Benbow Historic Inn - Your Luxury Escape in Garberville, United States

The Benbow Historic Inn holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its restaurant. Guests dine outdoors under redwoods on the terrace or in the classic dining room. Afternoon tea is served daily from 3 to 4 PM with complimentary scones and tea. The full-service cocktail lounge offers happy hour specials and a selection of wine and champagne. The restaurant also provides special diet menus and kids' meals.

Rooms offer river, mountain, or garden views. Most terrace rooms and all Founder's Suites include a private balcony and a television. Historic rooms do not have a television, emphasizing the inn's 1930s character. Each room provides a complimentary decanter of cream sherry, bathrobes, and toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The hotel is ADA-compliant with elevators and accessible restrooms.

The hotel is pet-friendly with designated rooms: Terrace Petite, one Terrace Queen, and three Terrace Kings. Guests must inform the hotel in advance to assign a pet-friendly unit. Kids' outdoor play equipment, board games, and puzzles are available. Family rooms accommodate larger groups. Free bicycle rental is offered for exploring the grounds and nearby trails.

Avenue of the Giants is a 26-minute drive away, showcasing scenic redwoods. The Benbow River is a 5-minute walk from the inn. Benbow Valley RV Resort & Golf is a 10-minute walk and offers a 9-hole golf course. On-site activities include billiards, a games room, evening entertainment, themed dinner nights, historical tours, and forest bathing. An outdoor pool is available at the sister property, KOA, a short walk away.

The hotel has two swimming pools, one outdoor at the KOA. Facilities include an electric vehicle charging station, free parking, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and luggage storage. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for events. A minimarket on site sells essentials. The property has a garden, outdoor fireplace, picnic area, and sun terrace. Wheelchair accessible parking and bathrooms are provided.

Awards: Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Dining: Outdoor dining under redwoods, afternoon tea with scones

Rooms: Founder's Suites, terrace rooms with private balconies, complimentary sherry

Location: 26 min from Avenue of the Giants, 5 min walk to Benbow River

Pet Policy: Designated pet-friendly rooms (Terrace Petite, Terrace Queen, Terrace King)

Activities: Historical tours, forest bathing, billiards, games room, bicycle rental

Facilities: Electric vehicle charging station, meeting/banquet facilities, two pools