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Best Western Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.
A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, and modern decor.
A covered walkway with doors, windows, and a garden area with plants and a fence.
A Best Western hotel with a clear view of the entrance, parking area, and a sign indicating the hotel's name.
A hotel kitchen with a microwave, coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$263
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec

Explore the area

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126 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Cruz
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Ground Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Ground Floor)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Ground Floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Ground Floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a large bed, a grey sofa, wooden flooring, and a red accent wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At Best Western Inn you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Monterey Bay. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a business centre. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and luggage storage. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz hotel include Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪11th Hour Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn

Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is available. A fitness centre, 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Water dispenser
Best Western Inn offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 available for USD 30 per night.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

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

Is parking available at Best Western Inn?

Yep, Best Western Inn has a free self car park.

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

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Inn on 12 Dec 2026 start from NZ$263, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Inn?

The closest beach to Best Western Inn is Capitola Beach (6.5 km).

Does Best Western Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is on offer at Best Western Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Inn?

No, Best Western Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Best Western Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was polite and parking was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Breakfast! Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a night and just what we needed. Close to boardwalk and a full breakfast. Just be aware lot fills quickly in evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and so was parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well maintained. The breakfast was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget option. The rooms look like they were recently renovated and are clean. Close proximity to downtown Santa Cruz and nearby areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast staff was very friendly and helpful would would stay here again :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Walkable to downtown: restaurants and shopping. A good basic place to stay and I would again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Other than parking, parking is a little tight, the rooms are great. We stay at this Best Western whenever we visit the Santa Cruz area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an oversight stay or quick getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was clean. This is right off the freeway entrance and was sometimes noisy. The breakfast was good. If you are just looking for some place to lay your head it completes that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overbooking alert
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room easy parking
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
clean room, remodeled, friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, Staff very helpful, Breakfast room fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent, room was clean, good breakfast and better coffee, parking was great. Overall it’s a very good place to stay. I need a first level room because medical reasons and always get it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not an ideal stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was a few homeless people around the property which made it uneasy to get out of our car
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and newly remodeled. Our only issue was the tiny bathroom and low shower. Otherwise, staff was friendly. Breakfast was nice, and free parking is always a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026