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Best Western Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free continental breakfast
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Step into Best Western Inn, near the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Kick-start your day with a continental breakfast, stay productive at the business center, and unwind with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff who are always ready to lend a hand.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Free parking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Fitness center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
$125 nightly
The total price is $144
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave (Oversized Room)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave (Oversized Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
126 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 40 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mariannes Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn

At Best Western Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include continental breakfast, WiFi, and self parking. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
Best Western Santa Cruz
Best Western Inn Hotel
Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
Best Western Inn Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Best Western Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Best Western Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and ziplining. Best Western Inn also has a fitness center.

What's the area around Best Western Inn like?

Best Western Inn is located on the Strip in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 1-minute walk from Ocean Street and 15 minutes' walk from Pacific Avenue.

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Best Western Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Bed
Location
Bathroom
Wedding
Parking
Shower
Lobby

Reviews

10/10

Perfect stay.
2-night trip

10/10

Great attitude about service
1-night trip

8/10

It was good, clean and quiet.
1-night trip

10/10

Near the airport and clean. Would stay here again.
1-night trip

6/10

The WiFi wasn’t working properly
4-night trip

10/10

Very clean and comfortable. Our room was spacious with jet tub. Location was also a plus. Good breakfast. Would book again
2-night trip

8/10

My stay in Best Western was good.
3-night trip

8/10

We arrived Friday night & left Sunday morning. My husband woke up sick Saturday so our plans changed. I ended up shopping at Target & the Mall while he slept. The BW staff were understanding & gave us extra items we needed. Would highly recommend & we will be back.
2-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff, clean rooms
1-night trip

2/10

It was not a good stay! This hotel has been battling a water leak for years. We had to stay on the 2nd floor, I'm 68 yrs. so that meant carrying luggage up the stairs, no elevator that I knew of. The room had no soap, when I asked the hotel clerk for soap, he said they were out of soap. He found one small bar of soap, I asked for extra coffee and cups, he gave me coffee but no cups. I had to grab my own from the breakfast area. Then there was a homeless person coming into the lobby while we were checking in and she was looking for something. At breakfast time the same homeless person came into the breakfast area and started grabbing food, I'm happy that we had finished our breakfast because that homeless person was touching all the food items that others would be using later on. Bottom line... I will pay extra to stay at another hotel next time I'm in Santa Cruz. It's sad because we have stayed here many times in the past and we enjoyed our stays, but times change, and this hotel is changing for the worst. I don't recommend this hotel to anyone; they need to make some serious improvements.
1-night trip

6/10

Location good
3-night trip

10/10

it was good, we stay here often.
1-night trip

10/10

Great location and close to tourist destinations!
1-night trip

10/10

The property was easy to get to and parking was abundant.
1-night trip

8/10

Staff was very helpful with everything
3-night trip

10/10

Easy access to FWY. 2 left hand turns and on the 101South
1-night trip

10/10

Super friendly and helpful staff! Budget friendly place to stay that is comfortable and clean! We will definitely return!
1-night trip

10/10

Was clean
1-night trip

10/10

It was cozy and quiet, what we needed for our stay.
2-night trip

10/10

Exactly what was needed on a late night in Santa Cruz. Clean, comfortable, could be a bit quieter. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs. There is a lot of road noise until late in the evening.
1-night trip

4/10

Super noisy area neighbors were up all night power went out because the breaker tripped and they couldn’t find the breaker no Internet
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice room, very polite and attentive greeter, convenient neighborhood
1-night trip

8/10

Nice staff, breakfast and comfortable room
1-night trip

10/10

very good location
1-night trip

4/10

No TV !! And no WiFi!!
2-night trip