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Santa Cruz hotels near Cocoanut Grove
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Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Beach Street Inn and Suites is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Overall 9.0 Excellent
Based on 1,009 reviews
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Excellent
9.7
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Good
6.5
Pros: Right across the street from the beach? Boardwalk and peir.
Cons: Super small rooms. Might be fine for 2 people but beyond 2 there is not enough room to mive around or even sit down. I usually stay at the dream inn which has much larger rooms. They cost more too though. To me its worth the added cost.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Great beach front view, awesome deck, massive custom shower and close proximity to wharf
Cons: No issues, properly was as advertised
Good
7.3
Pros: The rooms were adorable. Location ideal.
Cons: POOL FREEZING. The staff assured me and showed me the boiler room where it said the pool was heated to 80 degrees. However the pool was COLD. The 5 year old who will swim for hours only lasted 20 minutes and then took a 20 minute shower to warm up. She has never done this before. The adults did not want to swim. We stayed at the pool side because the pool is a huge deal to us.
Excellent
8.2
Pros: The people working in the office were supper friendly
Cons: To many stairs to the beach, maybe not the best location for seniors or disabled.
A stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz places you in the heart of Santa Cruz, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 889 reviews
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Excellent
8.8
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everyone was Gerry nice from the front desk person to the bell hop and the waitress at the restaraunt that is in the hotel...Gerry closeto the board walk and the pier which has lots of Resurant for u to enjoy lunch and so forth...the hotel had everything u wanted from beach access to pool area tha had a spa, pool, sitting area with heaters and a fire pit, also a out door pool bar and lots of chairs around the pool...the returant also has a bar and the food is soo good too...and not to expensive...our room was soo nice the view alone was great but we had a great room with a ratting area and sitting area with a tv and the king size bed perfectly placeds so u could see the ocean and the tv at night....it was great so do your self a favor and just save your self sometime and book here when u are staying in Santa Cruz...
Cons: Everything was great
Okay
4.6
Pros: Loved being on the water. Loved that it was a JDV which I am normally extremely happy with.
Cons: 90% of the staff was extremely unprofessional. Was nothing like a JDV experience. Walls were extremely thin. I had no problem being woken up by children at 6 am on a Saturday morning however neighbors complained when I had 2 girlfriends over after 10pm on a Friday night. Overall a terrible experiance. Thank god for Hotel Paradox. I will definitely be making reservations there next visit. A view of the ocean should not discount my service. The Dream Inn became much more like a nightmare. Not to mention no phone calls were returned when I explained my situation. Only phone call I got was to inform me they lost the card number on file for room charges and incidentals and required me to give them another card number. Next time I will save the drive and walk across the street to stay at The Hotel of Los Gatos.
Okay
5.4
Pros: The room was good size, nice design, beautiful view and nice pool
Cons: Hair in the bathroom, very dated, hallway carpet smells, iron baby crib. Could have spent the money in a better place elsewhere, I was expecting something better for this price.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: What beautiful views from our balcony and from the restaurant! We loved our stay and will be back for another little get away just over the hill.
Good
6.0
Pros: The room was comfortable, I liked the robe a nice touch. The view was beautiful made u feel relaxed
Cons: From check in it was bad. There was two but the girl said Julio would handle it, and she left. Julio couldn't find our reservation and really didn't care to look. We were checking in at 5 and needed to be at our engagement at 5:30. We found it he pointed down the hall for our room and the was our introduction to the dream in. Very poor since I work in the restaurant industry.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great ocean view!
Cons: Nothing. Perfect experience!
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Over looked the beach and ocean.
Cons: On our Room Service to the pool. The food was cold. That's the only thing I didn't like.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: OceAn and beach. Newly remodeled.
Cons: Noise from hallway and rooms next door.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Excellent staff, great view, sound of waves, comfortable room, and good wireless.
Cons: NA
Excellent
8.8
Pros: All rooms oceanfront with balconies. Clean, vibrant and great location. Nice restaurant on property, Aquarius. Fire pits, pool, spa.
Cons: Rooms do not black out No bell hop
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great hotel for the entire family! Walking distance to the wharf and boardwalk. The views of the ocean from each hotel room are fantastic. We will do it again!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: great view, awesome pool and restaurant, perfect location
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Oceanview
Okay
5.7
Pros: Loved the location. The rooms were small but nice and clean. The restaurant is really nice with great views.
Cons: The pools and hot-tub are filthy and 90% kids under 5. The hotel carpets common bathrooms and stuff are just Dirty. Staff RARELY pick up the phone when you need something. They automatically charge you a $25/night Parking fee whether you park there or not.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: What breakfast? And bed was good
Cons: The price is way to high. But I guess
Excellent
8.2
Pros: You can't beat the location, but the price is steep.
Cons: Lots of families and kids around the pool. I was staying with a friend and we could hear a lot of noise from the rooms on either side of us, which was difficult to sleep through. It wasn't late night noise. It was early morning families rising before 6am on Sunday morning.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great place, really well done room decor. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat. Very professional and personable staff all around. Outstanding location.
Cons: Lamps were a little on the bright side. I think California is mandating the compact florescent bulbs for these businesses. They are efficient but the quality of the light is a bit harsh. Hopefully another alternative will come soon. I miss the warmth of full spectrum incandescent light bulbs. Not the fault of the Dream Inn at all.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: The staff was really helpful and kind. The view is gorgeous and it's close to everything. The room was clean and upgraded.
Cons: There was still some renovations going on an it was very confusing when trying to find our way around the facility.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: We have not been to Santa Cruz in years, and have never stayed at The Dream Inn. We will definitely be back. What a beautiful venue and location. Our room was lovely, and the front desk service polite, service oriented and professional.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The amazing view and comfy king size bed!
Cons: Better communication between staff. Went down to the pool and had a bunch of people from the balconies yelling at me to get out because a kid had pooped in it earlier. There wasn’t anything saying the pool was closed. I called the front desk and the woman didn’t say a thing. Pretty embarrassing to get in the pool and get right out.
Excellent
8.2
Pros: The customer service is superior, the location is ideal. The room looked nice just a couple minor areas things needed to be addressed. TV did not work and the cleaning crew needed to revisit our room. They addressed my concerns immediately!!
Good
6.5
Pros: I like the location and the service.
Cons: This hotel at $600/night is wildly overpriced. It should be $250-300 at most. I didn't even get free parking (had to pay $25/day) even though I was completely ripped off. Unfortunately I had no other viable options.
Okay
4.5
Pros: beachfront room. that's it.
Cons: $300 and didn't even get a bottle of water in the room. they told me they "don't do that anymore" poor condition of bathroom overall run down feeling
Excellent
10.0
Pros: the kind people at the front desk called 2x to ask if we needed anything and how our room was, which was lovely. turns out they REALLY wanted to know if we were still there so that they could sneak candy banana slugs up to our room with the sweetest note you ever did read. we were in santa cruz so our oldest could visit the college and they wanted to be sure we LOVED everything. they were so kind and generous and ridiculously phenomenal. big thanks!
Cons: i liked everything.
With a stay at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages in Santa Cruz (Eastside Santa Cruz), you'll be steps from Sunny Cove Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Twin Lakes State Beach. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 361 reviews
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Excellent
8.5
Excellent
8.5
Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Ocean Pacific Lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 1,352 reviews
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Excellent
8.5
Excellent
9.4
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.0
Good
6.5
Good
6.0
Excellent
9.7
Mediocre
2.2
Excellent
9.7
Good
7.7
Excellent
9.0
Pros: I had a great time in my visit to ocean pacific lodge the room was great the location is excellent the breakfast was filling and delicious
Cons: No smoking rooms or designated smoking areas.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The beds were very clean and comfortable.
Cons: The vending machines were broken.. The parking lot was full on a Monday night and the spaces are so small every car was double parked ( very frustrating). I especially didn't like how the hotel sat on a busy street corner. The pool area also closed very early, 9pm which seemed strange for a vacation town..
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Clean & big. Very spacious.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Only several minutes walk to the beach! The location is convenient and close to everything. We booked the king room with jetted tub. The room was very clean, I thought the layout was a bit odd but we managed and it actually worked out great! The bed was super comfortable! I'm sad we couldn't stay longer because the rain started to come in and we wanted to make it back home before the storm came. The pool area from where I could see on the third floor looked decent. Each floor had ice and vending machines which was awesome! I wasn't hungry so we didn't look at the breakfast options and I'm bummed I didn't. The staff were pleasant. Overall, we'd definitely come back! Well worth the money!
