La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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La Quinta by Wyndham
9.2 (1647 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 1647 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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Tomáš • family_with_children • cz
9
Krásný hotel na skvělém místě za dobrou cenu
Pros:

Krásný hotel za rozumnou cenu kousek od pláže i centra Santa Cruz. Velký pokoj s pohodlnými postelemi, měli jsme i výhled na moře. Milý personál.

Cons:

Pod jednou z posteli byl oříšek, takže úklid zrovna v tomhle případě nebyl úplně precizní. Tlak vody ve sprše byl slabý, internetové připojení nestabilní. Snídaně v pracovní dny končí už v 9:00.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Sonya • family_with_children • bg
7
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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eva • family_with_children • fr
9
Très bien situé
Pros:

Tout était très bien

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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niko • couple • us
8
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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avilascreations • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Place was clean and very nice.

Cons:

The Charge for parking and no free Internet.

Please add biscuits and gravy to your free breakfast.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • us
10
Amazing budget friendly stay near boardwalk and all that Santa Cruz has to offer
Pros:

Close proximity to the boardwalk and downtown

Cons:

Elevator was a bit slow

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Nora • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • extended_group • us
10
All in all would stay again
Pros:

Very nice, clean hotel, friendly staff

Cons:

Grandkids enjoyed the pool

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Sergiy M • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Friendly staff great location
Clean rooms

Cons:

Quality of food in breakfast was average but very kind staff

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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LEAL • couple • us
8
Pros:

Atención buena

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Jorge Luis • couple • us
10
Pros:

El lugar donde estaba situado

Cons:

El precio

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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René • solo_traveller • li
9
Pros:

Lage zum Strand sowie des Zentrums war super. Beides konnte problemlos zu Fuss erreicht werden.

Cons:

Frühstück nur bis 09.00 Uhr und fürs Internet muss bezahlt werden.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • family_with_children • de
9
Saubere, sehr angenehme Unterkunft in Strandnähe
Pros:

Schönes Gebäude, innen wie außen. Tiefgarage. Gute Lage in Strandnähe. Schöne geräumige Zimmer.

Cons:

Nur sehr kleiner Pool.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Oleh • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Oleh • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Detlef • couple • de
9
Gute Basis für Santa Cruz
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage, ordentliches Frühstück, sogar einen Gym gab es

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
8
Breakfast was included which was great. Great location. Room with the balcony was nice, you could see the ocean.
Pros:

Great location. Walking distance to the beach.

Cons:

The pool was small.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Jeanna • extended_group • fr
9
Easy, restful, and very clean.
Pros:

The staff were very kind and helpful. The rooms and common areas were all so clean. Covered and gated paid parking, which was worth it for us as we had tools and valuables to protect, and it was raining during our stay. While the price is higher than the other hotels nearby, it was by far superior in cleanliness and protected parking. After checkout, they let us keep our paid parking spot until 2pm, when the next round of guests would be arriving.

Cons:

The pool is only 3' deep and maybe 10' across. If they turned the heat up and put in some jets, it would be a great hot tun. That being said, the small children there loved it, and the ocean is across the street, so all was fine.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee