Best Western Country Lane Inn sits along Glacier Highway on the Mendenhall Valley side of Juneau, about two miles from the airport and within sight of the route most visitors take toward Mendenhall Glacier. It’s a straightforward, no-frills property built for travelers who want reliable comfort without downtown Juneau’s higher rates, and it pulls a steady mix of cruise-adjacent tourists, families on glacier-viewing trips, and business travelers passing through the valley.
Rooms are standard motor-inn style—clean, functional, and quiet given the highway-adjacent setting—with the free hot breakfast drawing consistent praise for its generous spread of eggs, waffles, and coffee before long excursion days. The 24-hour airport shuttle is the property’s real workhorse, saving guests the cost and hassle of a rental car for a short layover or early flight. Complimentary Wi-Fi covers the whole building, useful given Juneau’s patchy cell coverage outside town.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Book ahead for June through August, Juneau’s cruise season, when valley hotels fill fast and rates climb. The inn sits close to Mendenhall Valley shopping and a handful of local diners, and it’s a short drive to Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area—ask staff about shuttle timing if you’re coordinating with a glacier tour or float plane departure. Guests flying in late or departing early appreciate the airport proximity over staying downtown, trading harbor views for easy logistics.
