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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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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave (Oversized Room) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board - Best Western Inn (Santa Cruz)
Free continental breakfast - 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

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

Room options

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Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Suite with Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2

Oversized Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Best Western Inn is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
Map
126 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California
    Ocean Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue
    Pacific Avenue
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Exterior of the chapel and bell tower at Mission Santa Cruz. Mission Santa Cruz was a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in 1791 as the 12th california mission.
    Mission Santa Cruz
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pier at Santa Cruz, California
    Santa Cruz Wharf
    5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Famous surfing beach town! California
    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
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    10 min walk
  • 11th Hour Coffee
    18 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn

Hotel near Monterey Bay
Free continental breakfast, a gym, and a business center are just a few of the amenities provided at Best Western Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, a TV in the lobby, and a water dispenser
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western Inn have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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 cable/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 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

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

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 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from 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

7.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Milena

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

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

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

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

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

Tracy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Professional staff Very helpful in answering my questions Clean rooms and comfortable bedding
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good stay

It was good, clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was newly remodeled and it was nice. Breakfast options were decent. Staff was also friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

Friendly staff, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

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

6/10 Okay

Susan

Location good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was good. Nothing to complain about the room. The only thing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Very clean and comfortable. Our room was spacious with jet tub. Location was also a plus. Good breakfast. Would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful with everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room, very polite and attentive greeter, convenient neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff! Budget friendly place to stay that is comfortable and clean! We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Billiejean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived Friday night & left Sunday morning. My husband woke up sick Saturday so our plans changed. I ended up shopping at Target & the Mall while he slept. The BW staff were understanding & gave us extra items we needed. Would highly recommend & we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nestor

Liked: Amenities
Was clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. I liked the vinyl flooring instead of carpet. Great complimentary breakfast! Check in was a bit slow.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived about an hour before check in time and our room was ready. A very friendly young man at the desk checked us in. Our room was clean, comfortable and quiet. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what was needed on a late night in Santa Cruz. Clean, comfortable, could be a bit quieter. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs. There is a lot of road noise until late in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

MANJUNATHA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was good, Room was clan. The air condition is not clear, better they upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024