Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Vending machine
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Newly Remodeled Room, King Bed, Non-Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Newly Remodeled Room, 2 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Newly Remodeled Room, King Bed, Balcony, Non-Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Newly Remodeled, 2 Queen Bed, Balcony Non-Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz within a mile (2 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Seaside Inn & Suites is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Monterey Bay. The 55 rooms at this hotel include coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and desk chairs.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Main Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Seaside Inn & Suites

Guests staying at Seaside Inn & Suites have access to a picnic area and a vending machine. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, free local calls, and ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, window guards, and outdoor lighting
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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 credit card for incidental charges and 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, window guards, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Seaside Inn & Suites Hotel
Seaside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Seaside Inn & Suites Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Seaside Inn & Suites?

Seaside Inn & Suites provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Seaside Inn & Suites?

As of Mar 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seaside Inn & Suites on Mar 8, 2026 start from $91, 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 close to Seaside Inn & Suites?

This hotel is situated in Westside Santa Cruz, just steps from Ocean Street, and within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. You'll also find Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Seaside Inn & Suites?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available for guests.

Does Seaside Inn & Suites feature a casino at the property?

No, Seaside Inn & Suites doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Seaside Inn & Suites?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Seaside Inn & Suites?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Seaside Inn & Suites feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Seaside Inn & Suites doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Seaside Inn & Suites allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Seaside Inn & Suites.

Are there connecting rooms at Seaside Inn & Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Seaside Inn & Suites?

The closest major airport to Seaside Inn & Suites is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 16 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is around 27.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Seaside Inn & Suites?

Yes, some guestrooms at Seaside Inn & Suites offer a balcony.

Seaside Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 964 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff, clean room. Recently updated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was neglected and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The office was open (1700) but no one in the office when I went to check in. Rang the bell for 15 minutes and called the local phone # which I could hear ring loudly in the back room. Chatted with Hotels.com chatbot trying to get in contact the property....While chatting, I could hear the phone ringing and ringing and ringing....finally the clerk finally came to the desk....seemed like he had just awakened (time was 1725)...got checked in went to room...room was very clean. About 4 hours later went to take a shower.....no hot water....let water run for 15 minutes; still no hot water. I called the desk (21:00) and there was no answer. Tried the desk every few minutes after that....finally got an answer. Desk apologized and said to give the water 5 minutes before trying again...15 minutes later the hot water worked. Got an email apology from the property regarding the check-in process. Property offered to give me discount on my next visit....I live 200 miles away and I see no need to return. BTW there were only 6 cars in the parking lot when I left at 0600 in the morning; it wasn't as if the property was so busy that base line customer service levels should have been impacted..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos a.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STAFF WAS FREINDLY
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Manus

Disliked: Amenities
Average accomodation. While accommodating not that friendly. When leaving would not issue a receipt and maintained that once fully checked out - Hotels.com would issue the receipt. So do not know what my final bill was not
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was not my usual type of place but it was clean and worked out for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed one night. The room was clean, and had everything I needed. The hotel is in a good area, there is plenty of food near buy. Downtown and the beach is close as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, parking outside. Good value for the dollar
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Pam

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon, QUINCY

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon, QUINCY

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amenities lacking and worse. Literally no lamps just overhead lights. Bathroom sink worked fine but cabinet in disrepair. The most glaring issue, which I realized in morning, is that bedding probably had not been washed - found numerous hairs once I pulled the comforter further and further back.
Discovered these after seeing others and investigating just how unclean is this bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is really nice friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Al

No balcony, renovated room. A bit of trouble with tv, coffee maker, shower. Rate 5/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, the experience was fine. Not great, not bad. The doors didn't want to shut tightly so you really had to push hard to get them to lock. It's next door to a dispensary but they seem to be all over Santa Cruz and it didn't seem to be a negative reason to not stay there. Just something to be aware of. The place was clean and fine for a motel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Andy was a great help as usual!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dylan

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The front desk clerk was nice enough but he told us there would be a complimentary few things like coffee in the morning starting at 630am well even at 7 they still weren’t open. The listing said newly remodeled and while there may have been a new bathroom mirror and shelf the sink had strands of hair in it and the faucet hadn’t been wiped not to mention the sink was terribly chipped,the side of the vanity looked like it had been soaked and just left to rot. The headboard was particle board that had been painted. The shower was very odd and had a literal toilet paper dispenser on the wall. The hallway was gross. Didn’t look like it was ever cleaned or wiped down and neither were the room doors. With all that being said the bedding was clean and the bed wasn’t horrible with distinct indents. The rooms were also fairly quite even with guest up and down the hall and in the rooms to either side.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025