Benbow Historic Inn

4.0 star property
Ocean-view hotel with a bar/lounge, near Benbow Inn Golf Course
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Benbow Historic Inn

Exterior
Garden Cottage Room
Miscellaneous
Cocktail bar, garden views, open daily
View from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
445 Lake Benbow Dr, Garberville, CA, 95542
  • Benbow Lake State Recreation Area
    3 min walk
  • Benbow Inn Golf Course
    11 min walk
  • One Log House
    8 min drive

Room options

Premium King Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
14 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Garden Cottage Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Fireplace King

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Leta Benbow's Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Terrace King

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
12 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Garberville

A family-friendly stay in Garberville awaits you at Benbow Historic Inn. You'll be 0.9 km (0.5 mi) from Benbow Inn Golf Course and 9.1 km (5.6 mi) from Mateel Community Center. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .Dining Room serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site free kids' club, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. 8000 square feet (743 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and spa services. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free airport pick-up service. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Garberville hotel include Briceland Vineyards Winery and One Log House.

What's nearby

  • Benbow Inn Golf Course - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Humboldt County Office - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Garberville Town Square - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • One Log House - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Richardson Grove State Park - 31 min drive - 20.6 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

Ocean-view hotel with a bar/lounge, 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 centre and 2 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 8000 square feet (743 square metres) and includes conference space. A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly 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
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Benbow Historic Inn offers 65 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return 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

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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 centre

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.
  • Lift
  • 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 cot

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

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

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 cots (infant beds)!

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 aged 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
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

Is parking available at Benbow Historic Inn?

Yep, Benbow Historic Inn has a free self car park.

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

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Benbow Historic Inn on 1 Dec 2024 start from AU$385.78, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Benbow Historic Inn?

The closest beach to Benbow Historic Inn is Black Sands Beach (24.7 km).

Is there a spa on site at Benbow Historic Inn?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like beachside massages.

Does Benbow Historic Inn have a pool?

Benbow Historic Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

Is Benbow Historic Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and children's meals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Benbow Historic Inn is a hit with families.

Does Benbow Historic Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, local cuisine breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Benbow Historic Inn?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Benbow Historic Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Benbow Historic Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Benbow Historic Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Benbow Historic Inn?

There is a golf course next to Benbow Historic Inn.

Benbow Historic Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 574 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 574 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 574 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 574 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 574 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

8/10 Good

Adrianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel in immaculate condition. Very relaxing and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LILY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty and historic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Austin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Inn is a really charming stay with really uncomfortable beds, rooms with cobwebs and hair, and pretty bad food. Just go camping at Humboldt SP.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Founders Room
Sprung for the of the Founders Rooms. When we booked, the only one available was the Leta. Top floor, beautiful view, nicely decorated, and one of the largest bathrooms I've had at any hotel. They provide a few glasses worth of cream sherry which is a nice touch. Our experience with the service team was generally positive too, no complaints. It's a gorgeous property with beautiful grounds. Well worth a bucket list visit. One quick note to the hotel. There's about $12/day in fees that are not reflected in the Expedia/hotels.com pricing. The $20/day resort fee (paid at checkout) is captured by Expedias pricing, but the others were not.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classy place!
This was a beautiful historic site. The grounds and hotel were classic and beautiful. We enjoyed the food and music on the patio as well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kerri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mikhail

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old type of the hotels, rolling hills,river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was transported back to a time where hospitality was more important than anything. The attention to historical preservation and tradition is felt throughout the inn. We extended our stay because we had such a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was lovely. It had the biggest bathroom I have ever seen in a hotel. We had a great meal in the restaurant. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin, Show Low

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very historic, enjoyed the quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Dinner was fantastic, I highly recommend for a unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mauricio, Allentown

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
4th of July celebration
We enjoyed our stay , the fireworks on the 4th of July was a bonus ! Love this place ..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen, Denver

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the river nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Benbow Inn was very nice. We actually preferred it over our other stays at the Hiltons. Was everything perfect like new? No, but it was more specialin the way that we stepped back in time and history. Something America lacks greatly. We appreciated the kindness of the staff and the delicious food. walking the halls and exploring the Inn, seeing rhe old photos, walking out back by the Eel River listening to the soothing sounds of the water running over the rocks, added to our vacation stories. Definitely recommend to add this Historical Inn to your travels.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

TORRI

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024