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Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
Best Western Inn – Santa Cruz, CA
Best Western Inn – Santa Cruz, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Best Western Inn

Offering a fitness center, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Pacific Avenue is 0.8 mi from Best Western Inn, while University of California Santa Cruz is 1.7 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 27 mi from the property.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.0 / 5
Great 1007 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was good enough and I didn’t expect much. All that matters is that I had a place to sleep for the night.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The rooms look they have recently been updated, nice and clean. The staff was great and the free breakfast was great. The outside of the property could use some updating, other than that is was a great stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Stayed for a night and just what we needed. Close to boardwalk and a full breakfast. Just be aware lot fills quickly in evening.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    When I arrived, they said that my card didn’t go through and my reservation was canceled, which is a lie because I called the credit card and they said no transactions was requested, I do get a confirmation when a transaction is done, and there was nothing sent to me. They told me to try another hotel and if it didn’t go through then to call them back. But the other hotel had no problem at all, the lady at the front desk was really rude and like not even acknowledged that we were there until we call her to the front desk, she tried to send us to another hotel farther away where we wanted to be, and she didn’t even try the car again when I showed up which I see it has been weird because they were not supposed to run the car. I was there anyways until I checked in so we never again go to any best western place

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The property was a great place to stay for the price. The staff were friendly and helpful. Free self-parking was available. The room was mostly updated and very clean. It was suitable for my family’s stay. The only downside to this property is the location. While the property is conveniently located near the freeway, the street traffic is very loud at night and early in the mornings. I’m not familiar with the area but there were also a lot of homeless on that street, so keep that in mind. Overall, I would recommend this hotel.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I was charged in 7/20 for $357. And the. Charged again on 7/24 when I actually checked in. I screenshots from my banking account but they claimed they never did it

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great budget option. The rooms look like they were recently renovated and are clean. Close proximity to downtown Santa Cruz and nearby areas.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    :>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Overbooking alert

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was clean and well maintained. The breakfast was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    good

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Overall felt dirty. Room had two broken lamp shades- one held up by visible tape. Stains on bed cover.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Nice

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Habitación limpia.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staff was polite and parking was convenient.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    There was a few homeless people around the property which made it uneasy to get out of our car

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    not an ideal stay

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This hotel was clean. This is right off the freeway entrance and was sometimes noisy. The breakfast was good. If you are just looking for some place to lay your head it completes that.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Easy to park, check in, and find our room! Room was spacious! King bed was comfortable and pillows also. Everything was clean. AC worked great! Motel was nice a quiet. Breakfast was great: scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage links, waffles, toast, bagels, mini muffins, cereal & milk, yogurt machine, toppings, fruit, apple & orange juices, hot water for tea/coffee. Everything you need for a good breakfast, and at 8:00 there was still plenty (breakfast was from 6:30-9). Property felt safe, even with a few homeless people around. The Habit (burgers), a sandwich shop, and Noodle Time within 600 feet of motel! Jusr a short walk. Noodle Time has AMAZING food!!! Denny’s and donut shop across the street. Ice cream place about 10 min walk away. Great motel, for a great price. No pool, but we didn’t need one. When we come back, we will always stay here. Great job Best Western!!!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The breakfast could not eat . Not many healthy options . Way overpriced and bad location

Frequently asked questions about Best Western Inn

Does Best Western Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Best Western Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Best Western Inn offer parking?
Yes, Best Western Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Best Western Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Best Western Inn offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Best Western Inn have a fitness center?
Yes, Best Western Inn features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, sauna.
Where is Best Western Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Best Western Inn is located at 126 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 80, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Best Western Inn
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 2.1 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 8.9 mi

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