SURF CITY INN & SUITES, Santa Cruz – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Surf City Inn & Suites offers newly remodeled guest rooms and multi-room suites. Options include single queen rooms, king suites, and two-queen suites, some with kitchenettes. All rooms include complimentary WiFi, a refrigerator, microwave, premium cable channels, and a coffee machine. Accessible rooms feature roll-in showers, grab bars, and visual alarms.
Dining Nearby
Guests can walk to nearby restaurants like Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean. The Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk area, a 10-minute walk away, offers seafood spots and casual dining options.
Leisure & Pool
The hotel has a year-round indoor heated pool and hot tub. Surfing lessons, live music venues, and art galleries are within walking distance. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, with its iconic Giant Dipper roller coaster, is 1.5 km away.
Location & Access
The hotel is at 619 Riverside Avenue, a 10-minute walk from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk. California Highway 1 is easily accessible via Ocean Street. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 55 km away.
Services & Accessibility
The 24-hour front desk provides concierge service and ticket assistance. Complimentary self-parking and multilingual staff are available. The property is fully wheelchair accessible, with ADA-compliant rooms, corridors, and pool lifts. Service animals are welcome, and pet-friendly rooms are offered for an additional fee.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Golf course
Services
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel offers a comfortable stay with some drawbacks. The rooms are spacious and cozy, but with furniture from the dumpster. The service is decent but lacking in customer care. The location is convenient, close to the beach but with potential safety concerns. The dining experience includes homemade local products but could be improved. Overall, a mixed bag with both positive and negative aspects.
The hotel offers an excellent location near the beach and the pier, with easy access to the Boardwalk. The rooms are spacious, perfect for a getaway, and come with a separate bedroom. The service is satisfactory, yet more emphasis on customer service would enhance the experience. The dining options are included and feature gourmet products, adding a touch of luxury to the stay.
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The accommodation offered clean and comfortable rooms with separate bedrooms, but the furniture seemed a bit outdated. The service, although lacking in customer focus, provided helpful tours and ticket assistance. The location was convenient for leisure walks to the beach and the nearby boardwalk, making it a nice retreat after a long day exploring. The dining experience, which included freshly squeezed juice, was a pleasant surprise. However, the lack of modern amenities impacted the overall comfort and value for money of the facilities.
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