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Benbow Historic Inn

4.0 star property
Luxury beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Benbow Inn Golf Course

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Nestled in a beachfront location, Benbow Historic Inn invites you to unwind with 9 holes of golf and rejuvenate at the spa. Enjoy local cuisine breakfast, dine at the on-site Dining Room with garden views, or bask in the sun on the terrace.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free airport pick-up
  • Beach towels
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Children's club

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
$288 nightly
The total price is $326
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Riverside spa retreat
Located in a state park, this hotel offers rejuvenating spa services, including beachside massages. A peaceful garden completes this relaxation haven.
Scenic Tudor elegance
This luxury hotel features historic Tudor architecture in a state park setting. Garden views and curated furnishings frame this beach and riverside retreat.
Culinary magic
Experience garden-view American cuisine at the restaurant or visit the bar. This hotel offers local breakfast, in-room champagne, and private dining options.

Room options

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Deluxe Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
14 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 14 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
12 bedrooms
Bathrobes
  • 12 bedrooms
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Bathrobes
  • 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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
445 Lake Benbow Dr, Garberville, CA, 95542

What's nearby

  • Benbow Lake State Recreation Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Benbow Inn Golf Course - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Richardson Grove State Park - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Avenue of the Giants - 9 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Humboldt Redwoods State Park - 13 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ray's Food Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Benbow Inn Bar & Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Signature Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bellini Cafe North - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lost Frenchman - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Benbow Historic Inn

Bring the kids when you stay at Benbow Historic Inn, and they can enjoy the free kids' club. Guests indulge in beachside massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A free airport shuttle, a bar/lounge, and a seasonal outdoor pool are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 65 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Free children's club
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Playground
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Ecotours
  • Golfing
  • Pool table
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (8000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1926
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Banquet hall
  • Tudor architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Cable/satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Dining

Dining Room - Overlooking the garden, this cocktail bar specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 18 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.00 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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 there a pool at Benbow Historic Inn?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Benbow Historic Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Benbow Historic Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Benbow Historic Inn?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Benbow Historic Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Benbow Historic Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a picnic area. Benbow Historic Inn also has a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Benbow Historic Inn?

Yes, Dining Room offers American cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Benbow Historic Inn like?

Benbow Historic Inn is located by the river, a short 11-minute walk from Eel River and 11 minutes' walk from Benbow Inn Golf Course.

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Benbow Historic Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Food
Restaurant
River
Bed
View
Bar
History
Fireplace

What guests liked

  • Dining at the property was consistently good with delicious food and excellent service. (12 reviews)
  • Breakfast was delicious and well-presented with excellent service. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely a high-quality place to stay beautiful property and a great place to have a dinner
adalton, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved everything about the property great food and great views
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The restaurant dinning was delicious
marla, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice Historic Inn, staff was friendly
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Benbow
CONSUELO, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Efficiency and friendly staff
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff nice grounds, best pillow and mattresses. My wife said she had ever experienced in our 35 years very comfortable stay
Sammie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

great property and location for a nice getaway. Food was just average, but setting was nice.
Catharine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the public areas, so regal and inviting. Nice welcoming grounds. Room itself was plush if slightly outdated, but that just added to the historic ambience.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historic hotel. Food was delicious and servings were generous!
Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historical hotel lovely setting. Hotel needs new carpet.
Barry A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous property, excellent staff and service
Diane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Historic Inn!!
Janet, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful, quiet Inn. We loved our room and the view out of our windows. The grounds are beautiful and enjoyable to walk around. All of the staff were very friendly and professional. We will definitely be back when in the area.
Liz, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were pleasantly surprised with our first stay at Benbow Inn, especially with the wonderful patio for summer dining. The food was delicious and the wait staff very attentive. We would come here again!
Ronald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved m
Logan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A classic resort hotel. A must see and stay.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a fabulous place to stay..
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good trip!

Air conditioning issues and noise were a bit of a bummer, but otherwise great.
Seth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gave us a late check out since we arrived after midnight, no problem! Thank you!
Kerry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely building, great staff plus a brilliant setting. Rooms and common areas need some investment as they are definitely carrying an older vibe. Great place to sit and chill
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully site by the river.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and secluded property. 2 miles from Garberville, CA
Dave, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Theodore, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Janet, 1-night trip