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 ฿5,050 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿5,050
฿5,757 total
14 Sept - 15 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (98 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

2 out of 5
9200 Glacier Hwy Juneau AK
The price is ฿4,999 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿4,999
฿5,698 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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"The 24 hour airport shuttle was reliable."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

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 ฿5,526 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,526
฿6,300 total
13 Sept - 14 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,012 reviews)
"No thermostat in room."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau

Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau

2.5 out of 5
8400 Airport Blvd Juneau AK
The price is ฿6,325 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿6,325
฿7,210 total
15 Sept - 16 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! (636 reviews)
"WE walked from the airport. 13 min. It was a short walk to the bus stop which we rode to Juneau twice $2/each. Very helpful staff. Very awesome room."

Reviewed on 22 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 ฿7,615 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿7,615
฿8,682 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 ฿8,165 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿8,165
฿9,308 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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