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Best Western Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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Exterior
Exterior
Lobby
Free continental breakfast
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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126 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave (Oversized Room) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Westside Santa Cruz hotel, you'll find Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue. Town Clock and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mission Santa Cruz - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn

Hotel near Monterey Bay 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
  • Television in lobby
  • Water dispenser
Best Western Inn offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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 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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 cable/satellite channels

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

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 available

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.

Property payment types

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 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 smoke detector, and a security system in each 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).

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 Dec 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Inn on Dec 10, 2025 start from $78.32, 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 (11-min drive) from Capitola Beach and 1.7 mi (7-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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dai

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was loud at night with the freeway close by
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ramona

Liked: Amenities
Okay 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

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

8/10 Good

Jess

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and glad to have a safe place,Santa Cruz crawling with homeless zombies
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Amenities
Basic room. Food options were ok and the outside area was sketchy. Free parking and kitchen staff were great. Air conditioner was loud and made sleeping very difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent place to position yourself in for Santa Cruz. Clean and comfortable. Stayed with 2 children.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandeep

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The toilet kept running; the hair dryer and fridge were broken. Requested for housekeeping services but never were honored. I didn’t expect that. I have stayed at different Best Western Hotel locations before but the experience here was not the best
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The variety of food/drinks during breakfast, easy check-in/check out and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madonna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Frontdesk staff should at least welcome guest.Frontdesk need customer service training how to welcome guest.Place is clean though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Traveled with family
Parking lot is extremely small, other guests were taking up 2 spots making it harder to park. The free breakfast isn’t available long enough, was told they were serving anymore and seen a few other guests walk out with plates. Beds were comfortable, bathroom was a bit small but not bad for a 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

jianxin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mazen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful experience, I only wish that my alarm wasn't set for Hawaii time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can check in late and stuff its nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Penberthy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay if you’re visiting the Santa Cruz board walk! The rooms very updated and very clean! The staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tried this property looking for a cheap room while in town. Bed was uncomfortable, hot water wasn’t working in the shower, and mandatory checkout by 11am even though I was the only guest. Will look somewhere else next time I’m in town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the waffles that had hearts inside during breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025