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Babbling Brook Inn

3.0 star property
Comfortable guesthouse near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Babbling Brook Inn

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Artists Retreat)
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Renoir)

Overview of Babbling Brook Inn

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

Map
1025 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf17 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk2 min drive
  • Popular LocationOcean Street2 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)42 min drive

Room options

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Tennyson)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Tennyson)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Contessa)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Contessa)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
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)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Van Gogh)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Renoir)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Renoir)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Monet)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Monet)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Degas)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Degas)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sisley)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sisley)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Artists Retreat)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Artists Retreat)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At Babbling Brook Inn you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Monterey Bay. .This smoke-free guest house offers a terrace, a garden and a porch. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Westside Santa Cruz guest house include University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot.
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What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 12 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 17 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 17 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive
  • Ocean Street - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 8 min walk
  • Taqueria Vallarta - 5 min walk
  • Hula's Island Grill - 12 min walk
  • Mission St BBQ - 11 min walk

About this property

Babbling Brook Inn

Comfortable guesthouse near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
As a guest of Babbling Brook Inn, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Santa Cruz guest house is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Babbling Brook Inn offers 13 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

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 lift
  • 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

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Guests will receive key retrieval information

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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'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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

What is the cancellation policy at Babbling Brook Inn?

Babbling Brook Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Babbling Brook Inn?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Babbling Brook Inn on 28 Apr 2024 start from AU$430.10, including 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.

Is parking available at Babbling Brook Inn?

Yep, Babbling Brook Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Babbling Brook Inn?

Yep, Babbling Brook Inn is a short 17-minute walk from Main Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Babbling Brook Inn?

No, Babbling Brook Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Babbling Brook Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Babbling Brook Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Babbling Brook Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 963 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 963 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 963 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 963 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 963 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sahra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The front desk isn’t staffed except perhaps briefly in the morning, so you call someone to help. The place is sadly neglected and a bit damp and smelly, but has tons of potential and charm if someone sold just renovate it. Location is cute and the grounds are nice. In the phone the staff were helpful. It’s a unique property that is a bit rundown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Katelynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderfully charming property! Doesn’t have “all the bells and whistles” — would be nice to have a fridge in the room, for example. However, the staff were very nice and the environment is gorgeous. Feels a bit like a village in a fantasy novel. My husband and I would stay there again, and definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A complete scam! Do not recommend
This place is riding of the coattails of what used to be. I’ve stayed here previously in 2019 and it was amazing. The rooms were old but it was all upkept very well. Staff was friendly and the free breakfast was nice. My husband and I just had an overnight stay, and it was quite literally one of the worst experiences we’ve had at a hotel. First, we got an email saying our room was ready but when we arrived to check in we were told it was not ready and we needed to wait. Took about 45 minutes of waiting till we got to the room. Then they put us in a room that we did NOT book. We booked the Tennyson but when we asked the front desk about it, all she said was that they no longer use that room at all and that apparently it’s broken down and gross. Whatever I guess, but later I found out that the room does exist and someone is staying in it. The woman in the room told us that she stays the overnight cause she’s part of the staff. Sure makes sense, but if the room wasn’t gonna be available why didn’t the hotel contact us ahead of time? And why did the front desk lady give me a total BS lie? Makes no sense. Lastly, the room itself was HORRIBLE. Not at all what they are advertising with pictures on here. Do NOT be fooled. They put us in artist retreat, and it was gross and none of the antique furniture from the pics were present. Just a dirty couch that looked like it was found in a free yard giveaway. Photo of room attached for reference. Compare it to the ads.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Nikolaus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Juliet

Travelled with family
When we arrived, there was no one at the property and we had gotten an email about how to access the key in the lock box, but the key to the gate was missing, and when I called to ask for someone to come help the person who responded was not very welcoming and made it seem that I was inconveniencing her by asking for the key. Finally, someone came and let us in, but when I called back to ask if they were going to bring us a key so that we’d be able to get it later she once again was very dismissive of my request. We never actually got a key to the front gate. They just left it open. In addition there were stains on the carpet in the room. Also, there were no bedside tables next to the bed so you had to put things on the floor if you wanted to be able to access them at night. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Travelled with group
The room wasn’t anything like the picture on the website. It smelled like mildew, the rug was wet in places, and there were many bugs on the bed. Not bedbugs, looked more like termites. The beds weren’t made the next day and the TV didn’t work. There wasn’t an Innkeeper to talk to. All in all, a huge disappointment. I spent more than $150 more per night than another nice place to experience luxury. Didn’t happen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sue

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no staff to greet us. I received a voicemail with brief instructions on how to check in. Room looked nothing like the photos. As soon as I went in, the room had a strong musty smell. There are chips and stains all along the walls and blinds. We decided to still stay the night since the room was expensive. I realized there were several areas in the room and bathroom that had black mold. I read a review that the guest’s sheets were stained. We decided to check our blankets and sure enough, there were a couple of odd stains. Everything was just so bad that we decided not to stay the night. It was $300 down the drain but we feel incredibly misled and cheated by the photos. Please read the most recent reviews and you’ll see that we were not the only ones who had this kind of experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

rod

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
This is the 2nd summer in a row we’ve stayed here. Last year we stayed in a different room and like it. This year we stayed in The Garden king size room. It smelled stuffy they had windows open the room had a slant kinda crooked floor and you feel it the Bed was so hard and uncomfortable. It was just so different from the other room. We always get in around 5 or 6 because we are at the beach. The service when I call to tell them and know what to do to check in when they are gone OMG both summers soooo Rude when I called I couldn’t believe this girl had a job there!?!? Anyway I probably will not stay next summer I think we will go somewhere new!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023