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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
Reception
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mini Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Queen Combo

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Beach/ocean view

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

  • 168 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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 Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Mystery Spot - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬8 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.

Languages

English

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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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

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
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Seaway
Seaway Inn Hotel
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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 Jun 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seaway Inn on Jun 4, 2025 start from $141.49, 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. 36 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josué

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Limited parking. But location perfect and walkable for many things . Only Suggestion would be a screen on sliding door to be able to leave open and enjoy the fresh air
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I would say the staff here is wonderful and attentive and it is updated and clean with a quick wqlk to the board walk/ beach however the walls here are paper thin both mornings i was woken up by my neighbors alarm at 7 that went off for 10 minutes , we were located under the stairs and people would drag there luggage down without a thought for the people below, there was also a dog barking for over 10 hours till 11 pm, guys if you take your pets on vacation please dont leave them in the room, they are in an unfamiliar place and santa cruz is very dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus, Concord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect for enjoying a sunny walk along the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Apollo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to beach, wharf, boardwalk, dining, shopping and downtown. Good view of street, wharf and beach from room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolie

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

Love the new look ♥️

We really enjoyed our stay at the Seaway Inn. Tim at the front desk was super helpful in making sure we were comfortable. The room was super clean and free parking was awesome! So close to everything. We will definitely be staying there again :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Staff & service

Not worth the money.

A dog in the room next to us, was barking all night & kept us up, Paper thin walls. Felt like the dog was in our room. Horrible customer service . No one on staff from midnight to 8 am! Hotel seems unfinished and under construction
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Old hotel that has been modernized and upgraded. Really comfortable. Fun wallpaper in the bathroom. Easy to walk anywhere by the pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a marvelous place to stay the night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our time at this location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great location! It’s super clean because it’s just been remodeled
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobias Leonardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious rooms close to the beach friendly staff easy parking nice tvs and tv stations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The surrounding. The position close to the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

JIH-HUAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025