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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jose a • couple • us
10
Agradable
Pros:

No lo probé

Cons:

Que me quisieran cobrar el parking cuando ni siquiera registre un vehículo

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Panida • couple • us
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Very close and clean

Cons:

Better breakfast options

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

I liked how welcoming the staff was and the nice clean rooms.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Sunita • family_with_children • us
5
It was ok.
Pros:

Staff did the best they could. Were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The lobby and hallways were smelly. Did not get a an overall sense of quality. The pool area was sub par. No umbrellas, 3 foot small pool.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Pauliina • couple • fi
9
Siisti hotelli hyvällä sijainnilla
Pros:

Siistit, tilavat huoneet. Hyvä sijainti lähellä rantaa. Tilava parkkihalli.

Cons:

Aamiaiselle olisin kaivannut vaihtelua. Aamiainen oli todella ruuhkainen ja pöytää joutui toisinaan odottamaan.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Aparna • solo_traveller • us
9
Great location, exceptionally clean
Pros:

Excellent location, spacious rooms, great, full breakfast. Clean and well-maintained. Short walk to the pier and boardwalk is really close by. Loved the architecture of the building as well. Would definitely stay again.

Cons:

On-site parking is available, but spaces are really small. We couldn't get into our car from the driver's side the next morning because someone had parked too close to us. Don't even blame them, the spaces are really cramped. Also, there are not enough spaces for the number of rooms in the hotel, so if you return late you may not find a spot.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Garth • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Dominik • family_with_children • au
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • us
10
Peaceful and quiet with a good breakfast included.
Pros:

Cleanliness and close proximity to restaurants, boardwalk and beach

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Alexis • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • solo_traveller • us
10
Great place to stay in Santa Cruz!
Pros:

Very clean, newly remodeled, quiet, plenty of hot water, very friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Simona • family_with_children • us
9
A Safe family place to gateway to Santa Cruz Bay.
Pros:

I’m familiar with the staff and director since I’ve been around before.

Cons:

Expensive, quite expensive.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Judy • solo_traveller • us
8
We had a great family vacation. All our needs were met me.
Pros:

Location breakfast in the morning, heated pool

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Martin William • couple • se
9
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Charmika • couple • us
9
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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adrian • extended_group • us
10
I enjoyed the place
Pros:

The place was clean and welcoming, the room was very spacious and beads were very comfortable

Cons:

I thought parking was included but I ended up getting charged for it

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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vannah • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Devon • family_with_children • us
7
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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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