Name: Babbling Brook Inn
Address: 1025 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, Santa Cruz, 95060
Telephone: +1 831-427-2437
Rating: 8.6

Wheelchair accessible parkingFree self parkingWheelchair-accessible van parkingSmoke-free propertyUse of nearby fitness center (discount)Assistive listening devices available

Check-in / Check-out

From 03:00 PM · Until 11:00 AM

Classification

3-Star Hotel

Amenities

Smoke-free property, Use of nearby fitness center (discount), Wheelchair accessible parking, Assistive listening devices available, Free self parking, Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Location

Santa Cruz, US

Babbling Brook Inn: A Tranquil Stay in Santa Cruz

Charming Accommodations: Enjoy a cozy stay in one of our 13 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs and plush pillowtop beds.

Scenic Surroundings: Take in breathtaking views from our terrace and garden, creating a serene ambiance for your stay.

Convenient Amenities: Benefit from free self-parking, as well as discounted access to a nearby fitness facility, ensuring a relaxing and stress-free visit to Santa Cruz.

Ready to unwind at Babbling Brook Inn? Book your stay today for a peaceful escape in Santa Cruz!

Accommodations

Rooms & Suites

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Guests

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

8.6

Excellent

156 reviews

Highlights

+Unique atmosphere
+Helpful staff

Could Improve

–Issues with room quality
–Noise from the street

Cleanliness7.8

Some reviews mentioned musty odors and issues with upkeep.

Service9.1

Overall helpful staff and good service reported by many guests.

Location9.0

Great location near downtown; however, some noise issues noted.

Room Quality8.3

Rooms are described as cozy and comfortable, but some are too small.

Amenities8.3

Basic amenities are provided, but some guests expect updates.

Value for Money8.7

Decent hotel for the price, but some concerns regarding room conditions.

Food and Beverage8.8

No specific feedback, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.

Overall Experience8.9

Mixed experiences highlighted, but positive stays overall.

rachaelcrook2

Couples · Apr 2025

A very comfy bed!

Liked:We stayed as a couple in April 2025 for 2 nights. When reading the reviews we was a bit worried especially about the check in policy so we contacted the Babbling Brook. They sent through instructions prior to our stay about how to pick up the keys which was very straight forward )using a lock box and code with instructions where to find your room). The setting is really lovely with an actual brook. Our room had the option to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Location wise is great - only a 15 minute walk to the Boardwalk and you pass 2 shops on the way (a 5 min walk from the Babbling Brook). The room was a bit cold so we had the heater on and that was due to the overcast days we had. The bed was really comfy! The rooms are functional. Only criticism I’d have is the shower - you can’t stand under it as it points at an angle so you have to hold it over you.

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Happiness05014114522

Family · Oct 2024

bad time

Liked:This place is run down to say the least, phones non op , no breakfast as advertised, no lights very dark bathrooms are uhh to say the least non desirable, stay away abandoned, and very unsecure, no staff at desk only notes, water wheel is broken, and grounds have weeds grown over

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Runreadrepeat

Family · Jul 2024

Do Not Stay Here

Liked:This was really a very bad experience. I was traveling with my daughter. When we arrived, our room door was open. Not unlocked, open. I checked the room before bringing my daughter in, and discovered that the sliding door for the patio doesn’t lock. Super! We then went down to get our things from the car and we encountered an employee that let us know he knew which room we were in and interacted with my daughter in a way that made me uncomfortable. Literally 10 minutes later, the parking lot was full of police cars with full lights and sirens. Five of them. Half the officers ran up the front stairs, half up the back. A short time later they were removing this employee in handcuffs while discussing for all to hear the circumstances of his arrest. No one from the Inn said a word to any guests or offer any explanation or apologies. I was willing to overlook the obvious state of disrepair that the Inn was in, but this was too much. Open doors, broken locks, sideways stairs, felons for employees. Do yourself a favor and Stay literally anywhere else.

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Location

How to Find Us

1025 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, California, 95060

Santa Cruz · US

+1 831-427-2437

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Good to Know

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 03:00 PM. Check-out by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

All prices are all-inclusive with taxes and fees. A valid credit card is required at check-in. No additional resort or service fees will apply.

Important Information

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.
Contactless check-out is available.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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