La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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La Quinta by Wyndham
9.2 (1585 reviews)
550 2nd Street , Santa Cruz , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Weak water pressure
Dirty bathroom upon arrival
High parking fees

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Some guests reported cleanliness issues upon arrival, like hair in the bathroom.
Service
10
Many reviews mention friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.8
Numerous guests highlighted the great location near the beach.
Room Quality
9.6
Spacious and comfortable rooms are frequently praised.
Amenities
8.6
Good amenities were noted, although some guests mentioned the lack of beach views.
Value for Money
8.6
Overall value was appreciated, but some mentioned high parking fees.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Breakfast was generally rated positively across several reviews.
Overall Experience
9.8
Guests had enjoyable stays and are likely to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 08:16

Property Description

Convenient Location in Santa Cruz
Located in the heart of Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers comfortable rooms, a fitness center, and complimentary WiFi. Situated near key attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, this hotel provides the perfect base for exploring the city.

Modern Amenities and Comfort
Each room at La Quinta Inn & Suites features a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, ensuring a relaxing stay for guests. The property also offers private parking and a delicious buffet or continental breakfast to start the day right.

Near Beaches and Airport
With popular beaches like Cowell's Beach and Seabright State Beach nearby, guests can enjoy the sun and sand effortlessly. Plus, being just 51 km from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, travel convenience is guaranteed.

Book your stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz for a memorable experience!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • 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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 25 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1585 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.6
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Colette • family_with_children • us
5
It was a comfortable bed to sleep in not much more.
Pros:

Location is great.

Cons:

Was disapponted about the pool, was not warm and there was no jacuzzi. Also, no way to turn on the firepit. The TV was broken when we arrived and instead of changing our room, we had to watch the service guy replace our TV, when all we wanted to do was relax.
Even with a new TV there was no reception. The only option was local, antenna stations without a directory. We were not even able to cast our programs from our phones. TV was not smart enough or ???
Water pressure in the shower was no good at all.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • us
10
Clean room, excellent breakfast, and close to the ocean. Will definitely stay again!
Pros:

The location is within walking distance to the ocean, restaurants, wharf, and boardwalk attractions.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Sabbatini • couple • us
9
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
R
raul • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Was very close to the shore access to the pier

Cons:

Parking. I paid for parking went out to go eat with the family came back and there was no parking at the bottom. I am a handicap person. My handicap parking was taken up by someone who was not handicap. There was no placard display or license plate with a handicap sign.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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linda • solo_traveller • us
1
Never again.
Pros:

I was very angry that when I picked the hotel on Booking.com it said the hotel had parking on the site. There was ZERO mention that it was $ 25.00 which is outrageous. I would have stayed somewhere else!

Cons:

Parking charges were NOT advertised on Booking.com and it's $ 25 a night which is outrageous!!!

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Kerr • family_with_children • us
10
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Oswaldo • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Azalea • couple • us
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • pl
9
Pros:

Ogólnie fajnie

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Luis • family_with_children • us
9
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • us
10
Will stay again.
Pros:

It was clean, easy check in and out.
Liked the fire pit.
Breakfast was good.

Cons:

No hot tub.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
J
Jesse • family_with_children • us
8
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Lujuana • family_with_children • us
8
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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james • couple • us
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Ouk • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Easy to get to

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Jeannette • couple • us
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Klaus • couple • de
9
Nice stay for one night
Pros:

Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Sehr ruhiges Zimmer

Cons:

Etwas mehr Elan beim Check-In wäre schön 😉

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Latifah • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Very modern and clean

Cons:

Breakfast is a typical American breakfast. Full of a lot of sugary foods and served on to go plates.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Ethan • couple • us
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Bodnar • family_with_children • us
10
Clean and good proximity
Pros:

Parking safe and bright and location is close to beach

Cons:

Would have liked cheaper parking

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee