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Carter House Inns

3.5 star property
Beach fun, near Carson Mansion

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Carter House Inns is minutes from Sequoia Park Zoo and Bayshore Mall. Guests enjoy a praised continental breakfast, relax by the lobby fireplace, or use the complimentary in-room WiFi. The helpful staff is particularly appreciated by visitors.
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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2 bedrooms
Portable fan
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Deep soaking bathtub
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Cottage (Carter)

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Kitchen
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Pillowtop bed
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Jetted bathtub
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Queen 3

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

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Heating
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Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe King Studio Suite 22

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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Fireplace
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Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room 26

9.0 out of 10
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(4 reviews)

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Queen 28

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand King Suite 32

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Grand King Suite 33

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Queen 6

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Queen 7

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Queen 27

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Queen 29

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Queen 210

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Exclusive Room

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Room

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
301 L St, Eureka, CA, 95501

What's nearby

  • Carson Mansion - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clarke Historical Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Morris Graves Museum of Art - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Coast Repertory Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blue Ox Millworks - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 14 min walk
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kaptain’s Quarters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tandoori Bites Indian Cuisine - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Witness Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Carter House Inns

Hotel near Carson Mansion
Located close to Sequoia Park Zoo and Bayshore Mall, Carter House Inns provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a bar and a health club, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and free newspapers
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Carter House Inns boast perks such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Carter House Inns pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Carter House Inns?

As of Dec 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carter House Inns on Dec 21, 2025 start from $173.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Carter House Inns?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Carter House Inns?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Carter House Inns located?

Located in Downtown Eureka, this beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Carson Mansion and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bayshore Mall and Sequoia Park Zoo. Samoa Dunes Recreation Area and Cal Poly Humboldt State University are also within 9 mi (15 km). Eureka Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Carter House Inns Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the staff and the food for breakfast was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Elle

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Easy check in. Excellent service. Amazing breakfast!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast. Nice welcome glass of wine. Well done.comfy room, clean, friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

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

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here wins all the awards! Had an amazing stay and even when I messed my reservation up, they accommodated me and did so in the most gracious way possible. If my son chooses college in the area, we’ll be regulars for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a fantastic stay at the Carter Inn! The hotel is full of charm and character, with incredibly comfortable beds. Troy and the front desk team went above and beyond. Don’t miss the breakfast - it was definitely a highlight!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complimentary beer or wine in the evening. Complimentary breakfast. Dinner with wine pairing was very nice. Great attentive service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Hotel. You get what you pay for! Complimentary wine bar, free full serve breakfast, in room hot tub/spa, in room massage. Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

young

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in the old town and very well kept Victorian style bed and breakfast place. The hotel staffs was very kind especially,Troy couldn’t do enough for us. Breakfast was great and dinner at 301 restaurant was excellent. The testing menu was just great in terms of the price, quality and presentation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Jovita

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

Declan

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

John

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay and the staff was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful buildings and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Margaret

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