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Benbow Historic Inn

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free airport shuttle

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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, Avenue of the Giants
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 14 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 12 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Leta Benbow's Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Leta Benbow's Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Cottage Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Garden Cottage Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Fireplace King | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Fireplace King

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

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Premium King Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Premium King Room

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

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About this property

Benbow Historic Inn

Luxury hotel on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a complimentary children's club and a playground. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
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 on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Benbow Historic Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Benbow Lake State Recreation Area. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine and garden views while dining at Dining Room
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include a children's club, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a golf driving range and a playground
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Benbow Inn Golf Course and 7 minutes from Mateel Community Center
  • Free airport shuttle service
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Dining Room – Overlooking the garden, this cocktail bar specialises 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.

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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Benbow Historic Inn offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Reviews

Benbow Historic Inn 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 665 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 665 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 665 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 665 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 665 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet and secluded property. 2 miles from Garberville, CA
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel. Food was delicious and servings were generous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the quaint charm of this historic inn and the staff was excellent. Our server in the restaurant, Juan, was exceptional and met all our needs. The patio was an excellent place to watch the 4th of July fireworks show. My only complaint is the windows in our room (204) needs work, they would not close and lock properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

8/10 Good

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great property and location for a nice getaway. Food was just average, but setting was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic, location is great but a warning it is old and no TV. Enjoyed the history though and if you like antiques you would love this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It’s different….

We spent a night here as part of a road trip around Northern California. We chose this hotel as we’d read that it was convenient to Avenue of the Giants, which it is. It’s an old hotel and desperately needs some TLC (and cleaning of webs!), but the main hall is quite majestic and the terrace is pleasant. They serve complimentary scones and tea at 3 pm which was charming. Dinner is overpriced and underwhelming. The rooms are dark, and feel like they belong in an old mansion. It was an experience and part of our memories of the road trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025