Waterfront Hotels.

• Author: Anderson, Tasha

One of Alaska's great assets is its water; it's a source of food, it's a means of travel, it's a venue for recreation, and Alaska's lakes, rivers, and coastline are simply stunning. Here are a few hotels from around the state conveniently located right on the waterfront.

* The Lakefront Anchorage, a Millennium Hotel, is located on the shore of Lake Spenard next to Lake Hood and features flightseeing and fishing pickups from its dock.

* Best Western Lake Lucille Inn is located on Lake Lucille in Wasilla. Guests can dock their own float plane or take flightseeing trips from the Inn's docks or enjoy fishing and jet skiing on the lake.

* Land's End is located at the end of the Homer Spit in Homer overlooking Kachemak Bay. Guests can enjoy halibut and salmon fishing, kayaking, or cruises on the water, including excursions into nearby Halibut Cove.

* Pikes Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks is on the Chena River. The Lodge features riverside decks and cabin suits that overlook the river.

* Top of the World Hotel is located in Alaska's northernmost city, Barrow, where it overlooks the Arctic Ocean. Arctic Ocean tours are available to view beluga and bowhead whales, walrus, bearded seals, and other artic marine mammals.

* Harbor 360 Hotel in Seward is located directly on the waterfront of the Seward Small Boat Harbor with views of Resurrection Bay. Granting easy access to Kenai Fjords National Park, water activities...