Carter House Inns

3.5 star property
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Grande Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Front of property - evening/night
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Grand King Suite 32 | Jetted tub
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
$300
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

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301 L St, Eureka, CA, 95501
  • Carson Mansion
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sequoia Park Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sequoia Park Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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 Queen 27

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

Premium Queen 3

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

Premium Queen 6

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

Exclusive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Studio Suite 22

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

Grand King Suite 32

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

Premium Queen 7

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

Exclusive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Queen 28

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

Premium Queen 29

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

Premium Queen 210

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

Exclusive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite

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

Deluxe Double Room 26

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

Grand King Suite 33

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

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About this property

Carter House Inns

3.5-star hotel in Downtown Eureka
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 center, and a meeting room are onsite.
Carter House Inns offers 40 accommodations with complimentary 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 hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily 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 hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This Victorian hotel also offers a health club, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Carter House Inns is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Old Carter Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Restaurant 301 - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select 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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Carter House
Carter House Eureka
Carter House Inns
Carter House Inns Eureka
House Carter
Carter House Inns Hotel Eureka
Carter House Inns Inn Eureka
Carter House Inns Inn
Carter House Inns Hotel
Carter House Inns Eureka
Carter House Inns Hotel Eureka

Carter House Inns Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 893 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 893 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 893 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 893 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 893 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

Joni L

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

Mrs. Joni Creech

It’s the second time I’ve stayed at the Carter House Inn. We were able to check in early as we had a celebration of life to attend for a family member. Rebecca, the front desk staff was accommodating and very pleasant. The breakfast was excellent! I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Brinnon

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at The Carter House. The staff provided first class service. The breakfast and dinner in their restaurant was top chef quality. Their wine collection is massive noted by Wine Spectator. They take service and guest satisfaction very seriously. We didn’t get a room upgrade but that could be because we had our larger dog with us. They are very dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

david, san pedro

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovita

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, great bartender and staff. Rooms aren’t fancy, but it’s a bed and breakfast type place. The charm is worth it as are the people. They hire well!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, was nervous about parking, but truck was there in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much Jeckle & Hyde between public areas & bedroom. If bedroom had been same as bar & restaurant it would have been 5 stars review. Unfortunately it was not the case, poorly cleaned & prepared room, hair grip from previous occupant left on carpet, radiator cover hanging off, and cigar burn on carpet (flooring was carpet squares so not swapping that out is just lack of attention to detail). The bed was lumpy & squeaky, the curtains hardly covered the windows so lots of light pollution led to poor night's sleep. Finally, bath was chipped & stained. If in town again i could be tempted to bar or restaurant but i will stay elsewhere! If the bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, restaurant and bar were wonderful- a highlight for our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

GAIL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn was quaint & charming at one end of Old Town. The room was cozy, plush robes were provided as well as a basket of local goodies to indulge in if you chose. Complementary breakfast with a nice array of options was also a plus! I originally gave 4-star due to lack of an in-room fridge, which would have been helpful for medication storage. After mentioning this on a one-to-one with the hotel, I received an immediate message from the GM informing me that one could have been provided had they known, which I appreciated. This I gave a 5-star review here. I would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice with a bar & restaurant on site. Room was pretty but the bed was very firm. Also we didn't realize there was not a refrigerator in the room. I will say the staff made our stay enjoyable. Very helpful and friendly staff! We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John, Newport Coast

Liked: Cleanliness
Fine
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was flawless, we arrived late and they did everything to accommodate our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Enjoyed area and was a very nice experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty R

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

8/10 Good

Byron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many homeless everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey, Stockton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean! Had a great stay. Bed was super comfortable. A short-lived event of noisy homeless activity. All in all it was great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Always a treat to stay at Carter House

I stayed 2 nights - a week apart to and from the Bay Area. I've just sent an email asking what brand mattress the hotel uses because I didn't have back pain either morning! It was amazing! The ambiance of the hotel is always lovely. I appreciate the complimentary glass of wine in the evening, and although I wasn't able to stay for the sit-down breakfast this time, I love that apples and beverages are always available. Looking forward to my next trip to Eureka! I always stay at Carter House. <3 <3 <3
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest hotel in Eureka. Staff is attentive and helpful. Impressive wine list.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at The Carter House! Thank you the friendly staff for the warm welcome and the tasty breakfast & coffee. Looking forward to another visit soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Margaret

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean beautiful building, staff is unbelievable!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We apparently booked a room in the newer building across the street from the Victorian building. Though I was surprised we thought since it had an elevator it might be easier. It was and our room was spacious, however like the lobby it was completely bland, no sense of thought was put into either space. Everything was painted the same color from trim work to walls to furniture except the ugly peel and stick floor squares. We were truly surprised by its complete lack of decor. A few years ago we had stayed in the Victorian building across the street and it had been cute and comfortable. Not sure we’d stay again because it’s not inexpensive and compared to so many other beautiful places we’ve stayed it’s far from the mark.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inder

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025