Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn

We stayed here 2 nights and it was a nice place to stay. The room was spacious and nicely decorated. The bed was comfortable and the shower was hot with decent water pressure. The blanket on the bed barely covered the width of the bed (more like a full than a king size) so I spent the night pulling the blanket over me. The hotel was very clean. I do feel the room was over priced but it is California. less

This hotel has it all! The rooms are spacious, clean and have up to date decor. Nicely located next to a shopping mall and within 10 minutes of the ocean. A well presented breakfast every morning including everything from sausage and gravy, to eggs, and cereal. The pool and spa have easy access and are kept clean. Overall a great place to stay. less

We stayed in Eureka for a couple of days, and this hotel was located on the south end of town. Good place for pets, as there are lots of vacant places to walk the dog, including a short walk to the water. Nearby restaurants were good places within walking distance. Room was nothing special, but clean and spacious. There was a strong cleaning product smell when we first walked in, but it might have been because we had a pet room. Quiet surroundings. A large mall next door that is not fully occupied, and a lot of campers/trucks/cars park on the street next to the hotel (did not feel unsafe, however). Breakfast was great - just like pre-COVID! Waffles, eggs, toast, yogurt, fruit, etc. There were restrictions as far as masks and gloves were concerned. Most people followed them. Not sure why the hotel was so expensive, but I felt that it was expensive for what we got. Plus we paid an extra $60 for the dog each night, which is much more than other hotels we stayed at. Still, it was a good option for the area. less

We stayed here on a quick trip down the coast. Check in was quick and easy. Both the male and female clerks were friendly and professional. They certainly made those of us Best Western members feel special! I was offered water, cookies, or chips at check in. The outside of the hotel is very welcoming. The moment I stepped into the elevator I began to worry. The tile was extremely dirty, it didn’t look like it had been mopped in months! Our room was a good size with a jacuzzi tub but the decor is very old and the room is in desperate need of re-furbishing. The carpet was filthy with several dark stains and the tile in the bathroom was very old and dirty. The room smelled like cigarette smoke but it must have just been the cleaning supplies because I didn’t notice that smell when we returned from dinner. The rest of the room appeared clean, the towels and sheets were all clean and in good condition. We ate at the Mexican restaurant next to the hotel and the food was actually very good. We appreciated the 10% discount too. The following morning we headed to breakfast. The side door had been left open by a guest who exited before we got there. We used it to enter the dining area. Immediately my son was told by the older female breakfast worker that he needed to “sanitize his hands!” She did ask, she didn’t request, she forcefully demanded that he do so. Interestingly enough, several people entered after him and no one was around to tell them to sanitize so I question how necessary it truly was. If the hotel was worried about infection control, maybe they should have workers serving the food like other hotels have gone to or have someone stationed at the hand cleaning station and have them ask guests to wash their hands. A few moments later, a guest came in with a dog and in her same authoritarian tone, she told the guest “Dogs aren’t allowed in here!” I believe there is a way to communicate without demeaning someone. That worker could use some classes in customer service! The other two younger workers were much more friendly. Unfortunately her attitude ruined our breakfast. less

Note: my visit was before June 15 (pre-COVID re-opening). The hotel is a little bit out of the way because it's not walkable to downtown. The mall across the street was sad. Only about a third of the spaces had businesses; however, the large box stores were open (including a Walmart). Nearly everyone will arrive by car, so I don't think location is a problem. Anyways... When checking in and out, the front desk staff was quick and professional. I appreciated the welcome I received. The room was spacious and mostly clean. The furniture wasn't dusted and it was very noticeable because of the dark finish. Cigarette butts were found on the little balcony (even though the building is "no smoking"). Towels and linen were fresh and fine. Carpet was clean. I booked the room because I really missed taking a bath. The jacuzzi looked clean. There weren't many COVID restrictions for breakfast it seems. The staff required guests to sanitize their hands and wear a mask when entering the breakfast room. Disposable gloves were given to everyone when handling the serving utensils. There were no restrictions for the food. If someone wasn't following the rules, staff would ask them nicely to do so. I appreciated the time when one guest put on his mask when asked, but took it off after the staff member walked away. When the staff member reminded him again about his mask, she stood there and waited for him to return to his table to eat. (PSA: COVID can kill you. Get vaccinated.) There are two on-site restaurants. Both were fine. They weren't gourmet, but I thought the quality and value were good. 10% off at both places if you're a guest. less