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Benbow Historic Inn

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

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Exterior
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Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$446
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

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445 Lake Benbow Dr, Garberville, CA, 95542
  • Place, Benbow Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Benbow Inn Golf Course
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Humboldt Redwoods State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
14 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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 cots/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

Leta Benbow's Room

Highlights

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

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Garden Cottage Room

Garden Cottage Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Fireplace King

Fireplace King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Premium King Room

Premium King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Garberville

A luxury 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 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

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

Luxury hotel on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool
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 luxury 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.

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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

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

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 7 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Benbow Historic Inn on 8 Dec 2025 start from AU$416.32, 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. 383 out of 670 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 670 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 670 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 670 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 670 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

marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant dinning was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sammie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff nice grounds, best pillow and mattresses. My wife said she had ever experienced in our 35 years very comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Efficiency and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kassandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Sherman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful historic Inn with memorabilia that brings back the era of grand old homes and genteel families. Gorgeous furniture, wonderful staff, courteous and friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Cristin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Needs a facelift

Benbow Inn is certainly charming. But the rooms need to be upgraded. The AC was very loud and we had to run it all night to keep the room at a habitable temperature. Other than that, it was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved m
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical hotel lovely setting. Hotel needs new carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gave us a late check out since we arrived after midnight, no problem! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good trip!

Air conditioning issues and noise were a bit of a bummer, but otherwise great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Historic Hotel

This is a wonderful secluded get away near the Redwoods and right on the Eel river. I love the 1930’s styling throughout that makes it feel as though you stepped back in time. The staff was excellent and very customer focused and professional. As with any older building, there will always be a few things that just aren’t working exactly right. In my case this was the AC leaking a bit of water onto floor when running. However, the maintenance department jumped right on the repair when notified.
Founders Grove, Humboldt Redwoods Park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Warren

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property near the Avenue of the Giants. The king plus bunk bed room was enormous. The style is like an early 1900's mansion/castle, the room decor matched, but it didn't feel at all run down or aged. The bed was very comfortable. It had a bunk bed in a separate room for my two kids. The grounds are just as amazing as the hotel. You can walk around and check out the river. We are a great breakfast on the huge back patio. Overall it was a magical last minute find during our road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruben, Rancho Palos Verdes

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The surrounding area is beautiful. The hotel is nice and historic. Guest service was poor and unprofessional. Our room was not ready even though we arrived at the designated 4 pm check in time. While we did not mind waiting a few minutes for the room to be ready, we were advised that it was ready until we asked. When we got to the room, it was was not clean. We asked for housekeeping to come but we were informed no one was available. The hotel gave us a new room but it wasn't very clean either as we found used dental floss from presumably the prior occupant. The hotel restaurant has very good food in a nice setting. Hotel charges a nightly resort fee but offers no amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marie, Glen Mills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Expensive food choice at the restaurant but food was fine. Breakfast was terrible though. We got 2 little poorly tasting waffles for $16. The room was big looking over the river so quiet at night. Could be such a beautiful hotel with a little investment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Francis M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely facilty, with beautiful antique furnishings. The tea & scones a nice afternoon treat, Happy hour didn’t include discounted bar menu items, half price drinks only. Dinner was wonde
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bar staff were more interested in having fun with their bar friends than waiting on our table in the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025