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Property amenity
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine, garden views
Exterior
Property amenity
Luxury
4.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Historic sanctuary by the redwoods

A 1926 Tudor castle nestled among Coast Redwoods with Eel River views. Inside, warm sitting rooms feature roaring fireplaces, games, and music for afternoon tea with fresh scones. Evenings transform the dining room and patio into a haven for exquisite meals with live music across the grounds.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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445 Lake Benbow Dr, Garberville, CA, 95542
  • Place, Benbow Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Benbow Inn Golf Course
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Humboldt Redwoods State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Queen | View from room

Deluxe Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace King | View from room

Terrace King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Leta Benbow's Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Leta Benbow's Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Cottage Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Garden Cottage Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Fireplace King | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Fireplace King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium King Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Garberville

On the beach.At this Garberville hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Benbow Inn Golf Course and 6 miles (10 km) of Mateel Community Center. Briceland Vineyards Winery and One Log House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Benbow Lake State Recreation Area - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Benbow Inn Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Richardson Grove State Park - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Avenue of the Giants - 13 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Humboldt Redwoods State Park - 19 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ray's Food Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lost Frenchman - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Getti Up - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Signature Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bellini Cafe North - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Benbow Historic Inn

4-star beachfront hotel near Benbow Inn Golf Course
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 8000 square feet (743 square meters) and includes conference space. A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Benbow Historic Inn. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Garberville hotel.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 8000 sq ft of conference space
  • 743 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1926
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Benbow Historic Inn offers 65 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Free children's club
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 42.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 18 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Benbow
Benbow Garberville
Benbow Hotel & Resort
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Benbow Inn
Benbow Historic Inn Garberville
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Benbow Historic Garberville
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Benbow Hotel Resort
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Benbow Historic Inn to the airport?

Benbow Historic Inn is 86 mi (94-min drive) away from the Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Benbow Historic Inn?

As of May 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Benbow Historic Inn on May 9, 2026 start from $424, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Benbow Historic Inn have an airport shuttle?

Benbow Historic Inn offers a free airport shuttle, available during limited hours.

How close is Benbow Historic Inn to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Benbow Historic Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Benbow Historic Inn, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 18 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Benbow Historic Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Benbow Historic Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Benbow Historic Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Benbow Historic Inn have a pool?

Benbow Historic Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Benbow Historic Inn have a restaurant?

Benbow Historic Inn is home to Dining Room, which features American cuisine, garden views, and happy hour.

Does Benbow Historic Inn have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Benbow Historic Inn to downtown Garberville?

Benbow Historic Inn is 0.3 mi away from Benbow.

Benbow Historic Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 695 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 695 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 695 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 695 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 695 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great food in a Historic 100 year old Inn complete with the occasional friendly ghost.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Stay!! clean room, staff, amenities!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

tiffany

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulamila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, friendly staff. Wouldn’t mind staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen, Emeryville

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was exceptionally dark, and there was an odor coming from the drains. On our second night, the hallway smelled like someone had lit a campfire at one end. And on both nights we were there. Our room was very smoky. Ironic, given that the hotel charges a fee if there is even a hint of smoke odor in the room. We were told that the smell was because our room was over a lower floor fireplace, and we could have asked for a different room, but we had also been told the hotel was fully booked. But if you know, the fireplace is an issue, why rent the room? Or better yet why not fix the problem? The staff was generally very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loreen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff, outstanding! Friendly and helpful. Every staff member we came across went out of their way to be helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Capitola

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place to stay, nice walking along the river. Room overlooking the garden with a comfy armchair to enjoy the view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRANT

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfonso

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Nice Historic Hotel that needs to refresh its historic bedrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bar - happy hour was perfect for meeting people. Friendly vibe. Wonderful relaxed communal areas. Dinner was disappointing. But chicken wings were the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic Inn is beautiful and really cozy and charming with excellent service. The restaurant has good options, they offer a free tea service in the afternoon and free coffee in the mornings. Free parking the rooms are very well appointed uncomfortable with nice linens and towels. Beautiful views from every room of the surrounding mountains and river. Definitely a bargain! For the quality & the service levels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vera

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, what a gorgeous time capsule from the early 20th century. This inn was beautiful with so much character. The staff was lovely, the bar and restaurant were great, and the surroundings were fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONSUELO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Benbow
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice place. Dining staff were so friendly . Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We Did Enjoy our stay very easy to everything and food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Traveled with partner
I like the dinning and food. I didn’t like the room. AC very noisy and not TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025