Best Western Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Lobby
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Free continental breakfast
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • GymGymGym
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
126 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Popular LocationOcean Street1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk4 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)37 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

8.3/10 Very Good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.9/10 Excellent
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Also, Ocean Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Pacific Avenue is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 15 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min walk
  • Jack In The Box - 11 min walk
  • Mariannes Ice Cream - 5 min walk
  • Taqueria Los Pericos - 14 min walk
  • Shanty Shack Brewing - 14 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is available. A fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Inn. Free self parking is available.
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Water dispenser
Best Western Inn offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a security system
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Property is 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

How close is Best Western Inn to the airport?

Best Western Inn is 15.1 mi (17-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Inn?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Inn on May 28, 2024 start from $84.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Inn.

How close is Best Western Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 4.9 mi (9-min drive) from Capitola Beach and 1.7 mi (8-min drive) from Seabright Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Inn offer free breakfast?

Yes, Best Western Inn offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best Western Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Best Western Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Inn have a pool?

Best Western Inn does not have a pool.

Does Best Western Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Inn to downtown Santa Cruz?

Best Western Inn is 0.5 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Best Western Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 913 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 913 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 913 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 913 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 913 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service is great they were very curious very hospital very professional even when I did a spill in the lobby rushing out to do something else she was very professional think you have a great employee and I give her on the scale from 1 to 10 I would give her a 30 good job thank you very much and I would definitely recommend this to anyone traveling to Santa Cruz California thank you very much
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Macaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elias

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

martin L.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room, very polite and attentive greeter, convenient neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rithy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Herminio

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person in front desk very rude. My room was completely open went I come to my room, I was so scare to enter the room with my son. I call front desk and he didn’t come to check the room. Never coming back!! I feel so unsafe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Holly

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Key cards kept not working. Staff didn’t properly set up breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023