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Best Western Inn

2.5 star property
The Best Western Inn sits just steps from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offering travelers a perfect base for coastal adventures with convenient WiFi connectivity

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A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter. - Best Western Inn (Santa Cruz)
A hotel kitchen with a microwave, coffee machine, and a refrigerator. - Best Western Inn (Santa Cruz)
A covered walkway with doors, windows, and a garden area with plants and a fence. - Best Western Inn (Santa Cruz)
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Located near Santa Cruz's iconic Boardwalk, the Best Western Inn offers a comfortable stay with continental breakfast, a business center, and in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and proximity to the beach.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Best Western Inn is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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126 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.
    Ocean Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.
    Pacific Avenue
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A church with a wooden door and a bell tower.
    Mission Santa Cruz
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 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
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    10 min walk
  • Verve Coffee Roasters
    17 min walk

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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

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 center

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)

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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Best Western Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Inn located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is steps from Ocean Street, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Town Clock are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Francisco

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

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

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Ivy K

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again. The rooms are super Clean, the location is right of the high way but it’s quiet, the location is a 30 minute walk to the boardwalk; 5 minutes if you drive. they have private parking. Also, we really enjoyed the complementary breakfast especially the waffles, nothing fancy but enough not to have to go elsewhere and spend money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly upon walk in, room smelled great and was in clean condition, house keep provided extra blanket upon request and breakfast the next day was as good as you can expect it to be. I’d book again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple, no frills, perfectly fine. It was very clean, the towels were soft even if there were only 2 sets for a 4 person reservation, the front desk clerk was nice. Free parking, free wifi, and a decent free breakfast. Not fancy but good in all the basics
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalaysia

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milena

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

8/10 Good

Manivannan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to park, check in, and find our room! Room was spacious! King bed was comfortable and pillows also. Everything was clean. AC worked great! Motel was nice a quiet. Breakfast was great: scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage links, waffles, toast, bagels, mini muffins, cereal & milk, yogurt machine, toppings, fruit, apple & orange juices, hot water for tea/coffee. Everything you need for a good breakfast, and at 8:00 there was still plenty (breakfast was from 6:30-9). Property felt safe, even with a few homeless people around. The Habit (burgers), a sandwich shop, and Noodle Time within 600 feet of motel! Jusr a short walk. Noodle Time has AMAZING food!!! Denny’s and donut shop across the street. Ice cream place about 10 min walk away. Great motel, for a great price. No pool, but we didn’t need one. When we come back, we will always stay here. Great job Best Western!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked for 2 days with my daughter. Breakfast was offered from 6am-9am, however , I was still allowed to get coffee and some fruit as I checked out at 1030am. Staff were nice and polite and helpful. The receptionist that was on duty when I checked in was able to accommodate me to another room as my room was towards the front and I felt was too noisy. She was kind enough to change my room with no problem. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was good. Room very clean. Bed needs to be upgraded. Shower had three body washes, no shampoo, no conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean (very important) , front desk efficient and friendly at reception, not so much as leaving in morning. Parking perfect. I needed a 1st floor room (health issues) not possible and the stairs were very big effort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tomas

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You have to ask if you want your room attended to on a multi day stay. WiFi was weak and Verizon cell service barely there. (Don’t expect to stream a movie.) Breakfast was decent. Getting in and out of the parking area was tricky as it’s on a street that becomes the on-ramp for the highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Leona

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and the room smelled fresh and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near the airport and clean. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Penberthy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angela

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
Verified

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the fact that location is close to the highway and right across street from denny's
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025