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Coast Santa Cruz Hotel

175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 293 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 293 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "I would love to stay there again with the family." source Orbitz

    "Beautiful hotel, excellent location on the beach, simple straightforward accommodations, even the restaurant is very good; terrific desk staff; only problem is inadequate heat in some rooms." source Priceline

    "The pool area was great, with a pool, hot tub, and small kiddie pool, and being right on the beach with walking access right next to the wharf and the boardwalk - we had a great stay." source Travelocity

    "I recommend the breakfast at the hotel restaurant." source Expedia

    "I would recommend this hotel to anyone with small children who want all the comforts of a luxury room combined with numerous options to keep the kids busy and happy." source Priceline

  • Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "It was everything we expected in a Hotel, great servie and very clean rooms." source Orbitz

    "The beach and boardwalk are like going back in time to the 50's, when the beach was clean, safe, and family." source Hotels.com

    "Only dissapointed on Sunday after cleaning service was there, they didn't replenish items well, but other than that it was a very comfortable and relaxing place to be, especially if you love the ocean." source Priceline

    "The newly remodeled rooms are bright and clean with large flat screen TV, all electronic hookups you will need and all white bedding." source Travelocity

    "The room is very clean, the beds are comfy, flat screen tv is nice as well as a Keurig coffee maker." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "You don't need to order room service the night before." source Orbitz

    "This hotel had complimentary valet parking, friendly and helpful staff." source Priceline

    "The bar was nice and cozy very friendly staff." source Travelocity

    "very clean and great service food was also good." source Expedia

    "The staff was friendly and helpful and the complimentary valet service was great since self-parking was across the street." source Priceline

  • Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "The property is beautiful, location is perfect for surfing, biking, shopping, the pool area is great, although parts of it not quite up to par with the condition of the rest of the property." source Hotels.com

    "It's the perfect location for us, the view is gorgeous and the waves relaxing. The Coast Santa Cruz Hotel is situated ditrectly next to the Santa Cruz Wharf and within walking distance to the Boardwalk and all tourist activities." source Priceline

    "Service can be casual but you go for ocean view (every room has it), Cowell's Beach, , pool deck that overlooks the beach and access to Boardwak (very touristy) Westcliff, and downtown SC (walkable) Don't overlook the downtown." source Travelocity

    "The location right on the water is unbeatable and every room has a balcony overlooking the water." source Expedia

    "We will go back because of view and location next to great surfing area, beautiful homes overlooking ocean, and spectacular views from room and walking areas." source Priceline

  • Value: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "We had to beg and plead for an extra hour and for the cost of the room, the hotel should have accomodated us with no problems." source Hotels.com

    "Very nice stay for a great price." source Priceline

  • Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Our room had an amazing ocean view including the pier and the boardwalk. Room was very clean." source Hotels.com

    "Location, view from room. This is an expensive room if you're not going to use the pool or beach because it is too cold and gloomy in Santa Cruz." source Priceline

    "Our newly renovated room was clean, bright & modern, and the ""pod"" coffee maker was luxuriously rich & delectable. The restaurant dining room was not operational yet, but the kitchen was open, and food was served by the pool or by room service." source Travelocity

More information on Coast Santa Cruz Hotel

The only local hotel located directly on the beach! Walk to the Pacific Garden Mall, Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the historic lighthouse and Steamers Lane. We offer 165 spacious guest rooms with private balconies and breathtaking ocean views, refrigerators, wi-fi internet access, coffee makers, iron/ironing boards and in room safes in every room. All of our rooms and furnishings have been recently upgraded! We also have an outdoor heated pool and spa as well as complimentary Valet Parking. (Must be at least 21 years of age or older & possess a major credit card to check in.)We are sorry that we are no longer accepting pets and are now a 100% non smoking facility.The Santa Cruz Dream Inn captures the essence of the Central California Coast like no other. This seaside resort features Cowell's Beach as it's backyard playground. Following a 2008 extensive renovation and relaunching as a Joie deVivre hotel, the Dream Inn is the only luxury beach front hotel in the city. Every one of our 165 deluxe guest rooms and suites feature spectacular views of the Monterey Bay from private balconies or patios. Take in breathtaking sunsets from your balcony, watch the surfers and let the sea lions and peaceful sound of the ocean waves lull you to sleep. Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, the Dream Inn is the ideal setting. Located adjacent to the Santa Cruz wharf and the legendary boardwalk, the hotel boasts a myriad of attractions, dining, activities and entertainment all within easy walking distance and diverse enough to delight visitors of all ages. Unwind on the spacious beach front pool deck with a hot tub, children's wading pool, and fire pits to keep you warm on those chilly evenings. The retro-chic, boutique style rooms are tastefully appointed and include distinctive touches and amenities such as complimentary wireless internet service, in room binoculars, plush bath robes, flat screen TV's with full cable access, video on demand with CD/DVD capability, MP3/ipod sound systems, refrigerators and exceptionally stocked refreshment center, in room safes, large showers with rainwater shower heads and movable wands, lush spa products and more. Friendly, knowledgeable staff will spoil you with personalized, four-star service. For meetings and banquets, expect experienced catering and conference staff to help create a memorable event in one of our bright, contemporary rooms which also boast floor-to-ceiling windows with the same stunning views you enjoy from guest rooms. Full service catering and professional audio visual services will ensure a successful event.

Check-in Time:

4 p.m.

Check-out Time:

11 a.m.

Total Rooms:

163 rooms.163

Total Floors:

10 floors.

Rooms:

These guest rooms offer one king bed or two queen size beds. All guest rooms boast a beautiful Oceanfront view with a private balcony. All units are Equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker, iron/ironing board and an in room safe.

Directions

Located near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, Municipal Wharf, UCSC, Longs Marine Lab, Henry Cowells Redwood State Park, Ocean Beaches and downtown Santa Cruz.

Area

San Jose and San Francisco Airports

Attractions

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 1 Block Fishermans Wharf 1 Block Outdoor Shopping Center 4 Blocks Surfing Museum 1.5 Miles Uscs 3.5 Miles Monterey Bay Aquarium 40 Miles

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