The Ultimate Guide on Where to Stay in Homer, Alaska
The beach town of Homer is a favorite getaway spot for many Alaskans. With a 4.5-hour drive or quick, 1-hour flight from Anchorage, you can be standing on the shore of Kachemak Bay, looking for critters in tidepools and listening to water washing over the rocky beach. And it’s not only beautiful—Homer’s also famous for being a thriving artist community, having fantastic deepwater fishing for halibut, and offering fly-out excursions to see bears in nearby Lake Clark and Katmai national parks.
With so much to do and see, it’s not surprising that Homer boasts many great places to stay. Here are some can’t-miss options.

Land's End offers an oceanfront hot tub while you watch the charter boats and commercial fishing boats round the Homer Spit
Stay on The Spit
- The longstanding Land’s End Hotel sits dramatically at the end of the Homer Spit. Take a walk along the beach, visit nearby shops, bars, and restaurants, and keep the gorgeous views insight while enjoying a meal at the hotel’s Chart Room restaurant.
In Town, or Just Beyond
- In downtown Homer, Ocean Shores features a water view from every room, as well as a trail down to a private beach. Most rooms have a private balcony, and you can book a room with a kitchenette.
- In the heart of Old Town Homer, the historic Driftwood Inn offers a variety of accommodations— including rooms, deluxe lodges, a family cottage, and an RV park—some of which come with views of Bishop’s Beach and Kachemak Bay. Here you’ll be within walking distance of coffee shops, bakeries, bookstores, restaurants, and the Homer visitor’s center.
- Seafarer Suites is located on the main street of downtown Homer, within easy walking distance of restaurants and shops, and just a few miles away from all the activities on The Spit. Upgrade to a suite and you’ll also have a full kitchen as well as a spectacular view of the shimmering ocean.
- If you’re after a home-away-from-home feel, Paula’s Place B&B and Cozy Cove Inn are favorite local B&Bs.
Wilderness Lodges Across The Bay
If you want to unplug and immerse yourself in Alaska, a wilderness lodge is a perfect choice. These are boat-in or fly-in only—completely disconnected from Alaska’s road system. But disconnected doesn’t mean rustic. In fact, these lodges are far from it.

Relax while enjoying the rustic elegance at Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge
- Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge, a 30-minute boat ride from Homer on the shores of the China Poot Bay estuary, has just five cabins and accommodates only 10–14 guests per week, ensuring a personal, intimate stay. The bay offers access to endless trails, beaches, and enchanting coves; it was this natural beauty that enticed founders Michael and Diane McBride to build the lodge almost 50 years ago.
- Michael created another nearby oasis that’s even more intimate. Loonsong Lake Wilderness Lodge offers idyllic log chalets just a 15-minute floatplane ride from Homer, all surrounded by the 1 million-plus acres of Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park and Kenai Fjords National Monument. Walk the trails, canoe on the lake, and enjoy meals prepared by the Loonsong chef.
- Ridgewood Wilderness Lodge, in Halibut Cove, is an architectural marvel, featuring 360-degree wraparound decks with views of the mountains, ocean, and beaches, as well as secluded saltwater coves and estuaries. In between are manicured lawns and gardens surrounded by native Alaskan forest and vegetation. Your hosts at this secluded getaway are two sourdough Alaskans, Kevin and Lucinda Sidelinger, who are passionate about the activities they offer, including hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and add-on excursions for fishing and fly-in bear viewing.
- Enjoy the serenity of the intimate, all-inclusive Lodge at Otter Cove, which sits on a private beach just 20-minutes by water taxi from Homer. Family-run and completely renovated in 2022, the Lodge at Otter Cove offers five cozy, rustic cabins, 3 delicious meals a day, and a variety of activities to choose from.
Seldovia
Seldovia is a charming, small town with a population of just 300 that sits across Kachemak Bay from Homer. There’s great hiking, fishing, and a picturesque boardwalk.
- The Seldovia Boardwalk Hotel is the only hotel in town, and it’s a charmer—an 11-room waterfront property that’s open year-round. Stay a few days and you’ll get into the Seldovia state of mind. In summer, the on-site Boardwalk Pub & Grill serves lunches and weekend dinners. Take a seat on the patio and dig into fresh local seafood, mouth-watering family recipes, and much more. Weekends usually bring live music to the outdoor patio.

