A cup of tea with scones in the afternoon is tradition at this 1920's built, English Tudor-style inn. In room complimentary sherry is also provided to guests. Rooms are furnished in period pieces. Many guest rooms feature a relaxing patio or balcony and views of a lazy river.
Smoke free premises. 55 units. 3 stories (no elevator), interior/exterior corridors.
hot tub, regulation golf, recreation programs in summer, bicycles, playground, game room.
Guest Services
coin laundry, airport transportation.
Terms
5 day cancellation notice-fee imposed, pets (extra charge).
Guest Ratings
OVERALL GUEST SCORE
Excellent
Based on Ratings from 77 guests
Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50
4.6
Tired
Disappointing
mature couple
09-18-2016
Pros: There was a jumping bug in our sheets- like a flea.
Cons: My fault, I would never have booked at a spot that allows dogs. Smelled a bit like urine-
10.0
Debbie
Exceptional
solo traveller
09-15-2016
Pros: Loved remaining true to the era that it was built: no tv or radio, and the classic tunes from the past in the lobby. Grounds and building in immaculate care; exceptional staff. Restaurant was perfect with all my meals.
Cons: Can't think of one darn thing!
10.0
Jan
Exceptional
young couple
09-02-2016
Pros: Everything you need is right here. Fine dining, cocktail lounge, lovely creek, great rooms, live entertainment etc.
Cons: Construction of an elevator took away from an ultimate experience. Should be completed by Spring 2017?
7.9
Jack
Good
mature couple
08-16-2016
Pros: It's a wonderful historic hotel...always enjoy going here...eating in restaurant.
Cons: Construction underway for remodeling...lots of dust and noise.
8.5
Andreas
Excellent
mature couple
08-15-2016
Pros: The bathroom was beautiful
Cons: An elevator would help getting heavy luggage to the upper floors.
8.3
Stuart
Very Good
solo traveller
08-15-2016
Pros: A supremely classy hotel in both design and location. They pay attention to the little details - free sherry in your room, free scones in the afternoon, beautifully designed menus, etc. One of the coolest hotels I've ever stayed in, will definitely be returning.
Cons: Their internet is terrible on the top floor, both courtesy and premium versions. They need either a second router upstairs or a much stronger signal.
Lot of microscopic midge-type bugs in my room. Windows were always closed but they were clustered around the top of my windows: it may relate to the wood, needs attention. Not dangerous, just an inconvenience.
6.7
Angela
Pleasant
mature couple
08-06-2016
Pros: Entrees have excellent blend of flavors. Older architecture and charm with spacious terrace dining overlooking well maintained lawn and landscaping.
Cons: Poor lighting in bathroom original to construction with one dim light over sink. No TV in room. Bartender didn't honor happy hour discounted prices and same drink order at dinner was $4 more.
8.3
Craig
Very Good
mature couple
08-04-2016
Pros: Food was excellent! Staff very pleasant and accommodating. Outstanding scenic beauty.
Cons: No television in our room; poor lighting
4.2
Lynne
Disappointing
mature couple
07-26-2016
Pros: The hotel has potentil but needs strong management and capital upgrades
Cons: The website totally oversold the amenities. The rooms and facilities are tired. The staff is nice but not really polished for the cost of the rooms/food. No tv. Poor water pressure. Small rooms. No elevator. Limited bell service. Outdoor dining shows elegant on website, but is not. No table cloths, cheap silver, glasses, plates. Wait staff never refilled champagne glasses during meal. Pool is located at campground! Complementary sherry is in dirty decanter. The staff is polite but untrained.
6.3
Barbara
Pleasant
mature couple
07-24-2016
Pros: Friendly but not always knowledgable staff. Nice rooms with great balconies. Decanter of sherry was a nice touch. Nice but not awesome gardens. Restaurant had great but pricey food.
Cons: Pool is off site. Lawn furniture needing repair and no cushions. Seemed expensive for what the amenities
10.0
Kevin
Exceptional
mature couple
07-23-2016
Pros: Breakfast was great! Room was cozy with a nice view of the grounds, and the bath had well done recent upgrade. Staff were very accommodating and kind.
Cons: Construction put a damper on check in and check out, but the staff more than compensated the inconveniences.
5.8
Catherine
Okay
mature couple
07-21-2016
Pros: The room was fine with nice little touches like a decanter of sherry.
