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Seaway Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Santa Cruz Wharf in Santa Cruz

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Surfing/boogie boarding
Terrace/patio
Lobby
King Queen Combo | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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176 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Queen Combo

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Mini Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mini Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 168 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel places you steps from Santa Cruz Wharf and within a 5-minute walk of Main Beach. Also, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is within half a mile (1 km) and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Makai Island Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Humble Sea Brewing Co. - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Seaway Inn

Hotel near Santa Cruz Wharf in Santa Cruz
Seaway Inn offers its guests a terrace and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Seaway Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads. This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. 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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Seaway Inn Santa Cruz
Seaway Santa Cruz
Hotel Seaway Inn Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Seaway Inn Hotel
Hotel Seaway Inn
Seaway
Seaway Inn Hotel
Seaway Inn Santa Cruz
Seaway Inn Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Seaway Inn to the airport?

Seaway Inn is 18 mi (28-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Seaway Inn?

As of Feb 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seaway Inn on Feb 11, 2026 start from $115.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Seaway Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Seaway Inn.

How close is Seaway Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Main Beach and 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Seaway Inn offer free breakfast?

Seaway Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Seaway Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Seaway Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Seaway Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Seaway Inn have a pool?

Seaway Inn does not have a pool.

Does Seaway Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Seaway Inn to downtown Santa Cruz?

Seaway Inn is 1.1 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Seaway Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 157 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and thoughtfully decorated in a modern beach aesthetic. Comfy bed. Loved the full windows that gave a glimpse of the shore. Close enough to take a nice walk along the wharf. Front desk staff were lovely. Would have liked a more accessible ice and water refill station and using the physical key was a little finnicky - card would have been faster and easier but maybe they can't do that with the sliding door entry. Overall would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Beatrix

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was okay. Small room but clean and renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

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

Nice stay

Great location. Lovely shower. Comfy bed. But the parking seemed tight for the amount of rooms they had. And the room could never get completely dark because we didn’t have curtains. We still enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Will definitely stay again. Staff was awesome! They kept in contact with me the whole time to make sure someone would be there so we can check in since we were arriving late.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guy at the front desk was super friendly and helpful. Easy access to wharf and boardwalk. Good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vipe

Business traveler
The smoke alarm went off twice! The first night when the heater came on at 1AM! The 2nd day it went off at 5:30 due to hot shower. Both days threw off this business trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is very nice very close to the beach and the wharf for the front office person was very nice and finally. I would definitely return to rent a room from them again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy, Temecula

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely decorated. Helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk to the boardwalk and lots of food options
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is in an excellent location to explore the best of Santa Cruz. The room was spacious, very clean, quiet, had a coffeemaker, fridge, attractive, and was newly renovated. The staff was friendly, professional, and very accommodating. I had a very good stay! Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natlie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice quaint Property and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute hotel with comfortable beds and a large shower. It would be nice if there was a bottled water/soda machine, as well as an ice machine that wasn’t only accessed by front desk staff. For those with mobility issues, it is located up a somewhat steep hill, so walking back from the pier was a bit difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025