Eagle Bay Inn

1321 Sawmill Creek Rd #9740, Sitka, AK 99835, Sitka, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.6 / 5

Overview

Eagle Bay Inn is a low-key 2-star hotel in Sitka, Alaska, located at 1321 Sawmill Creek Rd #9740. It’s positioned for easy access to key town attractions and is about an 8-minute walk from Sitka National Historical Park. The property holds a strong public rating of 4.6 from 92 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are described as plainly furnished and unassuming, with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and minifridges, plus microwaves for simple in-room meals. Upgraded room options offer bay views. Guest feedback frequently highlights clean, spacious rooms and comfortable bedding, while noting that upstairs rooms may get warm.

Breakfast & Drinks

Continental breakfast is available for a surcharge. Review details indicate a simple continental spread such as coffee/tea with toast, pastries, and fruit. Guests also mention a tea station downstairs.

Transportation & Services

Complimentary ferry shuttle service is offered, useful for travelers connecting with the Sitka ferry terminal (about 8 miles away). Guests note that the front desk may not always be staffed later in the day, and arrival can require calling ahead or waiting. Staff are repeatedly described as warm, welcoming, and helpful with local advice.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The inn is close to several Sitka points of interest, including Sitka National Historical Park (660 m) and the Alaska Raptor Center (816 m). Cultural stops such as the Sheldon Jackson Museum (1,071 m), Sitka Sound Science Center (1,131 m), Russian Bishop's House (1,631 m), and St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Cathedral (1,838 m) are also nearby. Farther afield are Fortress of the Bear (4,369 m) and outdoor options like Mount Verstovia (2,724 m) and the Gavan Hill Trailhead (2,194 m).

Best for

This inn fits travelers who want a straightforward, well-rated base near Sitka’s major museums and parks, including Sitka National Historical Park and the Alaska Raptor Center. It also suits practical stays where in-room conveniences (microwave and minifridge) and free Wi-Fi matter. Ferry travelers may appreciate the complimentary shuttle service.

Travel tips

If you plan to arrive later in the day, consider calling ahead, as guests report the front desk isn’t always staffed and check-in may require waiting. For warmer days, note that some upstairs rooms may not be air-conditioned; using the window for cool air is a workaround mentioned by guests. Use the property’s proximity to Sitka National Historical Park (660 m) to plan an easy walkable outing early in your stay.

What guests say

Guests commonly praise the staff as exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and helpful with local advice. Cleanliness and room comfort are recurring positives, with multiple mentions of soft linens and generally comfortable beds, plus rooms described as spacious and in good condition. Practical touches like a downstairs tea station and a simple continental breakfast offering are noted. On the downside, guests report there is no elevator, and some upstairs rooms can feel warm compared with the air-conditioned lobby; late-day arrivals may also find the desk unattended and need to call and wait.

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