Name: Benbow Historic Inn
Address: 445 Lake Benbow Dr, Garberville, 95542, US

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Stacy

We stayed in one of the upstairs rooms with a large soaking tub which was delightful

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Maurice

The Historic inn is amazing place that represents a long bygone era and you can tell the ownership tries to keep it up. The rooms are very clean but the condition is a bit shabby. Things like water damage on the ceiling sheet rock, missing trim rings on sprinklers and old uncomfortable innerspring matress with squeaky springs. I know price is a relevant thing, especially to the area, and this was by far the nicest place within miles but the room was not worth the $500+ per night paid.

4/10

Poor

22 Jul 2026

Kim

Was charged extra taxes 92.00 after check out?, request a statement . Gave us a basic room stated it was expedia fault for giving a lesser room and over charging. Showed them printed receipt from expedia, they changed the room but couch was water stained and smelled awful and stated that is all they had, bar staff was hard to get service. Never again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Armen

Charming hotel, staff wee great. Restaurant was understaffed for July 4th but they were able to accomodate us. Highly recommend it but please make sure you have a dinner reservation on busy days. Also, the bar and restaurant have beautiful patios on both sides but they both close at 9pm. There is nothing nearby. Suggestion for management - maybe consider staying open later?

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Marlene

We loved this historic hotel. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. The front desk staff were super helpful and the morning tea in the bar hit the spot for us. We will defitnitely stay here again.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2026

Marjaneh

great location for seeing the avenue of giant and great food but the hotel is verynold and some rooms r renovated overall great experience

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

John

Beautiful setting. Classic. Food is wonderful. Staff always very helpful but they could have staffed a bit differently to be sure there was always a person close by. Need to beef up gift shop. It’s the Inns 100th birthday and not a piece of clothing, hat or gift to commemorate this landmark. How about Winston teddy bears? Truly loved our stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2026

Michelle

Unique hotel in a beautiful setting. I would definitely stay there again.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Qilin

The building is 100 years, if you love the history, this is the place. Or you prefer a comfortable stay, this is not.

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Angela

unique location very pretty setting

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Ileana

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Amber

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!!

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Alexander

That was a fun hotel. Unique with a lot character.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Bonne

Lovely setting and the room was clean and spacious. The plumbing was a little funky but it is a historical inn.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

David

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

WILLIAM

Clean room, amazing staff. Drinks with Mia before dinner were amazing. Dinner was one of the best!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

ROBIN

Hotel was fabulous and we enjoyed the gardens.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Mary

Great restaurant. Beautiful site on the eel river

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Mary

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 😍

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Raphaelle

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.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Nicholas

Lovely place to stay. Food was great. A/C didn't work but it was cool weather.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

John

Stayed for one night. The hotel was very charming and the ground was beautiful. It's nice that it has EV charging stations.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Ty

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,

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2026

Theodore

Room was clean but windows were in very poor repair. Our ac quit in middle of the night and we got very hot. I mentioned it at checkout and she just said \"that's too bad\" They should have given us a discount. Great restaurant and bar

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2026

Elaina

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).

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Timothy

A unique historical property with understated elegance. Well preserved but with modern convenience. The Clara suite was airy, bright, and comfortable. The complementary sherry was a nice touch tho not our cup of tea. Dinner was excellent with impeccable service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Chris

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Robert

Great food in a Historic 100 year old Inn complete with the occasional friendly ghost.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Gregory H

Room was comfortable and quiet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Stephen

Great Stay!!

clean room, staff, amenities!!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Ulamila

Great property, friendly staff. Wouldn’t mind staying here again.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2025

Kathleen

The bathroom was exceptionally dark, and there was an odor coming from the drains. On our second night, the hallway smelled like someone had lit a campfire at one end. And on both nights we were there. Our room was very smoky. Ironic, given that the hotel charges a fee if there is even a hint of smoke odor in the room. We were told that the smell was because our room was over a lower floor fireplace, and we could have asked for a different room, but we had also been told the hotel was fully booked. But if you know, the fireplace is an issue, why rent the room? Or better yet why not fix the problem? The staff was generally very friendly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Loreen

The staff, outstanding! Friendly and helpful. Every staff member we came across went out of their way to be helpful.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Loretta A

What a lovely place to stay, nice walking along the river. Room overlooking the garden with a comfy armchair to enjoy the view

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2025

Alfonso

Nice Historic Hotel that needs to refresh its historic bedrooms

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

janet

Great bar - happy hour was perfect for meeting people. Friendly vibe.
Wonderful relaxed communal areas.
Dinner was disappointing. But chicken wings were the best.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Kari

Amazing cocktails and a fabulous gourmet restaurant. the surroundings are romantic and spectacular and the in room sherry nightcap was 'chef's kiss'.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Korina

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.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

kathryn

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

CONSUELO

Beautiful Benbow

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Chantel

Very nice place. Dining staff were so friendly . Beautiful

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Hugh

We Did Enjoy our stay very easy to everything and food was excellent.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2025

Veronica

I like the dinning and food.
I didn’t like the room. AC very noisy and not TV.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

adalton

Definitely a high-quality place to stay beautiful property and a great place to have a dinner

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Lisa

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

marla

The restaurant dinning was delicious

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Sammie

Friendly staff nice grounds, best pillow and mattresses. My wife said she had ever experienced in our 35 years very comfortable stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Robert

Efficiency and friendly staff

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Laura

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Jennifer Cristin

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

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Logan

Absolutely loved m

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Barry A

Historical hotel lovely setting. Hotel needs new carpet.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Kerry

Gave us a late check out since we arrived after midnight, no problem! Thank you!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Liz

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Seth

Good trip!

Air conditioning issues and noise were a bit of a bummer, but otherwise great.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2025

Roger

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Robert

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.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

10 Aug 2025

Ruben

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2025

Marie

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Mark

Loved everything about the property great food and great views

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2025

Lawrence

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

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2025

Julie

Bar staff were more interested in having fun with their bar friends than waiting on our table in the porch.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Ian

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Dave

Quiet and secluded property. 2 miles from Garberville, CA

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Ronald

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!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Kimberly

Historic hotel. Food was delicious and servings were generous!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2025

Susan

Very nice Historic Inn, staff was friendly

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2025

James

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.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2025

Catharine

great property and location for a nice getaway. Food was just average, but setting was nice.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2025

Andrea

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.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

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!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2025

Aaron

Not a particularly motorcycle friendly staff. We pulled up to check in and a staff member immediately came outside and said that the parking area we were in was for people registering. I told him that’s exactly what we were doing and he said he didn’t see any luggage and I pointed out the two duffel bags strapped to the bike. Later they allowed two vehicles to park there all night. We were accused of smoking twice because someone below us was smoking a cigar. Rude staff!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2025

Frank

I put down $100 for incidentals. We purchased 2 drinks at the bar. Reviewed our bill and was furious. A 7.33 tourism fee was charged and a $25 resort fee was charged. The 2 drinks were $20. All in all the resort charged us $54.44. I was blind sided by the add on to our far bill. Is this how you treat your guests.?

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

Janet

Old time decor and a fun destination. The on site restaurant and bar was really good. My only issue, which is always my issue, it was expensive, but in this case it was worth it.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Terrell

Wonderfully unique hotel that you should not miss. It is old - this must be understood of course. Food is superb. Ambience/Attitude are rare! Complimentary tea & scones, and welcome cream sherry in crystal decanter…

