There was a 5% fee for using the online service to book reservations of which wasn't disclosed until we checked in. I was told by the manager that if I had called, I wouldn't have been charged the fee. I told him that his website does not indicate that detail, had I known there would be a fee I would... more

I had a lousy stay at the Fairwinds Motel, but let me emphasize that it was only because of the location and NOT really due to anything the management has any control over. The bed was clean and comfortable, and that's really all I ask of a motel room. The problem was the noise. Highway 101, which was 50 feet... more

Just stayed there with my wife and 8 month old daughter. The floors were clean enough to let her crawl around on them! And my wife is a cleanliness nut! Stayed one night and room 110 was fine. Shower fine, hot and cold a bit touchy. Near highway 101 but not a big deal. Manager a nice guy. Would stay... more

This was the second time I stayed at this hotel within a couple of months, and today I've made another reservation for this weekend. Admitedly, the lack of a/c was a minor problem during the summer, but I felt safe leaving our window open while we slept. Having stayed at several hotels in this area (and having a toddler with... more

This place is old but well maintained. The room is reasonably clean, better than some places that I've stayed before. The coffee in the lobby was made only after I requested so I have to wait about 5 minutes, good coffee though, better than the coffee I got from the restaurant near the motel. Overall, my two days in Arcata... more

We past through Arcata on our way to Redwood National Park. We had not pre booked a motel. Unfortunately there were preview days at the local university so most motels we fully booked. Our guide book DK Eyewitness Travel California (the latest and updated edition) recommended this motel. It was late and we made the mistake to believe the guide... more