Carter House Inns

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Grand Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Front of property
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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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301 L St, Eureka, CA, 95501
  • Place, Carson Mansion
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clarke Historical Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Ox Millworks
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪22 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Cottage (Carter)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Grand Studio Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Royal Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Exclusive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Exclusive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Exclusive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Carter House Inns

Beach fun, near Carson Mansion
A restaurant, a health club and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and a meeting room are on-site.
Carter House Inns offers 40 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Carter House Inns gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carson Mansion. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Carson Mansion and a 5-minute drive from Sequoia Park Zoo
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A health club, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Carter House Inns. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Eureka hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Old Carter Lounge – On-site lobby lounge. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Restaurant 301 – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Old Carter Lounge
  • Restaurant 301

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Wine tasting room

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Carter House Eureka
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Carter House Inns Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 916 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 916 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 916 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 916 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 916 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, San Geronimo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and comfortable. The continental breakfast was fantastic. The staff was friendly as well. We enjoyed the wine time and cookies as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Uzma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHERI J.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grea Staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evgueni

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was quaint and in a good location for the old town area. Breakfast was good and the room was comfortable. We stayed in the main building which is quite old and there is no sound proofing. Also the tub didn't drain properly as likely older plumbing.The staff, especially Sarah, were very friendly and the complimentary wine hour is good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even thou the Inn in the downtown area. The location is safe, plenty of parking and the facility keeps the front door lock after happy hour bar closes @ 10pm. The facility is a lovely clean cute place to stay. Troy at the front is very personable and friendly. He was a pleasure to chat with. The morning breakfast was nice and the server was a delight. She sat us to our table even thou we were a tad late. The rooms are clean and stocked with the simple amenities in the bathroom. The over all stay was lovely positive experience. I would stay here again with my dog next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

rajiv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service. Property is unique & quaint.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An oasis in the middle of downtown Eureka. Very nice accommodations and very friendly staff. There are a number of homeless people in the area and we heard a lot of idd sounds during the night. Dinner and breakfast was very good. Would stay here again if in Eureka.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean and well kept. Just trash of Eureka hangs out in ally near hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Milwaukie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, fantastic service, and outstanding staff. Loved it. Second time here, and we’ll be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We woke up at 1:30 am to the sound of homeless men rummaging in trash cans, just outside the parking lot fence, with bright flashlights. Lots of glass bottles dropping into metal dumpsters.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou, Granada Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is cozy and comfortable, with amenities like an abundance of thick fluffy towels, an in-room filtered water carafe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jibril

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room 106

Everything was good except the marijuana joint found in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing jewel

The inn was wonderful. From the lavender blooming in its gardens to the plush towels and bathrobes. The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was spacious. Breakfast was a culinary treat both mornings. The restaurant wasn’t open the two days of our stay, the menu promised a tantalizing array of food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David, The Woodlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t explain that our room was not in main building. That’s a problem, there’s no elevator, so you need to carry luggage up front steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Summer Trip

It was a beautiful place walking distance to shops and restaurants. We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed our stay at Carter House. The bartender made us mocktails because we didn’t want the options that they had. I was also able to charge our EV at no cost. Location is very convenient for Eureka.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Travelled with partner
There was no enough parking for our vehicle at night and we had to park on the street with lots of homeless about. The toilet kept getting stuck and wasting water. The staff in the breakfast room and front desk were nice, but needed help during the busy breakfast and afternoon check in times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025