Disappointing for a Best Western Plus…read more For our trip to show our friends visiting from South Africa the beautiful California redwoods last month, we found the Best Western Plus Humboldt House Inn. The web page https://www.humboldthouseinn.com/ showed a lovely hotel with a pool and spa. We checked Earth Google, found the hotel, and the sign outside also said there was a spa there, as it did when we drove in. So we made reservations and all brought our bathing suits. What the web page, sign, and reservations page did not mention was that the spa had not been open for the past 5 years. See the attached picture, taken from the balcony of our room. (The reservation page has since been modified to say "Our pool & hot tub are closed. We are currently doing renovations to some rooms.") It also did not mention that the ice machine for the hotel was not working, and did not work at all. We had to buy ice each night from grocery stores in town. Nor did it mention that guests had to ask to have their room serviced -- towels changed, bed made, and the usual housekeeping work one expects from a Best Western Plus. The on-site staff were helpful and excellent. For example, when we asked our room be serviced, the housekeeper did so quickly and efficiently. But the inn was far below the standards we expect of a Best Western Plus. We spoke with various people, and they said the hotel had not been upgraded for years. It desperately needs an overhaul.

Xinhthi the night clerk was amazing very helpful joyful person made our last minute stay absolutely…read morehassle and stress free even walked out in 40 degree weather and showed us where we can park our work equipment and the room was cozy and super clean highly recommend!

What a lovely century-old masterpiece!! And the surroundings, right by the Eel River, are perfect…read more Conveniently right off the 101 freeway. Had to knock off a star because our room was so cold the first night: 64 degrees. Another couple complained about the low temp while we were at the front desk. The second night we were plenty warm enough, and they did give us another blanket on request. We did not try the restaurant, but definitely will on our next trip. I was in the bar briefly (we didn't have a corkscrew) and the staff ladies there were most accommodating. The hotel is 100 years old this year, and running some promotions to celebrate. Complimentary sherry in the room lasted both nights. Room deco was very nice. This hotel has personality, in the rooms, the hallways, and all areas inside and out. Fascinating antiques throughout. Would make a lovely place for a wedding and reception!!

We stayed there on July 1 with our family. The hotel is very old and poorly maintained. The carpets…read moreare dirty, and everything is dusty. The "historic" shouldn't mean it is dirty. The room has no convenient elements, like glasses for wine or a table to sit and have a coffee, but it has a lot of fluff, which just collects dust. The AC is tremendously old; it wasn't be able to actually cool down the room, but at the same time it was VERY noisy. We got a room with a river view - it is not worth it. Yes, you can see the forest somewhere there. The restaurant in the hotel is very bad - it is very pricy, but the service is bad, and the food wasn't good. We waited a long time to be seated, even though they had tables. We waited a lot for our menu, because they don't have enough copies. They were cooking our food for a whole hour and served food with a huge delay between dishes. The steak we ordered as medium was overcooked on the sides and too raw in the middle.

Decent mid hotel reasonably priced for area. Pool looks closed forever. Wouldn't stay for a week…read morebut a night or two isn't bad. friendly and fun manager. Note that shower heads are installed but look missing.

HAUNTED! DO NOT SAY HERE. I would give this place 0 if I could…read more This place is incredibly sketchy and haunted. My grandfather and I booked a room here with double beds for a single night on a road trip up the coast a few days ago. I woke up at 3am to the feeling of someone watching me. I turned my phone light on and looked around and no one was there. As I laid back down I felt the space beside my bed depress like someone was getting onto the bed. Then, it was like someone wrapped their arms around my body. I felt like I couldn't breath or move. When I finally mustered enough oxygen in my lungs, I leaped out of the bed with all I had in me and turned on the light. Again, nothing was there. Room #23. My grandfather and I drove the whole length of the Avenue of the Giants looking for a decent spot to say for the night - with the idea of exploring the Redwoods the next day. We decided the Humbolt was our best option after seeing that many of the residents of the town were living in the hotel rooms of the other motels in the area. There seems to be a large homeless population here. Also many forestry service trucks were parked in the lot, which seemed to indicate something positive if they were staying there. However we were so wrong about that. The other issues with the room were that it REEKED of cigarette smoke. We've been back on the road for 3 days and our clothes still have a twinge of that smell - even the clean items in our suit cases. The shower had no official nozzle, it's like one you'd see at Venice Beach and there was either cigarette ash or mold on the shower curtain. My grandfather also found pubic hair in the tub matt. The overall cleanliness of this place was insanely gross. The other patrons of the hotel were also loud, kept their hotel doors open and were pretty intimidating.

