Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Terrace/patio
Reception
BBQ/picnic area
Coffee service
Newly Remodeled Room, King Bed, Balcony, Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Newly Remodeled, 2 Queen Bed, Balcony Non-Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Newly Remodeled Room, King Bed, Non-Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Newly Remodeled Room, King Bed, Balcony, Non-Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Newly Remodeled Room, 2 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Seaside Inn & Suites

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
Seaside Inn & Suites offers its guests a vending machine and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Seaside Inn & Suites offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Seaside Inn & Suites Hotel
Seaside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Seaside Inn & Suites Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Seaside Inn & Suites to the airport?

Seaside Inn & Suites is 16 mi (29-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Seaside Inn & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Seaside Inn & Suites.

How close is Seaside Inn & Suites to the beach?

This hotel is 5.7 mi (20-min drive) from Capitola Beach and 1 mi (6-min drive) from Seabright Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Seaside Inn & Suites offer free breakfast?

Seaside Inn & Suites does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Seaside Inn & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Seaside Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Seaside Inn & Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Seaside Inn & Suites have a pool?

Seaside Inn & Suites does not have a pool.

Does Seaside Inn & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Seaside Inn & Suites to downtown Santa Cruz?

Seaside Inn & Suites is 0.3 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Seaside Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 840 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front guest service was excellent and accommodating. We enjoyed our time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was just OK. The bed was extra hard. not firm but soft, just hard. Like it had a low quality mattress.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavryl

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Charles F

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ahkayla

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls are paper thin. Upstairs floorboards creaky. Could not sleep at all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, Santa Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was large and the bed was comfortable enough so I was able to get an okay nights sleep. The older air conditioning unit worked okay but it was oddly positioned under a table and difficult to access. The rooms are non smoking but people can smoke on the balcony so I had to leave the door closed, not ideal when I paid extra for a balcony room. The shower did not have a light in it and it was dark once I pulled the curtain closed. There was a dispenser for body soap and shampoo on the wall in the shower. Pictured in their ad were typical amenities like bars of soap and bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and lotions. None of those items were there. The area that the hotel is located in is sketchy. Fortunately my son was available to walk me back to my room. We had to walk past some shady looking characters that were sitting on the stairs. They all said hi to me in a creepy way. As a senior female solo traveler I did not feel 100% safe there. I had the security bar closed on the door and the maid tried to get in before I was ready to leave. I had just told her that I would be a few minutes longer and there was no Do Not Disturb sign for the door. Quick tip if you stay there, try not to park near the dumpsters because your car might get seagull bombed, lol. Ask me how I know! It’s average and I don’t think I’d stay there again.
Balcony view.
Oddly positioned and difficult to use.
Taken in the morning, lots of gaps in the door for light to leak through.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service

The owner is very hospitable and made my stay comfortable. Im im town to work and the spacious room was a great place to recharge after each workday. I really appreciate the service provided.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nicely remodeled room. We needed an affordable and clean place to stay and this fit the bill!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tisheena

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great. The staff was very friendly and efficient. Our room was not very clean. Our daughter was crawling in the floor for only 5 mins and her hands and knees were black! The restroom smelt like urine. So we kept our daughter off the floor for the rest of our stay. Very nice location. Not too far from boardwalk and traffic around us wasn’t as busy. Overall great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with your pup. Lovely pool and spa. Loved the bar area and the bands playing Friday and Saturday gave it lots of atmosphere. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you Seaside

No frills, but clean, comfortable and close proximity to numerous businesses and services. Friendly and helpful staff too! I’d go back if needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

andres

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not check in at all when I got to the property the manager wanted me to pay extra money after I had pay on line
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do your homework before paying

We expected a clean cozy place for the cash we put up. Wasn’t super pricy. But the bed was like we were laying on cardboard over huge aluminum cans. Place was not cleaned well just picked up. You can tell no one cleaned shower or floors with mop. New paint doesn’t fix everything. Dissatisfied and really wanted our money back. I left it alone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Celia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marisa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Loved having a balcony upgrade, super kind of the gentleman at the front desk. We also were able to check in a bit early (1hr specifically). And there is so much to walk to, food, park, cvs, and the boardwalk if your'e a healthy walker.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kuhlen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooftop seating area was really nice to see the beach from!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
things were ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel especially for the price, modern and clean rooms and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Friendly staff, low noise, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025