3.5 Star Hotel

Carter House Inns

301 L Street, Eureka, CA, United States View Map

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Carter House Inns

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Comfortable Accommodations Carter House Inns in Eureka offers family rooms with private bathrooms, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy a drink at the bar, and unwind in the hot tub. Additional amenities include a lounge, elevator, and business area. Convenient Location Located 16 mi from Arcata-Eureka Airport, the inn is near attractions such as Cody Pettit Gallery (7-minute walk), Ramano Gabriel Sculpture Garden (2297 feet), and Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise (13-minute walk). Guest Services The property provides a concierge service, daily housekeeping, room service, and express check-in and check-out. Guests appreciate the breakfast provided by the inn and the comfortable rooms.

164 Reviews

8.7Very Good
Cleanliness
9.4
Staff
9.7
Location
9.4

What Guests Say

  • “About 5 blocks from Old Town area. Good nearby restaurants and Lost Coast brew pub.”
  • “Parking was easily accessible. Very spacious room!”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Fitness Center
  • Pets Allowed
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Beachfront
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Business Center
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King Suite with Spa Bath1/4

King Suite with Spa Bath

302 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
Standard Queen Room1/4

Standard Queen Room

205 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    8.7
    Very Good

    Based on 164 reviews

    Location

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    9.4

    Staff

    9.7

    Overall Quality

    8.9

    Pros +

    • About 5 blocks from Old Town area. Good nearby restaurants and Lost Coast brew pub.
    • Parking was easily accessible. Very spacious room!
    • What a lovely place. Old and charming but updated to give us comfort The breakfast was so good and fresh

    Cons -

    • Dogs. Had a barking dog next door. Asked if there were any pet free rooms... no.
    • Shower was a little slippery
    • Some concern about my car.
    Business Traveler (9)Solo Traveler (12)Traveling as Couple (82)Family with Young Children (10)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (2)Group Traveler (6)Total (79)
    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-7-2019

    About 5 blocks from Old Town area. Good nearby restaurants and Lost Coast brew pub.

    Dogs. Had a barking dog next door. Asked if there were any pet free rooms... no.

    10KellyPosted on: 1-20-2026

    Parking was easily accessible. Very spacious room!

    Shower was a little slippery

    10MelissaPosted on: 1-19-2026

    What a lovely place. Old and charming but updated to give us comfort The breakfast was so good and fresh

    8CharlesPosted on: 9-19-2025

    Everything was great: friendly service, rooms and spaces with character (but modern), wonderful breakfast, comfortable bed, and nice soaps and provisions. Great recommendations on travel routes and lunch spots. Cannot beat this in Eureka, especially at the price. Bravo!

    10PatricePosted on: 9-17-2025

    Comfortable, location, breakfast, friendly staff.

    Some concern about my car.

    9MichaelPosted on: 8-8-2025

    Quaint and super chic with great staff, bar and restaurant. Only drawback is out at alley there are too many shady characters.

    10JeanePosted on: 7-29-2025

    Everyone on the staff was super friendly.. Our room was really comfortable, and the breakfast was amazing! ( Very fresh and lots of variety). Plus the location was very convenient.

    Can’t think of a thing..

    10GretchenPosted on: 7-26-2025

    The grand suite corner room was an unexpected delight, spacious and extremely comfortable. Top-notch linens, loved the basket of goodies, double headed shower, (didn’t use the Jacuzzi tub), and very quiet. Didn’t have dinner here, but there is a great bar and bartender, also breakfast was excellent. Nice area for a short walk in the historical part of town, walked to dinner (sadly, they were out of oysters), 2 EV chargers, and lots of information about the surrounding area and attractions. Knowledgeable, professional and friendly staff.

    That we could only stay for one night!

    10DmytroPosted on: 7-19-2025

    This hotel is amazing. Beautiful reception area with an amazing breakfast offering. Eggs, chia overnight oats, banana bread etc. - it was all delicious.Options to buy chocolate in the room were great, given it was a good price and good chocolate to enjoy. Complimentary wine for our visit in the room at the end of the day was a nice touch!The staff was very friendly. Nearby, you have the downtown area with beautiful architecture.

    Nothing to complain.

    10TORIPosted on: 6-30-2025

    Great feel, clean, amazing service. This is an amazing place to stay!

    Could be a bit noisy when other rooms shower but that was really not a big deal at all.

    10ShelliePosted on: 3-22-2025

    We enjoyed the charm of the inn for the same price as the chain hotels. Front desk staff was very friendly and had excellent restaurant recommendations for us. Complimentary wine in the evening and good breakfast in the morning for the same price as a non breakfast chain hotel.

    There is nothing negative to say.

    9DeborahPosted on: 10-14-2024

    Staff very friendly and helpful. Room beautiful and very clean. Great location to town and easy access to bars and restaurants in the old town. The free welcome drink in the pretty bar area and breakfast a great touch. Plus no extra cost to park the car.

    There isn't really anything I didn't like at the hotel

    8StephenPosted on: 10-14-2024

    Very nice hotel in a good location near Old Town. Near good restaurants. Great bar. Comfortable place. Good breakfast.

    Homeless people nearby, but what's new.

    10HEIDIPosted on: 9-10-2024

    This is an adorable property, in a town that you would not expect excellent lodging. He did not have my reservation when I checked in, but Ian made sure we got a room and he even upgraded us. The room was lovely, spacious and comfortable. I highly recommend this place a very enjoyable stay. The breakfast was wonderful.

    1AjdaPosted on: 7-28-2024

    Awful, stay away yuk

    All. It was awful, and disgusting. Dirty. Sheets were definitely not changed after the previous guests. Bed looked like someone slept a week in. Also hairs on pillow . Gray color sheets and towels . Towels looked so disgusting we didn’t dare even shower. If it wasn’t late we would have just left and jot stay. I asked for new linens. A guy comes and hands us a pile of sheets. I ask: do i have to make the bed?! He said well i am the bartender. So they don’t have a housekeeper?’. Ok i made the bed myself. Couldn’t wait to get morning so we can run away. We wanted to try breakfast as nothing was open with coffee in this sad town. Breakfast room was dirty too and the buffet a bunch of empty plates. We left without eating.

    10MaureenPosted on: 7-28-2024

    The location is great to hear the ocean outside your window, and there are a lot of great accommodations and options for guests to have a glass of wine or tea, complimentary breakfast and snacks in the room.

    9LisaPosted on: 6-29-2024

    The staff was friendly and enjoyable, and the breakfast was fantastic !

    The room was delightful, but the bed and mattress were extremely hard.

    7JennaPosted on: 6-23-2024

    Charming building, locally owned (not a chain). Good breakfast, a significant step up from the usual continental breakfast offerings at other hotels.

    Low quality mattress. I could feel the metal springs. Window blind and windows were dirty, curtain rod rusted. Overall, the room needed a refresh.

    7SamanthaPosted on: 6-15-2024

    Breakfast was great...they also do chocolate chip cookies and a complimentary glass of wine or beer . The location was great staff friendly...my only sadness was we stayed in the building with the restraunt which wasn't as cool looking or Victorian as the one in the picture. The room was clean but nothing special about decor and the bed was uncomfortable.

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    9SimpsonPosted on: 6-9-2024

    Good location & restaurant on site that was fantastic! Bfast included.

    Likely user error on our part, but the room was very warm. This was our only nitpick…

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront
    • Hot tub/Whirlpool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center

    Food & Drinks

    • Kitchen/Kitchenette
    • Shared kitchen

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Aerobics

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host

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    Carter House Inns

    301 L Street, Eureka, CA

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