this quaint little cottage resort is hidden in the small town of Miranda. placed in Humboldt county…read moreand having Avenue of the giants flow directly through it, it's a town you don't want to miss. I've stayed here 3 times now over the past few years and every time I find myself not wanting to leave at the end of my stay. everything in this resort and the surrounding small town is so relaxed and a nice break from city life. the staff are courteous, the grounds are well kept, and there are so many hikes and out outdoorsy things to keep you occupied. they have a pool and a fire pit and even some resident kitties that will show up from time to time. the best time to go is honestly at the very end of summer since it's cooling down and the weather is still clear enough for sightseeing. if you're into star gazing also, this town quiets down enough at night and doesn't give off nearly enough light to block your view. the Astro photography here is awe inspiring if you manage to snap a pic or two. you can even use a normal cell phone to get the photo you want! i hope you enjoy your stay as much as i do~

Miranda Gardens Resort is a quaint resort to visit. The grounds are beautiful and the location…read morecannot be beat for visiting Humbolt Redwoods State Park. You have nice dining options right across the street with a helpful coffee drive through! The resort is so quiet at night even though it is located right off the highway. We stayed three nights and enjoyed every minute of our stay.

Amazing stay, beautiful views of the ocean and nature. Deer all around. Loved it!! A must visit!!read more

I loved my time at the inn. The views are breathtaking. The rooms are spotless. Watching the sunset…read morewhile soaking in the bathtub was just heavenly. I don't remember the last time I felt so relaxed. Richard, the owner was a delight. I can't recommend this hotel enough.

Shelter Cove is very remote. One way in, one way out. At least 30-40 mins to get anywhere. But…read morethey've got a lot to offer right there in the community. Let's be clear: the number of stars here isn't indicative of a four-star hotel. But overall it didn't disappoint. GREAT view and the sound of the waves crashing outside were high on my amenity list. The unit itself is pretty bare bones. Cheap but comfortable furniture. Kitchen has pretty much everything you'd need to cook. Bed is okay, maybe a little hard. Really hot showers, which was nice. Managers are super nice and 100% responsive to any needs. We got one night free bc of their spring special, which bumped it up a star for us. Would I recommend it? Yes. Would I HEARTILY recommend it? Probably not. But I have no complaints.

This place is incredible. All of the rooms have an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. You are…read moreliterally on the edge of the continental shelf when you stay in this place. The rooms are comfortable and have everything you need. Complete with coffee maker refrigerator and super comfy bed. There is a television but I never turned it on because the view was intoxicating and I couldn't take my eyes off of it. I was here right around solstice and so the day was very long and by the time it was too dark to enjoy the view it was bedtime. The hotel managers were friendly and kind and helpful. This place is walking distance from Gyppo the local favorite brewery. And also right on the lower Pacific Road which runs along the ocean. Close to Mal Combs Park. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone wanting the experience of sleeping right next to the ocean. You could hear the surf and waves all night long. It lulled me to sleep.