Cons: The jetted tub were a little outdated but it was huge!
Good
6.2
Pros: Close to the beach.
Cons: Two wall plus didn't work. Strong smell of cleaning products. We had to air out the room. Asked for a quiet room but room was facing pool. Maid came in without us having a chance to respond to her one knock.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very clean and everything seems like new. Comfortable place. Very clean looking pool but didn’t use it. Excellent staff and front office. And you can’t beat the location! Btw, great morning coffee and bagel sandwich place: Firefly, a 5 minute walk away.
Cons: Free unlimited cash stuffed in the draws, though I’ve yet to find a place like this
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Great location - quick walk to the water. Staff was great - friendly at check-in, brought us a crib for the little one. Pool and breakfast included. Obviously not a 5-star resort, but I would definitely go back for a nice, convenient place to stay in Santa Cruz
Good
6.8
Pros: The location is fantastic, close to the beach and downtown. Love that they have bicycle rentals now. The staff is great, very friendly and professional. The pool is nice and clean.
Cons: We stayed here 2 years ago and it seems to have gone downhill since then. The furniture was beat up, the linens soiled. It was a busy weekend in Santa Cruz and the rates were very high as well.
Experience modern accommodations in Santa Cruz style, conveniently located near the Boardwalk, Downtown, and Kaiser Permanente Arena. The thoughtfully designed guestroom layout separates living/sleeping areas, with pull-out sofa bed and 42” flat-screen TV with Media Hub connectivity. Enjoy the unbeatable Santa Cruz climate on our sundrenched patio with pool and hot tub. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, Lobby Menu, bar/lounge, fitness room and valet parking.
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 641 reviews
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Excellent
8.0
Good
7.1
Pros: It was clean and the breakfast was good. Also, the size of the rooms was excellent
Cons: The prices were really high and the front desk was very unorganized. They actually charged for someone else’s room!
Striking the perfect balance between nature and urban design, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection will challenge your current understanding of hospitality. Surrounded by rugged mountains and majestic redwoods, our contemporary hotel captures the essence of bold contradictions. Following a good night's sleep in our rustic yet modern accommodations, set out to explore nearby attractions including Mount Hermon or California's Mystery Spot. When you return, stop by our on-site eatery, Solaire Restaurant + Bar, for delicious American cuisine. Want to stay active during your visit? Our new fitness center boasts plenty of cardio equipment and free weights for when you want to work up a sweat. Those who would prefer an afternoon of relaxation can do so at our outdoor pool and deck, the largest in Santa Cruz, by swimming or resting in one of our poolside day beds. No matter what brings you to town, opt for authenticity with a stay at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection.
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 521 reviews
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Excellent
8.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.2
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Good
7.7
Excellent
9.1
Good
7.4
Pros: I enjoyed the decor, the hotel was very contemporary and clean. The pool, bar and food were also pretty impressive!!
Cons: The only things I did not like were the size of the rooms and the lack of vending machines/accessible snacks and drinks. My first impression of the hotel was great. It was clean and decorated well. I was a little disappointed when I walked into our room. The room didn't match the big clean open feel of the rest of the hotel. After being out and about all day, we were hungry and thirsty when we got back to our room. It was around 11:00 pm.. But everything in the hotel was closed. So we had to walk the the nearest gas station. (Which was really irritating)!!
Excellent
9.1
Excellent
8.0
Good
7.4
Excellent
8.6
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Okay
4.8
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Overall I really liked the concept of the hotel. My room was comfortable and well designed. The lobby, pool area, and touches like the mats by the elevator were nice. Staff was very helpful and kind when I complained about the pool issues, the manager of the restaurant let me know that they're going to hire a pool attendant.
Cons: This hotel is a distance from the beach and on a very busy road so I feel like the people including myself book it because of the pool area which has a great design and an area to eat outside and enjoy the sun. There were clear rules around the pool, no kids under 14 in the hot tub, no children not potty trained in the pool, no jumping or diving from the sides of the pool. No employee of the hotel or restaurant was enforcing these rules when I was there for a 2 day getaway from my home in San Francisco. I witnessed a baby in a diaper in the heated pool, there were children under 14, under 5 years old and babies, with their parents in the hot tub, and adults and children dive bombing the pool so I was getting splashed with water when I was trying to relax. This hotel is in the Marriott chain, Marriott knows what's safe and posted all of the rules, the hotel needs to enforce them so everyone, people with kids and without, can enjoy their stay.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: We travelled all the way from Halifax, NS to visit California and were happy to walk in to this beautiful hotel. From the outside it didn't look like much but once you come into the front doors you are surrounded by beautiful modern eco-decor! and a warm relaxing environment. Rooms were very comfortable. Free wifi worked great! Loved the outdoor pool area- great atmosphere and they have a bar right beside the pool. We went to the restaurant for breakfast and it was amazing!!! Staff were also super friendly and helpful, right from the moment we walked in! Would definitely stay here again if we ever return to Santa Cruz. Thanks for the great stay!
Excellent
10.0
Okay
5.1
Pros: Friendly staff, clean, nice pool , big shower
Cons: Eco designer's bad dream. Tree stump coffee table in room to match wood grain tile, cast iron squiireels hanging from dining room hall. Besides having a radio tower directly opposite the rear rooms of the hotel, the bathroom noise was incredible. Jet flush toilet, bathroom fan to wake the dead and bathroom barn door on metal track . What were they thinking? Fire alarm at 4:12 am, no robes in room, chipped water glass, clock radio alarm went off at 5:30 we did not set. Waited for 20 minutes at breakfast to be told that they could not soft boil an egg, so we cancelled breakfast and left.
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
8.8
Excellent
8.5
Excellent
8.5
Excellent
9.4
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Very clean room. Very curious staff. Great time on our visit.
Cons: N/A
Excellent
9.1
Pros: We had one night on our honeymoon that we didn't plan anything for, and we ended up booking Hotel Paradox the same day we stayed. We were tired from a long week of exploring and this was a great clean place. Usually go to hotel bars/restaurants as a last resort but we had a few drinks here - great drinks and the bartender was really nice and gave us some suggestions for what to do in our short stay in Santa Cruz.
Cons: Layout of the standard room was a little tricky with 2 people - you could not open the bathroom door and closet door at the same time. Not devastating but would get annoying if we were to stay longer.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Our room had a little patio in front and the pool was very beautiful.
Cons: The bed was a little harder than I'm use to but not terrible. Restaurant staff both days were a little inattentive but once they were aware you needed something (after you found them) they were very helpful and prompt
Excellent
9.4
Pros: No complaints. Accommodated all of our requests. Would stay here again.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great facility, good location. Sweet shower! Nice towels. Coffee maker and fridge in room. Comfortable beds.
Cons: nothing off hand
Excellent
9.4
Cons: No snacks to purchase (candy, chips, etc. )
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Upscale hotel very close to the beach. The interiors are very well appointed and well thought off. The heated pool and hot tub are quite awesome and the pool side bar is a blessing. They have got cabanas on pool side, which can either be reserved or on first come first serve basis (did not use, so not so sure). The Solaire in house restaurant is quite upscale and offers quite a variety of sumptuous eating options. Overall an excellent hotel with courteous staff.
Cons: The rooms are a bit small, which probably is due to the expensive real estate and demand for rooms in the area. The room service is quite slow, if at all they turn up to service you, which was slightly disappointing. Parking could be a problem if you get in late in night, and the parking spots are quite close together. I was quite worried That someone is going to bang into my car while opening the door.
Okay
5.4
Pros: The decoration and the use of real wood was quite nice. The reception desk is a huge piece of tree that makes the lobby looks pretty nice.
Cons: The room was ok, but very noisy, very. Aside from being close to elevator and hearing the noise from there, every few minutes we would hear an electrical switch noise. So we had to turn on the fan on the AC system to cover that (or make it go away). Definitely not something to look into after a day of hiking when you need some sleep. Also, when we ordered room service and asked for a large bottle of water, I got a 16oz bottle, and saying this is the biggest bottle of water that we have!
Okay
5.0
Cons: Overpriced, tiny room, old hotel with new furniture
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I love staying here. It's so close to downtown. The resturant is great. The pool is nice and the staff is very friendly.
Good
6.8
Pros: the shower,
Cons: the rooms were small
Good
6.8
Pros: Great staff
Cons: Small rooms
Excellent
8.6
Pros: Very nice rooms and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Everything in the room seemed very clean and loved the creative decorating. Made it an enjoyable stay.
