Mendenhall Valley Travel Guide

Juneau

A snow-covered lake with mountains in the background.
A sunset over a mountainous landscape with a field in the foreground.
A glacier with a turquoise meltwater stream.
A group of sled dogs harnessed and ready to pull a sled across a snowy landscape with mountains in the background.
A glacier with a steep, rocky valley.

Stay near popular Mendenhall Valley attractions

Alaska Powder Descents

7.8/10 (19 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Alaska Powder Descents during your stay in Juneau. Discover the area's glaciers and seek out the hiking trails.
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Things to do

Juneau Shore Fishing Shuttle and Gear

Juneau Shore Fishing Shuttle and Gear

฿5,593
per adult
Juneau Shore Fishing Shuttle and Gear
Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

฿4,991
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching
Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip

Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure

฿6,916
per adult
Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure
Historic Gold Mining and Panning Adventure

Historic Gold Mining and Panning Adventure

฿3,276
per adult
Historic Gold Mining and Panning Adventure
Juneau Whale Watching Adventure

Juneau Whale Watching Adventure

฿6,254
per adult
Juneau Whale Watching Adventure
Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour

Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour

฿6,585
per adult
Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour
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Top hotels in Mendenhall Valley

Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport

Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport

2 out of 5
1800 Shell Simmons Dr Juneau AK
The price is ฿5,081 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿5,081
฿5,793 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mendenhall Glacier and Mendenhall Golf Course are located ...
Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

2 out of 5
9200 Glacier Hwy Juneau AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,030 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿5,030
฿5,734 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau

2 out of 5
2295 Trout St Juneau AK
The price is ฿5,548 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿5,548
฿6,324 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Juneau. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau

Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau

2.5 out of 5
8400 Airport Blvd Juneau AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,896 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿6,896
฿7,862 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (637 reviews)
"Overall good experience. Clean and tidy. One downfall is your paying alot and don't even get complimentary breakfast."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
Frontier Suites Hotel in Juneau

Frontier Suites Hotel in Juneau

3 out of 5
9400 Glacier Highway Juneau AK
The price is ฿6,881 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿6,881
฿7,844 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (726 reviews)
"Great location near ferry. Has a restaurant but it was closed."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Frontier Suites Hotel in Juneau
Best Western Country Lane Inn

Best Western Country Lane Inn

2.5 out of 5
9300 Glacier Hwy Juneau AK
The price is ฿8,215 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿8,215
฿9,365 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Mendenhall ...
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Where to stay in Mendenhall Valley

Find the best Mendenhall Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large whale sculpture in a body of water with mountains in the background.
Photo by Tony Hjaltalin
Open Photo by Tony Hjaltalin

Downtown Juneau

Downtown Juneau is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Juneau-Douglas City Museum and Alaska State Capitol while you're in town.

A glacier with blue ice formations and a visible crevasse.
Photo by Marquestra
Open Photo by Marquestra

Douglas

You'll enjoy the beaches and theatres in Douglas. You might want to make time for a stop at Perseverance Theatre or Gastineau Channel.

A glacier lake surrounded by mountains.

West Juneau

While West Juneau isn't home to many top sights, Juneau-Douglas City Museum and Alaska State Capitol are some notable places to visit nearby.

A mountain with a lake in the foreground reflecting the mountain and clouds.
Photo by Tawnia Hanel
Open Photo by Tawnia Hanel

Back Loop

When in Back Loop, you can plan a visit to Mendenhall Ice Caves and Nugget Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A bald eagle with its talons gripping a fish in a stream.

Salmon Creek

If you're spending some time in Salmon Creek, Gastineau Channel and Twin Lakes are top sights worth seeing.

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