3 Best Hotels in Prince of Wales Island, Juneau, the Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska

Dreamcatcher Bed & Breakfast

$$ | 1405 E. Hamilton Dr., Craig, AK, 99921, USA

Within walking distance of downtown Craig, the Dreamcatcher has three rooms with outside entrances and private baths. Guests can enjoy morning breakfast and coffee on the back patio, which overlooks Port Bagial; whale sightings are not unusual.

Pros

  • Close to shops and restaurants
  • Beautiful water views
  • Rooms have patios

Cons

  • Often booked up
  • Bathrooms can be small
  • Basic breakfast
1405 E. Hamilton Dr., Craig, AK, 99921, USA
907-826–2238
hotel Details
3 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Shelter Cove Lodge

$$$$ | 703 Hamilton Dr., Craig, AK, 99921, USA

Tall windows front the water at this modern lodge along Craig's South Boat Harbor that offers all-inclusive fishing packages starting at $2,850 per person for four nights at the lodge, with three full days out fishing (six person minimum). Rooms are modern, and each has a private bathroom, a microwave, a refrigerator, and queen and twin beds. Six of the rooms face the harbor. Fresh seafood tops the restaurant's menu, along with steaks, delectable desserts, and Alaskan beers. Prime rib attracts the locals on Friday and Saturday night.

Pros

  • All-inclusive amenities
  • Harbor-view rooms
  • Good wildlife viewing opportunities

Cons

  • Expensive
  • No elevator
  • Food can be heavy
703 Hamilton Dr., Craig, AK, 99921, USA
907-826–2939
hotel Details
10 rooms
Rate Includes: Restaurant closed Sept.–May, All-Inclusive

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Waterfall Resort

$$$$ | AK, USA Fodor's Choice

Guests at this upscale fishing lodge a 45-minute floatplane ride from Ketchikan can choose from several accommodation styles, eat bountiful meals with all the trimmings, and fish from custom-built 25-foot cabin cruisers under the care of expert fishing guides. Rooms have good views, and area wildlife includes whales, sea lions, bears, and eagles. Fish processing and packaging is included in the package pricing. A two-night minimum stay with all meals and floatplane transportation costs $3,790 per person.

Pros

  • Plenty of saltwater fishing
  • Good views
  • Opportunity to spot wildlife

Cons

  • Most kitchens in the condos aren't used, since meals are provided by the resort
  • Remote location
  • Uninteresting room decor
AK, USA
907-225–9461
hotel Details
44 rooms
Rate Includes: Closed Sept.–late May, All-Inclusive

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