Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG
8/10 Good
"The hotel is close to the airport and the city of McKinleyville.
The staff is helpful and kind. Breakfast is okay. I enjoy their freshly brewed coffee. The premade breakfast burritos and egg sausage sandwiches are satisfactory.
Overall, the property is well maintained and very clean.
Our flight from Tucson to Seattle was delayed by several hours. We lost our first night stay at the hotel, which had been paid in advanced. And our first day for our rental car as well.
I asked for a refund but the front desk clerk told me I would have had to cancel the room the day before of our arrival, by 6pm. Had I known the plane was going to have mechanical issues the day before our departure, I would have. Haha!
The same issue happened with Avis, the car rental company."
"It was a nice 2 bedroom house. It was clean but had an order of urine when we first got there. Check-in and check-out was quick and easy. Kitchen was stocked with plates, utensils, and cooking items."
"Wonderful boutique hotel, a stone throw away from the ocean, with just a handful of well appointed rooms (former classrooms). The property shares a larger lot with a nicer campground part of the same organization. Quiet and peaceful overall. Note however that despite the beautiful decor and finish inside the main building, sound insulation is minimal in the bedrooms. Clean and modern bathrooms. Nice common space downstairs with couches, turntable and vinyls. However, no breakfast available. No vending machines either in the main building or around the campground. A limited selection of food, snacks and beverages is available either during opening hours (daytime) at the registration office (attached to the main building) or driving to Trinidad on the main highway (approximately 5 miles South where a limited number of very good restaurants (and Murphy's, a well appointed local grocery store) are located. Access to the ocean (beach and trails along the cliffs' edges) is through a very nice State Park (Sue Meg) a short drive North of the property ($8/day access). Beautiful vistas. However, no direct access to the ocean or any beaches directly in front of the property (private properties and cliffs). Within 10 to 25 miles to great State and National Parks immediately to the North on Hwy 101."
"The setting, tucked into the redwoods, was peaceful and beautiful. The cabin was spotless and had plenty of room. Conveniently located near Main Street, my stay was relaxing and nice."
"We really loved this place. The property is in the most amazing spot you can imagine, ya know, if you can imagine a sprawling view of the Pacific Ocean replete with rock formations and wildlife perfectly complemented by the lovely coastal landscape. The largest rock in perfect center view is home to an entire community of California Sea Lions! They play in the water and hoot and holler most hours of the day and it’s incredible! One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen and heard. Breakfast was super good and lots of snack options. I suppose it was great that the room was beautiful and fresh, but we would have been happy if it were a broom closet with how wonderfully the property delivered. We miss it already."
You can take time to visit Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area during your travels to Trinidad. Amble around this relaxing area's beaches or seek out the hiking trails.
Freshwater Lagoon is located in an area of Trinidad that travellers like for its seaside. You'll find 20 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay near Freshwater Lagoon?
The Historic Schoolhouse Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. You'll find it 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Freshwater Lagoon. Other good options in the area include View Crest Lodge and Emerald Forest Cabins.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Freshwater Lagoon?
Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Freshwater Lagoon.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Freshwater Lagoon, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Freshwater Lagoon.
What can I see and do near Freshwater Lagoon?
Enjoy nature at Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Redwood Creek Beach or Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center. You might plan a visit to Humboldt Lagoons State Park or Thomas Kuchel Visitor Center while you're in the area. Redwood National and State Parks is also located 5.8 mi from Freshwater Lagoon, and Big Tree Wayside is 8.6 mi away.