Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk

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Comfort
7.8 (710 reviews)
314 Riverside Avenue , Santa Cruz , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Clean
Good breakfast
Cons:
Limited parking
Room cleanliness
Small rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.94
Multiple comments about rooms not being clean or tired.
Service
8.41
Friendly staff and positive comments about customer service.
Location
8.95
Great proximity to the beach and boardwalk.
Room Quality
7.4
Mixed sentiments; some described rooms as small and dated.
Amenities
7.43
Amenities mentioned were basic; room amenities were sometimes lacking.
Value for Money
7.39
Some guests found it a bit pricey for the quality.
Food and Beverage
7.94
Breakfast received positive remarks, many choices available.
Overall Experience
7.91
Mostly positive experiences despite some complaints regarding cleanliness and parking.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:41

Property Description

Convenient Beachside Stay

Proximity to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Located just a block away, our California hotel offers easy access to the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, perfect for a fun-filled day by the coast.

Amenities for a Relaxing Stay: Enjoy our seasonal outdoor heated pool, ideal for a refreshing dip, and unwind in rooms equipped with a flat-screen cable TV with HBO, microwave, and refrigerator for your comfort.

Deluxe Breakfast and Free Wi-Fi: Start your day with a deluxe continental breakfast and stay connected with free Wi-Fi in public areas. Our 24-hour front desk ensures your needs are always met.

Experience comfort and convenience at Santa Cruz Comfort Inn Boardwalk. Book now for a memorable beach getaway.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Wed, Oct 1, 2025 until Tue, Mar 31, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: OAK

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 710 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.94
Service: 8.41
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.43
Value for Money: 7.39
Food and Beverage: 7.94
Overall Experience: 7.91
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WENTSE • family_with_children • tw
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • us
10
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Noah • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Liezl • couple • us
10
Good place to stay
Pros:

Close to boardwalk

Cons:

None

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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dehja • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Passos • family_with_children • br
9
Simple Hotel with excellent location, excellent staff.
Pros:

Location, it’s really close to the Boardwalk and the staff is really helpful specially the manager Kirti.

Cons:

Noting specific to point as bad, It’s a simple Comfort inn close to the beach, you get what you are paying for.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Yer • family_with_children • us
10
Overall it was fun and close to the boardwalk
Pros:

Breakfast was fun.

Cons:

The pool was dirty

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Great price and location and clean, nice people

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
8
Walking distance to everything. Cleanliness was immaculate for older property.
Pros:

Breakfast and location were great. Service was wonderful. The only downfall was I was on the third floor and no elevator.

Cons:

See above

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • family_with_children • us
7
Good price
Pros:

Clean and comfortable

Cons:

Coffee and parking lot too small

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Buchignani • family_with_children • it
7
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Henry • couple • us
10
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Don • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Close to Boardwalk and Beach. Parking available for free. It is not fancy, but definitely adequate to stay when not planning to spend time at the hotel.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Fam • family_with_children • us
8
Bueno para su precio
Pros:

Cerca de todo

Cons:

Desayuno

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Rose • family_with_children • br
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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frank • couple • us
10
The staff was very nice was trying to get us to stay another night with we could have lol I get it plus it’s off season
Pros:

I liked that it was pretty close to the boardwalk

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Francoise • couple • fr
8
Pros:

Hotel bien situé à Santa cruz, les principaux points d'interet de Santa Cruz pouvaient etre atteints rapidement en voiture

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • couple • us
7
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Adam • extended_group • au
8
Great place
Pros:

Good breakfast and location is only a couple of hundred metres to boardwalk

Cons:

Abit pricey especially during low season

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lillian • family_with_children • us
4
Pros:

Close to the board walk

Cons:

Rooms needed to be cleaner, staff needs to take off the fact my room number needed to be displayed on my car parking sucked

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee