Best Redwood National Park Hotels

Fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, outdoor common areas with fire pits and heaters

Travelers regularly comment that the Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn is the best hotel in Eureka, about 50 minutes south of the Orick entrance to Redwood National Park. 

Like other Best Western Plus hotels, this pick provides all the essentials plus a little extra: nicer amenities, more comfortable furnishings, and elevated style With in-room amenities including LCD TVs, microwave, mini-fridge, and desk, the inn is a great home base for extended stays or business trips. After hours, enjoy a game of billiards or basketball, or soak in the hot tub. 

While the Redwoods is the area's real draw, the Best Western Plus also puts you near Old Town Eureka and area schools, including Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods. While the hotel is within walking distance of Eureka’s shops and restaurants, why turn down the complimentary stretch limousine transit?

Nature trail onsite, shared jacuzzi and fire pit

Keep your eyes peeled for grazing elk at this cabin-style accommodation in Orick, a remote town that serves as the gateway to Redwood National Park. The cabins are rustic with simple, homey decor, but the setting is unbeatable; you’ll be nestled between a large meadow and a ranch, plus Fern Canyon and beaches.

Choose from one, two, or three-bedroom options; all cabins come with a pullout sofa for extra guests. There's a back porch with outdoor seating and a BBQ grill; inside, you'll find a full kitchenette and living/dining areas. While a handful of the cabins have an occupancy of two, most work for big groups of eight to 10 people.

Cable TV with premium channels, spa tubs, EV chargers on-site

The Town House Motel is a basic accommodation 45 minutes south of Redwood National Park and is walkable to downtown Eureka. There is no elevator on site, so you'll need to climb stairs for second-story rooms. Rooms come with basics for self-catering, including a microwave, mini-fridge, and in-room coffee. Staff goes above and beyond for travelers, including those who arrive late at night. It's an older family-run motel, built in 1978, but the rooms have been well kept up. Most guests say they're pleasantly surprised at the welcome and the value offered. 

Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room iPads

Named for Trinidad Bay, which every room overlooks, the Trinidad Bay Bed and Breakfast Hotel is a sweet getaway with almost universally rave reviews from travelers who are welcomed with warm cookies and a smile. With advance notice, the innkeepers can accommodate dietary restrictions for breakfast too.

Some rooms deliver just the essentials while others have their own refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. The Trinity Room has a private entrance and kitchenette; it works well for families or those wanting more privacy. The tiny Crab Pot room is best for couples as there is a king bed and a very small bathroom, but a third can squeeze in on a daybed. 

High quality linens, garden, private patios, BBQ grills, EV charger onsite

Set in the middle of a Douglas Fir forest, Coho Cottages puts you between the Trinity River and Redwoods National Park. Some rooms have oversized soaking tubs to relax after a redwoods hike, in addition to a flat-screen television and full kitchen. When it's time to eat, grill up some local fish accompanied by produce from the onsite garden, which is open to all guests, and dine on the outside patio. Every cabin has its own personality: botanical prints mounted above an antique bed frame or decor to honor the region's history as a base camp for Asian mining immigrants.

Board games and puzzles, evening entertainment, twice-weekly yoga classes held onsite

The Old World meets the Wild West at this Eureka hotel, where exposed beams, antique furniture, and rich velvet drapes evoke the maximalist design of the Victorian era. It's fun to poke about the lobby or the hotel bar, Phatsy Kline's, where a $2-off coupon entices you to indulge in a happy hour wine to accompany local oysters or the veggie mezze plate. If you’ve arrived hungry from a full day of exploring, the heartier fare is available, too.

All rooms have high-quality linens and down comforters, eco-friendly bath products, and Bluetooth docking stations. Some rooms are pet-friendly; call for updated pricing. Not all rooms have flat-screen televisions, so guests are encouraged to request these when booking if needed. But given the onsite entertainment and the proximity to Humboldt Bay, it's doubtful most travelers will miss the TV. 

Hot tub, sauna, fire pit, shared refrigerator and microwave for guests

The Lost Whale Inn Oceanfront B&B has racked up accolades from the travel industry, including a Sunset Magazine nod for one of the most romantic inns in the country and a top-25 weekend getaway destination pick from The Los Angeles Times. Set in the sort of dreamy location evocative of California's north coast—pine forests that open to ocean bluffs with views of the seasonal whale migration—the inn offers top-notch hospitality and extra touches to help travelers feel welcome. 

Breakfast gets rave reviews, as does the afternoon wine and craft beer reception with charcuterie treats in the garden. Rooms offer bright light and views of either the garden or the ocean. The decor is coastal and natural: driftwood headboards and orca form line art, reflective of the coastal indigenous population. Good soundproofing means you don't hear the creak of wood floors or noise from other guests.