Cons: The service in the restaurant and food were poor. We waited 25 minutes before anyone came to take an order for dinner then my food was very overcooked and at breakfast my husband was given hot water but no tea! For a hotel whose mission statement is that they pride thenselves on their excellence they fell very short of the mark!
9.6
Maryam
Exceptional
family with young children
07-17-2016
Pros: Loved personal attention. We left behind my sons soccer ball, staff found and mailed it to our house in san diego. I could not believe it. Loved the little river and the lawn is something out of a movie, with historic bridge.
Cons: Would have liked breakfast included with the price of hotel room. The property really should change to include it, would have been nice, and not much to ask.
9.2
James
Wonderful
mature couple
07-12-2016
Pros: Great breakfast.
Cons: Poor wifi and parking.
5.8
Sandra
Okay
family with older children
07-06-2016
Pros: Staff and food
Cons: Three flight, construction, no down stair bathroom, bathroom outside &down stairs, pool 1 block awayand very busy with RV guest drinking, small room. Overpriced
9.2
Jamesgjohnson
Wonderful
mature couple
07-05-2016
Pros: The room was very comfortable, and the dining was excellent. The service staff (front desk, bell, housekeeping and restaurant) was excellent across the board.
Cons: The golf course is not as well maintained as it should be. The room access is poor, and there is no elevator.
5.8
Anonymous
Okay
mature couple
07-03-2016
Pros: Dinning wonderful. Hotel not worth money. No elevator,no lobby restroom,.no tv in toom.
Cons: Place under construction. Staff seemed distracted,not genuinely interested in service..
7.9
Marisa
Good
young couple
07-01-2016
Pros: The hotel and grounds are lovely and everything you might need is there. Tea and scones in the lobby were a nice touch.
Cons: There is construction happening which ruined the ambiance a bit. The pool is shared with the camp site across the road so it was quite crowded and noisy. No TVs in the room either.
9.6
Chris
Exceptional
mature couple
06-27-2016
Pros:
Cons: Construction going on during our stay.
10.0
Tracy
Exceptional
mature couple
06-19-2016
Pros: Absolutely exceeded all expectations!
Cons:
4.2
Terah
Disappointing
family with older children
05-30-2016
Pros: Not much. Cigarette butts outside the patio
Cons: Way over price. Restaurant staff should be fired. Nothing was exceptional except the price.
6.3
Antoine
Pleasant
review category group of friends
04-25-2016
Pros: the stylish building, the lobby and the bar
Cons: to close to the highway
the room was not clean, dust on shelves
expensive
7.1
Henry
Good
mature couple
04-14-2016
Pros: Awesome wine list
Cons: Staff was a little amateurish
7.5
Molly
Good
young couple
02-16-2016
Pros: Beautiful location, clean room, delicious food, attentive staff, right one the river
Cons: Food was over priced, and seeing as we're far away from anything else decent (Garberville doesn't have much to offer), we were forced to eat our meals there. The food was delicious, but over priced and this is coming from someone who lives in San Francisco, the land of over priced food. And you'd think breakfast would be included in the whole "bed and breakfast" theme. But it's not.
9.2
Carol
Wonderful
mature couple
11-30-2015
Pros: Location; great bar and restaurant
Cons:
10.0
Melanie
Exceptional
mature couple
11-24-2015
Pros: Our room was very cozy with amazing views of the river below and the well kept grounds. Breakfast was the best we've had in a long time and our server, Ms Rochelle, made us feel like VIPs.
Cons: The restaurant ran out of lamb which was our first choice for dinner.
9.2
Robert
Wonderful
mature couple
11-20-2015
Pros: Staff helpfulness. Very nice facility. s
Cons: No problems.
7.9
Eugene
Good
mature couple
11-16-2015
Pros: Very historical and beautifully decorated for the Holidays.
Cons: Very limited ADA access. I am partially disabled & was surprised to find few ramps or an elevator. My room was on the second floor, so it was difficult getting around. Not recommended for people with disabilities.
10.0
Graham
Exceptional
mature couple
11-07-2015
Pros: This lovely hotel is a real treat. We had a very relaxing time there and felt very pampered, with tea and scones on the terrace at 3-4 pm. It is in the most beautiful location. I felt very sad to leave, we only had one night there.
Cons: Nothing
9.6
James
Exceptional
mature couple
11-06-2015
Pros: Love the history of the old hotel.
