Santa Cruz Dream Inn, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Room was nice, clean, great view of the ocean. Valet service was very good. However the price for the room was very high and the only amenity (sp?) was coffee in the room. No continental breakfast or anything like that. Hotel advertises on website that they have boogie boards to LOAN to customers. Grandson went to borrow one and they said it was broken and that was the only one they had. Man was pulled from pool -- don't know if he suffered heart attack or what, but no one on staff performed CPR; guests that were around the pool pulled the man out and performed CPR. Staff was not organized as far as calling 911 immediately and overall the situation was not handled properly. Hotel is close to Boardwalk, however you have to walk up a pretty steep hill to get to and from the Boardwalk. I don't think I would stay at this hotel again.

The hotel was great and the location was perfect. Hotel has a fantastic pool and spa overlooking the ocean. Hotel has its own access to the beach. Rooms were beautiful with the most amazing views of the ocean, wharf, and boardwalk. Simply amazing. Restuarant onsite was good..a little pricey for the quality but a nice environment. The only draw back was the room location. We had room (327) which was nice but right accross from the ice machine and laundry room. We intended to sleep in being that we had no children with us but that was not an option being right next to the ice machine and laundry room. Hotel was great just wish they would have taken our request for a great anniversery room a little more to heart in regards to our room location.

valet parking, hotel is very nice and their restaurant is fantastic, we had a perfect breakfast. hotel is actually on the beach which is great. we will stay here again, but it's actually too expensive, $ 200 per night should cover it in the off-season, We were there April 23th. we paid $ 280 all-in

Great location for 1/2 marathon. Room was clean, great view. If you can sleep with the ongoing crashing waves then its fabulous. It seems like the better place to stay in comparison to other hotels near by. Location was ideal.

I had always wanted to stay at the Dream Inn and it was as great as I had imagined. The ocean view from the room is the best view in Santa Cruz. The staff was polite and helpful. The accommodations modern and spartan. I only wish there was a bathtub, but I figured that was to save water. I would have given it five stars if it weren't so expensive. But definitely worth it for one night.

Bathroom smelled like urine, but that was just the smell of the water. The black mold in the shower, on the other hand, was totally unacceptable.

They did allow me to check in a bit earlier than 4pmThey did put a $100.00 hold on my card (I didn't like that surprise)I got a $25.00 food credit for the restaurant [...] -Thank you. (Room service is 19% surcharge with 9.5% tax and $3.00 fee off the top)Fish and chips were good and was about $15.00My room was nice it had a tub, one suite had only had a shower and the shower head hurt I was told.The shower head in my room was fine.No free breakfast meal and no gym but a great pool and jacuzzi (I didn't take my swim suit though, weather was suppose to be cold)Weather was actually sunny and bright. Annual Clam Chowder contest in town, that was cool!The ocean view was nice, one microwave on alternate floors. Ice Machines on alternate floors. I think it was overpriced - but did have flat screen tvs. Robes, stylish settings, but if you had a suite and plan on sleeping on a sofa bed in the suite don't get the room by the elevator (you will hear it for a bit)I think I will stay at the Ramada next time a round.

Love the chic, modern decor. Very family friendly pool area and the beach is only steps away.

Surprised that a hotel that is $250.00 per night charges $22.00 per day for parking when its $5.00 down the street. Just checked out and disappointed........

Every room faces the beach with gorgeous views of the ocean, pier, and boardwalk. Rooms were small, but clean and comfortable. Nice amenities, modern furniture, bathroom and bed. This is no small find in a city full of over-priced run-down motor lodges. It was great to sit in the hot tub and watch the surfers in the ocean. Definitely recommend for a weekend getaway.