SeaSide Inn & Suites

Hotels
8 (1438 reviews)
525 Ocean Street , Santa Cruz , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location near beach/pier
Friendly, helpful staff/management
Comfortable beds
Ice machine available
Easy check-in / quiet rooms (reported by some)
Cons:
Cleanliness issues: stained sheets, sticky floors, cigarette holes, reported cockroach
Dated/worn rooms: thin towels, poor lighting, broken shower in some rooms
Perceived poor value / overpriced compared to alternatives
No elevator for upper floors; balcony/street noise for some rooms
Fridge/amenity malfunctions and no in-room coffee maker

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Multiple guests reported dirty rooms (sticky floors, stained sheets, cigarette holes) and at least one cockroach sighting; cleanliness is a clear weakness.
Service
9.5
Staff and housekeeping were frequently described as friendly and helpful; management personally assisted a guest and front-desk interactions were often positive.
Location
9.5
Several reviewers praised the convenient location near the beach and pier; location is a strong selling point.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed reports: comfortable beds and some nice rooms, but issues such as broken showers, thin/old towels, balcony noise, fridge problems, and dated finishes reduce the score.
Amenities
8.5
Ice machine and morning coffee were appreciated; however, lack of in-room coffee/tea makers, occasional fridge failures, and no elevator for upper floors temper the rating.
Value for Money
5.5
Several guests felt the hotel was overpriced for the condition (one guest contrasted it unfavorably with a much better-value alternative); value is perceived as poor by multiple reviewers.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Limited but useful offerings (on-site coffee in the morning, ice machine); vending machine prices were criticized, and there is no in-room beverage setup.
Overall Experience
9.5
Mixed but generally positive stay for many due to location and helpful staff; significant cleanliness and value issues affected some stays but did not dominate all feedback.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-21 05:37

Property Description

Prime Location in Santa Cruz
SeaSide Inn & Suites, nestled just 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach, offers a convenient and comfortable stay with free WiFi and parking. Explore nearby attractions like Cowell's Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, all within easy reach.

Modern Amenities for Comfort
Our rooms feature air conditioning, a fridge, microwave, and coffee machine for your convenience. Relax with a shower, free toiletries, and a flat-screen TV. Upgrade to a unit with a balcony for stunning views. Let us cater to your needs with our attentive service.

Concierge Assistance and Nearby Attractions
Discover the area with ease as our reception provides helpful information. Visit iconic landmarks like Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum just a short distance away.

Experience Santa Cruz at SeaSide Inn & Suites - Book Now for an unforgettable stay!

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1438 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 5.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Tom • solo_traveller • us
4
Internet would not work. Front desk didn't seem to believe me
Cons:

Internet would not work. Front desk didn't seem to believe me

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Britney • couple • us
3
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Rosaura • solo_traveller • us
8
Pleasantly surprised, a perfect stay at the $100 price point.
Pros:

Better than most other motels in the area that are all rundown and gross. Good value for anything under $100 these days. Bed was way more comfy than most of these kinds of hotel/motels and I was surprised and very pleased it had a locked door and hallway so it wasn't a motel! Pleasantly surprised by their coffee machine too, had a great hot cocoa to go! Parking was plentiful on a Thursday in summer- came in late from a conference and there was still ample parking late at night.

Cons:

Pillows were not terrible, but also not great. There was a gap in room 250's flooring that should be filled with some caulk or something because it's a tripping hazard. I used the ironing board and the pad came off and I spent a good 20 minutes trying to get it back on and it wouldn't stay because the elastic is very old and not working anymore. Not a big deal at all since most people would never use the iron or notice, but may be worth replacing.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Briana • couple • us
9
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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adriana • couple • us
6
Pros:

The location and value worked for us on an impromptu trip.

Cons:

My expectations were probably too high.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Maya • couple • us
1
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Carine • family_with_children • fr
2
Cons:

Établissement avec un climatiseur avec une odeur horrible salle de bain rustique

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Gilbert • couple • us
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Marcos Emilio • family_with_children • us
4
dirty all around. never staying there again.
Pros:

Nothing Really. there was free ice and the rooms were somewhat big. That was good. parking sucked,

Cons:

The room was dirty! The bed sheets has cigarette holes and the sicks had stains and marks. the floor in one of the rooms was sticky when we went in. Staff was nice but they didn't seem to care to much. They did bring me new bedsheets but it was still Weird..

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Very nice motel !

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
6
It was just ok won't stay again. Very over priced for a facility that needs to be updated.
Pros:

The coffee down stairs in the morning. There is no coffee/tea maker in the rooms.

Cons:

The Motel is in need of an update. Hallways and walls worn and scratches. Towels in bathroom thin and old, lighting in room was poor.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • us
1
I would rather stay on a street corner. It would be quite and cleaner than this dump.
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

We were in a room with only a flimsy door between us and the next room, which was completely adjoining. The door was not sealed. There was a couple with a small child in that room that were LOUD and sounded like they were in the room with us. We were unable to sleep and our marriage anniversary weekend away was ruined by this joke of a hotel. The room had no lamp. Only glaring overhead the lights. The shower was broken. Absolutely horrible!!!!!

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
8
Nice stay not too far from the beach
Pros:

Good shower, comfortable bed, and very quiet.

Cons:

Towels were pretty thin.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Anahi • couple • us
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Fulvio • solo_traveller • it
6
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Candace • couple • us
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Nice stuff clean

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
5
Go somewhere else
Pros:

Not much to compliment. A hodgepodge of furniture in a room that had been cheaply updated.

Cons:

The king balcony room is on the 2nd floor with no elevator and faces the street. The balcony is not worth having. The street noise was unacceptable for the supposedly better room we paid for. The next night we stayed in a quality place in a well furnished two room suite in Pismo Beach for $128/night with breakfast included, as compared to $248 per night with no breakfast at Seaside Inn. We won't be back.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee