Lodging inside the park is quite simple -- you have one option, the Glacier Bay Lodge. Set in the forest overlooking Bartlett Cove, this small clutch of buildings offers simple, yet comfortable, accommodations. Its arrival in 1966 spurred tourism to the national park, as it gave visitors a place to stay.
Due to the relatively short season -- it's open only from the Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day -- and the 56 rooms, you must plan a good bit in advance to secure a room when you want it. Most visitors stay, on average, just two nights. 2024 rates range from $279.84 for a standard lodge room to $298.14 for a premium lodge room for up to four guests.
The Glacier Bay Lodge is right on Bartlett Cove. ARAMARK Parks & Resorts photo.
Accommodations are in buildings that flank the main lodge and which are connected by elevated boardwalks. Inside the lodge is the dining room, a sitting area facing a gas fireplace, a gift shop, and, upstairs, the park's visitor center.
The gift shop carries the requisite T-shirts, fleece layers, hats, local artworks, and a small amount of toiletry items. It also sells telephone calling cards, which can come in handy due to the lack of cellphone coverage.
Outside the park there are a number of bed-and-breakfast establishments to choose from:
* Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast at Glacier Bay
* Cottonwood Lodge and Cabin Rentals
For more options, check this page.
