The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Point of interest
Fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $136
$119 nightly
$136 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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11570 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95007
  • Place, Luminescence Healing Haven
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Felton Covered Bridge Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

2 Double Bed with Balcony Accessible

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

2 Double Bed with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed with Balcony

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

King Suite with Balcony and Sofa Sleeper

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

2 Double Bed with Patio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite with Balcony and Sofa Sleeper

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Boulder Creek

Located in Boulder Creek, The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains is within a 15-minute drive of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Roaring Camp Railroads. .This lodge is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Big Basin Redwoods State Park and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Frontier Ranch.

What's nearby

  • Luminescence Healing Haven - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Felton Covered Bridge Park - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Roaring Camp Railroads - 15 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Wilder Ranch State Park - 16 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sawmill Restaurant & Ale House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trout Farm Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fosters Freeze - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Monty's Log Cabin - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. This lodge has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM on weekends.
Lobby Bar - Onsite bar.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 588 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
national park and santa cruz boardwalk were close by and the staff were all so friendly, accomodating, and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff, and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty property, set in the Santa Cruz mountains. Awesome place to stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The food in the Diner was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and really great staff. Created a happy memorable trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the quiet and remodeled rooms! Staff was very friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

danibell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and updated room, welcoming staff, quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean hotel with a great view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

KIM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was very spacious and I enjoyed my private balcony. I am sad I was only there for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was courteous and welcoming, will return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ballroom was being renovated but it was still a wonderful place to visit with the brook running through it. I enjoyed the history of the place. The staff was amazing. The family owned diner was charming and had fabulous food.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was really nice, we will definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome, quite, peaceful stay at the Brookdale Lodge!!! Everything and everyone was so nice!! Loved the remodeled rooms!! Used to live and work here in the late 70’s!! New the owners then!! So nostalgic!! Very fun times!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always a great stay for a great price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice room for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. The cafe staff was friendly and attentive. We really enjoyed eating at the Brookdale Cafe. We would return to this lodge again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic beautiful location and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SINMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025