La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Property class: 3

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A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and a view of a building with a bell tower.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "LA QUINTA."
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View (Hearing Impaired)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing, Bathtub w/ Grab Bars)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Roll-In Shower)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(166 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Bathtub w/ Grab Bars)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Ocean View (Mobility,Tub w/Grab Bars, Non Smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz places you in Westside Santa Cruz, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This 3-star hotel has 60 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪De La Hacienda Taqueria - ‬9 min walk

About this property

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Renovated in 2022, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and meeting rooms. Self parking is available for USD 25 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room, and a computer station.
50-inch LED TVs come with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Sitting areas, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered, secured self parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2022
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - March 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Lanai Lodge
Lanai Lodge Santa Cruz
Lanai Santa Cruz
Lanai Lodge
La Quinta Inn Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz on Nov 16, 2026 start from $122, including 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.

What is there to do near La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

This hotel is situated in Westside Santa Cruz within a short 8-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and also 14 minutes on foot from Monterey Bay. You'll also find Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Main Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

Yes, covered parking is offered for USD 25 per night with in/out privileges. An electric car charging station, wheelchair-accessible van parking, and bicycle parkingare also available.

Does La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz feature a casino at the property?

No, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

Is La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms include partial ocean view and free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its snack bar.

Will La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

The closest major airport to La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 17.2 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is around 27.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

Yes, some guestrooms at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offer a balcony and may feature ocean views.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 979 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1362 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Good

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The staff was friendly and the location was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good clean hotel, very good location with very friendly stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a pleasure to stay here. My family enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious room especially if you are traveling with kids. Easy access to beach boardwalk and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location (steps away from the beach), decent breakfast, and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean, breakfast was great, we got a complimentary room upgrade with an ocean view and my son loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super convenient location and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff and room was cozy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Conveniently located, wharf and boardwalk at a very walkable distance. Very clean property and a bonus that it offers breakfast that was always stocked even when you came in a little later. Staff is extremely helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was amazing from arrival to the room, stuff, breakfast, cleaning to check out. Just excellent all across
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean , room was large. Staff was wonderful...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was perfect. Super close to Boardwalk and Wharf. Views of the ocean from our balcony. Secure parking (for a fee), and friendly staff. Rooms were nice sized too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The location was great. Really like the hotel location and ambience. Good place for families with children. Parking spaces were really small and
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff and good location, we will recommend to all our friends and families👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great experience………. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location to walk everywhere. Good breakfast. Very nice rooms. Little pool but still fun. Great gated parking, very safe. We’ll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay! everything was clean and very comfortable with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the breakfast, the pool was too small
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean spacious room, great location and perfect breakfast options for the whole family!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Liked the big queen bedroom with a foto of Capitola covering the wall. Liked the quiet location. Room was very clean and had everything you need. We were not aware that we had to pay $20 extra for parking, but we were lucky to get a free parking spot right in front of the hotel (on the street) with a handicap placard.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was my second year coming back. Staff is friendly and breakfast was good. I’ll be back next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026