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Babbling Brook Inn

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec)
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Degas) | Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sisley)
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$347
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug

Explore the area

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1025 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪47 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
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 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)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ocean Street - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mission Hill Creamery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hula's Island Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Babbling Brook Inn

Guesthouse with free parking, 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

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 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 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 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

Special check-in instructions

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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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 26 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Babbling Brook Inn on 27 Aug 2025 start from AU$347.27, 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 Santa Cruz 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lily

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Elise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Elena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property has charm and is situated in a beautiful, forest-like setting, which made for a peaceful and quiet stay. However, it’s definitely an older place and could use some regular maintenance. The flowers in our room were dead, and the window screens were bent, which made me worry about bugs getting in. There were also an abundant amount of spider webs on our balcony, so we did not get to enjoy it. The check-in process was a bit confusing. The front office is located at the top of the building, which isn’t clearly marked, and there was no one at the desk when we arrived, just a sign instructing us to call a number. We did, and were directed to a lockbox with our key inside. This would’ve been fine if we had been informed ahead of time. There also didn’t seem to be any staff on-site for requests like extra towels or blankets, other than the cleaning crew before checkout. Similarly, we weren’t told that checkout just involved leaving the key in the room. The room itself was pleasant, with a lovely view that allowed for a bit of birdwatching, and the jetted tub was wonderful to use. Overall, better communication and a little upkeep would have gone a long way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very charming Inn and worth a visit!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, relaxing and peaceful. Very comfortable. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Riley

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

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Decent inn, but old and not quite as advertised

The property is nice enough, and walking distance to downtown Santa Cruz. The room did not match the pictures. The fireplace had been replaced with one of those space heaters that looks like a fireplace. And even though the website claims that they serve breakfast and have cookies and wine and cheese in the afternoon, none of those things is true. The lobby was closed. I tried calling several times before my stay only to go straight to voicemail and never hear back. The “check-in process was to grab a key off of pegboard” outside the main building. I don’t think there were any staff there other than the cleaning crew. The place is definitely showing its age. Carpets a little musty, floor is a little creaky. My room had an outdoor hot tub, so there’s that. But overall, had more of a motel feel than an inn feel. At least it was pretty quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No employee at reception desk, had to call a phone number and was given a code to a key box with our room key in it. The room floor was tilted due to structual settling of the foundaton.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

PRIYAL

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I won't be staying at Babbling Brook Inn ever again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Unfortunately the stay was unexceptional. We had plumbing issues right away. The parking is very tight. Wouldn’t recommend having large vehicle for this place. The WiFi would not connect and the tv wouldn’t turn on. The rooms were ok for the most part but the bed was very hard. Wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst place I have ever dealt with! Showed up only to be catfished by the images shown on the Expedia listing which looks nothing like the place we arrived to. It was run down, dirty looking and the room we reserved smelled musty/moldy. The person at the property apologized and mentioned they would cancel the reservation and refund our money as we did not stay there. Unfortunately they his person did not keep their word and denied the cancellation after we had left, not only that they never answered the phone as I and Expedia attempted many times to call. The voicemail is full which doesn’t allow you to leave any messages. It’s like the property manager knows what’s wrong and doesn’t want to deal with anyone but is Happy to take ones money! What a scam and bad experience, to top it off Expedia support has been useless in regards to assisting with this. Our only hope is the travel insurance claim we made so fingers crossed they are able to help. Please do yourself a favor and don’t make the mistake I did and read all reviews posted for this place and you’ll see what a scam it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

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

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashlee

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024