The Inn at Houmas House is a historic estate located near New Orleans in Darrow, Louisiana. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 8pm. At the Inn at Houmas House, visitors can tour the mansion and grounds, stay in the inn, enjoy Louisiana cuisine, and host one-of-a-kind weddings and events.
The Inn at Houmas House is a collection of quaint cottages nestled along an ancient oak alley and surrounded by lush gardens, allowing guests to get lost in the tranquility of the South. The Mighty Mississippi River is just steps away and a peaceful setting to watch the sun rise or set. The cottages depict historic structures that once graced Uncle Sam Plantation, which was located downriver from Houmas House. Each room is complete with a single king or queen size bed or double queen beds, luxurious bathrooms, and a porch to enjoy the view.
Comfortable and romantic, each room is decorated with old world furnishings, unique artwork and comfortable seating nooks. While enjoying the bygone era, the need for modern amenities is not overlooked. Each room includes a large flat screen TV, Wifi, coffee and tea makers, and an iron to name a few. A breakfast buffet for two is included. Tickets to tour the Houmas Estate and The Great River Road Museum can be purchased upon arrival.
Check In: 4pm Check Out: 11am.
Each room includes a large flat screen TV, Wifi, coffee and tea makers, and an iron.
Pet Policy: The Inn at Houmas House provides bowls for food and water in the guest rooms. Please let us know prior to check in if you are bringing a dog with you. *Only service dogs with a certificate are allowed in the restaurants. Outdoor seating is available for lunch and dogs are permitted.
Cancellations: Due to limited availability, refunds in full will not be granted regardless of cancellation date.
Dining: Houmas House Estate, one of the South’s oldest and most beautiful plantation estates, is the home of Latil’s Landing Restaurant, The Carriage House Restaurant, Dixie Café, The Turtle Bar and The Wine Cellars of Houmas House.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available in both casual and fine dining settings. Just minutes from Baton Rouge and New Orleans, these restaurants have varying menus reflecting traditional Louisiana cuisine. Each menu is updated seasonally to reflect the availability of locally grown produce, providing a true farm-to-table experience. Both tourists and locals enjoy the quaint feeling of the intimate settings each restaurant and The Turtle Bar provide. It’s easy to imagine dining in the 1830’s when using exact replicas of the original china used by General Wade Hampton. Reservations are required for Latil’s Landing and suggested for The Carriage House Restaurant.
**Please note- The restaurants and the Mansion are closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day. On these two holidays, please make other dining arrangements. Mansion tours will not be offered on these two days.
The Gift Shop at Houmas House Plantation and Gardens offers a wide selection of unique souvenirs, novelty items, handmade collectibles, original works of art and prints, as well as cookbooks, candles, photographs and fascinating books on the architecture, history and culture of south Louisiana and New Orleans. Many items are one of a kind and cannot be purchased anywhere else. We offer the perfect gift for that special occasion. The gift shop is opened 7 days a week from 9AM- 8PM.