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Benbow Historic Inn

★★★★ 445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville, US

8.5 guest rating· 723 reviews

About this hotel

River, Mountain, and Garden Views

Enjoy stunning views from all rooms overlooking the river, mountains, or gardens. Relax and unwind in the serenity of nature right from your window.

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in complimentary bathrobes, toiletries, and free Wi-Fi in every room. Select rooms feature private balconies for a touch of elegance. Founder's Suites and Terrace rooms also offer the convenience of television.

Pet-Friendly Accommodations

Traveling with your furry friend? Our hotel welcomes pets in designated rooms. Be sure to notify us in advance to secure a pet-friendly unit for a comfortable stay.

Experience the beauty of Benbow at our historic inn. Book now to create unforgettable memories.

Rooms & rates

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Leta Benbow's Room

Sleeps 3 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Telephone

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Overlooking the courtyard</p><br/><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Fireplace King

Sleeps 4 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Telephone

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Patio with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Fireplace</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Garden Cottage Room

Sleeps 4 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Telephone

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Patio with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Premium King Room

Sleeps 4 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Telephone

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Overlooking the river</p><br/><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and free bottled water </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

King Room

Sleeps 4 · 37 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

The fireplace is a top feature of this quadruple room. This air-conditioned quadruple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with lake views. The unit has 2 beds.

King Room with Mountain View

Sleeps 4 · 37 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Providing bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a sofa as well as lake views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Queen Room

Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

This historic room has a coffee machine, an iPod docking station and a private bathroom.

Terrace King Room

Sleeps 5 · 37 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

River, mountain and garden views are featured from a private balcony in this room. Bathrobes, free toiletries and and iPod docking station is provided.

King Suite

Sleeps 2 · 21 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Guests will have a special experience as this double room provides a fireplace. Offering bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as river views. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Room with Garden View

Sleeps 5 · 39 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

This quadruple room features a spa bath and a fireplace. This air-conditioned quadruple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with lake views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
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  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Evening entertainment
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Happy hour
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Invoice provided
  • Kid meals
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Minimarket on site
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Water park
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville, US

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.5723 reviews

+ Friendly Staff+ Great Location− Cleanliness Issues− Safety concerns with bathtub
Cleanliness7.6
Service9.1
Location9.1
Room Quality8.0
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.5

They say not all change is for the better- This proves the point.

4.0

We had stayed here years ago before the renovations and loved it. This time not so much. While some changes like an elevator were appreciated, others were not. The bar used to be smaller, intimate, and had a great lineup of Scotch's. They expanded the bar, lost the intimacy, and totally downgraded on the Scotch. Sadly they also added televisions which means we would never sit at the bar like before. Our room was nice until you got to the bath area. The sink in front of the toilet is so close I was afraid I would bump my head when standing up. The plunger in that sink did not work at all, permanently closed. The worse part was the room next to us or the one above us had a toilet that ran, We called the front desk and it was fixed but in the middle of the night started up again and made it hard to sleep. It is a pet friendly place, which is fine, except they were allowed in the dining area. Who wants to try and have an enjoyable dinner with dogs barking? Also the so called provided dinner music was way to loud, The artist did an operatic number but the music was so loud you could barely hear him, and so loud our conversation stopped. I can remember the front staff being helpful and welcoming, now it seems we are bothering them just by trying to check in. Sadly the things that would make me recommend this place are gone.

dong917 · APTOS, CALIFORNIA · 2026-07-25

Spooky and Unkempt

9.0

Location, spooky, character

− First room entered was occupied already. Restaurant is only OK

David · US · 2026-07-22

Great job. Happy Birthday Benbow!!!

9.0
Robert · US · 2026-07-19

Guest review

10.0

Beautiful location over looking the lake. Restaurant was great!

Joy · US · 2026-07-19

Historic property with wonderful staff.

9.0

It was quaint and cute and a great place to stop in the area that doesn’t have much to choose from, especially driving south on 101. The people are truly very nice and helpful. Would love to try again in the future. Such a beautiful part of California.

− Really not much to dislike. The rooms are small and a bit dated, but it is old and historic—so to be expected. I guess perhaps the loading and unloading area if you have a lot of luggage (which we do when we travel by car). This area can be a bit hard to negotiate when there are others trying to get to the main area.

Nancy · US · 2026-07-19

The Redwoods are a beautiful place to stay.

7.0

We've stayed here with our family and buy ourselves 2-3 times in the past over the years and had wonderful experiences. We felt the Benbow really wasn't as nice and friendly as we remembered. We love the history and look/feel of the Inn but felt it hadn't been kept up as well as in the past. The dining room looked beautiful but was empty in the morning and evening so we went to Garberville for dinner. We had a hiccup checking in because the Booking.com and the house system didn't sync but the issue was resolved. The first room we were given was very old with stains on the carpet and sofa and the windows didn't function properly. We requested a change and were given a new room which was in the newer Terrace part of the Inn which seemed much more taken care of. Our room was nice and we appreciated the quiet and view. It all turned out well, but the feel of the Inn is just different. We read that the Inn was sold in 2024. It is very large with many rooms so maybe the new owners just don't visit often and don't walk the rooms. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained and we enjoyed walking through the property and playing corn hole too!

− I recently had knee surgery and needed ice after a long day. When my husband went to get ice, he went to the front desk and the woman there said she couldn't help him but he could go to the bar and ask. When he went to the bar, it was closed but a person did get it in the kitchen but seemed a bit put out by the request. It might be a good idea to just have an ice machine near the rooms so people can help themselves.

Ehresman · US · 2026-07-13

Good to know

Massage Therapy is available and can be booked in advance of your arrival or after check-in. Current Fees are $125/hour, $175 for 90 minutes, or $250 for a Couples Massage (1-hr each).

Our pet fee is $30 per stay, up to 2 pets.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an existing bed.

People 13 years old and over stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.