Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Hotels
Super 8
7.6 (543 reviews)
338 Riverside Avenue , Santa Cruz , us

Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Close to the beach
Clean rooms
Good location
Cons:
Poor breakfast options
Service issues
Parking difficulties

Categories

Cleanliness
7.31
Rooms are clean but some concerns were raised about cleanliness in relation to safety.
Service
7.78
Mixed reviews on service, with some issues related to the responsiveness of staff.
Location
8.32
Good location close to the beach and boardwalk, praised by multiple reviewers.
Room Quality
7.27
Rooms are generally comfortable, but issues like non-working keycards were reported.
Amenities
7.8
Basic amenities provided; breakfast selection was poor.
Value for Money
8.26
Good value considering location, though pricing disputes were reported.
Food and Beverage
6.31
Breakfast options were limited and disappointing for many guests.
Overall Experience
7.78
Overall, experiences varied widely, with some positive highlights but significant complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 00:25

Property Description

Convenient Location near Beach and Boardwalk
This motel in Santa Cruz is perfectly situated within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk, and Santa Cruz Wharf, offering guests easy access to popular attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations
Guest rooms at the Super 8 Santa Cruz are designed for comfort and convenience, featuring amenities such as flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, microwaves, and refrigerators, ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Great Amenities and Services
Enjoy a full breakfast every morning at Beach Boardwalk East Super 8, take a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and make use of the free Wi-Fi and on-site parking. Additionally, fax and copying services are available for your convenience.

Book your stay now at Super 8 Beach Boardwalk East for a memorable Santa Cruz getaway!

Important information:

Please note: Guests who live in the Santa Cruz county cannot be accommodated at this hotel.

Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in to this hotel.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • 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.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • 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
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Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 543 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.31
Service: 7.78
Location: 8.32
Room Quality: 7.27
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 6.31
Overall Experience: 7.78
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Sean family_with_children us
4
Great location for the Boardwalk, but the outdated amenities, misleading breakfast, maintenance issues, and handling of
Pros:

The best part of this hotel is its location. It’s only a couple of blocks from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, so we were able to walk everywhere without paying for parking or calling an Uber. You can even see the Giant Dipper from the sidewalk, which was pretty neat. The staff members we interacted with were polite and friendly, although they weren’t especially welcoming or engaging.

Cons:

We were really disappointed with our stay and wish we had chosen a different hotel. We travel as a family, so these are the things that stood out to us:

1. Breakfast was misleading. One of the main reasons we booked this hotel was the advertised breakfast, which showed eggs and breakfast meats in the photos. In reality, breakfast consisted of two types of cereal, cereal bars, bananas, coffee, and orange juice. When we asked, we were told they haven’t served the hot breakfast since COVID. We feel the listing should accurately reflect what’s currently offered.
2. The air conditioner didn’t work properly. The PTAC unit only blew air with the fan—it never cooled the room. We also noticed a pallet of replacement air conditioners being delivered during our stay, which made it seem like this was a known issue.
3. Very limited parking. The parking lot is quite small, which made parking difficult at times.
4. Small pool. The pool was much smaller than we expected from the photos.
5. Out-of-service vending machine. The soda machine was out of order, and the sign looked like it had been there for quite some time. We were told it was because of issues related to the homeless population in the area.
6. Our daughter’s belongings were moved without our knowledge. When we checked in, our room had a cot, and we assumed it was included. We left for lunch, and when we returned, the cot was gone. The front desk explained it had been placed in our room by mistake and would have cost an additional $30 per night. The charge wasn’t our concern. What upset us was that our daughter had left her clothes on the cot, and hotel staff removed her belongings and placed them into a suitcase without contacting us first. We feel a quick phone call asking us to clear the cot before removing it would have been the respectful way to handle the situation. Our daughter felt that her personal space had been invaded.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Viviana couple us
8
Bien
Pros:

Ubicacion muy cerca a la playa solo debes caminar unpoco y llegas

Cons:

Desayuno no hay variedad solo cafe y cereal

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
B
Bobbie couple us
9
It’s my go to place.
Pros:

Close to the beach

Cons:

Breakfast is not breakfast it’s terrible

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Araceli couple us
10
The stuff very friendly and the room was very clean thank you.
Pros:

The room was very clean, and the stuff were very friendly. I got what I asked for a quiet, non smoking area. Thank you.

Cons:

The only thing I don’t like is that the parking spaces are very tight, and people park poorly. We hade an issue with another tourist over parking because they parked badly leaving no room left and got upset. There needs to have control, someone should be there to direct people on how to park so we don’t run into problems with others we went there to have a good time.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Robert family_with_children gb
5
Very expensive considering the state of the place.
Pros:

Good location. Comfortable beds. Nice owner.

Cons:

Scruffy, rusty walls, almost impossible to park in the tiny car park, worst breakfast ever, place seemed to be on its last legs.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Carolina couple us
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Pool

Cons:

No breakfast

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Maryann solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable the Air conditioner wasn't working well but did work.the staff was helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Just no elevator had to carry everything up stairs that were not safe because of all the cracks so we left our stuff in the car. This was our only complaint we had to keep going to the car for items.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Blair family_with_children us
9
Welcoming Staff and Pleasant Rooms
Pros:

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful on multiple occasions during our stay.

Cons:

The road noise was considerable, but it was worth it to us for the short walk to the boardwalk.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Pamee solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

-Friendly staff.
-close to boardwalk

Cons:

The parking is very tight.
Prices of room were high.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Luana Oliveira solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Mario family_with_children us
5
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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lynnkG4653TM NONE
2
Not pleasant.
Pros:

This was an unpleasant experience with bed bugs, a terrible excuse for a continental breakfast and non-working wifi and television. Will not return.

2026-06-19 via Tripadvisor
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Kathleen extended_group de
6
localizacao boa, mas o hotel nao vale,melhor pagar um pouco a mais em outro
Pros:

apenas localizacao

Cons:

do cafe oferecido muiito fraco, nao deveria ter na descriçao que oferecem cafe da manha. (apenas cafe, banana e um cereal ) limpeza tambem deixa a desejar

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Mark family_with_children us
8
Second visit. We will be back.
Pros:

Location. Staff was very friendly and attentive.

Cons:

Breakfast is pretty basic. Maybe some pastries and different fruit. Discount for returning guests.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Quick easy check-in and friendly staff. Great location, close to the boardwalk.

Cons:

Thin walls. I could clearly hear the people next door talking and watching their tv loudly at 1am. Rooms facing the street will hear traffic all day/night.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Eduardo family_with_children us
9
It was good. Would stay again.
Pros:

It was clean and quiet and close to the boardwalk

Cons:

It did not offer breakfast (besides cereal and coffee)

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Israel solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Francesca couple us
6
I had a great experience!
Pros:

I like the walking distance to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Cons:

No early check in. Early check in costs $20 per hour. Check in is at 2pm.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Canelo solo_traveller us
10
I love this hotel and I plan to stay here again
Pros:

I loved everything. The staff was nice. The rooms are clean. I slept good. I haven’t slept like that in years. Everything was perfect about the hotel.

Cons:

The only thing I didn’t like was the weird people staying there but other than that, everything was perfect

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Carolina couple co
9
2026-06-04 via Nuitee