Cons:
8.3
Paul
Very Good
mature couple
10-25-2015
Pros: firepit
Cons: stairs
7.5
Paul
Good
mature couple
10-24-2015
Pros: Near red woods
Cons:
9.6
Mary
Exceptional
mature couple
10-22-2015
Pros: The grounds were beautiful to walk around
Cons:
10.0
Ronda
Exceptional
mature couple
10-17-2015
Pros: The food was exquisite. The atmosphere was charming....like going back in time to a more romantic era.
Cons:
7.5
Paul
Good
mature couple
10-15-2015
Pros: Near red woods
Cons:
9.6
Robert
Exceptional
mature couple
10-14-2015
Pros: The building, the furniture, the staff, the lounge, the terrace and the reception area were very very nice.
Cons: The road was a bit noisy when sitting outside.
8.3
Martin
Very Good
mature couple
10-09-2015
Pros: Loved the restaurant. Great food and amazing pastries.
Cons: Tiny dark bathroom. No greeting or clarity on where to check in. Steep stairs to room with no elevator.
8.3
Anne
Very Good
mature couple
10-04-2015
Pros: I am quite certain this is 2nd time I am doing this rating...but, loved the room, comfortable bed and room darkening shades with historic atmosphere.
Cons: Food at restaurant quite good, but much if service staff were young and somewhat untrained..
9.6
Deborah
Exceptional
mature couple
10-02-2015
Pros: We loved our stay at the historic Benbow Inn. A beautiful place in great location, just on the edge of the Redwood forest. Loved the history and the antiques, while also enjoying comfortable bed and bathroom. Dinner and evening cocktails on the delightful back deck were excellent too.
Cons: No lift, but 'bellboys' carried luggage to our room. Wished we could have stayed longer.
5.4
Bonnie
Fair
mature couple
09-28-2015
Pros: There was an excellent staff person who was very friendly and helpful I wish I could remember her first name although I remember she is from Indiana she should be promoted!!! She seemed to really care about the Benbow
Cons: Staff generally seemed very confused did not seem to know much.Perhaps they were new.
7.1
Joseph
Good
mature couple
09-27-2015
Pros: Comfortable bed , plenty of on site parking , old world feel.
Cons: Food was average , and there are no lifts .
8.3
Anthony
Very Good
mature couple
09-27-2015
Pros: Beautiful vintage hotel room, perfectly clean. Bathroom although well appointed was tiny and unconformable to use. Lovely grounds perfect atmosphere.
Cons: Dining experience was pitiful. Expensive like $200 for two. Screwed up dinner by mixing my order with someone elses after 45 min wait after salads! Tried to make it right but after another 35 min of waiting my appetite was gone. Unfortunately there is no where else to eat with out travelling. C'mon for a $200 dinner get it right and timely, no excuse.
9.6
Joanne
Exceptional
mature couple
09-21-2015
Pros:
Cons: No elevators.
10.0
Monica
Exceptional
solo traveller
09-21-2015
Pros: Loved that I had a good nights rest a and the staff was friendly even though it was late. I felt safe more than anything.
Cons:
9.6
Anonymous
Exceptional
mature couple
09-20-2015
Pros: The inn and the setting are beautiful. I hope when the drought is over the lake will return and the river will fill up...when we were there many years ago we enjoyed rowing around the lake and down the river. The food was wonderful and the staff is so nice and helpful. It would be nice if a small continental breakfast was included with the room.
Cons:
5.8
Keith
Okay
mature couple
09-19-2015
Pros: Patio for dining was excellent.
Cons: No elevator. Toilet was broken. No TV in room.
10.0
Mary
Exceptional
mature couple
09-18-2015
Pros: Lovely place. Staff were wonderful and caring. We had a wonderful stay.
Cons:
7.5
Joanne
Good
young couple
09-16-2015
Pros: Loved the history of the building and atmosphere. Check-in was slow, but very friendly staff to greet us after a long day of coastal driving.
Cons: We weren't able to order dinner at 8pm at night. Bartender was kind of rude about giving me a menu. Although I realize that she was just doing what she was told because the kitchen was overloaded with orders, I felt it was rude to say I couldn't look at the menu. I am surprised I couldn't even order a cheese, cracker, fruit tray or snacks.
10.0
Terry
Exceptional
mature couple
09-11-2015
Pros: Loved the old elegance. Excellent food.
Enjoyed the view of the patio and all the trees.
Cons:
9.6
Boutros
Exceptional
solo traveller
09-10-2015
Pros: Very old buildings are difficult to maintain but Benbow does an excellent job.
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