See brown bears with Alaska Bear Adventures in Katmai National Park
- Farther from town is Between Beaches, with six luxury cabins and a Beach House set between two beaches on MacDonald Spit. Both beaches—just steps from each other—offer private seating and campfire areas, along with abundant wildlife and views of majestic, snow-capped mountains rising in the distance. Enjoy complimentary use of the hot tub, sauna, kayaks, and rowboat.
See the Bears
Homer is a popular jumping-off point for the quintessentially Alaskan experience of bear viewing, in Katmai and Lake Clark national parks.
- Alaska Bear Adventures offers a multi-day experience that pairs bear viewing with the convenience of a “home base” aboard a 65-foot expedition trawler, the Alaska Dawn. Spend your days watching the ins and outs of bear behavior, then return to the boat for dinner before settling into a comfortable berth.
- Alaska Ultimate Safaris Adventure Lodge is located in a remote spot on the Alaska Peninsula—at the apex of 15-mile-long Chinitna Bay, the southern edge of Lake Clark National Park, and 30 miles from Katmai National Park. In other words, this is bear-viewing central. Cabins here are a unique blend of back-to-nature bliss and high-tech comfort, with 12-foot-high dome units set on wooden platforms with private decks and bay windows. You may see bears right out your front door, wandering through the meadow or fishing in the river. Or take guided excursions with your hosts to see even more of the magnificent creatures.
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Hotels in Homer, and across the bay in Seldovia
Driftwood Inn presents a variety of lodging options, including hotel rooms, deluxe lodges, a family cottage, and an RV park — all of which have great views of Bishop’s Beach and Kachemak Bay. This family-owned and ‑operated inn and has free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers in most rooms, and a cozy lobby with a fireplace. And you’re within walking distance of coffee shops, bakeries, bookstores, and restaurants.
The Lands End Resort sits at the very tip of the Homer Spit, offering incredible views of Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountain Range. Take a walk along the beachfront, then head to the shops, bars, and restaurants along the spit. If the views are too beautiful to leave, enjoy a meal at the hotel’s Chart Room restaurant. When it’s time for activities, a helpful staff of locals can provide recommendations and book your excursions.
Not many hotels can say that every room has a great view, but Ocean Shores was designed that way. Each room features views of Kachemak Bay and the surrounding mountains. Also the ocean front property has a nice path to our secluded beach and tide pools of Kachemak Bay. Or explore the nearby town of Homer.
This cozy, family-run hotel features a range of comfortable studios and suites — some of which come with ocean views. Seafarer Suites is walking distance to local restaurants and art galleries, and just a few miles away from the Homer Spit.
If you’ve ever wanted to stay in the only hotel in town, this is your chance. This charming, 11-room waterfront property is open year-round. Let this be your basecamp to Seldovia. Tidepool, kayak, hike, or rent a bike, gold cart, or paddle board from the hotel! And don’t not miss the hotel’s restaurant, the Boardwalk Pub & Grill.
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Your own idyllic log chalet —is surrounded by more than a million acres of Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park and Kenai Fjords National Monument. Every day offers a first-class adventure. There are miles of lovely hiking trails and trout fishing supplies are provided. You may ask the pilot to return and take you for a day of brown bear viewing, or other fly-out adventure! Immersing yourself in some of the best of Alaska involves just a ...more
Accessible only by water, Treehouse Cove Wilderness Lodge is Alaska’s only oceanfront treehouse and hand-built beach house, with personalized service and adventure packages available.
The McBride Family has perfected their all-inclusive world-class Alaskan experience. Their amazing local Alaskan team and professional guides will personalize and customize your stay based on your interests, the tides, and the weather. Your days can be quiet and relaxing or filled with action-packed adventures including sea kayaking, hiking, casual beach fishing, tide pooling, marine and wildlife viewing, boat excursions, beach campfires, bird ...more
Alaska’s Ridgewood Wilderness Lodge is a premier, full-service destination lodge in Halibut Cove adjacent to the Kachemak Bay State Park. Your hosts understand that experiencing Alaska’s great outdoors is a primary goal for those active in mind and spirit, so they have designed numerous guided adventures to choose from, including hiking, glacier kayaking & wildlife viewing. You can also add-on a fishing charter or bear viewing tour during ...more
Enjoy the serenity of this intimate, all-inclusive lodge, which sits on a private beach just a 20-minute water taxi ride from Homer. Family-run and completely renovated in 2022, the Lodge at Otter Cove offers 5 luxury cabins with 7 private rooms and 3 delicious meals a day. Choose your activity each day from fishing, kayaking, hiking, and more.
See the bears of Lake Clark and Katmai National Park on their own turf at this blissfully remote cabin-based eco lodge. This is a glamping experience with incredible views — both of the bears living in their own habitat, and of the natural scenery that you get from your hosts, who also run Homer’s only helicopter-based adventure safari company.
If you can’t decide whether you’d rather have sunset or sunrise views on vacation, Between Beaches Alaska perfect. Perched on a spit near Seldovia that offers both East and West water views, this idyllic spot also offers the chance to watch whales, otters, seals, shorebirds and eagles while enjoying the tranquility of a unique setting. Choose from 6 cabins.
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Cabin rentals in Homer, and across the bay in Seldovia
Accessible only by water, Treehouse Cove Wilderness Lodge is Alaska’s only oceanfront treehouse and hand-built beach house, with personalized service and adventure packages available.
If you can’t decide whether you’d rather have sunset or sunrise views on vacation, Between Beaches Alaska perfect. Perched on a spit near Seldovia that offers both East and West water views, this idyllic spot also offers the chance to watch whales, otters, seals, shorebirds and eagles while enjoying the tranquility of a unique setting. Choose from 6 cabins.
Enjoy the serenity of this intimate, all-inclusive lodge, which sits on a private beach just a 20-minute water taxi ride from Homer. Family-run and completely renovated in 2022, the Lodge at Otter Cove offers 5 luxury cabins with 7 private rooms and 3 delicious meals a day. Choose your activity each day from fishing, kayaking, hiking, and more.
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Fly-in lodges, and boat-based bear viewing multi-day experiences accessible from Homer
See the bears of Lake Clark and Katmai National Park on their own turf at this blissfully remote cabin-based eco lodge. This is a glamping experience with incredible views — both of the bears living in their own habitat, and of the natural scenery that you get from your hosts, who also run Homer’s only helicopter-based adventure safari company.
In the best way possible. you’re outnumbered by bears during your stay at this private fly-in wilderness camp. Fly by chartered plane from Homer to Alaska Bear Camp on a 5‑night, 6‑day all-inclusive package. This deluxe backcountry camp accommodates just 14 guests in some of the best bear habitat in the world. In contrast to day trips catering to dozens of visitors at a time, Bear Camp offers a rare and exclusive wilderness immersion.
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Guests who come to this sunny, comfortable inn just outside the main hub of Homer might be forgiven for doing a spin on the front-yard meadow and breaking into “The Sound of Music.” After all, owner Marcella Suydam says that guests often tell her that this spot reminds them of the Alps — and no doubt, the hills here feel pretty alive.
At this year-round B&B just outside the heart of Homer, the notion of being a guest takes on a new meaning. In her sunny two-story home, innkeeper Paula caters to just one party at a time — whether you are traveling on your own, or have up to six in your group. That means the B&B caters entirely to your needs during your stay — and you have easy access to quaint Homer, just outside the doorstep.
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Enjoy the serenity of this intimate, all-inclusive lodge, which sits on a private beach just a 20-minute water taxi ride from Homer. Family-run and completely renovated in 2022, the Lodge at Otter Cove offers 5 luxury cabins with 7 private rooms and 3 delicious meals a day. Choose your activity each day from fishing, kayaking, hiking, and more.
Accessible only by water, Treehouse Cove Wilderness Lodge is Alaska’s only oceanfront treehouse and hand-built beach house, with personalized service and adventure packages available.
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Ocean Shores offers amazing views from all of its sites — plus, it’s warmer here than on the Homer Spit, since it’s not as windy. All sites have a picnic table and the side sites have fire pits. You’ll also find DirectTV, Wi-Fi, free showers as well as coin-operated laundry.