Boardwalk Lodge - Thorne Bay

Rating 8.7 / 10 * Fishing lodge in Thorne Bay, Alaska

Accommodations

Boardwalk Lodge Thorne Bay offers family rooms with sea or garden views. Each room has air-conditioning and a private bathroom. Some guest comments note that lodging may differ from pictures, so travelers should verify room type before booking.

Wellness and Leisure

Alaska Boardwalk Lodge has a spa and wellness centre, a sauna, and a hot tub. Guests also find a garden and a restaurant on site. Free private parking is available to all guests.

Dining

A buffet breakfast is served daily at the lodge. The on-site restaurant offers dinner with both plated and buffet options, noted by guests for being perfectly cooked and hot. Fresh crab caught by guests is sometimes prepared by the chef, a highlight reported in multiple reviews.

Fishing and Activities

Guided saltwater halibut and salmon fishing trips are run by the lodge, with boats reported to have wide entry doors for accessibility. Freshwater fly fishing outings are also available, with a mention of a very accessible spot on Thorn River. Fishing gear provided is described as top notch by recent guests.

Services and Accessibility

The lodge is pet-friendly and provides an airport shuttle from Thorne Bay Seaplane Base, 13 miles away. Staff at the reception speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Guests should note that fishing licenses and permits are not included in the price, and tipping of all staff (including the chef) is expected, according to guest feedback.

• Location: Thorne Bay, 13 miles from seaplane base
• Rooms: Family rooms with sea or garden views
• Wellness: Spa, sauna, and hot tub on site
• Dining: Buffet breakfast and on-site restaurant
• Fishing: Guided saltwater and freshwater fishing trips
• Services: Airport shuttle, pet-friendly, multilingual staff