The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Boulder Creek lodge

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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11570 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95007
  • Place, Luminescence Healing Haven
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Boulder Creek Golf Club and Country Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

2 Double Bed with Balcony Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

2 Double Bed with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

1 King Bed with Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Suite with Balcony and Sofa Sleeper

  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 Double Bed with Patio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite with Balcony and Sofa Sleeper

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Boulder Creek

Close to the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Boulder Creek lodge, you'll find Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Roaring Camp Railroads. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Big Basin Redwoods State Park and Zip Line.

What's nearby

  • Luminescence Healing Haven - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Boulder Creek Golf Club and Country Club - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Roaring Camp Railroads - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • University of California, Santa Cruz - 15 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trout Farm Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fosters Freeze - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Sawmill Restaurant & Ale House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Roasting Company - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Boulder Creek lodge
As a guest of The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains, you'll find a picnic area and a fireplace in the lobby. There are 2 meeting rooms available. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Boulder Creek lodge is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1890
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Weekend local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 12 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 13 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

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.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 30 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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, 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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 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 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 13 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan, Laguna Beach

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set among the beautiful Redwoods
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic beautiful location and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
The check in clerk was very helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious renovated room with personable office, bar, and restaurant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very clean, and the office staff were very nice. The only problem for my husband and me, was that there was only one paper cup for us to share and only one coffee pod in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always a great stay for a great price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff person at the desk on 11/8 in the evening was super attentive and welcoming, was doing it all last night. Checked us in quickly and with a friendly demeanor around 8pm, then we saw him later doing sound for the band playing in the bar hall a little later, then bar backing as well. Also had to get something for a room all in the middle of this. The five stars are really for him, and the fun atmosphere of the music. Regrettably I can’t remember his name. Room itself is roomy and quiet, comfortable but needs some paint patching for scuffs and marks on the wall, the shampoo bottle was leaking from the bottom, and the door jam needs either a deep cleaning or replacing, lots of black marks/dirt around bottom of entrance. A little more maiand this would be perfect. Love waking to the redwoods and quiet around property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Melodie and Richard

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Office, Restaurant and Bar were exceptionally friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and pleasant! This place is pet-friendly, but the out door pet spaces should be improved. The breakfast in the restaurant was so delicious, but NOT free! The restaurant has high quality food and choices! The bar has a wide variety of drinks and music on the week ends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The patio view was nice and bed was comfortable but the carpet was stained. Convenient location to the Felton Hall and the State Park. However, I didn't sleep very much as there was a person underneath me with the tv on loud, very loud till about 5 am, then I was able to sleet about 3 hours! There was no one at the office and the sign for emergencies was so small that I missed when I went downstairs at 2 am. The sign was pointed out to me the next morning when I went to check out and told them of the awful noise. I am an older disable woman, so it was a little difficult in the middle of the night. Otherwise, I would stay there again, hoping it was quieter and have the emergency number on hand. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, courteous staff, convenient to downtown Boulder Creek
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott, Scottsdale

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled of mold and alcohol from previous guests evening party. Were unable to check in until 30-60 minutes after check in because of previous night party in hotel bar and late checkouts. The girl room was not clean and bathroom was not restocked with enough towels. Rooms not well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My only issue with the room was the jet tub that didn't work. Not working was the smallest issue however. I'm a 61 yr old woman with spinal issues and had to have my husbands assistants in and out of shower because there are no grab bars and there are no slip resistance stickers in bottom of tub. Small issue on an otherwise great anniversary weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, boonton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was really nice, we will definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spacious room and bathroom, nice balcony, good restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, boonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was exactly what we expected
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Adequate lodging, but not a restful sleep

Zero sound proofing it would seem (between floors and between rooms), as it sounded like a herd of goats were clogging above me all hours of the night. The holes in window screens allowed some bugs in, and generally, despite recent renovations, it's already a tired property, that only has glimmers of its "hey-day" -- but the price was fair and there aren't many other better lodging offerings in this stretch of the Santa Cruz mountains. So, overall, a bearable stay, but could have lived without a drunk knocking on my room door by mistake at 11pm. Oh well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the remodel on the rooms. Will come again:)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025