Dove Island Lodge 1 Dove Way, Sitka, AK 99835

"It's taken us awhile to absorb our experience from our trip to Dove Island before leaving this review. In short, for the price you pay, it was a completely underwhelming experience. We arrived at the doc for pic-up and waited about 30 minutes before being greeted by someone, who simply asked, "Dove Island?" Once confirmed, we loaded the boat and rode out to the island without any other conversation. (We would subsequently learn, this boat driver was the owner of the resort!) We arrived and settled into our quarters. We paid for their upgraded quarters which allowed us private access to our own hot tub overlooking the ocean. When we went to access it, the tatered cover was falling into the rub and looked years old. The tub was full of crud and the water was green. To their credit, they immediately addressed this when brought to their attention, but why should we have to tell them. From that point forward, it seemed like everyone was just going through the motions. You have to pay separate for your alcohol and their prices were outlandish. They advertised that you'll pay the same price you pay in town for booze, but that wasn't the case. The hour d'oeuvre dropped off at their bar during "Happy hour" were simple and not what one expect for a luxury resort. At dinner, the owner (aka boat driver) makes a point to have dinner with each group of guests during their stay. When it was our turn, it was so impersonal and awkward. It was obvious he wanted to be somewhere else. It seemed that everyone else was just going through the motions and appeared they were irritated with us being there. The only saving grace was the chef (meals were GREAT) and the fishing. They don't have their own boats and charter through the local Sitka fishing community. We were so fortunate to draw Anthony. He was phenomenal and definitely knew what he was doing. He was engaging and made our fishing experience so memorable. We have his contact and plan to book straight through him going forward. So, I would not recommend Dove Island. Everything felt so impersonal and for the amount of money one pays, "Luxury" is better found where you'll feel more appreciated."

"My wife and I just returned from a stay at Dove Island Lodge. It was amazing! From the pick up at the airport to the drop off nothing happened but super service from the staff. My wife has mobility issues but the staff took perfect care of her and she never felt like she was a bother. The 5 star meals were more than you can imagine with two chefs. Breakfast is made to order, lunches for your excursions are ready for you to prepare and snacks are ready on the deck before dinner. After dinner there is a slide show showing pictures from the day’s activities which included a great deal of laughter. Another great feature of the lodge is that the staff knows your name by the first evening, amazing. There are not many reviews of this outstanding lodge probably because people want it to themselves so if you would like to visit, better make your plans early as they tend to fill up quickly."

"Dove Island Lodge did not disappoint! Our corporate team made the trip this past season and we were amazed with the service and quality of the experience. This is a tough time to travel and Nicole and the team handled logistics incredibly well. The lodge was incredibly responsive to our team. The accommodations were fantastic. The views were out of this world. The staff were incredible. The food was amazing. The owners were awesome. And of course-The fishing (and guides) were top-notch. I would highly recommend Dove to anyone!"

"My husband and I had the privilege of staying here for a few days during our honeymoon. The service was great and the Chef was amazing! We stayed in the Lodge and loved every moment! From the fantastic decor to the balcony hot tub, every detail was perfect! We came early in the season and were one of the first groups and the experience was first class from the time we were whisked away from the airport right to when we were heading home. We only wished we could have stayed longer!"