With a stay at Carter House Inns in Eureka (Downtown Eureka), you'll be steps from Carson Mansion and a 5-minute drive from Sequoia Park Zoo. .This beach hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bayshore Mall and 7.4 mi (12 km) from Samoa Dunes Recreation Area.
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
Kaptain’s Quarters - 10 min walk
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Dutch Bros Coffee - 3 min walk
Tandoori Bites Indian Cuisine - 8 min walk
Lost Coast Brewery - 6 min walk
About this property
Carter House Inns
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.
Stay in one of 40 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
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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
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Carter House Inns Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 947 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 947 reviews
8 - Good
178
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 947 reviews
6 - Okay
70
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 947 reviews
4 - Poor
24
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 947 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Okay
Susan
Mar 10, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Terrific breakfast, helpful staff.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Evan
Feb 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Carter House is exceptional on all levels!!
Evan
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert
Jan 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a wonderful stay! The rooms are so cozy. The sheets and towels are amazing. Hanging by the fire in the living room and the incredible breakfast are highlights.
From the warm greeting to the marvelous custom prepared breakfast, we were delighted at every turn. Great bath amenities, including thick bath sheets. And just a few short blocks from the Carson Mansion and the rest of Victorian Eureka.
We enjoyed the staff and the food for breakfast was wonderful!
Judith
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nathan
Jan 31, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice B&B in Eureka. Great staff, and complimentary glass of wine/beer is a nice touch. Breakfast (included) was very good. Strong wifi signal was appreciated.
Keep in mind - its an old house, so noise travels. And there was some street noise.
Will hopefully return to visit again. Would highly recommend to any travelers.
A lovely Inn. Very friendly and helpful staff, a lovely clean room and an excellent restaurant: Restaurant 301 adjacent to the lobby. Highly recommended.
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.
Our room was great - charming and updated with nice furnishings, very comfortable mattress, and a lovely bathroom. This whole hotel has charm - from the lovely and excellent restaurant (we had dinner and breakfast there) to the small and cozy bar. Staff is friendly and helpful. We’ll be back!