The Historic Requa Inn

The Historic Requa Inn is a 10-room bed-and-breakfast inn on the north California coast. Located on the Klamath River just one mile from the ocean. The Requa Inn caters to American and international hikers, fishermen, paddlers, bikers, birders, beachcombers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.

A hotel has been operating on this site almost continuously since the 1880s.

Today’s Requa Inn combines the comfort and friendliness of a casual bed-and-breakfast with the privacy and personal service of a small hotel. It’s a quiet and cozy base-camp for all your redwood adventures.

Driving north on Highway 101 through Klamath, in the distance you can see the big white building that is the Historic Requa Inn (pronounced RECK-wah). It’s across the Klamath River on Requa Hill, and it stands out in the landscape because it is the only remaining commercial building in the once-bustling fishing town of Requa, now a quiet residential area. Constructed in 1914, the building is plain, almost utilitarian, built for rustic comfort rather than Victorian stylishness.

Accommodations

Every room in the Inn is different, and there is sure to be one that is just right for you. Some have magnificent views of the Klamath River. Many have claw-foot bathtubs and are furnished in antiques. All have wonderfully comfortable beds dressed in crisp white cotton sheets, down pillows and comforters, and quilts. You’ll enjoy the cozy warmth of down even in the summer with a cool ocean breeze drifting through your bedroom window. All rooms are on the second floor of the hotel. Sorry, Requa Inn does not have an elevator.

The season is defined as May 1 to September 30. Off- season is October 1 to April 30.

Children must be at least 8 years old to stay at Requa Inn.

As an expression of the inn keepers love for hiking in the redwoods, all the rooms at Requa Inn are named after area trails.

Requa Inn Room Options

Rhododendron Room

Until we added our new rooms in the east wing, this was our most popular room.  Located in the southwest corner of the Inn, the Rhododendron Room has a river view, lovely natural light, an antique birds-eye maple queen bed set, new carpet, and wallpaper that we believe is original to the 1914 building. The room’s private bath, built in the old water tower, is charming if small, and has a claw-foot tub and shower. Click on the photo to see bigger pictures.Maximum 2 people, no children.

Dolason Prairie

Dolason Prairie is a large northwest corner room with two twin beds and a nice sitting area with a sofa, chair and coffee table. The private bathroom, built in the old water tower, is small but functional with a large new walk-in shower. Maximum 2 people.

Emerald Ridge

Another popular river view room, Emerald Ridge has a large, new private bathroom with a combination tub/shower. The bedroom, decorated with the original 1914 wallpaper, has an antique walnut queen bed set. Click on the photo to see bigger pictures. Maximum 2 people, no children.

Stout Grove (2 Bedroom Suite)

Two small bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with a double bed, with one bathroom shared by the two rooms.  Bathroom includes a claw-foot tub with shower.  Click on the photo to see bigger pictures. Room occupancy not to exceed four. Count the kids in your total, and remember that we do not accept babies or small children.

Carruthers Cove

One of our largest and brightest rooms, Carruthers Cove has four large windows overlooking the river, a four-poster king bed with mariner’s quilt, a new electric fireplace, and a large private bath with walk-in shower.  Click on the photo to see bigger pictures. Maximum 2 people, no children.

Boat Creek

Boat Creek is a bright and charming river view room that has a queen bed. Relax in the comfortable sitting area while enjoying a grand view of the river.  This room has a private bath with a walk-in shower. Click on the photo to see bigger pictures. Maximum 2 people.

Redwood Creek

Redwood Creek is small but bright and comfortable. The room has a full-size four-poster bed, and a private bath including a claw-foot tub with shower. Click on the photo to see a bigger picture. Because of the rooms size, Redwood Creek is recommended for single occupancy or couples who don't mind the cozy space.

Cathedral Trees

Cathedral Trees was created in 2004 from two small unused rooms on the river side of the Inn.  It is arguably our most beautiful room.  It features a queen-size birds-eye maple four-poster pillow-top bed and matching maple dresser.  Twin antique velvet chairs provide a comfortable view of the river.  A romantic claw-foot tub is situated with a river view as well.  We used a white vessel sink mounted on an antique commode to create the look of the pitcher and basin that was probably the only water in the room when it was constructed in 1914.  (Ours does have running water!)  In addition to the tub, this room has a separate bathroom with a toilet and 48-inch shower. Click on the photo to see bigger pictures. Maximum 2 people, no children.

Hidden Beach

In the northeast corner of the Inn, Hidden Beach is small, cozy and economical, with a beautiful antique walnut bed set.  In spring and early summer, you can hear a gurgling brook outside your window.  The room has a double bed and a private bath including a claw-foot tub with shower.  Click on the photo to see a bigger picture. This small room is most comfortable for singles. Couples are okay if they don't mind the small space.

Fern Canyon

Fern Canyon, a southeast corner room with an expansive view of the river, is our largest and most breathtaking room. It has a four-poster king-size bed and deluxe mattress.  Often this is the room guests choose after touring all of them.  The room’s only shortcoming is its small but functional private bath with claw-foot tub and shower.  The smaller-than-standard tub supposedly came from a 19th century passenger ship. In spring and early summer, guests in Fern Canyon are lulled to sleep by the sound of a brook that runs along the east side of the building. Click on the photo to see bigger pictures.  Maximum 2 people, no children.

Gentle Reminders
Children are people too and must be included in room occupancy. We accept well-behaved children 8 years of age and older; no babies, toddlers or young children. We do not accept pets. We do not have roll-away beds, nor do we allow extra people to stay in rooms designed for one or two. Please do not bring sleepings bags or air mattresses.

Policies

Checking In and Out

Guests are welcom from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. If you want to check in early, please call and make arrangements as the lobby will sometimes be locked from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for cleaning and shopping. If you are going to be arriving later than 9 p.m., please call ahead so that you don’t find the door locked when you arrive. If you plan to arrive later than 11 p.m., you should stay elsewhere. You can’t enjoy your stay at Requa Inn when you arrive late at night, and keep in mind that Requa Inn is not a motel with a 24-hour front desk staff. Check-out time is 11 a.m.

Burning Ban

Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the building, however there is outdoor smoking areas on either the front or back porch where ashtrays are kept for those who wish to smoke. Candles and incense are also taboo because of worry about fire in an old wooden structure.

Pets

Sorry but pets are not accepted in the Inn.

Children

People visit the Requa for the beauty and tranquility. Nothing shatters that faster than a crying infant or a four-year-old running, yelling, and rubbing sticky hands all over the antiques and books. Therefore, only older, well-behaved children are accepted, (minimum age of 8 years required).