Cons: A surprising amount of kids.. My boyfriend and I expected a few of course but there were quite a bit! We could hear them running around at night and in the morning which got quite old
Excellent
8.0
Pros: We liked everything and everyone was extremely nice.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Friendly staff, great pool area
Cons: Not a prime location (far from Beach and not in downtown)
Good
6.2
Pros: Location
Cons: Restaurant service was terrible!!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: They treated up like royalty on our wedding weekend! As soon as we got home we booked them for valentine's day.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The forresty theme was comforting, staff was very friendly, and we enjoyed our stay very much
Cons: TV amenities were minimal.
Good
7.4
Cons: Parking situation was odd. Lot was under construction and hard to understand how to enter the hotel. Don't think that there should have been a charge for self parking.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: The staff is actually warm and welcoming, not just cold or professional. The rooms are smart and clean and the beds are unusually comfortable. The decor and cleanliness of the pool area is refreshing; the bar attached to the pool deck is a very nice touch.
Cons: The jets in the spa were weak to non-existent. I am a "spa snob" though, so my judgment may be overstated. I have a bad back, so I always look for places with a spa. I am, nevertheless, glad that the Paradox had a spa: the water was hot and the water was clean. For that, I am grateful. However, without working jets, I have to give the Paradox less than a perfect rating. Please excuse my snobbery.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: The hotel staff gave our party of 150 people 5 star service, the food created for the buffet was excellent, valet service for our guests was a wonderful touch, the ballroom was spacious with tasteful decor, and our private room was clean and well designed. Above all our event planner was knowledgeable and accommodating!
Cons: I can't come up with a negative comment.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Getting through the lobby (maze) to find the elevators was very frustrating. The staff was completely not helpful. The wall and floor are paper thin: I could hear every bathroom door slide open and every toilet flush. The price was ridiculous. Very cheaply designed. I would never stay there again.
Good
7.7
Pros: Overall this is a good hotel with very nice staff. What I expect from a Marriott. Everything was clean and there was tons of parking for self park. Our room was spacious and the hotel was quite. The pool looked very popular for families and the restaurant always had people in it- but we didn't visit either.
Cons: Not sure why they charge you to self park @ $10 a night.
Excellent
8.5
Pros: Great location, convenient to downtown, it's been relatively recently refurbished and is easy on the eye.
Cons: Little noisy, could clearly hear the people in adjacent rooms. They weren't noisy people, weren't partying or a nuisance, but you could clearly hear them talk, cough.
Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Rio Vista Suites is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 634 reviews
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Excellent
8.8
Excellent
9.7
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The location and friendly service. Great experience. Will return in the future.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Staff was friendly and the room was great. I will stay there again when I go to Santa Cruz
Cons: I had trouble connecting to the internet.
Mediocre
3.7
Pros: Free Parking in secure lot
Cons: Room was too small for two people, no closet, no wifi when I checked in, no phone to call desk clerk (who wasn't on site) about issues. No elevator ( I have a mobility problem). Clerk answered my complaints with an attitude. I would not stay here again.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Comfortable, good location, quiet, clean. Nice fireplace and the staff was nice.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: NA
Cons: A bit overpriced for the value but a nice place.
The newly renovated Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley hotel is centrally located in the South San Francisco Bay Area, between Silicon Valley and Monterey Bay. The hotel is only four miles from scenic Highway 1, just 10 minutes away from beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, 30 minutes from San Jose International Airport, one hour from Monterey/Carmel and just over an hour from San Francisco. Our 155 newly renovated modern and spacious guest rooms and 19 suites feature separate living and dining areas and upgraded amenities. Each features complimentary WiFi, microwave oven, refrigerator, coffeemaker, USA Today each weekday morning, HDTV, ergonomic desk chairs, and MP3/radio alarm clocks. The hotel is ideally located near various Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz attractions including: Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Roaring Camp Railroads (Train Park), The Mystery Spot, 41 wineries, Henry Cowell State Park, UCSC, Pasatiempo Golf Club, Cabrillo College at Santa Cruz, and Bethany University. If you're visiting Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley on business, you'll also appreciate our hotel's proximity to Aviza Technology, Easton-Bell Sports, Embarcadero Technologies/Code Gear, RF Micro Devices, Plantronics, Seagate Technology and Websense. For your comfort and convenience, we provide a complimentary 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and in-house therapeutic massage. While at our Santa Cruz hotel, take advantage of our recreational amenities including: a heated outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool spa, fully equipped fitness center, room service, gift shop, 24-hour guest laundry, and same day valet service (weekdays). Our hotel also offers on-site dining at Stonehouse Bar & Grill, featuring a casual, creative menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a range of Santa Cruz Mountain wines. Additionally, our hotel features over 7,000 sq. ft. of banquet and meeting space, plus a hotel veranda/patio with 1,800 sq. ft. - perfect for receptions, wedding ceremonies and special events.
Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 580 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.2
Excellent
8.5
Good
7.7
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4.2
Pros: Good location between Boulder Creek and Santa Cruz. Used to be a fine Hotle but has declined seriously.
Cons: An overall pattern of careless indifference to our comfort made this the opposite of a typical Hilton experience. While one or two glitches are understandable, service was skimpy, or downright bad, most of the time. Worst we our two unasked for wale up calls at 5 A:M both days, even after we called and asked them not to. Then there was the Series of Nos : No water glasses. A $3 charge to deliver our “free” water bottle as Gold members. No room service menus in the room, no replacement of coffee we drank or shower caps used. By the time the poor dogs in the next door room started their lonely howling, we were more than glad to be checking out and sure we would not return. We’ve come here for years but will have to look for a different hotel next time.
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
9.4
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.8
Excellent
10.0
Good
6.8
Pros: I arrived for a 3 night 4 day stay over 4th of July The front desk was friendly however, not overly informative as I had heard them be to one of their preferred Hilton points member which was awkward. The layout of the hotel is clearly inconvenient. To get to my room on the 6th floor it required me to take an elevator to the 4th floor walk across to the other side of the building and take the 2nd elevator to the 6th walk across to the other end to reach my room. The room was clean and nice just like the pictures. The view after you got over the parking lot was beautiful of the mountains. For those who need it this hotel is "super dog friendly" and "family / little children" friendly as well. As a single older adult I did not appreciate that the pool and hot tub was filled with kids no matter what time of the day you went. Two pools on the property would have been great. Room service was exceptional, prompt reasonable and delicious I ordered a BLTA and it was well prepared they even added a fruit cup you could tell a chef prepared my meal. However, on my last morning I again ordered from room service. Same order but this time someone slapped a sandwich together used shredded lettuce on a BLTA ?? Who does that? I did also go to the cafe for morning breakfast $15 buffet it had a pretty good selection. The welcoming staff lacked enthusiasm to welcoming you in. The bar area was great and Christy, Kim and Alex were attentive and personable. I did manage to lock myself out of my room as I put the room service tray out into the hall. I approached the hotel maid who was cleaning the room next door. She was a petrified deer in the head lights gal as I explained my situation. She proceeded to tell me: 1) she didn't have a phone to call the front desk for me 2) she wouldn't use the room phone to call the front desk nor would lil suzanna allow me to use that phone. 3) sorry no can help was her response 4) I found the house phone at the other end of the floor and called the front desk they stated tell the maid that so n so said it was ok to open the door I returned to the maid she replied ok and kept vacuuming clueless to our conversation I had with her 5) I gave her a few minutes to finish the task at hand & walked back to the maid to say helllooo can you open the door? She then LIED that her key doesn't open any of the rooms. REALLY? Then how did you open every room on the floor? 6) I walked back to the house phone reexplained my situation they said they would send someone with a master key. 7) 25 min later still no one so I took the long walk and 2 elevators later to the front desk barefoot to top it off the hallway connecting the elevators had just been shampoo'd so now my feet are wet yuck!!! So I got two new keys and got back in my room lesson learned!!! 15 min later an additional room key was shoved under my door purpose???? For the price this place isn't as luxurious as the pics suggests Needless to say, I won't be back!
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8.5
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7.7
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9.7
Good
6.2
Pros: Conveniently located so you can drive to almost anywhere to hike, go to the beach or shop. Lots to eat around within a short drive. Priced much lower than Santa Cruz hotels.
