The Sitka hotel has the charm and quaintness you would want and expect when visiting Alaska. Our…read moreroom had a small kitchenette which was nice to have. The location was perfect. We enjoyed how close it was to restaurants, shops, marina, parks and the beach. I would recommend staying here!

Ok so if you read my reviews you probably know I hate giving a bad review but this one just…read morecouldn't be helped. Came up to Sitka for a fishing trip. Trip was excellent but our flights were cancelled due to bad weather. So we had to get a hotel and wanted near downtown so we could get a bite to eat. We chose the Sitka Hotel. Price was expensive but on par with other hotels in the area. A double bed room was almost 300 bucks. It was clean but had an old chair in it to sit in and a desk, tv on the dresser and a mini fridge with a super cheap little coffee maker on top. Bed only had a single pillow per side but the sheets were very nice. That's where it ends though. In a state where the sun doesn't go down hardly at all you probably would want blackout blinds or curtain in the room. This room had a single curtain but the rod only went halfway across the window. There were mini blinds behind it but they didn't block a damn thing and they were broken to hell and had a section missing. The bathroom had some cheesy countertop, old fixtures and a plastic tub shower combo you'd find at a motel 6. Hot water was medium hot when it worked but my shower felt like I was competing with another room for hot water. It would get hot then cold then hit then cold etc etc. Like all motels these days there's no soap or shampoo it's just the dispensers bolted to the shower wall. The shampoo reminded me of the cheapest shampoo you could buy. Left your hair super dried out and stringy. The conditioner wasn't much better and barely evened things out. Body wash was either empty of didn't dispense. There were no directions on how to get the tv to work and from what I can tell either the cable was out or they didn't pay their bill because no matter what I tried I couldn't get to channels to watch. I would not stay here unless you absolutely had to. It's not worth it when right down the street there's a new hotel that has better amenities and probably not beat down like this place is.

Sitka National Historical Park Review We visited Sitka…read moreNational Historical Park on an Alaska cruise excursion, and the park itself is wonderful. The bus just dropped us off and picked us up an hour later, which wasn't enough time. The visitor center has beautiful totem poles, interesting exhibits, and a great 15‑minute documentary about Sitka's Russian and U.S. history. We also met Nena, a watercolor artist who showed us her work, and watched a woodcarver demonstrate how he turns raw wood into art -- both were highlights. There are several easy trails (10, 15, and 30 minutes), but with only an hour we couldn't enjoy them fully. Next time, we'll take public transportation and explore at our own pace. The park is absolutely worth visiting -- just skip the overpriced excursion.

Beautiful Park with a nice interpretive center with exhibits and a short documentary on the history…read moreof Sitka. They have a series of loop trails that are easy to walk and enjoy the beauty of.

Great experience did an awesome job accompanying my 80 year old father in law. Plus we caught lots…read moreof fish!!!

Everything went very smoothly from booking to cleaning and packaging the fish…read more Very polite and helpful. Can't wait to go back !

DO NOT RECOMMEND Met Patrick first thing in the morning about a whale watching excursion. He didn't…read morehave enough people to go so we found another place to purchase our excursion. He then proceeded to berate us and tell us that we were not supporting local. He also wanted cash rather than card. Which is interesting, he made sure to tell us we wouldn't have to pay sales tax if we paid cash. He bases his business on tourists yet he proceeds to be rude if he doesn't get his way.

Captain Patrick is amazing! He grew up in Sitka and really knows the waters. He's kind and…read moreknowledgeable and lots of fun to spend time with! He's a great driver and is always safe, we felt completely comfortable with him despite some inclement weather. Would 100% recommend him!

I go fishing with Action Alaska every year. Cody is the best at finding the fish. If you want a…read moregreat fishing experience, you can't go wrong with them.

Had a great time fishing with Cody and his crew this summer. Went Sportfishing for 2 days and came…read morehome with 160 pounds of fish! Not exaggerating. Even had some time to take the kids on a sightseeing tour in the deep of waters of Sitka. Spotted otters, puffins, dolphins, humpback whales. Cody and Action Alaska Sportfishing are professional, friendly, clean and all around fun for all! Highly recommend booking a tour with them!

Last fall, I had the pleasure of joining Alaska Adventures on a fishing charter. Up until that…read morepoint the only fishing I had done was getting my husband's fly rod caught in the trees along the rivers in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest. The crew at Alaska Adventures helped me feel comfortable and relaxed as we went out to some prime fishing spots even after they noticed I brought a banana on board! I ended up bringing home 2 large silver salmon and my colleagues each brought home two as well. We saved one of our for Christmas dinner and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend joining Alaska Adventures if you are looking for the trip of a lifetime!

