Seaside Inn & Suites

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Independent
8.4 (206 reviews)
525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, California, 95060 , Santa Cruz , US
1-831-7135494

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Facilities

24-hour front desk
Picnic area
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Well-lit path to entrance
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Road noise
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Most reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, though several noted issues with dust and dirty floors.
Service
9.05
Multiple positive mentions of staff friendliness and helpfulness, despite one review noting rudeness.
Location
8.99
Location praised for being close to the boardwalk and other attractions, enhancing overall experience.
Room Quality
8.44
Generally favorable remarks on rooms being clean and updated, with some complaints about noise.
Amenities
7.77
Limited mentions, but noted lack of ice machine functionality; no breakfast area also pointed out.
Value for Money
8.73
Fair pricing noted, indicating good value for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
7.28
No breakfast area mentioned; complimentary drinks were noted but overall food service rated low.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall experience was positive given the price point, though some issues were highlighted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 13:07

Property Description

Welcome to Seaside Inn & Suites, your perfect getaway in the heart of Santa Cruz!

Comfortable Accommodations
Unwind in one of our 55 spacious, air-conditioned rooms, featuring flat-screen televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected. Enjoy the convenience of in-room coffee/tea makers, hairdryers, and free local calls during your stay.

Convenient Amenities
Take advantage of our picnic area for some outdoor relaxation or refuel with snacks from our vending machine. Our 24-hour front desk service ensures you have everything you need at your fingertips.

Prime Location
Experience the vibrant culture and stunning beaches of Santa Cruz! With attractions like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and historical sites just a short distance away, your adventure awaits right outside our doors.

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable stay—book your room at Seaside Inn & Suites today!

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Covid

    Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 206 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 7.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 7.28
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Christopher • couple • us
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Colby • couple • us
10
Pros:

Amazing staff very friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Nothing negative to say the property is well located with great facilities and service.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Jocelyn • couple • qa
9
Definitely i will keep coming back here ..
Pros:

The receptionist Joy or jay was very accommodating and kind …i like the aize of the room clean ..

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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derek • couple • us
4
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Joss Bladimir • extended_group • us
10
Agradable y cómodo, excelente servicio!
Pros:

Los cuartos están muy cómodos, limpios y con espacio suficiente para descansar! Buena iluminación y la decoración muy agradable.

Cons:

La oficina, no explican con suficiente información las formas de pago. Pero todo salió bien

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Veronicka • family_with_children • us
6
Not super safe but worked
Pros:

It was clean, The cleaning staff were super nice and friendly, They had a very welcoming presence. It worked for the one night we needed it for.

Cons:

Not recommended for long stays. Not super safe had broken windows and doors felt like they were not that sturdy. There outlets didn’t work

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Gianella • couple • us
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Sidney • couple • us
8
Relaxing
Pros:

Staff is very friendly. Good location

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Lillian Awa • family_with_children • it
4
fine if you don't have better options
Pros:

Parking was easy to find even with our late night check in, staff were friendly and easy to get a hold of, rooms were spacious, close drive to the pier

Cons:

Thin walls lead to interrupted sleep, only a couple available outlets and both were difficult to plug into, floors were filthy, doors that could only be used as an exit made load in more difficult than it needed to be, staff had no idea coffee machine didn't work and the pots were empty

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Rowell • family_with_children • us
7
N/a
Pros:

What I like about the property was close enough to the restaurant

Cons:

It’s nice and clean

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Rosa Elena • couple • us
1
Hate this place
Pros:

Old
They charge me $25 for parking, in their page said parking it's free

Cons:

They charge me $25 for parking, in their page said parking it's free

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • couple • us
1
Smelly Stay, noisy room, never again.
Pros:

The location was convenient, but the road is so noisy.

Cons:

Our room had a chemical/moldy odor that was horrible. The place was full so no way to switch rooms. We tried opening the window to ventilate the room, but the traffic noise was awful so we had to choose between sleeping with the smell or trying to sleep with continuous traffic noise.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • us
10
The Perfrct Place to Stay!
Pros:

Everything was GREAT! The manager and his staff were extremely accommodating and I truly enjoyed my stay. I’ll definitely be returning :)

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • us
1
Not worth the price when there are plenty of other options in Santa Cruz
Cons:

The beds are on platforms made of…plastic? Tin? Fiberglass? No idea but when they are touched it causes a loud reverberation. The door from our room to the outside was not operational. There are no lamps, only extremely bright overhead lighting. The electrical outlets are few, and in inconvenient places. The front desk person explicitly told us we could pay with a different credit card upon check out, but on the day of check out the different front desk person told us it was not possible. A plethora of other problems could be listed but the fact is, it would not have been so bad if it didn’t cost us over $700 to stay in this motel for two nights. The fact that substandard establishments can hike up the price solely because of the UCSC graduation weekend is very unfortunate. We did not expect fancy at all, and have stayed in other motels in Santa Cruz that were perfectly fine, but this one was not okay for what turned out to be over $350 per night. We have also never written a negative review before but this stay required one.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Raven • couple • us
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Martha • couple • us
7
Pros:

Convenient parking.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Colby • couple • us
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Gonzalez • couple • us
5
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • us
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Melinda • solo_traveller • us
6
We enjoyed our stay
Pros:

We like how the location was close but not to the boardwalk.

Cons:

The room space was cramped. We had a king room, so the bed and desk took up most of the space. The walking path in the room was tight. Next time, we will try the queen to see if that gives us more room.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee