See all properties

Babbling Brook Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Babbling Brook Inn

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sisley) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Degas) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Tennyson)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Tennyson) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Tennyson)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Contessa)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Contessa) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Contessa)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Van Gogh)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Van Gogh) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Van Gogh)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Renoir)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Renoir) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Renoir)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Monet)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Monet) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Monet)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Degas)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Degas) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Degas)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sisley)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sisley) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sisley)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Artists Retreat)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Artists Retreat) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Artists Retreat)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1025 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Main Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ocean Street - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nick the Greek - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mission Hill Creamery - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Babbling Brook Inn

Guesthouse near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Babbling Brook Inn provides amenities like a terrace and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a porch
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English

Similar properties

Front of property

Mission Inn

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,015 reviews
Mission Inn

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Phone

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

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 0 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Babbling
Babbling Brook
Babbling Brook Inn
Babbling Brook Inn Santa Cruz
Babbling Brook Santa Cruz
Brook Inn
Babbling Brook Hotel Santa Cruz
Babbling Brook Inn Guesthouse
Babbling Brook Inn Santa Cruz
Babbling Brook Inn Guesthouse Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is Babbling Brook Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Babbling Brook Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Babbling Brook Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Babbling Brook Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Babbling Brook Inn located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Neary Lagoon Park and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Babbling Brook Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very charming Inn and worth a visit!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

I liked the location and the room was clean and property is very quiet the brook winding through the inn is very nice. The only problem we had was checking out early. Staff doesn't tell you that you can just leave keys in room upon leaving. That would be useful information for anyone staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful, relaxing and peaceful. Very comfortable. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Quaint, lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

The property is unique and very quaint. They used to have a wonderful breakfast and evening drinks. That stopped with Covid sadly. There is no one on site, save for a housekeeper during the day. You have to get your key through a lock box. Property now looks worn and in need of upkeep, with bits of trash about on the grounds. The once beautiful planters are sparse. I hope it can get back to its former state. Santa Cruz is tough for hotels, very expensive and not a lot of quality. The pictures of the rooms are from many years ago. It’s just been neglected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

This is a very serene place. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10

I sat and waited for the receptionist to answer the phone so I could check in. Office door locked. Note on the office door said call “Colleen”. She didn’t respond after 3 calls and a text. I never saw a staff member the entire time after waiting 30 minutes to check in- I was already running late after a full day of travel to get to a graduation party. . She called me on my cell phone and said oh I’m sorry I was talking on the other phone. She gave be me the code to find my key and verbally walked me past an overflowing disgusting large dumpster with poopy baby diapers all over and rats and flies. Room was fine. Service was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great place to have our honeymoon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

This was a lovely place to stay. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10

Pros: close to everything, nice gardens with wood bungalows Cons: dingy old bathrooms, toilet in our bathroom was nearly broken (clanked when you sat on it), no true blackout capability - light comes in everywhere, stupid “feature” in which bathroom light comes on when you enter room, sound from other rooms is awful - you can hear everything, pilot light always on in fireplace so slightly warm regardless of what you want, pillows are hard and bed creaky. No minifridge. It seems like they set up this properly in 1979 and haven’t updated it since. Not sure how they got the great photos but this is not worth what we paid AT ALL. couldn’t wait to leave.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Quaint place with easy checkin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Pretty locations with cute rooms, would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Great location price and setting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Very cute and quaint, off a busy street but set back and very foresty, the staff was very nice and accommodating , would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Everything at the babbling brook inn was amazing my only complaint is that the door that leads to the rooms was very hard to open. It was very hard to get the key in and out of the key hole.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10

I won't be staying at Babbling Brook Inn ever again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Loved it ! It was very private and quiet in a great area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Such a beautiful location! Our room was lovely too. There really is a babbling brook just beyond the deck. There's no place I'd rather stay in Santa Cruz!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Wonderful getaway… I’ve already booked my next stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

We were pleasantly surprised how beautiful and homey this place was and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

I was very happy with my stay. Beautiful grounds. Quiet and relaxing stay. I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Lovely place. I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10

It was a rather relaxing stay, the pictures make it look bigger than what it is in the rooms, but the elegance make up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023