Our Annual Staff Retreat could not have turned out better! Benbow Inn catered all of our delicious meals and the food and service were spectacular! We had a tea party and "sketch and sip" for lunch on the grass and it felt like we were in Europe! The presentation on the buffet table was as beautiful as it was delicious. Delila, our party planner, was so extremely helpful in making all of our visions for this retreat come true. If you are planning an event I would highly recommend Benbow Inn.
Pros: -lovely -quiet -beautiful rooms and restaurant -good food -you can borrow bikes for free -they have EV chargers on their parking lot for customers Cons: -swimming pool not on the the premises, you have to walk to their sister property -cold water only in the morning! (it seems the heater was malfunctioning that day) -restaurant is expensive (still worth it)
While traveling home, we decided to stay at the Benbow Inn. They had the perfect accommodation for us,a cozy room without a TV. The room came with complimentary Sherry, a real treat to drink in the perfect glasses. Dinner in the restaurant was first rate. The quality of the service, atmosphere and food were more than we expected. We felt like we had stepped back in time and were important guests. Can't wait to visit again.
I discovered this incredible inn while checking on some work crew i have in the area- this place is downright incredible- the staff is warm and inviting with wonderful people like barbara at the front desk to greet you when you first walk in- the calm serenity and beauty of being surrounded by a river in conjunction with the historic feel of yesteryear was very pleasant- there is a bar and fine dinner house in the building as well- very rustic and appealing- resort pampering without resort prices- Give it a try I cannot recommend this inn enough
I had made a reservation more than two weeks in advance to get the special rate. When we arrived, they had no record of my reservation. I showed them the confirmation email and they said "Oh, that must have been when the system was down and it deleted people's reservations." There was no apology or anything. Luckily they had a bunch of rooms available to book. We stayed in a Terrace King. It had some interesting antique furniture and a view of the garden but was nothing special. The bed was comfy but was not attached to the headboard. There were no real amenities in the room - no throws, no boxes of tissues, nothing that you would expect at a place this luxurious. They had a Keurig coffee maker. That night, we went to the restaurant and I was charged 45 dollars for a piece of overcooked salmon that was supposed to be "catch of the day" but was probably not exactly caught that day. The service was perfunctory. The next morning we went to get breakfast and it was served in plastic take-out containers with plastic silverware. It was like a Days' Inn breakfast, only not as good. A tiny spoonful of scrambled eggs, two pieces of limp bacon, a handful of greasy potatoes. The croissant was good. I was appalled when we were told to just thrown the containers (supposedly recyclable) into the trash. Here we are in the middle of the Redwoods and we are being served with plastic utensils and containers. …
My family and I visited The Benbow Historic Inn early December, things got busy and I am just now having time to write out this review. We had a young lady named Kylee as our server. Not only is she beautiful, she had the happiest spirit about working. She served us with laughter, a great meal, hospitality and love. She was very attentive (but not overly) and helpful. She brought everything out as soon as we needed it and quickly turned us into friends and not just customers! I truly lover her hospitality. It was such a joy having her, I highly highly highly recommend requesting her. She is the only server my family and I will want when visiting here from now on. The restaurant was very busy at the time and you could tell some of the other servers we a bit stressed, while she was walking around calmly and taking care of business correctly. Very impressed!!!!!!…
My wife and I celebrated our 55th Wedding Anniversary at the Benbow Inn last week. We have been guests at the Inn for more than 20 years and this was the best stay ever. It felt as if we had come back home to a very special place. From the moment we checked in to the very day we departed, the staff from all departments were professional, efficient and courteous. They made us feel very welcomed and special. We had dinner both nights in the dining room and our meals were not only delicious but beautifully presented. The staff's knowledge of wines and food pairing was very impressive. We felt very comfortable and safe with their mandatory Covid regulations. Masks were worn by all guests in the pubic areas and the entire staff wore masks at all times. We enjoyed tea and scones at 3:00pm each day in the main lobby. What a treat. This gave us the opportunity to meet other guests staying a the Inn. There is something special about this beautiful historic Inn nestled in the heart of the Redwoods. We highly recommend The Benbow Inn. To the Management and Staff of the Benbow Inn, many, many thanks for the memories you helped create for us. .…
We stayed in one of the Founders Rooms (Evangeline's) and felt as though we had been transported to a quaint-yet-luxurious inn in Europe. It was hard to tear ourselves away from our room with its lovely views of the stone bridge and the river but the inn's offer of scones and tea at 3pm was too tempting to pass up. The dinner menu was both innovative and classic at the same time...and above all, the offerings were delicious. Service from the front desk to restaurant waitstaff to housekeeping was excellent. We look forward to returning to "Our Europe" right here in NorCal soon. A side note: Our seven year old grandson hasn't stopped carrying around his copy of "Benbow Ghost Stories" since we gave it to him days ago. Somehow this uniquely beautiful place also encourages reading! Thank you for a wonderful time, Benbow Inn!…
My wife and I have stayed here twice before, both times for her birthday. This time, it was for mine, and it was fantastic! The room was very comfortable, and we enjoyed the complimentary scones with a glass of wine from the bar. (The house Chardonnay is great value, especially if you like oaky fermentation.) But the dinner was the high point, with excellent service by Rebecca (who remembered us from 1 1/2 years ago!) followed by an outstanding meal that will serve as a great memory for years to come. We had the special mushroom soup (totally amazing) with the stuffed chili pepper as an entree. The dessert was also a special: a "brown cake" (essentially a cupcake with butter baked in, giving it a caramel flavor) with home-made whipped cream and fresh strawberries and drizzled chocolate. Rebecca even but a birthday candle on the dessert in honor of my big day. I'm getting hungry again just writing this review! What a great time! Thank you Benbow Inn!…
Beautiful place but I get the sense that not all is harmonious with the staff. Food is very overpriced. Spent &500 between dinner and one nights lodging only to have them call me and ask if I’d stolen a pillow. Tacky.
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