Cons: Beware of all of the doors not letting you in. The exterior doors will not work 9/10 with your key card. Swapped key cards multiple times at the front desk and that didn't solve anything. Only 1 key card would work and if I went out to take my dogs out (btw no poop bags at all even though they say they do, bring your own) I wouldn't be able to get back in. I had to call my husband to come and open the door for me multiple times and then our room key took several times to work. This hotel needs to fix it's exterior door key card locks! It made what would have been a good stay a really annoying one, especially when you are carrying things in and have to spend 10 or more minutes hoping the door will open. Also the AC does not work well. The thermostat says it's lower than it actually is and there is no way to override it. The fridge is terrible. It doesn't keep things cool. We used it for a few waters and Gatorades and you have to push the button every few hours for it to cool. Luckily we didn't bring anything perishable or it would have went bad. Also the vending machines were empty on every floor for drinks. No signs were up. I went to every floor to see and none of them had anything in there. It would have been nice to see a sign and not waste time trying. Overall the staff was very friendly and accommodating but the things listed were just too much to make it a good stay. Hilton needs to fix the key cards, recalibrate their AC thermostats, fix their fridges, and at least post signs that vending machines are not being filled.
Good
7.7
Pros: The hotel itself is very pretty. Love that the windows in the rooms open all the way!
Cons: Service, especially in the bar and rrestaurant were very slow and not attentive. We had one meal that was good with great service but the other two, especially breakfast were extremely slow. We weren't asked if we would like a drink even!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Nice and clean..pool was open in warm at the end of October.
Cons: Breakfast didn't start until 7am, may have been because it was a Sat? Also, the coffee in the lobby wasn't out until 7. Needed it after flying in from NY. Very minor complaints.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: I liked the channels on the tv. There were a lot. Not like other hotels. I also liked the arrangement of the room with the little sitting area
Cons: softer towels
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Friendly staff. Great food at the restaurant. Lively bar area. Bed was very comfortable. The room was clean and neat.
Cons: Light and exhaust in bathroom were not working the first night of stay. It took two visits to front desk the next day to have it fixed.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The rooms are quiet, good-sized, and have light blocking curtains.
Okay
4.0
Pros: Conveniently located to the highway. Daily complimentary bottled water for Hilton Honors guests.
Cons: Staff was curt; housekeeping changed bath mat and towels, but did not clean the bathroom (toilet, sweep floor) or refresh toiletries during my 3-night stay. Noisy panel in ceiling near door. Also, bed was not made after night 2. I reported to front desk that speaker on phone was not operating and it was not addressed. Suggest stairs from tiered parking lots so that pedestrians do not have to walk on driveway where vehicles drive.
Okay
4.8
Cons: Didn't clean our room. Downgraded us from a king to two queens.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Nice clean place, friendly faces, comfortable bed and quiet night!
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Pool and spa Gym Security Room Grounds all fantastic
Cons: Then there was one employee that called himself the manager on duty. Now Ive been in management for 30 years and I would have to say that even at a fast ood establishment would have at the least suspended this individual with a written warning if they were worth keeping as an employee. His name is Kenny and he wad rude and condescending and wasn't willing to do anything to make it easier or more convenient for me. Not very Hilton like in my opinion.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Overall friendly and helpful staff, checking in and out was easy. Room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. HBO included. There is a pool, hot tub, gym and laundry rooms.
Cons: Unfortunately, my room did not have a bath tub. I was really looking forward to taking a relaxing bath the night I stayed there. Crevice at bottom of front door didn’t make the room entirely dark. Staff were a bit too noisy in the hallways in the morning.
Mediocre
2.2
Pros: The hot breakfast was decent.
Cons: First room had a extremely noisy refrigerator and a screaming baby next door. Front desk said I could unplug the fridge, but I couldn't. I needed the fridge for medicine. I was then offered ear plugs. Really earplugs? I have never heard of such a thing. Bed was too soft elevator setup was ridiculous. One elevator will take you part way up and then you have to walk down two corridors to get to the second elevator to get to the higher floors.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Beds
Cons: Kind of hard to get around the work being done-need maps!
Excellent
9.1
Pros: The location. Quiet and tastefully decorated. Loved the blackout curtains We wished they had given us enough towels as we were three people. I was able to hunt down a housekeeper and she was very accomodating
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Conveniently located to the highway. Friendly front desk staff. Parking was convenient with multiple options in front and back of hotel. Ease of use with the restaurant/lounge in the lobby.
Cons: Housekeeping staff was noisy in the hallway speaking to each other. They started knocking on doors at 9am to clean the room when checkout is at noon. Also the AC unit in the room made a loud clunking noise when turning on and off.
Get more for your money at the Quality Inn and Suites Capitola by the Sea hotel in Capitola, CA near Pleasure Point and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Nearby attractions include Seacliff State Beach, Mystery Spot and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Get more value with amenities like free WiFi, free weekday newspaper, and the business center. Rooms include a TV, coffee maker, desk, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Also, earn rewards including free nights and gift cards with our Choice Privileges Rewards program.
Overall 8.0 Excellent
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6.5
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The rooms were clean and the free breakfast was good.
Cons: Pool area was closed so that was disappointing.
Good
7.4
Pros: Very nice and helpfull staff
Cons: Way to expensive for a hotel room. It was clean and nice. But it was just a hotel room. Nothing worth the 250 i payed.
With a stay at Babbling Brook Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 9.2 Excellent
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Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
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10.0
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10.0
Excellent
10.0
Pros: After spending a few days in a tradional style hotel, it was so nice to stay at a B&B. The boutique atmosphere makes you feel right at home. As soon as we arrived there was a social hour where couples were enjoying wine and cheese and a glass of wine on one of the shaded decks. We checked in and were immediately offered homemade cookies. The staff was very friendly, the room we stayed in had character and was exceptionally clean. My daughter was exhausted from all the traveling and whenever she walked into the bathroom and saw a rubber duck on the edge of the tub, she seemed at peace. I ran her a bath and she played with the duck and went to bed. Our only regret was that we only stayed one night.
Cons: The skylight over the bed lit up the room too early in the morning. They really need to find a way to block out the light. Also, we needed to use the pullout couch, and it was very uncomfortable. Saying that, we would most likely find a different room within the B&B, as we really enjoyed or stay. They did an exceptional job creating a cozy ambiance. It reinforced that we should always book B&B's when traveling.
Okay
4.5
Pros: The pipe to the shower head blew up as I was showing. A very bad experience. They did give me a new Ron, with a working shower. However, the mattress was old and crooked and you couldn’t cover all the window so I had a lamp lap from the outside when I went to bad at midnight and sun in my room at 7:00. So I didn’t sleep very well
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Great stay! Very quaint and relaxing. Breakfast was wonderful and cookies were awesome. Staff was helpful and accomodating. Would stay again.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Friendly, helpful staff, beautiful site, comfortable rooms.
Cons: Nothing
With a stay at Casablanca On The Beach in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 12 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 7.8 Good
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10.0
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10.0
Okay
4.5
Pros: I loved the proximity to the boardwalk and the beach access. Restaurants were all in walking distance. Off street parking was great. Staff very nice and let us keep our car there while we spent the day at the boardwalk after checking out.
Cons: This hotel was extremely overpriced as are most in this area. For just $20 more, we could have been in a much nicer and updated hotel. While it had charm, it was not worth the money we paid. Also, we came during construction and were placed in the room right next to the “workshop”. Kayak had said waterfront view; however, we had a view of the parking lot. The balcony was accessed only by leaving the room. And while that did have a view, it was full of paint and buckets of cement which made it basically inaccessible.
Mediocre
2.0
Cons: I booked a night for the memorial day weekend for my young family to stay. For close to 400 dollar, and all the positive review, I expect a decent place to stay next to the beach, until it turn into a nightmare. When I show up around 5pm on Sunday, they seem to be surprised. The gentalman was polite, he checked me in and told me they have a very nice unit at street level. When I was down there, at this so-called "6A" unit, it was basically the worse you could get, much worse than any motel you can find. Here's why: it's a very small 1 bedroom unit with small living room and a kitchen, right next to the pedestrian traffic with a very old and dirty front door. Walking into the unit it smell funny, and there are spots on the bedsheet, the floor is sticky. I was wondering why wife would book such a motel, so I walk back to the parking lot to bring her and our baby down, and my wife was all mad and told me how much we are paying for this "very nice" unit. I went back to the front desk and ask for a different room (twice) and they eventually told me the truth: they are over booked and the only alternative is that I have to go to a different hotel own by the same company a few blocks away (but obviously there's no more beach view, though there isn't one for this street level unit in the first place). I went to the Bay Front Motel as told and was offered 2 room to choose from, which aren't a lot better. WIthout much choice, I pick one room and pay more than I could have than when booking Kayak (though they told me they have offered a great discount due to the inconvenient they have brought). When I was able to finally settle down, it was after 8pm, so there is no more sunset viewing on the beach. For anyone who have stayed at this hotel, and wondering what "6A" is like, you can go down to the street, and there is one (yes, only one) unit in between a bunch of garage doors. Would you pay close to 400 a night for something like that? In case if you book through Kayak and was offer this street unit, my advice is you can same your time and ask for a refund right away.
