Seaside Inn & Suites

Hotel, 2-star525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesShow on map

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Very good

Guests rate it highest for service, location and amenities.

Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.5 out of 10, at 525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, California, 95060.
Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.

Welcome to Seaside Inn & Suites, your perfect getaway in the heart of Santa Cruz!

Comfortable Accommodations Unwind in one of our 55 spacious, air-conditioned rooms, featuring flat-screen televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected. Enjoy the convenience of in-room coffee/tea makers, hairdryers, and free local calls during your stay.

Convenient Amenities Take advantage of our picnic area for some outdoor relaxation or refuel with snacks from our vending machine. Our 24-hour front desk service ensures you have everything you need at your fingertips.

Prime Location Experience the vibrant culture and stunning beaches of Santa Cruz! With attractions like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and historical sites just a short distance away, your adventure awaits right outside our doors.

What this place offers

24-hour front desk
Picnic area
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Well-lit path to entrance
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Rooms

8.4

Very good

Rated 8.4 out of 10 by 1,438 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness5.5
Service9.5
Location9.5
Rooms7.5
Amenities8.5
Value5.5
Food & drink8.5

Guests mention

Convenient location near beach/pierFriendly, helpful staff/managementComfortable bedsIce machine availableEasy check-in / quiet rooms (reported by some)

TomUnited States
August 2026Solo traveller
Internet would not work. Front desk didn't seem to believe me
Internet would not work. Front desk didn't seem to believe me
RosauraUnited States
August 2026Solo traveller
Pleasantly surprised, a perfect stay at the $100 price point.
Better than most other motels in the area that are all rundown and gross. Good value for anything under $100 these days. Bed was way more comfy than most of these kinds of hotel/motels and I was surprised and very…
adrianaUnited States
August 2026Couple
The location and value worked for us on an impromptu trip.
My expectations were probably too high.
CarineFrance
August 2026Family
Établissement avec un climatiseur avec une odeur horrible salle de bain rustique
Marcos EmilioUnited States
August 2026Family
dirty all around. never staying there again.
Nothing Really. there was free ice and the rooms were somewhat big. That was good. parking sucked,
The room was dirty! The bed sheets has cigarette holes and the sicks had stains and marks. the floor in one of the rooms…
ElisabethUnited States
August 2026Solo traveller
Very nice motel !
Nothing

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated August 2026.

Where you’ll be

525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Guests rate the location 9.5 out of 10 — exceptional.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 3:00 PM until 12:00 AM

Check-out by 11:00 AM

Children welcome

No pets

Free parking on site

No smoking anywhere on the property

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Seaside Inn & Suites

What time is check-in and check-out at Seaside Inn & Suites?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Seaside Inn & Suites allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Seaside Inn & Suites?

Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.

Does Seaside Inn & Suites have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

Can I check in late at Seaside Inn & Suites?

The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.

How do I book Seaside Inn & Suites?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Seaside Inn & Suites?

525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, Santa Cruz, CA.

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