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Benbow Inn


Benbow Inn

445 Lake Benbow Dr
Garberville, CA 95542-3616
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): John & Teresa Porter

(707) 923-2124
(800) 355-3301

 

Circa 1926. The Benbow family commissioned famous architect Albert Farr to design this Tudor-style inn which first opened its doors in l926 and is now listed in the National Register. The Benbow Inn is an imposing sight, poised on a rock bluff on the banks of the Eel River and surrounded by redwood forests, black oak trees and an English rose garden in Garberville, California. The lobby and romantic guest bedrooms are filled with elegant antiques, paintings, old clocks and books. The dining room of the highly rated and award-winning restaurant overlooks green lawns that lead down to the water. Each summer a dam closes the river to create a lake for boating and swimming.

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Benbow Inn



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Rates

$99 to $595

Payment types accepted include Visa, Discover, Travelers Checks, Personal Checks, Master Card and American Express.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Ask About Our Bed & Breakfast Options!

Events Hosted

  • Romantic Getaways
  • Reunions
  • Seminars
  • Meetings
  • Honeymoons
  • Weddings
  • Corporate Retreats

Available Food Service

  • Picnic Lunches
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Gourmet Dinner
  • Full Breakfast
  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Catering Service
  • Brunch
  • Banquet Service
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Restaurant on Premises
  • Room Service
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Wine

Other Activities

  • Wineries
  • Water Sports
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Parks
  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Bicycling
  • Pool Access
  • Planned Activities In Summer Season

On-Site Spa Services

  • Massages

Transportation Services

  • Airport Pickup

Innkeeper(s)

John & Teresa Porter

Rooms

This property has 54 total guest accommodations, 55 with private bath, 3 with fireplaces, 1 with whirlpool, 1 cottage, 3 cabins and 2 conference rooms. The types of beds available include Twin, Queen and King.

Amenities In Room

  • Voice Mail
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Telephone
  • Reading Lamps
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Coffeemaker
  • Clock Radio
  • Bathrobes
  • Bath Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Air
  • CD Player
  • Wireless Internet Access

Amenities On Site

  • Swimming
  • Phone
  • PC
  • Limited Handicap Access
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Gift Shop
  • Fireplace
  • Fax
  • DVD
  • Copy Machine
  • Computers
  • Bicycles
  • Television
  • VCR
  • Film Library

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Television
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Internet Access
  • Hair Dryer
  • FAX On-site
  • Daily Newspapers
  • Wireless Internet Access

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Benbow Inn

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Location: Country.


Romantic Interest

Located on a rock promitory on the Eel River, the historic Tudor architecture along with common rooms and guest rooms that are filled with antiques and books of poetry makes Benbow Inn a favorite for romantic getaways.

Historic Interest

Benbow Inn has offered over 80 years of gracious hospitality. Established in 1926 by the Benbow Family.

Historic Awards:

  • National Register (Applied)
  • National Register Of Historic Places

Historic Memberships:

  • Local Historical Society

Weather

Policies

Cancellation:Non-holiday/special event reservations are charged the day of booking a deposit equal to one night's room and tax based on the first night's rate. A $25 cancellation fee applies until 5 days prior to your arrival date, within 5 days the deposit is non-refundable. For certain Holidays and special events we charge the same first night deposit, however 60 days prior to the arrival the deposit is non-refundable and we charge the card on file for any remaining night's on the reservation.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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100% would stay again
Last reviewed on4/2/2009
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Great experience in the woods

Benbow Inn

5 of 5 hearts
J H
New York, NY
4/2/2009

What a lovely and romantic hotel. My husband and in-laws spent the weekend here. The rooms were beautifully appointed with antiques. The service was amazing. The food was incredible and very memorable. The grounds were pleasant any time of day. Yes, we would travel back to this place again.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Benbow Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Anonymous
10/21/2008

An astonishing place with charm by the ton!! This is our fifth visit.

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Publicity and Press Reviews

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Other Ratings: 3 AAA Diamonds, iLoveInns Guests

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