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Babbling Brook Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Monterey Bay

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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

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is P13,190
P15,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

Room options

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View all photos for 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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

Map
1025 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz 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 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪De La Hacienda Taqueria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mission St BBQ - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Hamburgers - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Babbling Brook Inn

Guesthouse near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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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P5,966 total
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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

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

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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 Nov 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Babbling Brook Inn on Nov 17, 2025 start from P 13,189.93, excluding 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

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet, rustic setting, yet right in the core of the city. Lots of stairs, if that's an issue. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wish we could have stayed longer! Stayed in Sisley and it was great. A little chilly, but the comfortor was good quality. Felt like staying at a nice mom/grandma house...nicely decorated and comfy. Would stay here again if we are in Santa Cruz longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

David

Liked: Amenities
Very charming Inn and worth a visit!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Trena

Disliked: Cleanliness
Old and unkept
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to stay. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

This is a very serene place. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had previously been to the property about 25 years ago and was a little surprised by the lack of upkeep and level of service. Upon arriving at check-in time, we were met with a closed office and a note to call the posted number for assistance. Upon calling, I got a voicemail and we were left to wonder how long we'd be there before someone showed up to check us in. A few moments later we were called back and given a code to access a lock box to get the key to our room. Upon entering the room, it did not live up to the photos on the website and we were greeted with a musty dusty smell that reminded us of grandma's attic. While the furnishing were fine and the bed comfortable, the carpet was worn and looked very dated. But oh well, at least the room was big and the bed was comfortable. The next day, we explored the town and the beach and returned to our room to find that it had not been serviced at all. Again, not a soul around and the office remained closed with the same note from the day before to call for assistance. I called yet again and got the voicemail again. A few minutes later, I got a returned call and the rep seemed surprised that our room had not been cleaned. She said she'd send someone over right away to provide us with some clean towels. about a half an hour later later, a maid stopped and started cleaning the room while we were sitting on the bed. Not the best experience. If you are fine with air bnb experience, then this might be 4u
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

Thea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property 💗
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

PRIYAL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I won't be staying at Babbling Brook Inn ever again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! Just wish the office was open while we were there. And that there wasn’t so much highway noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Nice escape

Super cute hotel and is a nice escape within the city. For someone who likes to sleep with a fan on, they had one in the room. Amazing! Internet was out and it did not get good cell reception.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a B+B but there was no breakfast. Perhaps due to Covid but that was not stated. A long walk to get breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mary Ann

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures are very different from what the actual room is like. They are not any where near as nice as the pictures. I would not recomend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really WANTED to LOVE this place, it has such "good bones" but alas has been neglected for way too long. For instance there are indications of multiple generations of window coverings (mounting holes, mismatched paint etc). We saw many such examples that could be remedied in less than a day by a handy man in each unit. Such a cute property, but in need of TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property is rundown and shabby. No one to talk to. No heater. No sound proofing. No one cares about anything but tricking you out of your money!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

LeeAnn

This property is NOT what you see in the photos. Not even close. Extremely outdated and dingy. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures shown did not represent the very worn dark room we were booked in to. They did give us a different room that was nice. This hotel could be quite charming with repairs and updating but it is past its prime. Also there were no ADA rooms. This was a real issue for my traveling partner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022