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Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

2.5 star property
Hotel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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314 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade, Efficiency)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Main Beach and Main Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Hotel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and a front-desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Cruz hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area offers 28 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per night.

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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area to the airport?

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area is 16.8 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 Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area?

As of Nov 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area on Nov 23, 2025 start from $98.96, 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 Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area.

How close is Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 4-minute walk from Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area offer free breakfast?

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area have a pool?

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area to downtown Santa Cruz?

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area is 0.9 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Reviews

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

NICOLE

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
WE WILL NEVER BE BACK! Th are 6 of us in the family The room had 2 bath towels. We went to the front desk and asked for 4 more towels so we could all shower. The front desk attendant was rude and argued about us needing 4 more towels. Saying the room had enough for us. After trying to convince her to get 4 towels for afew mins. She grumply gave us 3!!! So my daughter and l had to share a towel! They were also "remodeling" rooms all around us. Taking up all the parking spaces infront of the rooms. We were told to park in the back. The parking was 2 cars deep, one behind the other. Well, thats fun when a stranger parks behind us, blocking us in. The front desk closes at 7pm! Which is supper convenient when you need help to discover which guest is parked behind you. So you and your family can head to dinner. Going door to door asking strangers if thats their car was alittle ridiculous! When booking, we were told we would be charged when we arrive. Well we were charged the full price when we booked. Oh well we moved on. When we arrived and checking in, l was asked for my card that was linked to the account. When asked why, because it was already charged. I was told it was to comfirm the card. The next morning l discovered $100 was charged without my permission on my account. We went to the front desk to ask about the charge. We were tolded that its a "security deposit, and if the room is left in the correct, we would get the full refund. And that all hotels do this"
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisalyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is perfect!!! Only thing that was bad is parking! If you can’t find parking in the lot they have extra in the alley way which was kind of sketchy. But besides that everything was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are very nice and it is two blocks from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naidelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay! Very clean room and staff was very friendly and even let us check in early! Only downside was the parking and if you fail to get a spot you have to park in a alleyway behind.However, if you get a spot, its in a very walkable spot! 15 minutes away from downtown walking distance & 3 mins from boardwalk! Overall great, enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Philip

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t be fooled by the name Comfort Inn, it just a Motel 6 on the inside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

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

Comfortable and clean

The room was very clean and comfortable. Within 5 min walking of the boardwalk. Free breakfast was simple, but good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Handika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Staff never did room service for the 5 day/4 night stay we were there. The parking situation is awful when I recommend parking behind the hotel because of it-unless you want your car dinged or hit or boxed in by another car!! Each night during our stay we heard a large boom noise (Like, late at night) and it was quite annoying. Not to say it’s the notes fault but forewarning, potentially. While I enjoyed the quick walk to the boardwalk and yummy Mexican restaurant nearby, and the fact the beds were comfy, I still feel this isn’t going to be my top choice next time staying in Santa Cruz. I felt unimportant and unseen as a guest. If that means anything at all to you, I’d look into the place across the street for a bit more money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, simple, pride in management
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was clean. The parking at the hotel is horrible. If you have a big car or truck, you won’t fit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Very close to the beach and boardwalk which is why we chose it. VERY loud street noise and fireworks right behind the hotel. The pool is cold and so small they should take it out and add parking which is tight. The ice maker was not working. The breakfast is decent and the fridge in the room works well. The workers were nice. We chose it for location which is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stay was OK. Liked breakfast. Close to Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convienenrnt clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mellissa Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how walkable it was to the boardwalk. I also loved how our room smelled fresh clean the whole stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mani

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not highly recommended

Ok, I’m going to be honest, this place is ghetto, the pictures on the website are very deceiving. I wasn’t expecting a 5 star hotel but this place made me feel gross! They need to invest money in this place, update the paint job and the rooms, the restroom is so small that you can’t open the door all the way if you are sitting on the toilet. The parking is awful! If there are no more parking spaces in the parking lot, you have to park in the back of the alley and there are no windows for you to be able to check on your car. This place is owned and operated by foreigners, Indian people, and as most of us know, they don’t really care about the upkeep of their property. Ice machine was broken, so you had to get ice in the office, well they were scooping ice out of an ice chest. I was so grossed out by that, soda machine was also broken. The breakfast was also horrible, I left to Jack in the box, there was only waffles, boiled eggs, which someone had already peeled, gross! And a bunch of sausages! That was all, and the tables and chairs where you sit down to eat breakfast were dirty. The 2 gentlemen at the check in desk were very nice. This place just needs some upgrades. The rooms were clean but smelled like bleach. It just seems that whoever owns this property does not have any money to make improvements. Pay the extra money to stay at a better motel, if possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

yanine

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Quick walk to boardwalk, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. Location was great as it was an easy walk to the boardwalk. My kids had a great time at the boardwalk. Breakfast was very good. Simple but had everything we needed. Room was clean and spacious. Enjoyed our 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

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

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Taryn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room wasn't very clean including the bathroom toilet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025