Came to Alaska for our 30th Anniversary & Sitka was one of our stops. We booked the fishing trip…read morewith Sam several weeks ago & she was great to work with. We were put with Captain Ryan & he was exceptional, on top of his game with everything. We had an awesome day catching lots of fish with a volcano in the back drop...everything we hoped for. On the way back he stopped for us to enjoy a beautiful whale show! A great day for a few Florida flatlanders that love to fish! We would most definitely book with them again on a future trip! Look them up, you won't be disappointed!

I was in Sitka for a few days and looking for something different to do. I wanted to go out on the…read morewater so I thought I'd try this tour. Even though I live in Alaska and really didn't know what to expect and rarely go on tours, not sure why now. I met Kenyatta, the captain/tour leader at the dock and after a safety talk we headed out. We traveled for about 45 minutes across the Bay to where he has his crab pots in the water, we were blessed with a beautiful day. The whole way across he pointed out landmarks and had stories about each one. He knew so much about the culture and history of the area, it was fascinating. Upon reaching the buoys marking the pots he maneuvered the boat in a special way to allow him to gather the line safely, the whole time explaining what he was doing and why. We pulled five pots during the trip and he explained the whole process. Each pot had a different batch of crabs, some were mostly females, some mostly males, (I can sex crabs now). He explained why this might have been and why placement is important. One pot had over 25 huge crabs and all males (the only ones crabbers can keep). We reset all the pots with bait and headed back to the dock. I brought my binoculars on the trip and saw lots of wildlife, including a whale. The tour was great, the boat was large and very stable, I never felt queasy. Kenyatta is very knowledgeable and has a great personality adding to an overall fun afternoon. I'd highly recommend the tour and a stop at the crab tent after.

My husband and I recently returned from a 14-day Alaska cruise and we had a wonderful time. One of…read morethe highlights we remembered the most was the Whale Watching tour we had in Sitka from AK Crab Tour owned and operated by a young entrepreneur named Kenyatta Bradley. His passion for his job was reflected in every bit of history and culture he shared with us. His knowledge on whales' patterned behavior enabled us to enjoy our adventure to the fullest. Who knew that whales can be identified by the spots (or lack there of) on their tail? The tour he offers is the complete package; we were able to watch whales in their natural habitat (and sea lion and seals) and enjoyed a delicious crab feast (included with the tour), all at a really reasonable price. Thanks for making our vacation extra special, Kenyatta! Hope to return to Sitka in the near future and we look forward to another whale watching adventure with you.

We had the opportunity to spend last week in Alaska for the vacation of a lifetime with Luke and…read morehis outstanding crew. It really is difficult to put into words how much we enjoyed this trip. We spent a week enjoying some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and filling the coolers with delicious fish. We witnessed pods of whales feeding, brown bear and more bald eagles than we could count. We caught halibut, several species of salmon and numerous other species of fish, as well as Dungeness crab and delicious shrimp. The accommodations on the boat were outstanding and the crew couldn't have been better. The food served on the boat wasn't good, wasn't great, but was phenomenal. The chef and his meals were top notch. I would highly recommend Alaskan Coastal Outfitters for a serious fishing trip or family vacation.

Hunting with Luke, Brad, and the little helper Porter, (Luke's son), was an awesome experience. It…read morewas my first trip on a bear hunt, and I am really glad I chose to book with them. I spoke with Luke a few different times before I booked, and everything he told me to expect, is what you can expect. Luke is a straight forward guy and will answer all your questions. The main stay is on the Huntress, which is a really nice and well equipped 60' yacht with numerous bunk rooms and has a really good chef, Ed, on board. Ed even shared some recipe's with me that have been a hit back home. As for the bears, we had 3 guys hunting, and on the first evening, one of the guys, Andy, killed a really big black bear. About the 4th day, I killed my very respectful bear after a really experiencing stalk. The 3rd guy did not kill. There were opportunities for him to kill, however, he was after a record book bear as he has killed many bears in the past. If you are in the market for a bear hunt, I highly recommend contacting Luke for all details about what to expect.

Highly recommend spend a couple of hours with Captain Rick of Sitka Sound Tours. Its a small group…read moretour on a comfortable boat offering both inside and outside seating. Rick described sights in Sitka as we navigated to a cove where the whales were feeding. Sighted other wildlife along the way. Also enjoyed listening to Rick talk about his and wife's upbringing in Sitka and life there for their family. Family run business that leaves right from where the bus drops cruise passengers off in downtown. Would certainly book again!

I would highly recommend this tour. We had a very personal experience and The captain was…read moredetermined to get us where we could see as much wildlife as possible. I can't say enough about our experience. He grew up in the area and his experience in the water was reassuring. I would give him a 10 if it were an option