301 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States of America
#16 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz
Guests' ChoiceBased on 260 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Free Wifi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 20, 2024
Rami
SwitzerlandThe isolation of the rooms is very bad that you could hear the people walking in the room above you.
The location was perfect and the staff were nice and friendly
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Jill
United States of AmericaNone
Location was perfect, close to the beach, boardwalk and wharf
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Kathleen
United States of AmericaThe lighting in the bathroom was dim. Construction across the street from the hotel was distracting. This will get better in time.
Very friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Jane
United KingdomRooms wasn’t cleaned every day, had to keep asking for coffee for the room and shower gel wasn’t topped up
We got upgraded to a suite which was a massive bonus
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Kaylie
United States of Americathe parking is very limited and spaces are so tiny for 25$ a night. Would have been a perfect stay if not for such bad parking
Loved the aesthetic of the place and how close it was to everything. Says about a 5 minute walk from the boardwalk but it seems a lot closer
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Esther
Germany-fees for parking -construction work at the neighbor property
-modern furnishings -perfect location at the beach & Boardwalk -good value for money (off season)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Andras
GermanyNothing.
Great location, comfy clean room, easy parking.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Allayah
United States of AmericaIt wasn’t necessarily the property, Just the construction in the morning was super loud. They’re working on a hotel across the street and at 5am you can hear banging.
I loved the properties lay out. The staff was amazing. The rooms smelled very clean at my arrival. My room was very clean. This hotel has the best location, Me and my family was right across from the beach and boardwalk. I would most definitely be coming back this summer :).
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Venaida
United States of AmericaThe bed blanket had blood-tinged stains, didn’t look fresh but more than one areas had the stains.
We like that it’s walking distance to the boardwalk, the wharf and restaurants. We like that it has parking on the property.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Summer
United States of AmericaPrice for parking and the room had a slight view of the ocean, but I wouldn’t really sell it as an “ocean view” because it’s misleading. I was expecting to see more of the ocean from the room. Full ocean views are only the rooms that are facing the Main Street.
Location was prime
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Lisa
United States of AmericaThe room was small with little storage for clothing and suitcases. Would have enjoyed having a microwave in our room.
Great location to the Boardwalk and Wharf. Loved the roof top patio!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 22, 2024
Mike
United States of AmericaParking fee was unexpected and too much AND way too tight!
No breakfast offered!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 5, 2024
David
United States of AmericaThe rooms are a little small, which is not that big of a deal. The only negative was the parking very hard to get in and out of the main parking lot.
New, modern, and very clean.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Lythia
United States of AmericaThe room stated it was a “sea view”, we were located on the side and you could barely see the ocean.
Across the the street from the beach!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Dawn
United States of AmericaWhen I arrived they informed me I was “upgraded to a room with a balcony. When I went to the room the balcony looked out on a monstrosity of a construction site! “Partial ocean view” was pretty minimal if at all. Honestly I just wanted my car parked in front of my room to make loading in easy which they gave me but it took a few tries. My feet were FILTHY. Walking around barefoot in the floors so I kept slippers on. The bed was pretty comfy I slept well but the pillows were long flat and meh. Bring your own pillow. I dropped my phone with the light on looking for a plug behind the lamp and saw the floors were pretty dusty behind the end tables and I saw someone’s hair clip. Kinda yuk. The construction across the street started up pretty early and was loud. I could see why I was the only person they had checking in so far that day. The front desk people were great and very accommodating. It was pouring out and very rainy so I didn’t enjoy the beach right across the street but it was a great location. Over all good stay, got some work done and had good sleep. 👍🏽
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 18, 2024
Gary
United States of America$25 a night for the parking is horrible, it should be free with room. Not having at least a continental breakfast is disappointing for a nice hotel. The hallway carpets have a lot of stains appearing already for such a new hotel. If not addressed quickly will really bring down the cleanliness appearance of the hotel.
Loved the location and the staff.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Josh
United States of AmericaParking was tight but at least they offered it.
Great location and price! Will likely book again this summer.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Susan
United States of AmericaI didn't like the extra charge for parking, and the parking itself was tough to get in and out of. Once we discovered the extra parking around the corner, we used that since it was much easier getting in and out.
There are always going to be some snafus when traveling. It's inevitable. It's how the hotel responds that matters, and they did it perfectly. The first issue was that the "sea view" room on Booking didn't have a sea view at all, so they took off the extra charge. The second issue was the TV didn't work, so they moved us to an upgraded room. Excellent hospitality. About the room itself, I really appreciated how quiet the heating/ac was and how clean the air was. Together with the comfy bed, it made for an excellent night's sleep.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 21, 2023
Margot
United States of AmericaNo seating in the lobby and no breakfast. The ocean view room actually faced a building with modest line of sight to the water. construction across the street looks like 6-12 more months or so. $25 parking fee is on top of the room cost, steep for off season. Lighting in room was difficult for zoom calls.
all the front desk staff I worked with were friendly and great at their jobs! Very comfortable room interior, upscale bedding, modern bathroom furnishings, practical desk set up for working at a laptop, quiet and peaceful in December. Restaurant very close, almost in the same building. snacks for sale at the front desk.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 16, 2023
Scott
United States of AmericaThe water smells coming from the sink
Loved the view from our balcony
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 9, 2023
Jan
United States of AmericaThe bed was somewhat uncomfortable, but that’s my only complaint.
really, really nicely done. It had the feel of a five-star luxury hotel. Very quiet. Amazing staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: October 31, 2023
Holger
GermanyIt is a motel-style hotel but charged for parking.
Directly at the beach.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 31, 2023
Raquel
United States of AmericaI thought the room would be bigger. There was a blue soap stain on the shower wall (like no one cleaned/wiped the walls). The sink faucet had visible dirt around it.
I loved the location. I loved the staff. I Loved the bed. I loved that we can take the pool towels to the beach!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 23, 2023
John
United States of Americalocation
Stayed in October 2023
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