Good
7.7
Pros: Fantastic location...
Cons: ...mediocre, dated accommodations.
Mediocre
2.0
Cons: We booked the hotel room advertised online at $285 a night for one night. Our credit card was charged 2 nights for a total of $966.39. The priced had gone up but the website had not been updated. We got the charges reversed but it was an inconvenience.
Excellent
8.5
Pros: Locations and vibe of the area
Cons: Very old and not very comfy
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Location, location, location and comfort.
Cons: People next door extremely loud at 5am and no bedside lamp.
Mediocre
3.7
Cons: The room was small and dirty. Was angry how much I paid to stay in such a dump. Not worth spending that kind of money for this place.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Loved the location, charm, updates and view. Our room resembled a studio apartment with a refrigerator, stove & kitchen area. We will definitely come back for longer stays with the kids and save money by having the kitchenette.
Cons: The hardwood floor appeared clean but did leave our socks dirty. I expect this in ever hotel though. Even in $300/nt carpeted rooms. That's why we always wear socks. Everything looked and smelled clean otherwise.
Mediocre
2.8
Pros: Location
Cons: The room had old outdated furnishings. The walls were dirty and the room was dusty. Would not recommend.
Good
6.5
Pros: Great location, nice terrace but needs updated furniture. Staff was friendly and the rooms were clean.
Cons: Older resort need of facelift. No screens on windows or window locks. Tile was broken in bathroom and shower stall very small. The vent above the toilet was open and not screwed in.
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: great location
Cons: terrible service tried rooms and hotel tried to get me to cancel kayak booking and re-book directly with them, presumably to save the booking fee unhelpful staff if you have to stay there make sure you get a room with a sea view
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I surprised my husband with a quick getaway to Santa Cruz and booked a room at the Casablanca. I was shocked to find out how close to the water it was! With the warf on your right and the Boardwalk on your left, our stay was complete with the Casablanca on the Beach! We could walk right down to the water or any shops or restaurants. Our room was a family room with a cute living area we could see the water from and a private room in the back. The decor was vintage yet updated and it was fairly quiet. They even had a great little continental breakfast- not the typical stale bagels and coffee! We will definitely be coming back :)
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: The location of this low budget motel was nice!
Cons: We stayed in the presidential suite. The room was very dirty cobwebs everywhere and stains on the carpet the bathroom was awful the rooms needs a complete make over.
Experience the best of this laid-back beach town while relaxing at the Best Western Inn, just minutes from the bustling boardwalk, downtown and the perplexing Mystery Spot. This quaint, centrally-located Santa Cruz hotel is just minutes from beautiful beaches and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, featuring a seaside amusement park, dining, shops and more. Downtown Santa Cruz, also within walking distance, is home to even more shops and events, including a well-established farmers' market. The Best Western Inn is also just three miles from the University of Santa Cruz, making it the perfect home away from home for visiting friends, family members or fans of Banana Slug athletics. Guests who want to get away from the daily hustle and bustle will find easy access to some of northern California's most sought-after retreats, from charming Santa Cruz wineries to the giant redwoods of The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. This Best Western Santa Cruz hotel is also a great home base for day trips to Monterey, San Jose or San Francisco. We are conveniently located within 70 miles of five airports - the San Jose International Airport is just 35 miles away. For those traveling for business, we are also located close to O'Neill Brand, Cruzio Internet, Fullpower® Technologies and Plantronics®. This Santa Cruz hotel offers amenities perfect for the leisure and business traveler alike. Our 100% smoke-free property features spacious rooms with complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, a fitness center, free local calls and free parking. Guests start their day off right with a complimentary continental breakfast served daily. To get started on your visit to paradise, make a reservation at the Best Western Inn today! ***Management reserves the right to refuse to provide accommodation to persons of less than legal age unless accompanied by an adult. Proof of age may be required at check-in. Free deluxe continental breakfast with waffles. Book at 10 percent off with special Rewards rate.
Overall 7.8 Good
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8.0
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9.1
Excellent
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8.3
Pros: Well maintained and clean
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8.2
Pros: Rooms look recently remodel. Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was good for a free breakfast. I would stay here again.
Cons: Parklot is small if you have a comapact car you are good. Lots of traffic noise
Good
7.7
Pros: Comfortable beds, clean room and bathroom. Not noisy. Was there with 4 young adults, not in room much, but to sleep and get ready for the day.
Okay
5.7
Pros: Recently remodeled. New furnishings inside. Breakfast had a good variety of items. Easy to use wifi.
Cons: Bed uncomfortable. Too hard. Location right by the freeway meant a lot of traffic noise and sirens. Not close to Boardwalk.
With a stay at Harbor Inn in Santa Cruz (Eastside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 7.8 Good
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8.0
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9.7
Pros: Perfect location. Only 2 miles away from downtown/ The Boardwalk and a few minute walk to Harbor Cafe (Great Brunch). Woman at the front desk was really nice when we got there. Fridge, cable, nice bathrooms, VERY CLEAN. The bed was comfortable and there are several different wifi networks to connect to provided by the hotel. Ample parking provided for guests.
Cons: The hotel is sitting right along a road that sees a fair amount of traffic. Didn't really bother me since I was mostly out and about, but if you have trouble sleeping with traffic noise maybe this place isn't for you. Also, they do not serve breakfast, but provide you with a map and a list of places to eat in the area. There's no shortage of good places to eat very close by.
Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 7.4 Good
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Mediocre
3.4
Pros: It was nice how close it was to the boardwalk.
Cons: The staff was very rude. No greeting when arrived. After getting settled in our room (30min) in we were next to the cleaning room, so all we heard was banging, loud rolling carts, very loud talking of the staff and more banging! I asked the lady if we could switch rooms, her response was there is no rooms left, sorry " with a blank stare" like she was waiting for me to just get out of her office already. About 5 min later, a younger lady came by and said we do have another room. I thought that was strange considering how rude and adamant the other lady was about them not having another room. So she showed me the room ( I paid for a king bedroom), the room she showed me was a very very small queen size bedroom with a very small bedroom. It would have been ok with me because it was away from all the banging and loud talking from the staff, until I asked if it would be a cheaper price and she said no. How can it be the same price for a significantly smaller room? So I said no thank you and she just turned around and walked away saying absolutely nothing. Needless to say I had a very bad experience at this hotel and I will not be staying there again. It's overpriced, not nice and the staff is very rude and unhelpful. Take your money else where.
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8.2
Mediocre
3.6
Pros: It was close to the Boardwalk and the Downtown area. The parking and wifi were free.
Cons: I did not like the overall quality of this place. It was run down and overpriced. The "breakfast" was some sugar-filled, pre-packaged pastries and unnatural juice. The rooms were very small with tacky interior and run down aspects: carpet, AC/heat unit, dilapidated furniture. The sheets on the bed were clean, although the bed itself was small and uncomfortable. I didn't like the lack of privacy that the rooms offered - we had to keep curtains shut always because the window looked out to the parking lot. Anyone could just come up and look into our room. We had to pay for ice from a machine. Overall, I was very disappointed with what we got for our money. It was not an enjoyable, relaxing or comfortable experience. In fact, it was one of the worst places I have stayed in. It was an upset to a nice weekend away.
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4.0
Pros: Nice bathroom
Cons: Beds soft
Good
6.0
Pros: Room was clean and fairly good location
Cons: Room smelled . Breakfast weak
Mediocre
2.8
Pros: Location
Cons: NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!! Dirty, overpriced, horrible.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Loved it
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Close to the board walk and the beach
Cons: Wifi never worked , the tv was going out and had a green screen
Good
6.8
Pros: The room was cute, and the bathroom was nice. Very close to the boardwalk and restaurants.
