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The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Fireplace
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
11570 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95007
  • Roaring Camp Railroads
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Mystery Spot
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Double Bed with Balcony Accessible | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Bed with Balcony Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Bed with Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Bed with Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Suite with Balcony and Sofa Sleeper

  • 366 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Flat-screen TV

2 Double Bed with Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite with Balcony and Sofa Sleeper

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3-star Boulder Creek lodge with private balconies
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free lodge has a picnic area and a lobby fireplace. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains features a picnic area and a fireplace in the lobby. 2 meeting rooms are available. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains is a smoke-free property.

Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM on weekends.
Lobby Bar - Onsite bar.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 12 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Lobby Bar

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1890
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 30 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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, 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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

Property is also known as

Brookdale Lodge Lodge Brookdale
Brookdale Lodge Lodge
Brookdale Lodge Brookdale
Brookdale Lodge Brookdale

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 877 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 877 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 877 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 877 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 877 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silke

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super friendly and we got to bring our puppy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wanted to love this historic gem

Everyone we encountered during our stay was friendly, but they’re extremely understaffed. Never anymore than one person working the lobby at any given time, so anytime they needed to step out to assist anyone, or take a break, the lobby would be locked and closed…with no one to answer the front desk phone should you need any help. We checked the hotel’s main website before booking and it mentioned “some” amenities may be seasonal, but it failed to inform that all bars and restaurants on property would be completely closed. They advertise a market on site and said it would be open every morning at 10 am upon check-in, which we thought we could make work for our breakfast each morning. However, every morning of our 3 night stay, the market was never open by 10. One day, not until after 11am. Needless to say, that never worked as an option for us for breakfast. When I checked at the front desk each morning about when the market would be open, I was met with, “they should’ve been open at 10am”. We then found out that they rent out that space to a third party who seems to make up their own hours. I understand this is an old property that has been undergoing renovations, but the outlet placements in the room are ridiculous and some don’t work. The microwave in the room was almost unusable due to that. Bring extension cords. Beds were clean and comfortable. Bathroom was another story, clearly never cleaned before us. Hair in shower and visible dirt all over the floor. Just meh. :/
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Of course the history of this place is fascinating and it's just a wonderful Retreat surrounded by ancient redwood forest babbling Brooks and rivers and just quiet beautiful Serene setting. The rooms were clean neat and very comfortable and enjoyed the patio balcony and the ability to have the fresh air coming into the room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dany, Dubai

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Nicest Part (Lodge) was Closed for Repairs.

Friendly Staff however The place is falling apart. They never told me the old Lodge was condemn by the county until I got there. and "not even staff was allowed into the Lodge area". Nothing explaining this before I booked it. seems they're waiting to find someone to get in and foundation issues or whatever reason it was closed. We wanted to see the brook inside and hopefully experience the "Hauntings atmosphere". Problem we had: Concrete Stairs leading to second floor were cracked. Concrete stairs gave a bit and I only weigh 215 pounds. That scared us walking up and down the stairs in the rear unit area. the water was boiling hot. I mean I burned myself with it. scalding hot. They may want to turn that down a bit. Rooms were clean and the outside deck was very nice. maids were nice but the bathroom tile is super slippery as was the shower floor. They might want to put skid proof rugs in there rather than the bath matt. Only one set of towels given. most hotels double up on towels who want to take a second shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An oldie but goodie. Restaurant & bar not open, but plenty in and around the area. Loved the redwoods....
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Meaghan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We seen online and from reviews about it being haunted and different things and everything was closed off and couldnt see anything. Made the entire stay different than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM, Tracy

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wooded area in the Santa Cruz hills. Air was good and refreshing. The staff were exemplary. The room was clean, clean towels and plenty of hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really loved having the balcony even though it was too cold to really use it much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raheleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little outdated in the room but overall it worked out fine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shielyn

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

Great Comfortable stay.

It was a great and comfortable stay. It was spacious, clean,organize and calm stay. We were at the very end with our pug,so we had a great time in a private space and quietness. The bed was comfortable and we slept great. The weather was cold,but thankfully there is a heater! If we needed small snacks and necessities, thankfully theres a small market. Sadly, the diners are close, but there are great places nearby for food-like in Felton. The patio was nice,but cold for our trip at moment. The location was good (in the mountain forest and close to the sea in 30mins-perfect)Overall, it was a great and comfortable stay! We'll be back next time again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was big and the balcony is a plus. We got to Check in earlier - front desk personnel was great! Bed was comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

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

Rich in history and natural beauty

The history alone is enought to check this place out. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and the bed was super comfortable. Very peaceful. The area is so beautiful and refreshing. My only complaint is that the coffee in the room was terrible, and that only mattered because there is no where to walk and buy your own. I can't wait to come back. I was assured that the great hall is under restoration, but that obtaining permits and making it happen is a slow process. I love places that have rich history. Im very glad that after the 2020, fire its open again to experience that history.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol L, Hayward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hoping you are able to build up business after remodeling to restore this wonderful scene. I came often thirty years ago. I miss the dining room and hope that you can make this a full resort again. I see you are having music every weekend, that definitely helps! Enjoyed El Sol the other night, and there is a huge contingent of Salsa dancers in Santa Cruz. Loved the spa tub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice getaway spot. There is plenty ofareas outside for hanging out and the bar/lounge is convenient. There was a live salsa band there so that was a fun surprise. The room was nice and clean. I would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEROLD

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing major, but deferred maintenance on old building that needs freshening up, painting, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025