To start this was a fair price for the area, $82 per night plus tax and such. $209+ change. Came up…read morehere to visit someone. Stayed 2 nights. The visit was very nice, BTW. Brought with us food to eat during our stay, noting that there was a mini fridge and a microwave. Coffee machine was in the bathroom. Weak coffee. From another review I read , I agree with, Ray's grocery store prices are outrageous! So this was why we brought our own food. Ate in town last time and yes it was expensive and not impressed. Back to the room. The room does need updating, the bed was way too hard, never understand why motels use standard pillows for king beds. Brought our own pillows. Only one trash can, in the bathroom. Asked to clean while we were away. One table with 2 chairs, one on the opposite side of the room could use some rearranging. Could only use one outlet near the door. I have a CPAP machine and had to unplug the microwave to use it. Our phones needed to be charged in the bathroom. While we were out and had the room cleaned someone unplugged the mini fridge, which had food in it, and plugged in the microwave. That was a dumb move. Probably to vacuum. There is an ice machine on the property and we used it often. There is a soda machine also. Didn't use it. It was pretty quiet for the time of year. I do have a request from the husband. We were traveling with a dog under 2 years old. She would not go into the bathroom. She was so scared. She kept looking at the bathtub. My husband said he thought there was something paranormal in the shower. I wouldn't stay here again unless they updated the rooms. Including the mattresses. Husband is disabled and needs a first floor room. This was mostly why this motel was chosen besides the price. We stayed at the Northern in Redway last time and did not know that they had us in a top floor room. Asked for the room next to the handicapped parking. I gave a 3 star. The family was pretty nice. Not the best customer service. No where to really take a pet to potty. My dog won't potty on the weeds. She peed in the woods.

The Owner is Super Friendly. He gave me the Corner Room that has a little grassy area in Front of…read moreit for my Puppy. The Room was Very Pleasant and Smelled Nice. Everything was Brand New--New Bedding, New Towels, New Drapes. I Love this Room! Did I Mention Super Clean as Well? I Definitely Recommend Motel Garberville.The price was around $100.00 the lowest in town on Fathers Day Weekend. Very Peaceful

Have you ever seen the movie Vacancy? If so you know exactly what kind of horror to expect…read more The Wifi coverage sucked and was really slow. The room smelled like old cigarettes were hidden under the carpet. I noticed the bathroom sink was really far away from the mirror. There is a huge ledge, Weird maybe. After I took a shower I noticed under the sink opens. So I opened it up to see if cleaning supplies or extra towers were stored here. Nope, it was empty except for the water pipes for the sink and tub in my room and the room next door. WAIT! WHAT?? Yeah, both rooms which mean you can see right across to the other room. I am not kidding, I could crawl right across into the other room. No locks, the only thing stopping me was cabinet doors. Someone could have come right into my room at 3 am and murdered me, robbed me or rapped me. That was the moment where I had to catch my breath and pack up fast. To make this hotel even more scary, it looks as old as the cigarette smell. If you need an emergency bed, this might be the place for you. Even the old lady at the counter was like the old lady from Justified who made moon shine. She could have been a cold killer! This town smells like weed! It was crazy and I'm not complaining about that, just something you should be aware of if you are bringing kids to the area.

While the motel itself was very nice and clean, and manager was extremely nice in person, when I…read moree-mailed him a few days later regarding a possible weekly rental, he was curiously rude, and then so was his brother! Edit: Business owner is lying on his review below btw (I have the e-mails to prove it). I simply asked a follow-up question, which apparently is also against their policy.

I love this peaceful rustic little resort. Our 2nd visit was just as great as the 1st! Definately…read morefamily friendly, great amenities and staff. Awesome Customer Service. Beats any regular motel stay or campground hands down.

We were traveling home with our Dead car and tow behind a U-Haul. We needed a place that we could…read morepull in and not have to back out. I booked this hotel because it had places for travel trailers. I left several messages. Nobody ever returned my call (the lady in the office apologize for not getting back to me.) We took a chance booked the room. We had our little dog with us it was dog friendly. The Asian manager was really nice and moved what I think his car out of the way so we could park safely and be able to pull out straight away and get on the road. It had already been a pretty bad vacation since my car died on day one. The property itself is pretty rundown and there were a lot of cobwebs in the room that could've definitely been removed but overall it worked well for what we needed. The toilet handle the was glued back together definitely needed to be replaced. It failed immediately. The outback had a really nice patio set and the front of the rooms all looked really nice. Overall, for what it was it was fine but it was an almost $200 fee. There are a lot of trailers there that you can tell our people who live there not vacationing. It served our purpose. Thank you to the manager.