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Best Western Arcata Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a central island with a wooden base, and a seating area with patterned chairs and a sofa.
A Best Western hotel with a gas station, a caution clearance sign, and a speed limit sign.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden deck and a covered area with seating and a sauna.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Business services
The current price is $159
$142 nightly
$159 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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4827 Valley West Blvd, Arcata, CA, 95521
  • Place, Cal Poly Humboldt State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Arcata Plaza
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Accessible Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a dresser, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and a corner bathtub.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Arcata

With a stay at Best Western Arcata Inn in Arcata (Pacific), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Azalea State Natural Reserve and Cal Poly Humboldt State University. .This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Los Bagels.

What's nearby

  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Humboldt State University Natural History Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Arcata Theatre Lounge - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Los Bagels - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Arcata Plaza - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 15 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Toni's 24 Hour Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Arcata Inn

Best Western Arcata Inn offers 61 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 43-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Arcata hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site.
Stay in one of 61 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1984
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, 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 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Arcata Best Western
Arcata Inn
Best Western Arcata
Best Western Arcata Inn
Best Western Arcata Hotel Arcata
Best Western Arcata Inn Hotel
Best Western Arcata Inn Arcata
Best Western Arcata Inn Hotel Arcata

Best Western Arcata Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1010 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent staff, breakfast,location and cleanliness.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, clean and comfortable rooms, and friendly staff. I will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Breakfast included usually a deciding factor when choosing a hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Necia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, delicious breakfast, convenient parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean room, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff with clean room and well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Clean room, breakfast always a plus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable. Nice bathroom and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon pulling up I was worried, however once inside very clean and staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome, room was very clean and breakfast was awesome. We stayed two nights. About a 1/2 hour drive to the redwoods.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful, room was clean and quiet even though next to the freeway. Plenty of parking including for oversized vehicles. Right across the street from the Tesla superchargers which is why I chose this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Prabhakar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice rooms, but very small bathroom. Nice breakfast, and plenty of parking spots on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Pool and hot tub were wonderful. Clean rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, staff wete helpful and friendly. Breakfast was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

April

clean but older property, no good dining options,
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. In good repair. No weird odors. Quiet. Good parking. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was okay. Parking was easy. Staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Staff was incredible! Giving fantastic recommendations and service! Fantastic spot to be to see all the sights
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room and phenomenal breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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