The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Property class: 3

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Point of interest
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Fireplace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$109
$95 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30

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11570 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95007
  • Place, Luminescence Healing Haven
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Roaring Camp Railroads
    ‪15 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

2 Double Bed with Balcony

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

1 King Bed with Balcony

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

King Suite with Balcony and Sofa Sleeper

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

2 Double Bed with Patio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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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
  • Big Basin Redwoods State Park - 18 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Trout Farm Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Sawmill Restaurant & Ale House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fosters Freeze - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Roasting Company - ‬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. 575 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
friendly greeting at the reception area, and in the diner. TV didn’t work or more like I couldn’t figure out the remote. it was ok though, the bed was cozy and I slept like a baby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Liked: Staff & service
property was as pictured and staff was friendly. I would rate higher, but I had someone steal everything out of my car.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

william

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall it’s a great place for the price. The location, room, food and bar were good. The front desk worker was a little rough and not very intelligent for sure. Tough to get luggage into the room long walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolute treat!! I booked this hotel because it was close to my friend’s house who I was coming to visit and it’s also advertised as pet friendly. Looking through the photos, I thought it looked nice and I was surprised that each guest room had a patio or balcony. When we arrived, the place was beautifully lit up and we could hear live music playing. Check in was very easy. We stayed for two nights and enjoyed every minute that we spent there. The 50’s diner was perfect for breakfast and the bar was perfect for a night cap. All the people that work there are very nice. We will return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love the surroundings and bar. I really want the pool to open. I haven’t experienced that yet. It’s going to be fun.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Power went out for an hour before we checked in, but we hung around and glad we did. Once power was restored we were pleased with our room. Bed was comfortable, room was clean and the cafe downstairs served a delicious meal. The lodge had great live music that night, but we didn’t stick around for the late night Techno party. If you’re a light sleeper bring ear plugs in case there’s an all night party in the lodge. It didn’t bother us at all. We plan on returning since we love the area and its an affordable stay when you’re just there to sleep after daytime adventures. Thanks Brookdale!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was actually pretty, nice but losing the power on our first night there quickly made the room like a refrigerator. This was not good for my wife. She caught a chill and got very sick. We were packing to leave when the power came back on. But the damage had been done. I spent our entire stay caring for my wife who was too weak to travel. Finally, on the evening of our last night, we packed and left, driving all night home. Management was very reluctant to offer us a full, or even partial refund. I would say that the staff gets a “barely passing” grade. At least they gave us extra blankets and towels, but otherwise they seemed nonchalant about our situation or even that the power was out. Since I couldn’t leave my wife, our only food option was the in-house diner. Mediocre food, expensive, but a very nice staff. I appreciate all they did during our stay. Overall, we will never come back. It was an expensive lesson learned and showed us how quickly vulnerable seniors like us can go from an enjoyable experience to a nightmare….
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

SIERRA

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was being improved and will be nice but we were there at a very odd time. Services were closed or not available. Room was freezing without heater on but warmed up after we left it on and left for a while. I’m glad WiFi was provided because we had no service. Rooms were spacious but not sure if they felt overall clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really spacious and super clean, with heat that worked. Unfortunately, check-in didn't go so well. There was a sign on the door that the attendant would be back in 15 minutes. We had to sit in the car for half an hour waiting. The next morning, breakfast was not available. The cafe was not open, so we had to drive elsewhere to have breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlene

Disliked: Amenities
Room was in fine condition, no exterior lighting on the second floor so walking to and from car was in the dark, there was an abandoned vehicle with broken out windows when we pulled in and driveway has loads of large potholes. I imagine this place had a lot of character at one point but, it appears severely neglected at this point. The diner was closed and the pool and area with creek running through it are closed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Bathroom and shower particularly comfortable and nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SINMAN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view-- large king room with balcony. Convenient location to Boulder Creek. Friendly staff. Goid price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Raquel

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The best part about this place was the diner. Amazing food. Super friendly service. Has a great variety and ooen until 10pm. Loved it and would return just for that. The front desk staff was hit or miss. Not overtly friendly or helpful. The adjacent bar had pool and games and was fun. I'd be interested to come back when they had events available, but it was the holiday season so it was slower. The rooms were fine enough. Just expect the basics. No frills. Mostly clean....I had a dead fly on my pillow and the sheets had a dirty spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

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

2/10 Terrible

Jammi

Disliked: Room comfort
There were slikworms all over the place in the towels beds floors they gave me another room same thing and they refused to give our money back and could care less so great place if you love sleeping so try warms got photos for proof if anyone wants them
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

KIM

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025