Babbling Brook Inn

Guest hou, 3-star1025 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesShow on map

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Fabulous

Guests rate it highest for service, location and food.

8.6156Reviews

Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.0 out of 10, at 1025 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, California, 95060.

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.

What this place offers

Smoke-free property
Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Well-lit path to entrance
Terrace
Garden

Rooms

8.6

Fabulous

Rated 8.6 out of 10 by 156 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness7.8
Service9.1
Location9.0
Rooms8.3
Amenities8.3
Value8.7
Food & drink8.8

Guests mention

Unique atmosphereHelpful staff

Bryan
September 2025
Hotel was overbooked so we didn't get our room. We were polite and left without incident, and made other arrangements. However, we were still billed for the room and it has been impossible to get any response from…
Han
September 2025
Pleasantly surprised by the hotel. Room is small but had everything we needed. Would highly recommend it and would definitely stay here again!
Laurie
September 2025
Amazing stay. Staff is beyond helpful. Peaceful even with busy street, waterwheel drowns out the noise 👍
van
September 2025
Decent hotel for the price
Angel
August 2025
Great spot to be in. Easy checking in and out. Staff was welcoming. Would stay again.
Kim
August 2025
Welcome to the 70’s!
Cute little place, great location off the beaten path but still close to downtown and boardwalk. Could use some updates but overall clean and fairly comfortable. Sweet view of the babbling brook from the little balcony,…

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

1025 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 — superb.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 3:00 PM until anytime

Check-out by 11:00 AM

No children

No pets

No smoking anywhere on the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Pets. Pets not allowed

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Pets. Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Children and extra beds. No rollaway/extra beds available

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-out is available

General. Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

General. Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Accessibility. No elevators

General. Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

General. Staff wears personal protective equipment

General. Property is cleaned with disinfectant

General. Social distancing measures are in place

General. Professional property host/manager

Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available

General. Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Sustainability Certifications. Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

General. Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Pets. Service animals are allowed

General. Masks are compulsory at the property

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

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.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Babbling Brook Inn

What time is check-in and check-out at Babbling Brook Inn?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Babbling Brook Inn allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Babbling Brook Inn?

Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.

Does Babbling Brook Inn have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book Babbling Brook Inn?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Babbling Brook Inn?

1025 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, Santa Cruz, CA.

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