La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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La Quinta by Wyndham
9.2 (1709 reviews)
550 2nd Street , Santa Cruz , us
+18312958807

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1709 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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June • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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CARBAJAL • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Britany • family_with_children • us
7
Good enough!
Pros:

Excellent location. Right across from the beach, wharf, restaurants and a pleasant walk to downtown. Great breakfast - kids love the wafel machine. The hotel is clean and semi modern.

Cons:

The lighting, doors and alarms in the room make it uncomfortable. Very bright, cold lighting, not many light switches and blinking fire alarms were not pleasant. The doors were extremely heavy.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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RAMESH • solo_traveller • pk
8
Pros:

Well maintained look like new

Cons:

Bed Size

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Danny • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Close to the beach, close to boardwalk, and very friendly staff

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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RUSSELL • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Parking fee!!!

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Miki • family_with_children • mx
1
Pros:

Cafe baja calidad, huevos insipidos, tocino? Podrian colocar algo saludable? salchichas semejantes al poh de los perros, jugos que aflojan el estomago. Uno tiene que soportar la falta de modales de ciertas familias que llegan despues de las 10 pm y encima el empleado te tutea y te habla como si fuera su mujer solo por pedir que honre la pocision que tiene y que haga algo. Sale con decir "que no solo yo soy la huesped", maravilla!! Llegue a las 3 pm al check in, y la empleada no me permitio entrar a la habitacion por que mi familiar que venia de exterior decidio ir a caminar a la playa antes que se enfriara, y yo tenia los datos de la tarjeta de credito por cualquier eventualidad, mi pariente tuvo que interrumpir su caminata, la empleada solo decia 'tiene que estar aqui", asi que espere una hora, el dia siguiente salimos a caminar y por atraso del autobus llegamos 12 minutos tarde y alli le cobraron a mi hija una cantidad extra, que descaro! Y a mi me hicieron esperar una hora, por pura prepotencia de la recepcionista, para uno que viene de Japan donde el servicio al cliente es excelente, desepcionante un servicio asi. No es el hotel es el personal que no sabe diferenciar que es estar en su casa y que es representar al hotel.

Cons:

Irrespeto, desconcideracion y prepotencia. El escandalo de la familia con hijos correteando por los pasillos y caminaban como elefantes y tirando las puertas.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Elsa • family_with_children • us
7
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Monica • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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kathy • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Kuulei • family_with_children • us
7
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Christopher Lee • solo_traveller • us
1
Rate too high for the service provided
Pros:

I just liked the breakfast.

Cons:

The rate was way too high for that hotel. The front desk woman when checking in asked too much information. I think the only information I didn't provide was my SSN. Too much information for WIFI, and not able to use swimming pool since it was always broken. Not available. Prepare to pay for parking also. It's not included.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • br
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Kaleb • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Marissa • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Loved how close it was to the beach and boardwalk. Walking distance. Super clean and loved the breakfast.

Cons:

Shower floor is a little slippery. Maybe recommend a matt to put inside the shower.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Enes • couple • us
10
Cozy clean and staff was great!
Pros:

The staff was amazing and pleasant rooms were clean are done

Cons:

Definitely nothing to complain about

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Elena • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The service was amazing The room was clean and the bed was comfy. I love that it's close to the beach and bord walk

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
G
GEORGE • couple • us
8
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee