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Black Bear Inn

3.0 of 5
5528 North Tongass Highway, Ketchikan, AK 99901
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$95 per night
Ranked #1 of 18 Ketchikan B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
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okiannie
Minnesota
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3 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012 NEW

Jim and Nancy's warm hospitality took very good care of me on my first stay at the Black Bear Inn. A beautiful room awaited me and with the lovely common living area I had all the comforts of home.Cozy fireplaces to warm up by and read. A wonderful inn with luxurious appointments and very generous hosts. I look forward to... More

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GypsySailor
Wasilla, Alaska
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012 NEW

Kurt and I stay at the Black Bear Inn 4/5 times a year and we have both experienced the Eagles Nest, the Bunk House many times and a B&B room. We both find the Black Bear Inn the most peacful, romantic, relaxing and really clean place to stay in Ketchikan. We have stayed at every hotel in Ketchikan and we... More

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Tosha2
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2011

I really enjoyed my one night stay. I was in the bunk house. The view was wonderful, right on the water. And the hot tub was perfect. I will stay there again. More

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debfr_11
Brodhead, Wisconsin, United States
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011

We stayed at the Black bear Inn on our way to another destination in Alaska and found the eagles nest room to be comfortable, but the beds were pretty small and we were not offered breakfast either of the two mornings we stayed at the inn. The price was definately high for the services that were offered although the room... More

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Nicole Church, Owner at Black Bear Inn, responded to this review
December 9, 2011

I am sorry to learn that you thought the Eagles Nest apartment was overpriced. You were charged half the summer rate and the same price you would have paid for a standard room for 2 in one of the hotels in Ketchikan this time of year. Being new to Alaska, you may not yet be aware of how expensive it... More

Lorigenes
Livermore, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 5, 2011

I am completely mystified by the reviewer that was disappointed in his stay at the Black Bear Inn. We stayed in the same room, just prior to his visit, and it was wonderfully appointed with attention to every detail unsurpassed anywhere else I've stayed! The room was large, cozy, and had everything we could possibly need and more. Lovely thick... More

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donaldsc
Las Vegas
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59 reviews
25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2011

The Black Bear was disappointing, not because it was bad but because it was much less than I expected. We did a 3 month trip to Alaska and stayed in B&B's almost every night so I consider myself sort of an expert in Alaskan B&Bs. The Black Bear was not the first place we stayed at in Alaska as it... More

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Nicole Church, Owner at Black Bear Inn, responded to this review
September 22, 2011

I am surprised to learn that you were not completely satisfied with your stay with us. If you had come to me with any of your concerns, while you were with us, I would have done my best to make you comfortable and fix anything that displeased you. We are moderately price for a waterfront property of our kind. Our... More

PnRAustin
Austin, Texas
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2011
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Very comfortable with a great view. Rooms are very comfy and convenient to downtown. Be sure and talk to Nicole about the right places to eat and the right guides to use. She put us on the best! Highly recommend! More

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Judith D
Jupiter, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2011

This lovely inn is right on the water and has a hot tub and covered patio area for outdoor cooking. There are also two decks. We stayed in the "bunkhouse," a beautifully decorated cottage with a small kitchen for light meals. There were so many amenities--TV, Sirius radio, beautiful views of the water, books, binoculars, for our use, etc. Nicole,... More

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trvlnfamily
midwest
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2011

We rented two rooms during our brief stay at the Black Bear Inn. The Eagles Nest apartment has two full size beds, stacked washer & dryer, full kitchen and sitting area and is very spacious. The apartment has its own entrance which is nice. The snug Bears Den room has a comfortable queen bed and a very large bathroom. The... More

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fruitluup
Ketchikan, AK
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6 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2011

We stayed here during Christmas to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. What a romantic spot! We stayed in the Bunkhouse which is a separate unit next to the main inn. It was perfect and sooooo romantic for a couple! Since it was off season, there was only one other unit rented and we had the hot tub to ourselves. We... More

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