Central Suites of Seldovia
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Central Suites of Seldovia?
Email or call us in advance when you get to Homer and tell us what air or water carrier you are using and when you are scheduled to arrive in Seldovia. We will be there to meet you.
What will I find in my suite?
These second floor suites are fully equipped and include coffee makers, toasters and microwaves along with complimentary coffee and tea. The deluxe kitchens have all new appliances including full-sized ranges and refrigerators, dishwashers and disposals. Full dish and pots-and-pans service is available in each suite. The private bedrooms have twin beds. Extra pillows and blankets are in each closet. The full bathrooms come with towels, soap and its own 40-gallon hot water heater for your showering convenience.
What do I need to bring?
Depending on the length of your stay you may want to bring along a cooler of food and/or shop locally in one of our two grocery stores. Seldovia also has a selection of eateries featuring your choice of everything from full-service to take-out.
Where are Central Suites of Seldovia located?
The suites are on the second floor of the Old Seldovia Theatre Building but there is nothing old about our accommodations at 253 Seldovia Street. We have just finished a complete building renovation. On the second floor, everything from the outside walls in is completely brand new. Radiant floor heating will keep you toasty warm even in our Alaskan weather.
From Main Street, we are the first building on the left side as you turn onto Seldovia Street — right across from the combined Seldovia Medical Clinic and Library Building. If you are looking at the Chamber of Commerce's walking map of the city, Seldovia Street intersects Main Street next to the Post Office.
What is on the 1st floor?
The first floor is occupied by offices and Yesterday's, a wonderful shop that will take you for a walk down memory lane. Yesterday's has recently added a coffee shoppe adjoining our Internet Café. They carry a line of tasty snacks and desserts to accompany their organically-grown coffee. The check-in office is open several hours each day if you need to send or receive a fax; other communication services are available through our Internet Café.
What happened to the Theatre?
This just isn't a large enough community any more to support running a full movie theatre, although we're still doing research on the full history of the building. The auditorium portion is now a storage facility.
Will I be able to use my cell phone in Seldovia?
That depends! Alaska Communication Systems recently installed a tower that provides cell service to Seldovia if you have ACS or Verizon as a carrier. ATT and Cingular signals do not reach most of the town although it's said you can sometimes pick them up from the end of the ferry dock or the Outside Beach.
If your own cell phone doesn't work locally, don't worry: you're not cut off. Stop by our Internet Café and use our Skype service to make free long distance calls.
What if I get sick or hurt while in Seldovia?
We have emergency service ( dial 911) in Seldovia. Seldovia also has a doctor and clinic located just across the street from Central Suites of Seldovia. Medical emergencies are flown (20 minutes) to the hospital in Homer. There is no pharmacy in Seldovia so we recommend you have your prescriptions filled before you arrive. In an emergency, your prescriptions can be filled in Homer and flown over during daylight hours.
What happens to my deposit if I can't get to Seldovia because of weather?
If you are truly weathered out of Seldovia, we will refund your deposit less a $25.00 processing charge. During the summer months you have many sea or air options. If the weather is too foggy to fly, you can usually come over by boat. In fact we suggest you consider taking one of the tour boats over and then fly back. Every now and then, during the winter months, when the tour boat and state ferry service is sporadic, travel comes to a standstill. But this happens only rarely. We always recommend you travel early in the day and allow enough time to make other arrangements. Just give us a call and we'll assist you in every way we can.
Can I bring my car to Seldovia?
Yes you can but that involves planning your visit to Seldovia around the state ferry. Please check the ferry website for actual schedules and reservation information. We do have parking spaces available for our guests at Central Suites of Seldovia.
Where can I find out more about Seldovia?
At seldovia.com.
Where do I check in?
The office on the first floor handles all check-ins. It is also open several hours each day in case you need to send or receive a fax. We can make arrangements for late arrivals.
What if I want to go fishing?
There are several charter boat operators in Seldovia and we will assist you in every way we can. If you want to fish for halibut, we suggest you make your reservations in advance as the boats fill up quickly. There are also places in town to fish from the shore. The bridge over the slough is a prime place to catch salmon during late June.
For more information on all kinds of things to do while in Seldovia go to seldovia.com.