Waterfront on Glacier

1711 Glacier Ave, Juneau, AK 99801, Juneau, United States

Guest rating: 4.5 / 5

Overview

Waterfront on Glacier is a lodging option in Juneau, Alaska, located at 1711 Glacier Ave. Public reviews rate it 4.5/5 based on 38 reviews, with guests frequently calling out the staff and overall feel of the stay. Star class and a full amenity list are not documented in the available source data.

Rooms & in-room experience

Guest feedback highlights very clean rooms, with at least one review noting a fresh feel without strong chemical cleaning odors. Another review reports some rooms may run warm at times, with cooling reliant on a loud box fan, and notes occasional gaps in in-room basics (such as drinking glasses or ice cube trays) depending on the unit. A refrigerator/freezer and coffee pods are mentioned by guests, though amenities are not comprehensively documented.

Waterfront setting & potential noise

The property is described as having a waterfront side that guests find pleasant for the view. However, reviewers also note it sits directly off a highway, which can create round-the-clock traffic noise. Some guests also report renovation activity and construction noise that may affect light sleepers, particularly if work extends into the evening.

Nearby attractions

Waterfront on Glacier places you within reach of central Juneau sights such as Travel Juneau (about 890 m), the Alaska State Museum (about 1.1 km), the Alaska State Capitol (about 1.3 km), and the Juneau-Douglas City Museum (about 1.25 km). For mountain and scenic excursions, the Mount Roberts Tramway/Goldbelt Tram is roughly 2.1 km away, while Eaglecrest Ski Area is about 5.9 km away. Farther afield, major glacier landmarks including Mendenhall Glacier (about 16.4 km), Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (about 14.1 km), Nugget Falls (about 14.8 km), and Mendenhall Lake (about 15.2 km) are day-trip friendly from this address.

Best for

This property best suits travelers who want a Juneau base with quick access to downtown museums and civic landmarks (Alaska State Museum and Alaska State Capitol are around 1–1.3 km away) plus easy reach to the tramway area (~2.1 km). Guests who value friendly, attentive service and strong cleanliness feedback may find it a good match. Light sleepers may want to weigh reported highway and construction noise noted in some reviews.

Travel tips

If you’re planning Mendenhall-area sightseeing, expect a longer ride: Mendenhall Glacier is about 16.4 km away, with Nugget Falls and Mendenhall Lake in the 14.8–15.2 km range. For downtown-oriented days, Travel Juneau is under 1 km away and multiple museums/capitol sites cluster within roughly 1–1.3 km. Because some guests report traffic noise (and occasional renovation noise), consider asking about room placement and any ongoing work before arrival.

What guests say

Reviewers frequently praise the staff, describing the service as exceptionally welcoming, and multiple comments highlight strong cleanliness. Several guests also feel it stands out positively compared with other places in Juneau. Negative feedback centers on expectations versus online advertising, with reports that renovations were incomplete and that restaurant/bar offerings were not present as anticipated. Practical comfort issues are also mentioned, including warm rooms with noisy fan-based cooling, occasional missing in-room basics, and disruptive noise from highway traffic and late construction work, along with some complaints about housekeeping consistency.

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