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Babbling Brook Inn

3.0 star property
This peaceful Santa Cruz guesthouse invites travelers to unwind on the inviting porch or retreat to comfortable rooms designed for relaxation

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Babbling Brook Inn creates a serene escape in central Santa Cruz with its charming garden and welcoming porch. Guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and comfortable rooms featuring hypo-allergenic bedding, flat-screen TVs, and daily housekeeping service.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 838
SAR 954 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Artists Retreat) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Artists Retreat)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Degas) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Degas)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Monet) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

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
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Renoir) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

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
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sisley) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Sisley)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

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
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Van Gogh) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Van Gogh)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Contessa) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Contessa)

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Tennyson) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Tennyson)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, Babbling Brook Inn is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching.
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Map
1025 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Main Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪De La Hacienda Taqueria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mission St BBQ - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Copal - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Babbling Brook Inn

Guesthouse near Monterey Bay
Babbling Brook Inn provides amenities like a terrace and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 does it cost to stay at Babbling Brook Inn?

As of 17 Muharram 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Babbling Brook Inn on 18 Muharram 2026 start from $254.30, 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.

How much is parking?

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.

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Reviews

Babbling Brook Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Nice private room with a view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Marianne

Liked: Staff & service
A bit older in condition. Super nice people and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Amenities
Lovely view form room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Homely comfortable room

Homely comfortable large family room. In a quirky setting within easy reach of beaches and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming setting and good value

We had an excellent stay there and will visit again. It was a good value considering the other very overpriced hotels in Santa Cruz during high season. There was some road noise from the room but overall, the setting compensated for that aspect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

We were charged twice. Once from Expedia and again from Babbling Brook Inn. We tried to call Babbling Brook Inn but you can never get a hold of anyone. We tried to resolve the issue with Expedia but were told Babbling Brook Inn charged us a cancelling fee. We never cancelled and we stayed the night we reserved. The issue is still unsolved and we were charged twice. I would not stay here again nor would I would recommend it to anyone. Not customer friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming and serene location with great views from the veranda. The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to make us comfortable. The manager was also very generous and gave us a late checkout. Highly recommend this affordable option for Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anoop

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location and very serene outdoor setup. Rustic theme property. Room was ok, lot sunlight. Manager was very accommodating and very helpful helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This place is so beautiful. The manager was amazing! We had mixed up days and she corrected it and gave us a perfect room with a balcony! We will be back and recommend it to friends!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

8/10 Good

Cora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty locations with cute rooms, would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a very unique place to stay. Very rustic. I liked it a lot. Check in was easy as well as check out. Did not have a mini frig or hair dryer. For some reason, we could not get the fireplace to work. Coffee on the balcony in the morning was nice. Great coffee and Keurig coffeemaker. Bottled water furnished as well as bath soaps and shampoos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location price and setting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint place with easy checkin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

robert allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks for a wonderful weekend!

An amazing find, clean, cozy and serene. The location was also perfect, near the action but tranquil at night. We will definitely stay here on our next trip to SC.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it ! It was very private and quiet in a great area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay one night at Sisley (RM 108)…I like the garden set-up and my in-room balcony to enjoy that garden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it is house surrounded by many old big tress. room is spacious, not offering breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ashli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute storybook-esque inn. Our key was not in the lockbox, but staff was quick to arrive and provide us a key. Great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Martha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The house cleaning staff seem to be the only people who care about you and the facility. The cleaning staff get 5 stars for their services Thanks you Cleaning staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024