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Hotel Arcata

3.0 star property
Steps from Arcata Plaza, travelers find a perfect basecamp for both relaxation and adventure, with shopping benefits and fitness options for an energizing stay

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A multi-story building with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with ornate detailing and large windows. - Hotel Arcata (Arcata)
Deluxe Suite | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets - Hotel Arcata (Arcata)
A hallway with a patterned carpet, a bench with potted plants, framed pictures on the wall, and a door at the end. - Hotel Arcata (Arcata)
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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

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Bar

Room options

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

Standard Full

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Basic Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, table, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a television on a dresser, and two framed pictures on the walls.

Business Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a dresser, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Basic Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown, Hotel Arcata is in a walkable area in Arcata with great shopping. Arcata Plaza and Carson Mansion are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center and Arcata Community Forest. Arcata Theatre Lounge and Arcata Playhouse are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Arcata travel guide
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708 9th St, Arcata, CA, 95521

What's nearby

  • A street with palm trees, a red car, and a building with a yellow facade.
    Arcata Plaza
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Arcata Theatre Lounge
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs
    5 min walk - 0.3 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

  • Arcata Pizza & Deli
    3 min walk
  • Renata's Creperie
    1 min walk
  • Paul's Live from New York
    8 min walk
  • Dead Reckoning
    4 min walk
  • The Local Cider Bar
    3 min walk

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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)

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Arcata Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 868 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 868 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 868 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 868 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 868 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Yongguang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The experience of staying in a historic hotel in the center of Arcata is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a historic hotel with basic, but very clean rooms. We enjoyed the Venicia Italian Restaurant on the main plaza was quite good (large portiions!) and a fancy, big bar. As long as you are not there the night before the main square market, parking right next to the hotel entrance is easy and there was plenty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was fantastic a lot of old school charm. We loved the aesthetic. Staff was super friendly! Hotel was great! Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the community of vagrants in the town square right outside the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel, located on the Arcata plaza and within walking distance of several restaurants. The staff was great, parking very close and the hotel provides a parking pass. We didn’t partake of the breakfast but it’s there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean, the shower was divine, the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historic building in the center of town. Very nicely maintained and the staff are quiet but friendly enough. The back of the hotel can get noisy with nightly alley mini parties. Our bed was basically U-shaped and we struggled to not roll into the middle of the bed. That was our only complaint. Parking is excellent and there’s a very good sushi restaurant in the lobby. There’s also a good number of places to eat around the plaza and in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krystin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Windows that actually open and a ceiling fan are hard to come by in hotels so I really appreciated the fresh sea air and fan here. Plus a comfy bed and pillows and hot shower made for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Disliked: Amenities
Sad breakfast. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a neat hotel with character. It is clean and well maintained. Overall, I enjoyed my stay, but there are definitely some negatives: The breakfast was pitiful. I was forced to go out for breakfast. There is no dedicated parking and since the hotel is located in the middle of a tourist town, finding street parking was not easy. I had to park several blocks from the hotel. There were often homeless people congregating on the sidewalk in front of the hotel. I would have to walk around them and through their marijuana smoke to get in and out of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great space!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old floors, smelt bad ..staff mostly friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stag was great, room was comfy and vintage, hot bath was heavenly, neighborhood very cool with yummy food and nice shops all around a lovely plaza…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Dalen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Arcata.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the architecture and historical photographs. The room was clean. The hallway leading to the room had a strong unpleasant odor, but the room smelled better. We were able to let the fresh air in with large windows. The restaurant, Tomo, was great! The shower flooded the bathroom floor because the water pressure was so high it splattered on the floor even with the shower curtain draped inside the tub. Great black out curtains, but you can hear everyone's business as they laughed and spoke loudly walking around town which they did well past 10pm. There is a baseball stadium a block away and we could hear every word the announcer said over the PA. Luckily I brought earplugs. Unhoused people sit outside the hotel which was a little scary, but honestly they were quiet and nothing happened.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Victorian hotel from outside but very old inside with older carpet, dark colours throughout and missing charm of the era. Best thing was the clawfoot bathtub! Our room was on a side street which was very noisey all night. Too bad that effort had not been made to restore what used to be a very clsssy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Excellent location Historic and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, spotless room, excellent shower. Minimal breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

pete

Liked: Staff & service
Hardly anyone there still 24 hr desk person. Right on Arcata plaza. Good parking off plaza
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Dalen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The carpeting is so old, the place smells musty. The staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic charm with modern amenities. Situated right on the town square of Arcata. The hotel issues you a parking pass which works everywhere but immediately around the square. Lots of great dining options all within walking distance. The restaurant off of the lobby was excellent. Room was very clean, bathroom was large with a claw foot tub (and amazing water pressure).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient place to stay. Lots of good food and shopping nearby
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice antique style room. Very clean. A bit small for a couple though. Also try for a room on the street side & not facing the back/ alley. Garbage truck comes early & loud on weekends :-) Staff was fantastic, friendly & helpful, particularly when it came to parking. As for the continental breakfast, I regret to say it was lacking. Few offerings, most of it unhealthy, like you'd find at a Motel 6 in Elko, Nev. I chalk it up to expense of finer fare & not enough business to cover it. Plenty of dining options nearby though.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ehren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024