Benbow Historic Inn

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.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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
$221 nightly
$249 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
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

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Deluxe Queen | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Queen | View from room
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Queen

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
View from room
Terrace King | View from room
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Terrace King

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Leta Benbow's Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Leta Benbow's Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Leta Benbow's Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Leta Benbow's Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine, garden views
Garden Cottage Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
View from room

Garden Cottage Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine, garden views
Fireplace King | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Fireplace King

Very good

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Premium King Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Premium King Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium King Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 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
  • ‪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

Benbow Historic Inn features a free kids' club and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Benbow Inn Golf Course. 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

Hotel size

    • 65 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

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

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

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

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

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

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Great food in a Historic 100 year old Inn complete with the occasional friendly ghost.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay!! clean room, staff, amenities!!
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property, friendly staff. Wouldn’t mind staying here again.
Ulamila, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was comfortable and quiet.
Gregory H, 1-night trip

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

6/10 Good

Nice Historic Hotel that needs to refresh its historic bedrooms
Alfonso, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

The restaurant dinning was delicious
marla, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing cocktails and a fabulous gourmet restaurant. the surroundings are romantic and spectacular and the in room sherry nightcap was 'chef's kiss'.
Kari, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Benbow
CONSUELO, 1-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

Very nice place. Dining staff were so friendly . Beautiful
Chantel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Historic Inn!!
Janet, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Efficiency and friendly staff
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous property, excellent staff and service
Diane, 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

10/10 Exceptional

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

Beautiful hotel

Beautiful hotel and great restaurant for dinner and breakfast!!! Beds were so comfy. Make sure to get a big room. They are so nice especially in the new area of the hotel with more modern furniture and bathrooms
Jennifer Cristin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Theodore, 1-night trip