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Best Western Inn

126 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA, US
3.0Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Free Breakfast
Parking

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About this property

Best Western Inn is a 2.5-star hotel located in Westside Santa Cruz, California, just a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay. The property puts guests within reach of major local attractions, including University of California, Santa Cruz, 3.1 miles away, and Capitola Beach, 4.9 miles south. With 28 rooms and 3 suites, the hotel serves as a straightforward base for exploring the Santa Cruz coast.

Each air-conditioned room includes a refrigerator, microwave, and desk, with complimentary wireless internet and satellite television. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. All rooms receive daily housekeeping, and in-room coffee and tea service is available. Guest comfort ratings average 4 out of 5.

A complimentary continental breakfast is included with every stay. The property offers a fitness center and common areas with television. A business center, safe-deposit box at the front desk, and 24-hour front desk service support guest needs. Free self-parking is available, and luggage storage is provided. The property is wheelchair accessible, though some limitations may apply, and service animals are permitted.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and is available anytime thereafter; check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel does not permit pets, though service animals are exempt from restrictions. Among guests, 80.1% reported they would recommend the property, with an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 988 reviews.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Best Western Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay. This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Capitola Beach.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Ocean Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Pacific Avenue - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Mission Santa Cruz - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Branciforte Dog Park - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Mimi De Marta Dog Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Williams-Reynolds House - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Sky Glider - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Seabright Beach - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24.3 km / 15.1 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 54 km / 33.6 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 65.7 km / 40.8 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Inn is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

A complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Free Parking. One car per room.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • No pets allowed
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Know before you go

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.