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Best Western Inn

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

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Lobby
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

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

Room options

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Bathroom

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Walk In Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Jetted Tub, Microwave And Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Oversized Room, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave And Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Iron And Ironing Board, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave And Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Iron And Ironing Board, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Lobby

1 King Bed Mobility Accessible Walk In Shower Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

King Suite with Spa Bath - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Oversized Room with 2 Queen Beds - No Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave And Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Iron And Ironing Board, Hairdryer

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the area

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 - 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 Main Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

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
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪11th Hour Coffee - ‬18 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
  • 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 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 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 May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Inn on May 25, 2026 start from CA $164, 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. 367 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Manivannan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly front office staff. Rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Na'im

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Alejandro, Daly City

Travelled with family
Nothing special. Just a basic room. That’s all you really need when traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very busy couple of days. Time at the hotel was mainly in the evening to sleep. Very comfortable room and bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ivy K

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

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and spacious room. Would stay here again. The only downside was traffic noise in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Bryce

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Marie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Leona

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spacious room. Would have liked a couple of comfortable chairs. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tirso

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jolina, Oakland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wifi was not secured. Location is in a weird street, off a freeway exit. Good enough for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sayuri, Livemore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely convenient location, extremely friendly staff, well lit parking, very clean. Only complaint is a poor shower head with little water pressure. Other than that, it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Breakfast had a good variety. The beds were comfortable. The towels were very thin, the soap provided wasn’t good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a short driving distance to everything. Staff was very attentive. We had technical issues in our room, so we were moved to another room. Breakfast protein choices (meat & eggs) rotated daily. We had a lot of choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wilson

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025