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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
130 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
    2 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue
    2 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach
    3 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    43 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Business Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (2nd Floor)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (2nd Floor)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (2nd Floor)

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (2nd Floor)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Business Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Business Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View (Partial)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View (Partial)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This motel is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Capitola Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
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What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 2 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 3 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (USD 25.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • A hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Family friendly

  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Corner/local shop
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 10:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • In-room safe fee: USD 1.50 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alison, Fresno

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The girl at check in was very pleasant and friendly The place itself and rooms are a little outdated but still very clean and location is great Water pressure is horrible Woman at check out was not as friendly as check in lady
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

marisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here over the weekend for a triathlon event that I was participating in. The room was perfect! The staff is really friendly and the breakfast is great. I’d definitely stay here again the next time I’m in Santa Cruz
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray, Fresno

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bare minimum place to sleep
Breakfast was skimpy. There is no pool. There is a hot tub, but guests were in there drinking bottled alcohol, and talking nonsense to my grandchildren. When we checked out, nobody was at the front desk. We left the keys, and still haven’t been emailed an invoice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

edwin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the wharf. Very private property. Good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay Thank you so much. Jana at the front desk is a wonderful The check-in and checkout was so smooth. Her customer service is outstanding. The room was so clean. Everyone was so friendly. It was so quiet at night. I’m glad that we picked this hotel. It was walking distance from every place and everything that we did why we were at your location and the breakfast was so yummy. Thank you again. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jan maarten

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
The staff was really friendly and accommodating. The room was excellent and the view was spectacular. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having a 3 bed room within waking distance to boardwalk and warf was very convenient. The room was cozy but clean. Hot tub was nice, breakfast was slim but we were happy to have waffles included in room price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a great view of the ocean, walking distance to the beach. Internet didn’t work though so if you’re planning to go online you’ll need to use your phone’s hotspot. Staff couldn’t help either. I gave 4 stars because of the internet, you need to be under 5 feet tall to comfortably use the shower, and the plug in scent was too strong and we had to place it outside. At least it wasn’t a floral scent so it wasn’t bad once we placed it outside the room for our stay. Overall a good experience, the staff was friendly and as helpful as they could be. Thank you for a good experience. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jandi

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

sue

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Bad experience give us wrong room first then we want to leave then they switch room we book for 2 nights but we stay only 1 night because internet was not working we ask they said we have to call technical support that we never expect guest have to call to fix internet :( we were not able to work so staff was good but ask them If can speak with owner he refuse to talk to talk to us even he was at the property that time. so we decide not to stay for 2nd night. we booked this because Wyndham but overall bad experience and waste money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good property. Close to Boardwalk. Not fancy but it served our needs. I would come back
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tamarine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Des

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Location is perfect
Excellent location beach across the street and less than a mile from boardwalk. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Santa Cruz stay
We love staying here . Great views close enough to the beach , walking trails etc We weren’t aware of the construction but that was fine The office woman was absolutely wonderful! Huge family with kids running wild and parents not even making a fake attempt at keeping them in line was the only negative
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023