Cons: When purchasing the room, it said that is was completed paid for, and that HBO and refrigerators were included in the room. When we got to the hotel, I had to put down additional $100 deposit that has not yet been returned. In the room, there was no refrigerator and no HBO. We had perishable items that needed to be refrigerated. When we asked about the refrigerator, they said it was an additional $10 a night.
Good
7.4
Pros: Close proximity to beach and downtown. Fairly priced (I went in January) we got a kitchenette and separate bedrooms within the unit.
Good
7.1
Pros: You get a lot of space for your $$! It was two bedrooms with a kitchenette and full bathroom. They have a nice little breakfast available if you want to grab a quick bowl of cereal or muffin before heading to the beach. The closeness to the boardwalk is what really makes this place worth it.
Cons: I expected it to be a little dirty and it was. I saw a tiny cockroach, but I mean it's an old beach motel with a circle of a few units... I knew I'd run into some kind of creepy crawly.
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: Nothing
Cons: The carpet was disgusting, very old with a bad odor! The bed was worn out. 1980's tv.
Mediocre
2.0
Cons: Stay Away!!! My wife and I both woke up with large welts all over our arms and legs after staying there. We both got all bit up by something while we slept. Room 141. When they came and "cleaned" our room all they did was pick up the used towels off the floor and fold them up and put them back on the rack. They also took the soap and did not leave any new soap. This place is way overpriced. The rooms here should be no more the $40-50 a night, that is the quality of this place. Disgusting.
With a stay at Ocean Gate Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be steps from Ocean Street and 11 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 6.5 Good
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7.7
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5.4
Pros: Great location, enjoyable walking distance from the boardwalk, good value, and the service is very friendly for what I expected! Fridge and microwave in the hotel room which is nice! Overall would book again on a budget trip.
Cons: There was lots of cigarette burns in our smoking room which is expected but it made the bed more uncomfortable to sleep in. My boyfriend didn't want to use the bed blankets but I used them anyway and felt itchy all three nights! I regretted it immediately. Room wasn't cleaned after the first night unfortunately but we weren't messy. The maid was cleaning our neighbors room the 3rd day, but they happened to leave their Pepsi drink in our room! I think the maid's child left it there? They were playing in the other room while it was getting cleaned.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Good tv, comfy beds, nice pressure for showers
Cons: People around the area, lots of hookers
Excellent
8.5
Pros: Good value. Friendly desk staff Close to the beach in Santa Cruz Nice room--bed, furniture, plumbing, air conditioner all in good condition Flat screen TV and internet
Cons: No pool
A stay at Capri Motel places you in the heart of Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute walk of Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 6.4 Good
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5.1
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6.2
Pros: The hotel was close to the beach and board walk. Great location.
Cons: The hotel is old and looks old when you walk in the room. The bathroom could have been cleaned a little better. The blanket on the bed was gross!! Looked like it hadn't been washed in years. There's other hotels within the area that I wish I would have checked out first.
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4.3
Pros: The guy behind the counter was polite and helpful.
Cons: Everything else. The rooms were old, smelly, and most of the stuff in the room was threadbare or broken (e.g., the bathroom light). The soap and shampoo were the lowest quality. The towels were rough, small, and old. The pillows were hard as rocks. The TV was a 15 year old tube model. All of this for $300/night. Don't stay here.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: When I left this dirtbag motel
Cons: The uncleanliness
Excellent
9.4
Pros: The location and price are the reasons I would return.
Cons: The mattress and pillows were very low quality. Next time I will bring our own pillows.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very close to the boardwalk, had everything I needed
Cons: Could use Kleenex in the room
Okay
4.2
Pros: It is within walking distance of downtown and the Boardwalk. Cheap prices.
Cons: The refrigerator wasn't turned on, so was useless. I was expecting a smoking room from the online description, but apparently the motel has changed to all non-smoking rooms. Had I known, I would have booked elsewhere, always call before booking.
Okay
5.1
Pros: I enjoyed the close proximity to the ocean and boardwalk as well as the view of the river
Cons: The room was small. The bathroom was dirty with hair in the shower from previous guests. The blankets were gross and outdated. They only gave 2 pillows on the very very uncomfortable bed.
Mediocre
3.4
Pros: I liked the location the best. It was so close to the beach and close to everything I wanted to do.
Cons: It was dirty. The lamp shades were stained and not straight. The drawers were broken and stained inside. The bathroom had someone else's hair in it. It was the dirtiest place I had ever stayed. I seriously thought I was going to end up sick after. I just wish they look the time to clean and replace things that clearly were stained. I wouldn't recommend this motel to a friend. I would tell them paying more to go elsewhere is definitely worth it. Yuck.
Excellent
9.1
Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 6.3 Good
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Excellent
9.1
Excellent
8.0
Good
6.0
Good
7.1
Mediocre
3.7
Excellent
8.5
Excellent
10.0
Good
6.2
Pros: I loved the closeness to the beach boardwalk and the down town area is so close
Cons: Seemed like it was a more of a permanent residence for some guests we had to switch rooms because they were being really loud and obnoxious and there was supposed to be no smoking and they all were smoking outside our room. Seemed to be in more of a "upcoming" neighborhood. There was someone with a yappy dog that wouldn't shut up all night. You had to pay for parking per night and then there was never any parking when you got there! And best of yet the owners didn't seem to even care! i would have paid more for something better not a good deal at all.
Excellent
10.0
Okay
5.7
Excellent
9.4
Pros: The location was perfect, 5 minutes walk to the boardwalk. The bed was also incredibly comfortable!
Cons: The curtains were dirty and the TV didn't work but we didn't spend much time in the hotel so it didn't ruin the trip.
Good
7.0
Pros: Located close to the pier and close to downtown.
Cons: Breakfast after 8 am.
Okay
5.0
Pros: Location location location
Cons: Hard beds
Good
6.5
Pros: No breakfast served. WiFi did not work. Bed was comfortable. Room was very clean, a big plus.
Cons: More seating accommodations. One bench, mostly under the hanging clothes, was inadequate. The bed was a bit too high to offer comfortable seating (fine for sleeping - just not for sitting).
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Location. Simple aesthetic. Waffles. Dog friendly (even though we don't have a dog).
Okay
5.1
Pros: Walking distance to the beach
Cons: Unexpected fee parking , bathroom to small and late brake fast
Okay
5.1
Pros: CLOSE TO WHARF AND BOARDWALK.
Cons: BATHROOM DRAINS WERE PLUGGED. THE ROOM IS OUT DATED FOR THE PRICE. MOLD IN THE BATHROOM AND THE WALLS LOOK DIRTY. THEY CHARGED A PARKING FEE OF $10. DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU WOULD HAVE TO PAY A PARKING FEE WHEN YOUR A PAYING GUEST OF THE HOTEL.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Somewhat friendly , we went to a concert at the catalyst and it was perfect in walking distance and to the boardwalk. Perfect if you staying for a night.
Cons: The floors were filthy, my socks were black. The parking fees and other fees added on at time of check-in that weren't mentioned at the time of booking, I was not pleased about.
Good
6.2
Pros: The first time we stayed here, we were pleasantly surprised. It looked just like a little budget motel. The room turned out to be spacious and clean with a very beachy vibe. The beds were decent too. Walking distance to the boardwalk!
Cons: On our second visit here, it was like staying at a completely different hotel. The room felt like it was made for one bed and another one was shoved in. Sheets were stained and the beds were way less comfortable. The shower was almost too small to properly wash and could have used a remodel. It looks like. $100 security deposit was taken out of my account, but that was never mentioned when I made the reservation, when I checked in, or when I was told the total amount.
Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Hotel Solares is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 6.3 Good
Based on 2,574 reviews
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Mediocre
2.2
Pros: The only thing we liked was the waffles at breakfast. We had the breakfast provided by the hotel which was ok. The girl at the desk the night we arrived was great.
Cons: When we arrived, hotel is under construction which we were unaware of. We checked In and went to our room. The room smelled like cigarettes! We had no towels in our room. We called the front they brought two towels and a spray. She explained "I don't know why it could smell like cigerettes? This is a smoke free facility!" Our room itself smelled horible the entire time. We had a queen bed, with a pull out couch, and a patio according to the details. The couch was dirty, I would not have let my friends sleep on it. The patio was a sliding glass door that opened to a 2 by 4 foot cement slab, and then the backyard of the entire hotel where we had a gorgeous view of tarps, trash, and other hotel guests. Far from what the pictures looked like. The breakfast was our favorite part because I love waffles. But the already cooked egg with fake cheese inside was horrible. The orange juice was so concentrated I had to mix some water into it. All in all I would not stay there again. It smelled, the room was dirty, and the view... What view?
