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
Juneau Whale Watch Adventure

Juneau Whale Watch Adventure

฿4,964
per adult
Juneau Whale Watch 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 Float Trip

Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure

฿6,916
per adult
Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure
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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 ฿4,422 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
฿4,422
฿5,041 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Juneau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mendenhall Golf Course and Glacier Gardens Rainforest ...
9/10 Wonderful! (111 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. The building and the rooms were recently updated, and everything was very clean and tidy. The airport was literally across the parking lot and no shuttle was needed. Coin laundry was available by purchasing tokens at the front desk. The bedding was clean and ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Aviator Suites Hotel Juneau Airport
Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau

2 out of 5
2295 Trout St Juneau AK
The price is ฿4,337 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,337
฿4,944 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The kindness and friendliness of the staff stood out the most! The room was very clean and all was accommodating."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Juneau
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau

2 out of 5
9200 Glacier Hwy Juneau AK
The price is ฿4,246 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,246
฿4,841 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff, airport shuttle. Would definitly stay again. Wished they had onsite restaurant, but The Valley, down the road, was very good"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau
Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau

Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau

2.5 out of 5
8400 Airport Blvd Juneau AK
The price is ฿5,839 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿5,839
฿6,657 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (643 reviews)
"Pleasant,Cozy and convient to the surrounding area."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau
Best Western Country Lane Inn

Best Western Country Lane Inn

2.5 out of 5
9300 Glacier Hwy Juneau AK
The price is ฿7,247 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿7,247
฿8,261 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Best Western Country Lane Inn
Frontier Suites Hotel in Juneau

Frontier Suites Hotel in Juneau

3 out of 5
9400 Glacier Highway Juneau AK
The price is ฿3,802 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿3,802
฿4,335 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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 ...
Frontier Suites Hotel in Juneau
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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 bald eagle with its talons gripping a fish in a stream.

Salmon Creek

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

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.

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