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Waterfall Resort Alaska

4.8 ★★★★★ 559 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Ketchikan, Alaska · 0.2 mi to the sand

On-site lodging

Warmly decorated quarters in a secluded fishing resort with a restaurant, a bar & a general store.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.2 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone +1 800-544-5125
  • Website waterfallresort.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

Waterfall Resort Alaska, 320 Dock St, Ketchikan, AK 99901

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Waterfall Resort Alaska and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 559 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 5 mentions

“My time at Waterfall Resort was amazing, the location, staff, the fishing experience and my guide were all above and beyond my expectations.”

😌 stress-free planning 4 mentions
🍽️ delicious food & drinks 4 mentions

From the reviews

We had such a great time at Waterfall Resort. The fishing was awesome, the scenery was unreal, and we saw so much wildlife throughout the trip. Huge shoutout to our guide, Evan. He was knowledgeable, easy to spend the day with, and worked hard to make sure we had a great experience.

★★★★★ — Alaina, Jul 2026

Waterfall Resort was was one of the top outdoor experiences I've ever had. The setting (100 year old renovated salmon cannery), the staff, the food, the boats and equipment, my great boat captain Jeff Allred (boat #9), and wildlife (whales, otters, sea lions and eagles), was fantastic!

★★★★★ — Glenn, Jun 2026

My time at Waterfall Resort was amazing, the location, staff, the fishing experience and my guide were all above and beyond my expectations. I am planning on my return in the near future. From the floatplane to arrival and departure was seamless. Thank you for the experience.😎😎😎

★★★★★ — Maurice, Jun 2026

Amazing scenery, people and fishing. Fishing was top notch with amazing and very knowledgeable guide/captain who was alot of fun to be around all 4 days. Will definitely be back next year and hopefully bring more people.

★★★★★ — Chris, Jul 2026

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Getting married at Waterfall Resort Alaska

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.