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Benbow Historic Inn

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool

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Property amenity
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine, garden views

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
14 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 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

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
12 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
445 Lake Benbow Dr, Garberville, CA, 95542

What's nearby

  • Benbow Inn Golf Course - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Humboldt County Office - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Garberville Town Square - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • One Log House - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Richardson Grove State Park - 28 min drive - 15.8 km

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

Luxury upscale hotel near Benbow Inn Golf Course
Located close to Richardson Grove State Park, Benbow Historic Inn provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, an adjacent golf course, and a grocery/convenience store. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beach massages. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Dining Room, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and a gift shop
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 65 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free bottled water and WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Free infant beds, cable channels, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Dining Room

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 8,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • On a river
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Benbow
Benbow Garberville
Benbow Hotel & Resort
Benbow Hotel & Resort Garberville
Benbow Inn
Benbow Historic Inn Garberville
Benbow Historic Inn
Benbow Historic Garberville
Benbow Historic
Benbow Hotel Resort
Benbow Historic Inn Hotel
Benbow Historic Inn Garberville
Benbow Historic Inn Hotel Garberville

Frequently asked questions

Does Benbow Historic Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Benbow Historic Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Benbow Historic Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Benbow Historic Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Benbow Historic Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Benbow Historic Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Benbow Historic Inn located?

Located in Garberville, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Benbow Inn Golf Course, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mateel Community Center and Briceland Vineyards Winery. One Log House and Avenue of the Giants are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Benbow Historic Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 609 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

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, excellent staff and service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A classic resort hotel. A must see and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old time decor and a fun destination. The on site restaurant and bar was really good. My only issue, which is always my issue, it was expensive, but in this case it was worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully site by the river.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about the bimbo historic Inn. The ambience is amazing. The only thing we truly hated, and it might prevent us from coming back is the discomfort of the bed. We had a queen size, and it appeared to be a spring mattress versus the newer foam style, we found it to be extremely uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 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

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
People were nice but the room bed was rough. They never came and filled our shampoo or soap even though they said try would for a 3 day stay. I would go to Garberville instead and stay there plus they have more food options as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shell

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

6/10 Okay

Frank

I put down $100 for incidentals. We purchased 2 drinks at the bar. Reviewed our bill and was furious. A 7.33 tourism fee was charged and a $25 resort fee was charged. The 2 drinks were $20. All in all the resort charged us $54.44. I was blind sided by the add on to our far bill. Is this how you treat your guests.?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Afshin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a very dated property in need of much care. Price is not reflected by condition of hotel and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

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

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

harold

Disliked: Staff & service
It was a beautiful place but we were treated like white trash being that we rode in on Harley Davidsons. Door man yelled at us as we pulled into the reservation spots that “ you cant park there”. We were like well we do have reservations. He crawfished real quick. Food is ridiculously priced. Breakfast burritos are $25 a piece. Last but not least while out on the patio enjoying one of their $20 mix drinks( Tito’s & cranberry) we were reprimanded 2/3 times to stop smoking cigarettes. NONE IF US WERE SMOKING!! So if you ride motorcycles & have Tatoos I highly recommend staying else where!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent dinner and breakfast. Servers and food were great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beautiful Historic Inn
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I little disappointed. We had dinner at the property, looks like everybody is busy because of the wedding. Ordered dinner and my sister found a piece of plastic on her vegetable. Up the hotel room, not even a soap to wash our hands. What do they expect wash our hands with body wash in the bathroom? Not even a small toiletries for their guest? And when we check out and asked the lady on the front desk,about why they don’t have at least a bar of soap to wash our hands with.She said they were out of stock. Just disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly an exquisite hotel in a wonderful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay and view! Recommend to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024