The current price is AU$341
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

Room options

Deluxe Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Private bathroom
  • 12 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • River view

Leta Benbow's Room

Highlights

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

Garden Cottage Room

Highlights

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

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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

Premium King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
  • ‪The Lost Frenchman - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Benbow Inn Bar & Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Getti Up - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bellini Cafe North - ‬4 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 26 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Benbow Historic Inn on 27 Jan 2026 start from AU$311.81, 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. 389 out of 676 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 676 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 676 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 676 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 676 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GRANT

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfonso

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Nice Historic Hotel that needs to refresh its historic bedrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bar - happy hour was perfect for meeting people. Friendly vibe. Wonderful relaxed communal areas. Dinner was disappointing. But chicken wings were the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing cocktails and a fabulous gourmet restaurant. the surroundings are romantic and spectacular and the in room sherry nightcap was 'chef's kiss'.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic Inn is beautiful and really cozy and charming with excellent service. The restaurant has good options, they offer a free tea service in the afternoon and free coffee in the mornings. Free parking the rooms are very well appointed uncomfortable with nice linens and towels. Beautiful views from every room of the surrounding mountains and river. Definitely a bargain! For the quality & the service levels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vera

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONSUELO

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

10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice place. Dining staff were so friendly . Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Travelled with partner
I like the dinning and food. I didn’t like the room. AC very noisy and not TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

adalton, Sacramento

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Joel Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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