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The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Point of interest
Fireplace
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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11570 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95007
  • Place, Luminescence Healing Haven
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Boulder Creek Golf Club and Country Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Double Bed with Balcony Accessible

2 Double Bed with Balcony Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

2 Double Bed with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • 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
(50 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

King Suite with Balcony and Sofa Sleeper

  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Flat-screen TV

2 Double Bed with Patio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Junior Suite with Balcony and Sofa Sleeper

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

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About the area

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 Zip Line.
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What's nearby

  • Luminescence Healing Haven - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Boulder Creek Golf Club and Country Club - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Felton Covered Bridge Park - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Roaring Camp Railroads - 14 min drive - 10.3 km

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

Lodge with free parking, in the vicinity of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1890
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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

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. 563 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dorothea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The patio view was nice and bed was comfortable but the carpet was stained. Convenient location to the Felton Hall and the State Park. However, I didn't sleep very much as there was a person underneath me with the tv on loud, very loud till about 5 am, then I was able to sleet about 3 hours! There was no one at the office and the sign for emergencies was so small that I missed when I went downstairs at 2 am. The sign was pointed out to me the next morning when I went to check out and told them of the awful noise. I am an older disable woman, so it was a little difficult in the middle of the night. Otherwise, I would stay there again, hoping it was quieter and have the emergency number on hand. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, courteous staff, convenient to downtown Boulder Creek
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott, Scottsdale

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled of mold and alcohol from previous guests evening party. Were unable to check in until 30-60 minutes after check in because of previous night party in hotel bar and late checkouts. The girl room was not clean and bathroom was not restocked with enough towels. Rooms not well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My only issue with the room was the jet tub that didn't work. Not working was the smallest issue however. I'm a 61 yr old woman with spinal issues and had to have my husbands assistants in and out of shower because there are no grab bars and there are no slip resistance stickers in bottom of tub. Small issue on an otherwise great anniversary weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, boonton

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spacious room and bathroom, nice balcony, good restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, boonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was exactly what we expected
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Adequate lodging, but not a restful sleep

Zero sound proofing it would seem (between floors and between rooms), as it sounded like a herd of goats were clogging above me all hours of the night. The holes in window screens allowed some bugs in, and generally, despite recent renovations, it's already a tired property, that only has glimmers of its "hey-day" -- but the price was fair and there aren't many other better lodging offerings in this stretch of the Santa Cruz mountains. So, overall, a bearable stay, but could have lived without a drunk knocking on my room door by mistake at 11pm. Oh well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the remodel on the rooms. Will come again:)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The café at the Brookdale Lodge has new ownership and they catered an event at the lodge fireside lounge for me and my family. If you are looking to entertain at the lodge or nearby you really need to speak with Juan, Mario or Junior they are extraordinary. They did a beautiful brunch in the café as well on Sunday before leaving. They made the event. The lodge has a long way to go in terms of maintenance And a peep and I think they need to go through all the rooms and fix some real rough edges. Faucets were leaking in the sinks and in the bathtub and overall our room was extremely rough. The housekeeping staff was excellent sheets were clean beds were comfortable. I think they may want to bump up the price of teeny bit and spend the money room by room they don't need an overall renovation they just need to clean up the rough edges there were some dangerous spots even. Overall the catering by the café in both the café itself and the fireside lounge River run made up for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Desk staff were wonderful! Room was sub-par. Chips in the paint on the walls, lack of pressure in the shower, sink in bathroom backed up immediately as did the shower/bath.The grounds are not well cared for: we saw discarded washcloths on the roof & rubbish in the bushes/landscaping. The cafe food was good- we ordered from menu to take-away to our room. Simple fare well done...nice to not have to leave the property. The entry/exit off of/on to hywy 9 seems dicey/dangerous- especially the exit on the south side of the property to pull out on to hywy9- no sightlines due to the huge bdl sign- can't be careful enough. We disobeyed the 'one way' signage to ensure safety by driving from back of property to the main parking lot to exit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bed and nightstand smelled strongly of vomit. The friendly, gentlemanly night clerk mentioned nothing about an after-hours phone number. By the time my girlfriend and I returned to the hotel, it was past 10 p.m.—after the clerk had said he would be gone. I ended up sleeping on the floor after unsuccessfully trying to clean the smell with a washcloth and hand soap. Disgusting. The morning clerk was rude, doubtful, and unsympathetic. He suspiciously asked why I hadn’t called the after-hours number and offered no apology on behalf of the hotel. I even overheard him ask the maintenance manager to investigate “if there was a smell in the room?” There most definitely was a smell, and I had gone to great lengths to describe exactly where it was to the clerk. I was eventually refunded 50% for the room, which felt insulting considering I didn’t sleep a wink in it. Vomitus aroma aside—along with tiny, damp bath towels, a broken shampoo dispenser, an uncleaned carpet (which I became too familiar with), loose or broken exterior steps and utility closet doors—the hotel’s surrounding facilities were fun. The bar and restaurant had a great atmosphere, but this place has no business charging what it does for rooms, haunted or not. It’s a one-star spooky hotel in a cool location with fun nearby services. What it really needs is a serious cash infusion and the surly morning clerk to be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

F
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025