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Benbow Historic Inn

Property class: 4

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A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, a stone foundation, and a well-maintained garden with a variety of flowers and shrubs.
A covered patio with wicker furniture and a glass table, overlooking a garden with cherry blossoms.
A dining area with wooden paneling, a bar with bottles and glasses, and tables set for dining.
A stone staircase leading up to a building with multiple balconies and a view of trees.
A grand room with a piano, a globe, and a bench.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $497
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22

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445 Lake Benbow Dr, Garberville, CA, 95542
  • Place, Benbow Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Benbow Inn Golf Course
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Humboldt Redwoods State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Queen

A courtyard with outdoor seating, surrounded by trees and a building.

Deluxe Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Terrace King

A view from a balcony with a stone wall and trees in the background.

Terrace King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Leta Benbow's Room

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window with a view of a forest, and a framed painting on the wall.

Leta Benbow's Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden Cottage Room

A spacious room with a large bed, a fireplace, and a television.

Garden Cottage Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Fireplace King

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed with floral bedding, a sofa, and a desk with a lamp.

Fireplace King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium King Room

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a large bed with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, a dresser with a mirror, and a small red pillow with a letter on it.

Premium King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Benbow Historic Inn

4-star Garberville hotel close to Benbow Inn Golf Course
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a complimentary children's club are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, spa services, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 8000 square feet (743 square meters) include conference space. This Tudor hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a library. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests during limited hours. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Benbow Historic Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 42.00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Benbow Historic Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 720 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 720 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 720 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 720 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 720 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was fabulous and we enjoyed the gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
unique location very pretty setting
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant. Beautiful site on the eel river
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting and the room was clean and spacious. The plumbing was a little funky but it is a historical inn.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That was a fun hotel. Unique with a lot character.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amazing staff. Drinks with Mia before dinner were amazing. Dinner was one of the best!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ileana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An interesting property in a lovely setting by the south fork of the Eel River. The mushroom tacos I got at the bar were very tasty. French toast waffles for breakfast were a novelty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night. The hotel was very charming and the ground was beautiful. It's nice that it has EV charging stations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Stay!! clean room, staff, amenities!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great food in a Historic 100 year old Inn complete with the occasional friendly ghost.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulamila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, friendly staff. Wouldn’t mind staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We Did Enjoy our stay very easy to everything and food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place!! We didn’t have much time to fully enjoy everything. We will be back however to fully enjoy all of the amenities and perks of the property. Absolutely beautiful 😍
Vew from Hwy
The drive up to the Inn
Beautiful and fragrant gardens
Front door check in entrance
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice nostalgic room, clean, good bed. Bathroom was smaller but ok. Grounds were beautiful. Large outdoor patio. No free breakfast but restaurant had very good food. Free parking with handicap spaces. Also had an elavator. This was a historic property and very beautiful inside
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

adalton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a high-quality place to stay beautiful property and a great place to have a dinner
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely place to stay. Food was great. A/C didn't work but it was cool weather.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint English style Inn in beautiful Southern Humboldt. The best thing about this place is the bar/restaurant. We had dinner there each of the 3 nights we were there. Service and food were excellent. The room was unique with heavy scent of smoke from the wood burning fireplace (which we did not use).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Loved everything about the property great food and great views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was decent, the restaurant was amazing and service great, The bartender at the bar was loose and crude but that's okay, lots of profanity, Room was nice size but really tired, needs a remodel,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel! This is the best hidden gem of a hotel! The original architecture is amazing and well cared for. The grounds are majestic where you can just imagine folks back in the day sitting out on the lawn. The view of the river is surreal and you have access to it with just a few steps down to the river beach area. The special events they offer are high end! Something that you would except from a big city hotel. I cannot say enough positive things about this hotel and their staff! I highly recommend to all! A must stay hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raphaelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such an unexpected delight. It felt like a visit to a time before everything became a boring beige Air B&B. I loved it. What a charmer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Historic Inn, staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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