Inn at a Glance: Benbow Historic Inn

After the completion of the Redwood Highway in 1926, nine siblings constructed a hotel to accommodate the growing number of tourists traveling the country road. Soon, the resort’s private riverside setting began to attract luminaries such as Clark Gable and Eleanor Roosevelt. The property, which was recently completed in 2018 with an 8.5 million dollar renovation, was chosen “Best Small Historic Hotel” for 2018 by Historic Hotels of America and also received the Wine Spectator Award in 2018. The 4-star Benbow Historic Inn—named for the family who built it—has preserved its original splendor and expanded with a 2018 addition that included an elevator in the main building.

• In-room amenities: Complimentary treats, such as sherry and scones (note: at 3 p.m. each day, the Inn serves complimentary tea and freshly baked scones)
• Fine dining: Organic herbs and vegetables grown in the garden are used in dishes such as quail with tomato-bacon jam.
• More than 220 wines from Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino Counties
• Preserving the past: member of Historic Hotels of America and on the National Register of Historic Places
• Tudor Revival style: The inn was designed by architect Albert Farr, who created Jack London’s Wolf House outside Sonoma.

Garberville, California: Quaint Pastoral Town in the Redwood Belt

More than 50,000 acres of redwood groves stand along a 32-mile stretch of highway known as the Avenue of the Giants. In the surrounding Humboldt Redwoods State Park, visitors hike through miles of trails flanked by the tallest trees in the world. Trunks measuring 10 feet in diameter also ascend from Richardson Grove State Park, a living museum with ancient redwoods and waterways that flow with salmon and steelhead.

Other Details

Room Details

Deluxe Queen Room

• One queen bed
• Standard occupancy: 2
• Maximum occupancy: 3
• Adding occupants above standard: $40 per night for each additional guest 13 or older; kids 12 or younger stay free

Two-Twin Room

• Two twin beds
• Standard occupancy: 2
• Maximum occupancy: 2

Historical King Room

• One king bed
• Standard occupancy: 2
• Maximum occupancy: 2

Terrace King Room

• One king bed
• Standard occupancy: 2
• Maximum occupancy: 3
• Adding occupants above standard: $40 per night for each additional guest 13 or older; kids 12 or younger stay free

Premium King Room

• One king bed and one queen sofa bed
• Standard occupancy: 2
• Maximum occupancy: 4
• Adding occupants above standard: $40 per night for each additional guest 13 or older; kids 12 or younger stay free

Hotel Policies

• Check in: 4 p.m.
• Check out: 11 a.m.
• Parking: free
• Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property.
• Pet policy: please contact property for pet restrictions and fees.
• Accessibility: please contact property for handicap-accessibility requests or options.
• Room upgrades: upgrades may be available by calling the property or at check-in for an additional cost.