Hotel in Santa Cruz, CA
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valueWell priced for this area
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About this hotel
Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking for one vehicle.
Amenities at Sea & Sand Inn
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Heating
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Accessible Parking
Fireplace
Family friendly
Safe
Key card access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Map of Santa Cruz, CA
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Mar 2026
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff made us feel very welcome. Breakfasts, afternoon cookies, evening cheese and wine, and firepits in the evening helped us relax during our stay. The patio literally overlooks the beach, pier, and ocean.
Like much of the country that is still adjusting to climate change, many coastal places do not have air conditioning, and this hotel was no exception. They did supply the room with a small fan, but due to a heat wave at the time of our visit, the room was almost always warm to hot. At night, temps were cooler and you could open a window, but the privacy curtain is heavy and blocked a lot of the ocean breeze. If you leave that curtain open, other guests can easily see into your room as they walk by.
9.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Mar 2026
Great location. Great views. Breakfast was good.
It was strange being in a access room
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Mar 2026
The view was amazing, the yard is so well kept and clean. I love the little apartment style rooms as well and that its all locked in, feels safe.
Honestly nothing
5.0 / 10.0·Oct 2025
The view was beautiful, and the breakfast offered was nice.
Noise from guests at the fire pit continued until 1:30 a.m. (staff could see them from the front office, so it’s unclear why it wasn’t handled). Loud stomping in the room above lasted until almost 3 a.m., making it impossible to sleep and ruining our next day. Rooms are quite small, and the service at the front desk (especially from “Gabby”) felt performative rather than genuine. We visit Santa Cruz multiple times a year, and unfortunately, we recommend choosing a different hotel.
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8.8Excellent
(242 Ratings)
"The view was amazing, the yard is so well kept and clean. I love the little apartment style rooms as well and that its all locked in, feels safe."
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