3 Best Hotels in Gustavus, Juneau, the Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska

This quiet two-story lodge, one of the few Gustavus places open year-round, faces the Good River, has beautiful grounds, and is a five-minute walk from the beach. Seven quiet guest rooms have doors that open to a wraparound veranda. Lodging includes at least a continental breakfast and ground transportation, but guests can also opt for a full meal plan. Kayaking, flightseeing, and Glacier Bay cruises are arranged by the owner.

Built of spruce logs on a 97-acre property facing the Icy Strait, this inn's strengths include an inviting lobby with a central fireplace and moose antler chandeliers and spacious and luxuriously furnished guest rooms. A full-service restaurant (open to the public for dinner) specializes in seafood but also serves steak, vegetarian entrées, and wild game. Room rates start at $435 per person per night; the price includes meals and air transport from Juneau.

Choose your own adventure at the Glacier Bay Country Inn, from basic rates (one-night stay plus meals) to extensive (four nights, all meals, a two-day fishing excursion, and a one-day Glacier Bay cruise). Other add-on options include bear watching, kayaking, and chartered flightseeing tours over the park. Surrounded by 160 acres of meadows and forest, the Inn also boasts one of region's best restaurants—and you need not be a guest to dine.