Step into Best Western Inn, near the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Kick-start your day with a continental breakfast, stay productive at the business center, and unwind with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff who are always ready to lend a hand.
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 40 min drive
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 44 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
When you stay at Best Western Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include continental breakfast, WiFi, and self parking. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Capitola Beach are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
28 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast
Water dispenser
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Working away
Business center
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Partially open bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 30 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
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
Are pets allowed at Best Western Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Best Western Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Best Western Inn also has a fitness center.
What's the area around Best Western Inn like?
Best Western Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Ocean Street and 15 minutes' walk from Pacific Avenue.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with good options, decent quality, and friendly service. (16 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2026
Great breakfast staff was very friendly and helpful would would stay here again :)
Angelo
Angelo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2026
Clean room and great staff!
James
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 29, 2026
clean room, remodeled, friendly staff, good breakfast
Ivy K
Ivy K, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2026
Friendly front office staff. Rooms are clean.
Manivannan
Manivannan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2026
You have to ask if you want your room attended to on a multi day stay. WiFi was weak and Verizon cell service barely there. (Don’t expect to stream a movie.) Breakfast was decent. Getting in and out of the parking area was tricky as it’s on a street that becomes the on-ramp for the highway.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2025
Good location, reasonable price
Milena
Milena, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 29, 2026
Had a very busy couple of days. Time at the hotel was mainly in the evening to sleep. Very comfortable room and bed.
Tomas
Tomas, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 14, 2025
Great spacious room. Would have liked a couple of comfortable chairs. Breakfast was great.
Leona
Leona, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
The variety of food/drinks during breakfast, easy check-in/check out and friendly staff.
Evelyn
Evelyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
Great staff and the room smelled fresh and clean!
Jesse
Jesse, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 26, 2025
Breakfast had a good variety.
The beds were comfortable.
The towels were very thin, the soap provided wasn’t good.
Angela
Angela, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
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!
Hannah Penberthy
Hannah Penberthy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Near the airport and clean. Would stay here again.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Professional staff
Very helpful in answering my questions
Clean rooms and comfortable bedding
Hector
Hector, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 22, 2025
good stay
It was good, clean and quiet.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2025
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.
Tracy
Tracy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
Great Place
Friendly staff, clean rooms
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Room was newly remodeled and it was nice. Breakfast options were decent. Staff was also friendly.
Lianne
Lianne, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 10, 2024
Location good
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2023
Very nice room, very polite and attentive greeter, convenient neighborhood
martin L.
martin L., 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2024
Staff was very helpful with everything
Brad
Brad, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2024
Super friendly and helpful staff! Budget friendly place to stay that is comfortable and clean! We will definitely return!
Reginald
Reginald, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2025
Very good
Very clean and comfortable. Our room was spacious with jet tub. Location was also a plus. Good breakfast. Would book again
Ruben
Ruben, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
My stay was good. Nothing to complain about the room. The only thing
Alejandro
Alejandro, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 20, 2025
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.