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Babbling Brook Inn

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sisley) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Degas) | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1025 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Ocean Street
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Tennyson)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Tennyson) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Tennyson)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Contessa)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Contessa) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Contessa)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Van Gogh)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Van Gogh) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Van Gogh)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Renoir)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Renoir) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Renoir)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Monet)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Monet) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Monet)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Degas)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Degas) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Degas)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sisley)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sisley) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sisley)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Artists Retreat)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Artists Retreat) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Artists Retreat)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Also, Neary Lagoon Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Pacific Avenue is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Main Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Ocean Street - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nick the Greek - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mission Hill Creamery - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Babbling Brook Inn

3-star guest house near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
As a guest of Babbling Brook Inn, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Santa Cruz guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Babbling Brook Inn offers 13 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Phone

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

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 0 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Babbling
Babbling Brook
Babbling Brook Inn
Babbling Brook Inn Santa Cruz
Babbling Brook Santa Cruz
Brook Inn
Babbling Brook Hotel Santa Cruz
Babbling Brook Inn Guesthouse
Babbling Brook Inn Santa Cruz
Babbling Brook Inn Guesthouse Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Babbling Brook Inn to the airport?

Babbling Brook Inn is 16.9 mi (26-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 Babbling Brook Inn?

As of Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Babbling Brook Inn on Jun 24, 2025 start from $185.37, 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 Babbling Brook Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Babbling Brook Inn.

How close is Babbling Brook Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is 6.6 mi (17-min drive) from Capitola Beach and 0.9 mi (5-min drive) from Santa Cruz Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Babbling Brook Inn offer free breakfast?

Babbling Brook Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Babbling Brook Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Babbling Brook Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Babbling Brook Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Babbling Brook Inn have a pool?

Babbling Brook Inn does not have a pool.

Does Babbling Brook Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Babbling Brook Inn to downtown Santa Cruz?

Babbling Brook Inn is 0.9 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Babbling Brook Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything at the babbling brook inn was amazing my only complaint is that the door that leads to the rooms was very hard to open. It was very hard to get the key in and out of the key hole.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Decent inn, but old and not quite as advertised

The property is nice enough, and walking distance to downtown Santa Cruz. The room did not match the pictures. The fireplace had been replaced with one of those space heaters that looks like a fireplace. And even though the website claims that they serve breakfast and have cookies and wine and cheese in the afternoon, none of those things is true. The lobby was closed. I tried calling several times before my stay only to go straight to voicemail and never hear back. The “check-in process was to grab a key off of pegboard” outside the main building. I don’t think there were any staff there other than the cleaning crew. The place is definitely showing its age. Carpets a little musty, floor is a little creaky. My room had an outdoor hot tub, so there’s that. But overall, had more of a motel feel than an inn feel. At least it was pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No employee at reception desk, had to call a phone number and was given a code to a key box with our room key in it. The room floor was tilted due to structual settling of the foundaton.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

PRIYAL

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I won't be staying at Babbling Brook Inn ever again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Unfortunately the stay was unexceptional. We had plumbing issues right away. The parking is very tight. Wouldn’t recommend having large vehicle for this place. The WiFi would not connect and the tv wouldn’t turn on. The rooms were ok for the most part but the bed was very hard. Wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst place I have ever dealt with! Showed up only to be catfished by the images shown on the Expedia listing which looks nothing like the place we arrived to. It was run down, dirty looking and the room we reserved smelled musty/moldy. The person at the property apologized and mentioned they would cancel the reservation and refund our money as we did not stay there. Unfortunately they his person did not keep their word and denied the cancellation after we had left, not only that they never answered the phone as I and Expedia attempted many times to call. The voicemail is full which doesn’t allow you to leave any messages. It’s like the property manager knows what’s wrong and doesn’t want to deal with anyone but is Happy to take ones money! What a scam and bad experience, to top it off Expedia support has been useless in regards to assisting with this. Our only hope is the travel insurance claim we made so fingers crossed they are able to help. Please do yourself a favor and don’t make the mistake I did and read all reviews posted for this place and you’ll see what a scam it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

This is a very serene place. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashlee

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The house cleaning staff seem to be the only people who care about you and the facility. The cleaning staff get 5 stars for their services Thanks you Cleaning staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it is house surrounded by many old big tress. room is spacious, not offering breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gage

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures looked nothing like the pictures posted on line, the room was misrepresented.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no one there when we arrived. We retrieved our key from a lock box. Our room was clean, but run down. We were in the Renoir room off the main building and it was completely dark. The covered bridge area and surrounding patio was not lit up at all and it was pitch black. The WiFi didn't work and the phone in the room didn't work. I think we were the only guests there and it felt creepy. We had 2 nights booked and only stayed 1. When we went to turn in the key, there was a gentleman at the front desk. We expressed our concerns and told him that we would not be staying the second night. He said he understood and apologized for the condition of the place. He said he would issue us a refund and not charge us for the second night. We were thankful, but are still awaiting the refund. We stayed here 21 years ago and loved how cozy and quaint it was. We were very sad to see how rundown it is and how it's lost its charm. In addition, there was no food served as stated on the website. Hopefully it can be brought back to what it once was.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Phat

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint place with easy checkin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay one night at Sisley (RM 108)…I like the garden set-up and my in-room balcony to enjoy that garden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Autumn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to have our honeymoon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024