SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

Hotels
SureStay Hotel by Best Western
6.5 (652 reviews)
516 Water Street , Santa Cruz , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Budget-friendly
Cons:
Dirty floors
Rude service
Poor room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
4.46
Several reviews mentioned dirty floors and plumbing issues, impacting the perception of cleanliness.
Service
6.93
Mixed reviews; some praised the friendliness of staff, while others reported rudeness.
Location
8.47
The location was frequently praised for its convenience.
Room Quality
4.42
Negative mentions of smoke smell, dirty conditions, and poor room maintenance affected the rating.
Amenities
6.95
Basic amenities available; some positive mentions of the coffee machine.
Value for Money
8.41
Perceived value for the price is noted positively, especially for budget travelers.
Food and Beverage
5.46
Limited breakfast options were mentioned, affecting overall satisfaction.
Overall Experience
6.93
Experience is varied; good for budget-friendly options but significant areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:20

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in Downtown Santa Cruz, our hotel is just a short stroll away from an array of shops and dining options, perfect for exploring the vibrant neighborhood.

Comfortable Accommodations
Experience convenience in every room with a microwave and refrigerator, ideal for late-night cravings or preparing light meals during your stay.

Great Amenities
Start your day right with a complimentary continental breakfast and catch up on the latest news with a free copy of USA Today Newspaper.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience? Book your stay at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz now and make the most of your visit to Santa Cruz!

Important information:

A room safe fee will be charged per room, per night in addition to the taxes to be collected for each reservation.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

6.5
Based on 652 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.46
Service: 6.93
Location: 8.47
Room Quality: 4.42
Amenities: 6.95
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 5.46
Overall Experience: 6.93
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Jessica solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Service and free ice

Cons:

I wish there was more variety for breakfast

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Fabiano solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Irene solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Staff was reall nice and helpful

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Carlos solo_traveller us
4
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The older guy attending the front desk was not courteous to other guests.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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margaret family_with_children us
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Javier couple us
1
Would not recommend cheap but not worth it
Pros:

Room was freshly clean good location not far from boardwalk

Cons:

No toilet paper in bathroom no towels breakfast consist of toast bananas and cereal horrible also upon arrival Indian guy at desk was rude all because I couldn’t understand what he was saying obviously

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Jemma couple gb
8
Good value for money
Pros:

Wasn’t sure what it’d be like from photos but seemed many in a similar price range in Santa Cruz and this seemed the best. Was pleasantly surprised. The breakfast was a nice little addition to start the day off with waffles yoghurts coffee etc. had what you needed. Lovely guy checked us in - really friendly. Other staff seemed quite quiet not as chatty. Room was checked everyday from cleaning staff with fresh towels and beds maid which we didn’t expect. A nice touch! Parking was great - lots of workers around but could always get a space and nice to not have to pay extra which seems rare in California

Cons:

The bathroom wasn’t great - quite outdated and had a bad smell but was fine for a few days

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Mary Lou family_with_children us
9
It was ok not the hotel we expected
Pros:

we werent that far from beach

Cons:

That we couldnt cancel with front desk receptionist I had to contact booking it was a hassle our family was at another hotel and we wanted to be together

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Mariza solo_traveller us
6
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Tatjana solo_traveller de
6
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Thuyen couple us
10
It was good for adults
Pros:

Clean and parking close we dont have to walk to far

Cons:

The pool was too cold, my kids just played a little bit. The pilow case smell like bleach.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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S solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Vaughan family_with_children us
9
Cozy and Clean
Pros:

Very clean room, the shampoo, conditioner, and body wash were handy. Decent breakfast

Cons:

loud landscaping crew hanging out and drinking in the parking lot on and near stairs to get to our room until about 9pm.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple us
1
Cons:

The parking lot was small and hard to get out of and i got charged twice for one night

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Miller family_with_children us
6
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Renitia family_with_children us
5
Overall okay
Pros:

Breakfast was okay

Cons:

Refrigerator not clean, and I saw a spider we had to kill

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Amiri solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Reyna solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Noni couple us
6
Pros:

Few selection on breakfast. I've stayed at other Best Western that has more to offer. I guess it varies by location.

Cons:

Lack of options for dining nearby.
Hotel has garbage pick up at 5 a.m. with lots of banging noises.
The staff is very nice however, it made it somewhat pleasant ...

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Rita solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Great young man named Pete desk man was Awesome friendly made us feel at home

Cons:

Housekeeping horrible

2026-06-24 via Nuitee