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Benbow Historic Inn - Garberville

445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville, California, United States of America, 95542·View on map

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Overall Score

Great

8.3Great

Highest Rated

Location9.0

Staff8.7

Cleanliness8.5

Comfort8.4

Lowest Rated

Free WiFi7.4

Value for money7.4

Who stays here

Couples67%

Families18%

Groups7%

Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score

Great

8.3Great

Highest Rated

Location9.0

Staff8.7

Cleanliness8.5

Comfort8.4

Lowest Rated

Free WiFi7.4

Value for money7.4

Who stays here

Couples67%

Families18%

Groups7%

Solo6%

Benbow Historic Inn: 3-star hotel in Garberville with Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence and access to 2 outdoor pools

Rooms & Grounds

The Benbow Historic Inn offers rooms with river, mountain, or garden views. All Founder's Suites and Terrace rooms have a TV, while most rooms in the historic part of the building do not. Every room includes a decanter of sherry, bathrobes, and toiletries; free bicycle rental is available for guests of the inn.

Dining & Entertainment

The on-site restaurant at Benbow Inn has received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence and offers outdoor dining under redwoods. Guests can access a full-service cocktail lounge with happy hour specials, and evening entertainment includes live music. The hotel also serves a complimentary afternoon tea with scones daily between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Pets & Families

The Benbow Historic Inn provides five pet-friendly rooms: the Terrace Petite, one Terrace Queen, and three Terrace Kings; guests must inform the hotel at booking. Children have access to board games, puzzles, and kids' outdoor play equipment on the grounds. The hotel also provides a heated pool with a fence and outdoor furniture for family use.

Location & Activities

Benbow Historic Inn Garberville is 26 minutes from Avenue of the Giants, which showcases scenic redwoods. Guests can walk 5 minutes to the Eel River or 10 minutes to Benbow Valley RV Resort & Golf for a 9-hole course. The hotel also offers organized historical tours and forest bathing activities.

Accessibility & Parking

The Benbow Inn has ADA-compliant facilities including elevators, accessible restrooms, and toilets with grab rails. Parking is free and includes accessible parking spots and an electric vehicle charging station. A minimarket is on site, and luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk.

Rooms: 6 room types with sherry decanters, bathrobes, and river views
Dining: Restaurant with Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence & afternoon tea
Pets: 5 designated pet-friendly rooms with no breed restrictions
Pools: 2 outdoor pools with heated pool and fence
Location: 26 min from Avenue of the Giants, 5 min walk to Eel River
Activities: Historical tours, forest bathing, and free bicycle rental

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 16:00-23:59

from 04:00-11:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 15.0 per person.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Building

Number of floors:6

Number of rooms:34

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Rooms and availability

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Queen Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed

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King Suite

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Picnic area/ Tables

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Heated swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Back massage

Head massage

Full body massage

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Golf course
Pool tables
Fishing

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Stores/Commercial services
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Dinner
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Board games
Children's menu
Children's play area
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Heated swimming pool
Sun loungers
Aqua park
Entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Jacuzzi
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage

Room view

Garden view
Lake view
River view

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Benbow Historic Inn

💵 Lowest room price	230 US$
📏 Distance to center	2.3 mi

Location

445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville, California, United States of America, 95542

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445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville, California, United States of America, 95542

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445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville, California, United States of America, 95542

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Landmark

Southern Humboldt Community Park

1.3 mi

Landmark

Tooby Memorial Park

1.6 mi

Landmark

Benbow Lake Recreation Area

1.7 mi

Church

Our Lady of the Redwoods Catholic Church

2.3 mi

Landmark

Community Presbyterian Church

2.3 mi

Square

Town Square

2.3 mi

Landmark

Stone Junction

2.4 mi

Landmark

Garberville Town Square

2.4 mi

Lake Benbow Dr

Benbow Lake State Recreation Area

100 yd

Restaurant

Benbow Inn Restaurant

0 yd

Reviews of Benbow Historic Inn

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