Benbow Historic Inn

445 Lake Benbow Dr., Garberville, CA 95542 United States (USA)
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4.0 Star property
40.067043 -123.789640
+1-800-219-2797
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Non-smoking
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Non-smoking

Local attractions

Benbow Golf Course Avenue of the Giants Shelter Cove Lost Coast Adventure Tours

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Verified reviews of Benbow Historic Inn

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Historic property"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Beautifully preserved property with a lovely room. Food was excellent!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Jan-2026 Verified review, stayed from Thu Jan 01 to Fri Jan 02 2026 at a $603.99 average nightly rate.
"The entire staff was highly professional warm and welcoming"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Would like to give a special acknowledgment to Heather who ran the bar on an extremely busy evening, true professional. The housekeeping staff had a room ready on time room 404. We had a wonderful stay. The Combs family will be back.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Dec-2025 Verified review, stayed from Mon Dec 22 to Wed Dec 24 2025 at a $398.99 average nightly rate.
"Fabulous would do it again"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Enjoyed the whole experience. Staff and the grounds were wonderful.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Nov-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Oct 26 to Tue Oct 28 2025 at a $282.99 average nightly rate.
"It was a magnificent experience. Exceptional ambience."
Overall score5.0/ 5
It was a magnificent experience. Exceptional ambience. I had stayed there in the 1980's and remember how historic it was. Naturally, it has been updated but so pleasant to stay there. I treated one of the Benbow relatives in my Palo Alto Dental practice years ago. She had told me about the hotel.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Apr 13 to Mon Apr 14 2025 at a $189.20 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 457 guest reviews

Property description

Welcome to the Benbow Historic Inn, a premiere North Coast Hotel, Golf Course and KOA RV resort located near Garberville – a small town in the heart of California Redwood Country near the Avenue of the Giants. Nestled on the banks of the Eel River in Humboldt County, California. Our resort offers something for everyone. Whether you are planning a corporate retreat, team building events, weddings or simply wanting to discover the Redwoods, Benbow Historic Inn is the place! The "Hotel Benbow" opened to the public in July of 1926 and soon became a popular destination resort for motoring tourists traveling up the newly completed Redwood Highway. Our guest bedrooms are located in the historical or terrace buildings at the inn. With our 2018 renovation which included 10 newly themed Founders Rooms, the installation of an elevator, as well as a dedicated catering kitchen and meeting space. Set above the banks of the Eel River, our North Coast Inn's beautiful location and distinctive Tudor design has earned the resort the reputation as a National Treasure and Northern California getaway — intriguing travelers for eight decades.

Green sustainability

Johnson Controls Farm to Table - grow their own herbs and vegetables Recycling Electric Car Charging Station

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Year of last renovation: 2018
Floors: 4
Rooms: 65
Corridors: Both interior and exterior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 65
Rooms with disabled access: 2
Rooms with one bed: 60
Rooms with two beds: 5
Suites: 5
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 1 View spaces
Meeting space: 8000 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 220 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 50.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 5.0 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: 3:00 PM
Pool Info:
Outdoor Pool, open seasonally, at sister KOA property Jacuzzi, year-round, limited hours at sister KOA property
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Cancel 5 days before arrival- $25 cancellation fee will apply. Within 5 days of arrival deposit forfeited
Nightly parking: 0
Typical group deposit: 25%
Total taxes: 17.60%
Total misc. fees: £14.73 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 12.00% (Room Tax)
Occupancy Tax: 2.00% (TBID tax)
City Tax: 0.60% (California Tourism)
Country Tax: 3.00% (Employee Benefit Recruit)
Food and Beverage Tax: 10.00%

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast in room
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Golf course on hotel grounds
  • Internet - wireless

Airport & shuttle information

SFO - 222 Miles (South of Benbow) Arcata/Eureka Airport - 61.3 Miles (North of Benbow)

Local shuttle info: Free Shuttle service from Garberville Airport

Breakfast information

Fine-Dining on Site American Cuisine Culinary Garden Dinner, Bar , Happy Hour specials Award Winning Wine List

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
$30 Per Pet Per Stay

Parking information

Complimentary onsite

Internet/Wi-Fi

Complimentary in guest rooms as well as meeting space.

Previously known as:
Benbow Hotel & Resort

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Benbow Historic Inn

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Benbow Historic Inn.

Feel free to use the Benbow Historic Inn meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Garberville event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
The Bellows Room 50 x 20 x 12 1000 83/83 58 42 24 29 24 --/-- 111 100 --
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The Bellows Room

The Bellows Room with historic details and windows facing the beautiful southern view of Reed Mountain provides the ideal venue for a cozy and intimate reception. Whether you are planning an Executive Conference or Social Engagement the Bellows Room will impress your guests. Complete with WIFI, wired for high-tech communication and conference phone service combined with our professional culinary team and wait staff makes this the perfect choice for your sophisticated event.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1000 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
50 x 20 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
2
Power outlets:
12
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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FAQs about Benbow Historic Inn

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Benbow Historic Inn have?

There are 65 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Benbow Historic Inn?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Benbow Historic Inn?

Fine-Dining on Site American Cuisine Culinary Garden Dinner, Bar , Happy Hour specials Award Winning Wine List

What parking is available at Benbow Historic Inn?

Complimentary onsite

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary in guest rooms as well as meeting space.

Can I get a AAA rate at Benbow Historic Inn?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Benbow Historic Inn?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a pool at Benbow Historic Inn?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor Pool, open seasonally, at sister KOA property Jacuzzi, year-round, limited hours at sister KOA property.

Can I get a group rate at Benbow Historic Inn?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 35.8%.

Testimonials:

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"Thanks very much.. I have worked with your company for the last 5 or 6 months for all of our youth trips and have been very pleased. thanks for your hard work to ensure our safety and pleasant lodging accommodations" B.C. - Lake Charles, LA

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