Best Western Arcata Inn

Hotels
Best Western
8.3 (515 reviews)
4827 Valley West Blvd , Arcata , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great breakfast options
Friendly and helpful staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Concerns about cleanliness in rooms
Steep pet fees
Location next to budget hotels

Categories

Cleanliness
7.15
Multiple reviews raised concerns about cleanliness, including pubic hair in shower and dirty hot tub.
Service
8.85
Positive mentions of front desk staff and overall helpfulness of the team.
Location
8.15
Concerns about proximity to budget hotels but generally convenient access.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were generally clean and spacious, with no major complaints.
Amenities
8.15
Good hot tub and breakfast options, although some amenities like pet fees were viewed as steep.
Value for Money
8.45
Generally considered decent value for the price, with breakfast included.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Positive feedback on breakfast variety, despite some suggestions for improvement.
Overall Experience
8.65
Many guests expressed a desire to return, indicating a positive overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 04:42

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 5 km from Humboldt State University, Best Western Arcata Inn in Arcata, California offers a prime location for visitors to the area. The nearby airport, Arcata-Eureka Airport, is only 9 km away, ensuring easy access for travelers.

Comfortable Accommodations
The 3-star hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities such as a private bathroom, free WiFi, a wardrobe, and a flat-screen TV. Guests can relax and unwind in the outdoor pool and hot tub, perfect for a refreshing dip or a soothing soak.

Excellent Facilities
Best Western Arcata Inn offers complimentary private parking, a convenient business center, and a 24-hour front desk for guests' convenience. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, the hotel's facilities cater to all your needs.

Book your stay at Best Western Arcata Inn now for a memorable and comfortable experience.

Important information:

Please note tha Dogs are the only pets allowed at the property.

Please note that Children are welcome but please contact property in advance regarding the number of children you are traveling with.

The lobby and breakfast area is currently undergoing renovations. These improvements will be completed in early November. During this time, the property will be offering a limited breakfast selection.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ACV

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 515 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.15
Service: 8.85
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Rachel J couple us
8
Pros:

Clean rooms that were generously sized. We were traveling with our dog so I highly recommend it for pet travel - lots of grass and space on the property for potty breaks. We only stayed one night so cannot comment on the breakfast or pool but it looked nice! Easy access to the freeway to get into downtown Arcata and close to a dog beach.

Cons:

Seems like soundproofing between rooms was ok, but soundproof to the walkway was fairly poor.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple us
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Riley family_with_children us
7
good but not fantastic
Pros:

Convenient location and good pool. Extremely friendly staff.

Cons:

The price was very high and the room could have been a little cleaner. The beds had a lot of wear with sagging mattresses, could use an update.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Amy family_with_children us
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Brian couple us
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Mary couple us
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Doug couple us
7
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Clean. Great staff. Tasty breakfast.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Maxime family_with_children fr
8
Pros:

Kind and helpful staff
Good-sized, clean, and comfortable room
Heated pool

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Patricia family_with_children us
10
Great customer service!
Pros:

Friendly staff and great customer service! Breakfast was delicious and we enjoyed the pool area!

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Miguel couple us
8
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Dorit couple il
9
Pros:

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ארוחת בוקר אמריקאית טובה

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Long couple us
8
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Fabiola couple us
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Larry couple us
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Feuerbach couple us
8
The breakfast was amazing staff was good lots of dogs but you couldn’t tell. Very quiet and nice dog area
Pros:

Was very convenient

Cons:

The carpet was wet as maybe they had just shampooed it and the refrigerator didn’t work

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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mary family_with_children us
7
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Jenifer couple us
9
Nice hotel, very friendly staff, breakfast was fabulous!
Pros:

Great location. Breakfast was key; Renee was terrific!

Cons:

Despite numerous hotels, lots of homeless and concerns about personal safety. Surprised not more police presence.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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MongoSchwartz Couples Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan
8
Good Best Western
Pros:

This BW is a cut above the more modest of their hotel offerings.
The staff was friendly, the room large and quiet, and the breakfast above average.
The bathroom could have been cleaned better, but that's a quibble.
If you're looking for a good budget hotel option, this is it.

2026-06-20 via Tripadvisor
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AWheelerRuhland Couples Wisconsin
8
Lovely home base!
Pros:

Lovely! A perfect home base for five days while we explored Redwood NP. Tasty, varied breakfast, laundry, pool. Would definitely stay again.

2026-06-20 via Tripadvisor