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Hotel Arcata

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Arcata Plaza

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Located near Cal Poly Humboldt State University, Hotel Arcata combines practicality with comfort. Guests start their day with continental breakfast, wind down at the bar, or maintain routines in the gym. The helpful staff and free in-room WiFi make every stay seamless.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Standard Full | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Full

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Queen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Living room
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Studio Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Business Studio Suite

Highlights

Heating
Shower/tub combination
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
708 9th St, Arcata, CA, 95521

What's nearby

  • Arcata Plaza - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Arcata Theatre Lounge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Los Bagels - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Arcata Playhouse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Eureka Station - 13 min drive
  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bencharong Thai House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arcata Pizza & Deli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Renata's Creperie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dead Reckoning - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dutchy's Pizza - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arcata

Hotel near Cal Poly Humboldt State University
Located close to Arcata Plaza and Arcata Theatre Lounge, Hotel Arcata provides free continental breakfast, a hair salon, and a bar. In addition to a gym and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Access to a nearby health club, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Arcata include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Restaurant dining guides and guidebooks
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 25.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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 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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Arcata Hotel
Hotel Arcata Arcata
Hotel Arcata Hotel Arcata

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Arcata pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Hotel Arcata doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Arcata?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Arcata?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Arcata located?

Located in Downtown, this hotel is steps from Arcata Plaza and Arcata Theatre Lounge. Arcata Playhouse and Cal Poly Humboldt State University are also within 10 minutes.

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Hotel Arcata Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 761 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place could be really spectacular if they warmed up the decor the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dalen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Arcata.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous, historic hotel in great part of town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic quaint hotel. Excellent restaurant and accommodations. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great renovated hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Excellent location Historic and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay here one night on our way farther up the coast. Very nice, big room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel will be perfect for someone who likes old architecture and decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're tired of the La Quintas, Best Westerns, Red Roof etc., and would prefer character and history, stay at the Arcata Hotel. Charming!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a nice historical place with a lot of the features maintained. Very simple place to stay. There is a town square across the street with some homeless hanging out but they don’t bother you. Nice shops within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! We were in town to see the Crabs and it was the PERFECT location!❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A 1915 era hotel that maintains that atmosphere. Very nostalgic downtown hotel with original fixtures and accoutrements that will take you back to the roaring 1920s. We liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty cool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to walk around Arcata…didn’t need a car.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is very old with old amenities (shower/sink) that need upgrading. That said it’s charming and the convenient location cannot be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I love older hotels and I wish I could give them a good rating but as a solo female traveler, I did not feel safe. I’m sorry Arcata is struggling to deal with the homeless and drug problem downtown. Also, tiny room, no amenities. Though no refund, I chose to not stay. Expensive but good decision.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is very charming. The front desk staff is a bit wooden. No microwave or fridge. The neighboring park is a bit overrun with homeless.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room had an odor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice older rustic hotel

Very nice, especially considering the age.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is a little small, but outside that....very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Korina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming historic property and a great location right on the Square. Good rate for the quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love that it’s an old hotel on the square that’s been restored.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

An aging hotel that owners have done their best to update. No AC, but do you really need it in Arcata? It would be nice if the windows had screens. We would stay again but only for one night. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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