Excellent
9.4
Good
6.5
Excellent
8.2
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Great location, right in walking distance to the board walk and the beach. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Okay
5.4
Pros: the cheap rate we got
Cons: i want you impressed with a whole lot. it has nice appearance outside but definitely not inside based on on our room...
Mediocre
3.4
Cons: The only plus is the hotel is a 10 min walk from the Boardwalk. However it is clearly a 2 star hotel... Even that is over doinging it
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Room wasn't ready on time so we got a free upgrade
Cons: Parking was full even though we had a parking pass but they made a spot for us
Excellent
8.5
Pros: The works were nice The pool was clean
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Walking distance to boardwalk, pet friendly, they even have a grassy yard area for dogs to prance around. It was a pleasant, affordable weekend getaway for my boyfriend and me
Cons: The beds are pretty hard but with the low price you pay there isn't much room for petty complaints
Okay
4.8
Pros: The room and bathroom was large and spacious. Beds were comfortable. The pool was open until 10 p.m. Walking distance to the boardwalk.
Cons: Towels were dirty. Wouldn't clean our room. Had to ask for clean towels after 3 days. No a/c in our room. The FREE WIFI never worked in our room. Said they would check it and never did. Some staff members were not friendly. The breakfast could use some pastries. Not everyone likes waffles.
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: We chose this hotel, because of the location.
Cons: The overall was dirty. Commom area sofas were dirty. Carpet in the room was dirty. The dinet chairs in room were dirty. Jacuzzi filled with kids. Not relaxing environment.
Good
7.0
Pros: Price was right.
Cons: Area was marginal. Water feature was scummy, needed cleaning. Breakfast variety was poor.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Everything
Okay
4.2
Pros: location was great.pool was nice.
Cons: toilet ran the whole time.lights didn't work.towels were old and dingy.room needed some fresh paint and baseboards were missing.
Mediocre
3.1
Pros: Not one thing the room had part of it remodel and the other tours the bathroom was old the shower old and dirty.
Cons: I did not like the room and the bathroom what was Mo's it important it wasn't clean .
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The facility is well cared for - newly painted, clean with attention to small details like the lighting in the courtyard. Breakfast was nice. Staff very friendly and helpful. Bed was comfortable.
Cons: Our room was a little odd - a huge closet that was an obvious retrofit because the door was held closed by a lock on the outside to keep it from hitting the front door (someone could be locked inside the closet...) Poor lighting - no light switch near the door - at night, you had to enter a dark room to turn on the lights, Minimal lighting - bedside lights and one recessed light made for a very dark room, Bathroom retrofit with a strange double door entry and odd shower configuration.
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: Location, the hotel was within walking distance to the beach.
Cons: Overpriced for the quality of the hotel. While reserving this hotel parking was supposedly included, I had to pay a parking fee upon arrival. When I arrived there was sand on the chairs and on my bed. The bathroom smelled and did not look clean. There was only one towel available, I had to ask for more. I ended getting a few hand towels, instead of bath towels.
With a stay at Oceana Inn, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, steps from Ocean Street and within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.
Overall 5.0 Okay
Based on 232 reviews
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Good
7.4
Excellent
8.8
Okay
5.1
Okay
4.2
Okay
4.0
Excellent
8.2
Good
6.5
Mediocre
3.4
Good
6.0
Good
7.7
Good
6.0
Okay
4.5
Pros: Location was convenient for me while visiting friends and hanging out in town (I was not there for the beach/Boardwalk).
Cons: The room was old and grimy. The bathroom had a shower stall only, and the blow dryer didn't work. Breakfast offerings were pathetic. Luckily there are a lot of options nearby (coffee shop in next building, Whole Foods on Soquel, etc). The kicker was that the people in the adjacent room had a baby and toddler who they allowed to stay up and cry uncomforted until the middle of the night. Front desk staff seemed disengaged and disinterested. They didn't even ask how my stay was. I guess you get what you pay for, but the rates were doubled because it was a holiday weekend. So overpriced for the poor condition and service.
Excellent
8.2
Mediocre
2.0
Cons: I booked online with my business credit card and arrived a few hours later. When my partner and I arrived the employee was less than accommodating. He asked for ID, I provided him with my California drivers license but he would not accept it since the name didn't match the card I booked and paid with. I tried use several other forms of identification but he refused due to the fact it didn't match my business name. He then threatened to call the police. We left town at midnight due to the fact we paid for a hotel already and were unable to stay in it.
Good
6.8
Good
7.7
Okay
5.4
Mediocre
2.8
Okay
4.5
Okay
4.0
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Could not understand the desk clerks when talking. Noisy, the water faucet you couldn't even turn on without spraying all over you!!! When you open the door to go to the rooms it smelled dirty. Breakfast was juice & roll should be Continental breakfast!!
Okay
5.7
Pros: Friendly staff good location
Cons: Bed was not comfortable
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: nothing!
Cons: the employees were extremely rude, the room had bed bugs and roaches. it was loud and there were people doing drugs in the parking lot! not safe at all!
Mediocre
2.8
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Everything it was terrible didnt leave only because we had no where else to go
Okay
4.0
Cons: It was a decent booking for the price minus the tweakers outside my window At 3 am and again at 5 am. All the people smoking in the parking lot was also a downfall of the hotel. And they make you put down a deposit, stayed in many places and never have I ever done that. Will I stay here again, probably not, spend a little more more bet for something safer.
Mediocre
3.7
Pros: This was the only place that answered their phone to book a room in the middle of the night. We checked 5-8 other hotels to see if we can get a room but no luck. They customer service was good and near The Catalyst club so we liked that.
Cons: This place was ok the only thing I really didn't like was that the cleanliness wasn't a priority and that was with the room being cleaned. If you are only going to stay a night or two it's a good place.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Great deal for the price. It wasn't fancy but it was very clean. It was c
Cons: It was a short drive to everything but you had to drive.
Mediocre
2.5
Cons: I got a smoking room I didn't ask for
Okay
5.3
Pros: Proximity to beach.
Cons: Outlets were loose, one didn't work. Everything was pretty janky. It was obvious little care is put into the place. It was also the cheapest in the region. But either way, one wants to receive something for spending $80
Mediocre
2.8
Pros: The location was conveniently located near the boardwalk.
Cons: Not only did I pay for the room they then charged me a $100 deposit on top of the room. It was unexpected because it never listed it on the site. The room had water damage to the floor so it was lifting and the shower was clogged. Front desk did nothing to accommodate these issues. Also there was mold on the main door frame. Overall was extremely horrible.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing at all
Cons: Didn't get a refund. So I didn't get to experience this hotel.
Okay
4.8
Pros: Close walk to downtown restaurants and bars
Cons: Charging 20$ fee for a 30 min extension on check out time. They weren't crowded with new bookings / check-ins either.
Mediocre
2.8
Cons: Room was dirty online pics deceiving
Good
7.7
Pros: it was close to the boardwalk
Good
6.8
Pros: Bed was comfortable price
Cons: Priced high for what it is.
Good
6.8
Pros: it worked for a 1 day trip and work related stay. Wouldn't stay with there with family.
Cons: Didn't seem family friendly. There wasn't anything around the area to entertain children. And after dark it really didn't scene safe in the area.
Good
6.0
Pros: Like how the bed was big. Bathroom was very nice looking. Like how it was very secure.
Cons: It was small. My view was a Cament wall...but other then that. It was alright experience
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Super helpful staff
Good
6.0
Cons: THE PARTIAL VIEW OF THE PARKING LOT
Good
6.5
Pros: Not far away from the ocean for that price.
Cons: Not so clean
Excellent
10.0
Pros: got a room at last minute simple continental breakfast included
Cons: security deposit $100 WIFI is very unstable
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The room was spacious and cmfortable, the staff polite and professional, great price!!
Excellent
8.0
Pros: I liked their convenient location and service. Room was good to spend the night after a concert and prepare our trip around Santa Cruz.
Cons: Breakfast ends early and there is not late check out option.
Okay
5.7
Pros: Helpful, flexible staff
Cons: A little dirty, some rooms were a little ragged, you get what you pay for
Mediocre
3.7
Pros: Nothing about this place was good.
