Hotel Overview
Avoid if possible!
We checked in late in the evening. When we got to the room, the decor was outdated ( by a couple of...
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WA Roadtrippers
- Aug 25, 2011
Santa Cruz - Ramada Limited
Very basic motel, overpriced. Santa Cruz in the summer, so what can you expect?
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AltoJAzz
- Aug 10, 2011
Wake up in downtown Santa Cruz with hot coffee and breakfast
For an easy location and basic hotel amenities that include an in-room refrigerator and microwave, Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street provides a good value. The downtown accommodation near Hwy 1 comes complete with a heated swimming pool and patio. Start the morning with a complementary breakfast and hot waffles in the lobby, or lounge in your room and prepare something easy. Walk across the Water Street Bridge to shops and restaurants in minutes. The famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and surf are a one mile walk south.
Hotel Map
516 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Area description
- Downtown, Expressway
Amenities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Air Conditioned
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Free Local Telephone Calls
- Free parking
- Guest Laundromat
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Heated Pool
- Ice Machine
- Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Pool
- Refrigerator
- Satellite TV
- Smoke-free policy
- TV Remote Control
- Vending Machines
- Wake-up Service
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (38)
Ratings and reviews for Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street
- All travelers (38) 2.8 / 5
- Business (4) 3.3 / 5
- Couples (14) 2.9 / 5
- Families (15) 2.5 / 5
- Friends (1) 3 / 5
- Singles (4) 2.5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 2.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3.2
- Location:
- 3.4
- Value:
- 2.9
55%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
beccavee
No way 3 stars
Trashy guests screaming all night before finally taken away by the police. Internet goes out. Beds comfortable but shrunken in middle. Walls so thin that we could hear everything of neighbors. I was disappointed!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
AdrianBC
Good stuff.
Nice and clean. Really close to downtown! We roller skated down the baordwalk from there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
nicco
price right
ok basic needs better beds breakfast could of had more items
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
TufSel
Weekday getaway
Hotel was much better than some of the earlier reviewers had rated and commented. Our stay at the hotel pleasant. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel grounds, pool, room, bed, and towels were exceptionally clean and well maintained. (No signs of mold or dirty carpeting, and I looked.) For the price we got through ORBITZ, it was a real sweet deal. Thanks.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Great Thai restaurant close by.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
WA Roadtrippers
Avoid if possible!
We checked in late in the evening. When we got to the room, the decor was outdated ( by a couple of decades), the carpet didn't look like it had seen a vacuum in a few months, there hair on the shower walls, and to top it all off, the sheets were dirty. Would not recommend this hotel. The pictures are deceiving.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Rich Investor
Worst Ramada ever!
For more than what I paid Hilton's Honor corporate rate, my stay was unpleasant. It is ok for them to use your credit card as security, to charge for "actual damages." The manager required me to sign an agreement to preset penalties in advance, i.e., $200 for smoking, $200 for pets etc. We wanted a no smoking room, and we did not bring a pet. Not withstand customers are reasons for their existing, the staff argued with me, not knowing I am a owner of properties and I know the law. "Have you stayed at a hotel before?" "So what are you going to do, complain to Ramada?" (Of course not.... they allowed you to set this policy.) [...] There is no room for a pool, thus making the parking difficult to navigate in tight spots. This is not a cheap hotel. Go there if you don't expect customer service and don't mind being treated like a red neck. Has Ramada been outsourced to India for its hospitality management?
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
AltoJAzz
Santa Cruz - Ramada Limited
Very basic motel, overpriced. Santa Cruz in the summer, so what can you expect?
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 1
Money-saving tip:
Short drive from hotel
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is best seen with the all day pass, unless you are only going to be there for an hour or less. The price of individual tickets for three or four rides is more than if you buy the unlimited ride wristband. Ride the Giant Dipper, walk along West Cliff at sunset. Even though it is August, it gets chilly early with the fog. Least amount of fog is in September and October, and you avoid all the crowds.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
meno
fantastic
It was awesome
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Out of state traveler
Clean, quiet, in town
A big bathroom and very comfortable bed. This was a very convenient, simple room to return to after a day out. Rather minimal. The breakfast room was great.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
killakawi
ramada
The room was clean and the beds we're comfortable however the service was ok
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Don't go to santa cruz diner service and food was horrible
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