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Benbow Historic Inn

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Benbow Inn Golf Course

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free airport shuttle

Explore the area

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445 Lake Benbow Dr, Garberville, CA, 95542
  • Benbow Inn Golf Course
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Humboldt County Office
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Richardson Grove State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Garden Cottage Room

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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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Terrace King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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 Inn Golf Course - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Humboldt County Office - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Garberville Town Square - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • One Log House - 9 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Richardson Grove State Park - 28 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shop Smart - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Benbow Inn Bar & Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Woodrose Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Signature Coffee Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Getti Up - ‬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.

Languages

English

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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

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 20.00 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
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. 

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

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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.

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 beach massages.

How close is Benbow Historic Inn to downtown Garberville?

Benbow Historic Inn is 0.4 mi away from Benbow.

Benbow Historic Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 618 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Historic Inn!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing hotel! We want to come back in the summer months to enjoy the ambiance, scenery & staff! If you love history & service, this is a must see.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I came because of the EV charging, I was quite impressed with how nice the hotel was
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a fabulous place to stay..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Room comfort
Room cleanup and daily clean didnt happen unless we chased them, TV and lightbulbs not working and an ant infestation.. not the best of stays.. hotel and restaurant were good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I felt like I stepped back in time. Food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous Unique Sitting Areas- so relaxing!

Gorgeous historic inn with beautiful warm sitting rooms on the first floor with games, a roaring fireplace, and relaxing music. Food can be ordered from the in-house pub to this room as well, or eaten in the pub or dining room, which are both beautifully decked out as well. Rooms have delightful victorian decoration and vintage character. This was a fantastic refresh after having stayed in soulless contemporary hotels for all of my last stays.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Elke

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful on the outside and inside. Very clean and looking great for an older hotel. No TV in the bedroom but we didn’t mind at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Alan

A charming Inn

Overnight stay on our way to the airport from Arcata. Heard about this historical Inn and want to experience its charm. Dinner was superb. Staff very friendly. Holiday decorations were beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Very accommodating. Hotel was a literal time capsule. One of the best ribeye steaks I've ever had! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kavita, Fremont

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room heater was not working and we slept feeling cold whole night. Lamps not working.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very quaint, historic hotel. Some updates to bathroom noted, but still small. Faint musty smell to the room, but i guess you'll have that with a hotel that old. Would be better without carpet. Enjoyed the complimentary brandy, added to the charm of the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely older property which is well-taken care of
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Brownsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stumbled across this place on Travelocity and it was a pleasant and comfortable surprise with the charm of yesteryear. Breakfast on the terrace was memorable and enjoyed the room amenities and the distinct furnishings. You won't regret staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very charming hotel with good food. Great place to stay near the avenue of the giants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner
What a great historic inn. The bed was so comfortable and the room so nice And the best of all the restaurant is fabulous for dinner and breakfast. The service staff is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024