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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View
Free daily continental breakfast
Pool
Business Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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130 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Motel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Along with a hot tub, this smoke-free motel has a business center and dry cleaning. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a computer station, and a convenience store. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a hot tub.

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

During your stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz, you're just a quick walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a business center, convenience store, and a computer
  • 9 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a 3-minute drive from Monterey Bay
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A hot tub, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 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 (8:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 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
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Motel
Howard Johnson Santa Cruz
Howard Johnson Inn Fisherman`s Wharf Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz
Howard Johnson Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Motel
Howard Johnson Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Howard Johnson Boardwalk
Howard Johnson Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Howard Johnson Wyndham Boardwalk
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Motel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 224 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a great stay and enjoyed the hot tub and other amenities. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great people just the rooms are getting run down from just being old. Great view maybe up date the rooms with the great views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the balcony and view! Nice check in gal and such an easy walk to the Pier and beach ⛱️ We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hot tub was covered and padlocked closed Internet didn’t work most of the time Parking lot was being resurfaced so we have to find alternate parking, but we were lucky to find a spot on the premises. The bed was a little too firm for me It was a little loud due to street traffic. The room was clean and the balcony and ocean view was really nice! The breakfast selection was good! The staff was nice and apologetic about the inconvenience
Nice view from our balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean room. Close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Atwater

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I have stayed there two other times, she more than that. I had requested an Accessible room and we did not get it. There was only 1 in the hotel and it does not face the bay. Our room should have had a grab/safety bar to hold onto in the bathtub. The bathtub was slippery as there was no non-slip mat in the tub. We put a towel/bath mat inside the tub so I wouldn't slip. Breakfast could have provided some more protein like peanut butter. Otherwise, it was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

esai

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter suffers from severe eczema and allergies and she breaks out and gets hot and itchy when exposed to hot conditions, being that the hotel room was bolstering hot upon arrival and the amana heat pump in the room did not work made the day and night very uncomfortable through out that day especially at peak temperatures of 94 degrees during the day. I was expecting a far more comfortable stay at the hotel but unfortunately was not able to comfortably relax and rest.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Winters

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No swimming pool but it's okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA, Berkeley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our overall stay. Hotel staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

elgin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay here in the future
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tara

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Falsely advertised. This place is not clean, there were little hairs in the bed & on the towels. Absolutely disgusting. Never staying in a Howard Johnson brand again after this.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room are great . Area and breakfast are not
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

adora

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walked to pier and boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lena

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Screen was broken on patio door could not leave door open
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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