until more than 2 hours after check-in time. Another was that our bags which were supposed to be held for us while we went on the boat trip on Glacier Bay were accidently sent to the airport so when when did get into the room we didn't have our bags.

The restaurant is very over-priced and poor quality. Avoid it! (We made the mistake of booking a package with room, meals and boat trip so we had to eat there.)

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