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Benbow Historic Inn

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Bar

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445 Lake Benbow Dr, Garberville, CA, 95542
  • Benbow Lake State Recreation Area
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Benbow Inn Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Tooby Memorial Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium King Room

Premium King Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen | View from room

Deluxe Queen

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Cottage Room

Garden Cottage Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Fireplace King

Fireplace King

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Leta Benbow's Room | Bathroom

Leta Benbow's Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace King | View from room

Terrace King

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Benbow Historic Inn

Family fun on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool, near Benbow Inn Golf Course
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a complimentary children's club and a playground. 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.
Our customers tell us 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 roundtrip airport shuttle are available.
  • Free WiFi 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 kid's club, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Onsite 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 center and 2 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 8000 square feet (743 square meters) and includes conference space. A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly 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 local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free return airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 10-18 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Dining Room

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's club
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Corner/local shop
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (8000 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - on the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

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 cribs (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 at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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 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

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Benbow Hotel & Resort
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Benbow Historic Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 581 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 581 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 581 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 581 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 581 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

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very quaint, historic hotel. Some updates to bathroom noted, but still small. Faint musty smell to the room, but i guess you'll have that with a hotel that old. Would be better without carpet. Enjoyed the complimentary brandy, added to the charm of the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely older property which is well-taken care of
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Brownsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stumbled across this place on Travelocity and it was a pleasant and comfortable surprise with the charm of yesteryear. Breakfast on the terrace was memorable and enjoyed the room amenities and the distinct furnishings. You won't regret staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very charming hotel with good food. Great place to stay near the avenue of the giants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
What a great historic inn. The bed was so comfortable and the room so nice And the best of all the restaurant is fabulous for dinner and breakfast. The service staff is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent dinner and breakfast. Servers and food were great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anja

Travelled with partner
Historic places are always challenging. Neat structure but needing a little more care. The biggest downside was that the heat was not turned on for the guestroom wing in mid Sept., so the room was cold. Sinks had an issue draining. We were upgraded to a functioning rooms with a fireplace to save the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piper

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay. The hotel has so much history and is beautiful. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The windows opened to the dining courtyard, and we had a view of the river and bridge. We could also hear the live music from below. It was very relaxing. The room was very clean, with nice amenities. We also really enjoyed breakfast and dinner - delicious and well presented. The afternoon tea should not be missed - wonderful hot scones! We highly recommend this hotel and we hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic landmark.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Adrianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel in immaculate condition. Very relaxing and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LILY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty and historic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Austin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Inn is a really charming stay with really uncomfortable beds, rooms with cobwebs and hair, and pretty bad food. Just go camping at Humboldt SP.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Founders Room
Sprung for the of the Founders Rooms. When we booked, the only one available was the Leta. Top floor, beautiful view, nicely decorated, and one of the largest bathrooms I've had at any hotel. They provide a few glasses worth of cream sherry which is a nice touch. Our experience with the service team was generally positive too, no complaints. It's a gorgeous property with beautiful grounds. Well worth a bucket list visit. One quick note to the hotel. There's about $12/day in fees that are not reflected in the Expedia/hotels.com pricing. The $20/day resort fee (paid at checkout) is captured by Expedias pricing, but the others were not.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classy place!
This was a beautiful historic site. The grounds and hotel were classic and beautiful. We enjoyed the food and music on the patio as well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kerri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mikhail

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old type of the hotels, rolling hills,river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was transported back to a time where hospitality was more important than anything. The attention to historical preservation and tradition is felt throughout the inn. We extended our stay because we had such a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was lovely. It had the biggest bathroom I have ever seen in a hotel. We had a great meal in the restaurant. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024