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Seaway Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel located steps from Santa Cruz Wharf

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Along Santa Cruz's scenic coastline, Seaway Inn invites you to unwind. Take in the ocean views from the terrace, connect with free in-room WiFi, and enjoy perks like luggage storage and concierge services. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
  • Mini-fridge
The current price is $107
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Queen Combo

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Mini Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mini Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
176 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 47 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Makai Island Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Seaway Inn

At Seaway Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and walkable location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - midnight)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
    • Free offsite parking within 20 ft
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Concierge services

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
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. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Seaway Inn Santa Cruz
Seaway Santa Cruz
Hotel Seaway Inn Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Seaway Inn Hotel
Hotel Seaway Inn
Seaway
Seaway Inn Hotel
Seaway Inn Santa Cruz
Seaway Inn Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Seaway Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Seaway Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Seaway Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Seaway Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Seaway Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Seaway Inn and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway rentals.

What's the area around Seaway Inn like?

Seaway Inn is located near Santa Cruz Main Beach in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 19-minute walk from Monterey Bay and 9 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.

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Seaway Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Boardwalks
Piers
Beach
View
Bed
Restaurant
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • The property's location is perfect for reaching the main beaches at a walking distance. (10 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and included in the fees, with convenient options in the main and overflow lots. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and very clean room.
Nicholas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice hotel and close to the pier.
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Guy at the front desk was super friendly and helpful. Easy access to wharf and boardwalk. Good price.
Ashley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is very nice very close to the beach and the wharf for the front office person was very nice and finally. I would definitely return to rent a room from them again.
Natalie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was okay. Small room but clean and renovated.
Beatrix, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay

Great location. Lovely shower. Comfy bed. But the parking seemed tight for the amount of rooms they had. And the room could never get completely dark because we didn’t have curtains. We still enjoyed our stay.
Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place

Good location nice staff.
Raymond, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a quick stop over the hotel was nice and we had a little hiccup when checking in, the lady at the front desk was wonderful in helping us out and making it all work out. Friendly staff and great location
Shelly, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The manager, Brian, was EXCELLENT and paid attention to our needs. The location is wonderful, as well as parking. The newly remodeled inn was unlike (many) visits from the past, with no view for a queen room (we did in the past), no bedside lights for reading, mirror hanging was very crooked (could not adjust), new pillows are needed, and the guests in the room next door were too loud causing trouble sleeping. Thank you...
Gunda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location walkable to Boardwalk.
Tia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All aspects of this property were better than I had hoped for when booking this location...I will book here next time I crave a beach day
Melinda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful stay
Natalie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Cristobal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great cute little spot right by the boardwalk. Really well renovated with a nice bed and an amazing shower. We will be staying here again!
Evan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect area - walking distance to the Boardwalk and Pier.
CHRIS, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simple but decorative rooms , great staff and lived our stay there. Reasonable price and close to both Boardwalk and Pacific Ave restaurants and shops about a twenty minute pleasant walk away and couple minute drive.
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Seaway is a good hang

Seaway is a great spot. It’s a clean and comfortable hang and the staff were very attentive
Jeffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay! The location is perfect — just steps from the beach and the boardwalk. The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Staff were friendly and check-in was smooth. Parking was easy, and we felt safe the whole time. We’d definitely stay here again!
Aleksandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff made our late check in easy and were very accommodating/communicative during our arrival. The suite was perfect for our short stay, and location is only a short walk or drive to the boardwalk. Everything was great!
Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always enjoy staying there
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
MARIA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely love the staff. It was a perfect stay will be staying there again.
Hunter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

aft: “I had such a wonderful stay at Seaway inn hotel in Santa Cruz! The room was recently renovated and super cute, very comfortable and welcoming. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and thoughtful, always making sure we had everything we needed. They also gave us great recommendations for dining options around the area, which we really appreciated. Thank you for such a lovely experience – I’d definitely come back!”
Elizangela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brandon made our stay awesome! Perhaps you should clone him 😆 Will return again.
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing front desk humans!

Every member at the front desk were soooo nice and helpful. We had surf gear in an open bed truck and they let us store luggage and other items without any hassle. Accomodations were very nice and the location is spectacular. We will make this a regular stay on our surf trips.
lisa, 2-night trip