Cons: This place was horrible. Neighbors were so loud I couldn’t sleep. Carpet and furniture in the room was so disgusting I didn’t want to walk on it barefoot or put any of my belongings down. Bed was also very uncomfortable with springs literally poking me in the foot.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: We were really impressed with the size of the room. We expected two queens and a pull out sofa to be squished into a room, but there was tons of floor space and a big bathroom.
Cons: The parking situation sucked.
Okay
4.5
Pros: We stayed one night in a double queen room. The room size was fine for me and my three kids, but one of the beds was missing sheets and we needed an additional blanket. When we got the blanket it was thread bare and had many holes. This was a huge turnoff for myself and my kids, who aren't very discriminating. Aside from that, the tvs are small and old, but the room was clean enough. The location to downtown is great and the staff was friendly enough. Overall, it was clean enough, but barely. I certainly wouldn't go there with a date or someone I was hoping to impress.
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: The pool was decent.
Cons: The rooms, bathroom, and bedding were all absolutes filthy. The bedding was stained with hairs, dirt, and what seemed like bedbug feces. I would never stay at the Ocean Inn again!!
Okay
4.0
Pros: Close by
Cons: Rooms look like they were in the 70’s and had not yet been updated and also the beds were not comfortable.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing
Cons: The clerks attitude was crappy the room looked terrible and ran down
Okay
4.0
Pros: Location
Cons: Not very clean
With a stay at Surf City Inn and Suites, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, just a 5-minute walk from Ocean Street and 9 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 4.7 Okay
Based on 51 reviews
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Excellent
8.2
Okay
4.0
Excellent
8.2
Excellent
10.0
Okay
5.7
Excellent
8.0
Okay
4.0
Cons: Less than friendly staff. Old, non kept up rooms. Peeling paint etc.
Good
6.0
Pros: Breakfast..Friendly staff. Good cleaning staff.
Cons: Stained carpets. Wires hanging from wall where they had removed T V from second bedroom. Need a paint job.
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: Watched a couple funny movies. Getting back my deposit for the room without problems. I made sure to pay cash so I'm not stuck waiting 3 week's for a refund.
Cons: Non refundable reservation. Even if you call a week ahead to cancel.
Mediocre
2.5
Cons: Room disgusting, heard another patron complain about bed bugs. Property was filthy. Breakfast was cereal and donut.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: The refrigerator and stove and sink were nice.
Cons: Horrible staff, horrible parking lot. Thin walls and doors. Weirdo tweakers staying there.
Mediocre
2.6
Pros: nothing
Cons: smelled over priced horrible parking dirty
Mediocre
3.7
Cons: Never again.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: We hated everything , so dirty and nasty... Left at 530 in the morning to head home.
Cons: Everything !!! Horrible!!
Okay
4.8
Pros: The location was good enough. I liked the indoor pool option, although we never made it in.
Cons: I requested an early check-in, and was denied, even though it was only one hour early. When I returned I had to stand in line and do the whole check in process again. The room was noisy, I could hear conversations from the parking lot downstairs. On check out, I asked for my receipt to be emailed to me. That never happened. There's too many choices in Santa Cruz to return to this hotel .
Okay
4.8
Pros: Walking distance breakfast,location
Cons: Sat day 7 /1/2017 was scheduled/ reserved for a double bed king siute!! Said i only had a single bed kingsuite !! Told me to take it up with Kayak!!! Only could have 2 & a half people in the room the manager was mean , rasisit, told a potential asian women employee that only the Mexicans cleans well and are good workers said friends and family could not eat or visir in room and after some argument with a friend he alowed for 2hrs to eat and leave.
Mediocre
2.8
Pros: Location & that they take dogs.
Cons: Fitted sheets. Sheets without holes. The keys never worked. The rug was awful. The drawers were dirty. The doors were not sturdy & they had been broken & “fixed”. The blinds were badly placed do the sunlight woke you up way too early in the morning.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: I booked the wrong date, immediately cancelled and they refused to help me until reluctantly sending an email to booking .com 10 days later, much too late. So I got ripped off for a night’s stay that I never used.
Cons: Surly front desk staff. Incredibly unhelpful. When I did stay there another time previously they told me over the phone that early checkin was fine. When I showed up they said that the room was not ready and early checkin was $40 extra and the room was not ready. After a heated argument the phantom fee for being there 30 minutes early was waived and the room was miraculously ready.
Okay
4.5
Pros: The price. The location.
Cons: The staff were hard to find unless they needed to complain to their guests about something. Very unaccomidating to simple needs such as a working ice machine.
Okay
4.8
Pros: The only two things I personally liked about this hotel was its closeness to the beach and boardwalk area and that it was fairly comfortable and quiet
Cons: What made this an overall negative experience was the fact that I spent 160.00$ for a night in a hotel that was worth 70.00$ tops
Okay
5.4
Pros: For the price it was what we expected it to be. The pool and spa were surprisingly pretty nice, despite how humid the indoor pool area was. The staff were all very friendly.
Cons: The room was falling apart, lots of damage. The shower was gross - not unclean exactly, but stained and possibly moldy?
With a stay at Motel Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be steps from Ocean Street and 15 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 4.7 Okay
Based on 1,014 reviews
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Good
7.4
Okay
5.7
Pros: Nice location was walking distance to the boardwalk abot a mile walk there, so we drove. The staff was polite and no deposit required. Has Smoking rooms, which is a major bonus, and pet ok.
Cons: Well bring your own bedding, the room was kinda cleaned but questions on bedding, I used my own. The police patrol the motel which I wasn't bordered although crime may be high, not sure. Homeless people around because of a 711 store across the street, but again not bothered by, I wouldn't recommend this motel for kids, because there's no pool, alot of weed smoke and potheads, and rooms are small. But if you're going as a couple and not super picky its not bad. I've stayed here before was about the same.
Mediocre
3.7
Mediocre
3.7
Pros: NOTHING
Cons: This hotel was not at all what was reflected in its listing. Yes, it had a king bed (with cigarette burns in the spread), but very little room around it. There was a hole punched in the bathroom door, the blue counters has ugly white caulking in all the corners. Outside amenities included 33 gal garbage cans on each of the walkways, anti-jimmy plates on the door, a clientele that immediately caused my fiance to say that she would NOT step out of the room alone, the aroma of pot smoking in the air, and the gate to Ocean St having a heavy chain and padlock. I found it totally unacceptable and demanded the reservation be cancelled (after a 1/2 hr arguement) and moved to another motel though because of the last minute arrangements we incurred significant additional costs. The room was nothing like the posted photos or the pamphlets in their lobby.
Mediocre
3.7
Pros: The staff was friendly, the walk to the boardwalk was only about 15 minutes, you can leave the car parked and walk around as long as you don't mind a 1-2 mile walk each direction.
Cons: Besides being bare bones (no provided towels, no furniture aside from beds, no covers on the light fixtures) the rooms were disgusting. The entire motel is run down and the room stunk, the bed sheets had debris in them when the blankets were first pulled back, and the walls were covered in graffiti. I would never have agreed to pay almost $100 for the room had I seen it prior to swiping my card. Pay a little extra to stay somewhere else. The kindness of the staff doesn't clean the bedding or get the horrendous smell out.
Okay
5.1
Pros: It's walking distance from good restaurants and boardwalk and couple miles from downtown. Very close to the university also
Cons: Cockroaches in the room, bugs that bites during the night, couldn't regulate water in the shower
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Absolutely nothing
Cons: The staff was rude, the room was the worst I've ever seen, the grounds were filthy and delapidated at best. People live at this dump. If I had to choose between sleeping in my car or renting a room at this motel I'd absolutely sleep in my car. Steer clear folks, it's that bad.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Location was the only good aspect of this motel.
Cons: Room was.small, dark and dingy, tape covering the holes in the door. No shades on lamps, noisey neighbors, bed wasn't comfortable. We would NEVER stay there again!!!!! DONT DO IT!!!!
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing
Cons: The mattress was old; the room and everything in it was old. There was no elevator. The rate was cheap so all the young drunk kids get a room there and screamed at each other until 2:00 in the morning. At that time another guest came out and screamed at them to shut up and called the police while standing in front of my window. I didn't take a shower because I just wanted to get the hell out of there.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing good to say about this place.
Cons: Water pressure was bad, water temp. fluctuates, rooms are dirty, smell like cigarettes, out dated, place is falling apart, and service isn't that great either.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Bed was too big for room so you couldn't even get to the bathroom without climbing over the web. Spent $180 which didn't included continental breakfast. Room only had two towels and one little bar of soap. I can't help but few ripped off.
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