Partner

4/10

Poor

10 Jun 2025

harold

It was a beautiful place but we were treated like white trash being that we rode in on Harley Davidsons. Door man yelled at us as we pulled into the reservation spots that “ you cant park there”. We were like well we do have reservations. He crawfished real quick. Food is ridiculously priced. Breakfast burritos are $25 a piece. Last but not least while out on the patio enjoying one of their $20 mix drinks( Tito’s & cranberry) we were reprimanded 2/3 times to stop smoking cigarettes. NONE IF US WERE SMOKING!! So if you ride motorcycles & have Tatoos I highly recommend staying else where!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2025

kimberly

Rustic property that was quiet and relaxing. The back lawn was beautiful and we appreciated that there was corn hole to play. They serve tea and scone before the dinner hour and the restaurant had great food. All employees were friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2025

Catherine

I little disappointed. We had dinner at the property, looks like everybody is busy because of the wedding. Ordered dinner and my sister found a piece of plastic on her vegetable. Up the hotel room, not even a soap to wash our hands. What do they expect wash our hands with body wash in the bathroom? Not even a small toiletries for their guest? And when we check out and asked the lady on the front desk,about why they don’t have at least a bar of soap to wash our hands with.She said they were out of stock. Just disappointed.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Richard

Beautifully site by the river.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Diane

We loved everything about the bimbo historic Inn. The ambience is amazing. The only thing we truly hated, and it might prevent us from coming back is the discomfort of the bed. We had a queen size, and it appeared to be a spring mattress versus the newer foam style, we found it to be extremely uncomfortable

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Jeffery

Excellent

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Diane

Gorgeous property, excellent staff and service

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

26 May 2025

Jeffrey

People were nice but the room bed was rough. They never came and filled our shampoo or soap even though they said try would for a 3 day stay.

I would go to Garberville instead and stay there plus they have more food options as well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2025

Bonny

Lovely place to stay

Classic inn with outdoor patio for dining or sipping a glass beside a fire pit. Staff are friendly and efficient (except the scones at High Tea were slow to arrive and gone in a flash...).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Kenneth

A classic resort hotel. A must see and stay.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2025

Steven

Great but

Beautiful inn. Lots of little issues impacted our enjoyment however. Arrived at 340 but didn’t get into our room until 530 because they forgot to call us when the room was ready! (The new receptionist was very friendly when he found out)
At check out they charged us again for taxes when our pre-payment included the taxes. They were reluctant to remove it.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2025

Afshin

It’s a very dated property in need of much care. Price is not reflected by condition of hotel and rooms.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2025

Janet

Beautiful Historic Inn!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2025

shell

What an amazing hotel! We want to come back in the summer months to enjoy the ambiance, scenery & staff! If you love history & service, this is a must see.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2025

Thomas

I came because of the EV charging, I was quite impressed with how nice the hotel was

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Kathryn

This is a fabulous place to stay..

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2025

paul

Room cleanup and daily clean didnt happen unless we chased them, TV and lightbulbs not working and an ant infestation.. not the best of stays.. hotel and restaurant were good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2025

Thomas

I felt like I stepped back in time. Food was good.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2025

Jenna

Gorgeous Unique Sitting Areas- so relaxing!

Gorgeous historic inn with beautiful warm sitting rooms on the first floor with games, a roaring fireplace, and relaxing music. Food can be ordered from the in-house pub to this room as well, or eaten in the pub or dining room, which are both beautifully decked out as well. Rooms have delightful victorian decoration and vintage character. This was a fantastic refresh after having stayed in soulless contemporary hotels for all of my last stays.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2024

Tori

It was beautiful on the outside and inside. Very clean and looking great for an older hotel. No TV in the bedroom but we didn’t mind at all.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2024

Kenneth Alan

A charming Inn

Overnight stay on our way to the airport from Arcata. Heard about this historical Inn and want to experience its charm. Dinner was superb. Staff very friendly. Holiday decorations were beautiful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2024

Denise

Beautiful area

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2024

Dustin

Staff was excellent. Very accommodating. Hotel was a literal time capsule. One of the best ribeye steaks I've ever had! Will definitely be back.