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Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn

100 Harbor Drive, Valdez, AK, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Parking

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About this property

Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn is a three-star hotel located in the heart of Valdez, Alaska, within a five-minute walk of the Valdez Museum and Ruth Pond Park. The property sits just 0.3 miles from both the Valdez Post Office and Valdez Convention and Civic Center, making it convenient for visitors exploring the downtown area. Guests consistently rate the location highly, with a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on over 568 reviews.

The inn offers 88 guestrooms, including three suites, each equipped with essential amenities for a comfortable stay. Rooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, cable programming, and DVD players for entertainment. Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout the property, and each room includes a private bathroom with a shower and tub combination, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Additional conveniences such as phones, coffee and tea makers, and portable fans are standard in all guestrooms.

Guests can enjoy dining at The Wheelhose restaurant, which serves a variety of meals throughout the day, or unwind at the on-site bar and lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is included with every stay. The property also provides a fitness center for those looking to maintain their exercise routine. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a business center, gift shops, and a safe-deposit box. Free wireless internet access extends to all public areas. The hotel is the only property in the area offering complimentary airport shuttle service to and from the regional airport, located five miles away.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Dogs are welcome in designated smoking rooms for $10 per night plus a $50 refundable deposit. Free self-parking is available on-site. The property does not have elevators; upper floors are accessible by stairs only.

Location & nearby attractions

A stay at Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn places you in the heart of Valdez, within a 5-minute walk of Valdez Museum and Ruth Pond Park. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Valdez Post Office and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Valdez Convention and Civic Center.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Valdez Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ruth Pond Park - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Valdez Convention and Civic Center - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Valdez Post Office - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Columbia Glacier - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Dock Point Trail - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Mineral Creek State Recreation Site - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Maxine and Jesse Whitney Museum - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Valdez Glacier Lake - 11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Solomon Gulch Hatchery - 17.1 km / 10.6 mi
Keystone Canyon - 27.4 km / 17 mi
Bridalveil Falls - 28.9 km / 17.9 mi
Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site - 47.6 km / 29.6 mi
Fielding Lake State Recreation Area - 50.6 km / 31.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Valdez, AK (VDZ) - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Tatitlek, AK (TEK) - 47.4 km / 29.4 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn is Valdez, AK (VDZ).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 88 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and portable fans.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Wheelhose serving guests of Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is included.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).

Getting here

-- Airport is 5 miles from Valdez -- Taxi is $12 one way -- Best Western is only hotel to provide a complimentary shuttle to & from the airport
Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only allowed in smoking rooms. $10/night/pet charge + $50 refundable deposit.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Know before you go

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.