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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of La Selva Beach

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Holiday Inn Express Suites Watsonville offers a convenient base near Sunset State Beach. Enjoy the indoor pool, 24-hour gym, free self-parking, and high-speed WiFi. Guests often praise the helpful, attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility Accessible)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

Room amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1855 Main St, Watsonville, CA, 95076

What's nearby

  • Watsonville Square Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ramsay Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • La Selva Beach - 9 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 10 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Monterey Bay - 24 min drive - 21.9 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 27 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪California Grill of the Pajaro Valley - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cowboys Corner Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Hotel near La Selva Beach
Located close to Sunset State Beach and Manresa State Beach, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 65 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of La Selva Beach, Manresa State Beach, and Sunset State Beach. Seascape Golf Club and Rio Del Mar Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
The parking lot was limited, however the staff was very friendly and obliging.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicki

HARD beds. Hotel needs updating/refreshing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice staff,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nataliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCO

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
By far the best hotel, always clean and staff very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a easy and quick check-in. All staff was very nice and accommodating. The room was comfortable and clean. It was an over all great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean , well lighting, felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Decent place for a small city
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geisel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love to stay there, very clean and delicious breakfast bufet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anahi

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

10/10 Excellent

subash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s one of the best hotels in California in my last 9 days the La Jolla embassy suits by Hilton still a great and better than this . This one is a hidden Gem in this Santa Cruz area .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Letta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Breakfast needs some help, (keep the potatoes every day), otherwise very good stay, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tramika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect stay! The whole family loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We ended up at Holiday Inn Suites after one night in a different hotel that was fulthy. The stincre
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great rooms for our family of 5
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay my family had there was great. They say it was nice spot because of the cleanliness of the place and the hotel was close to the activities we had planned there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness
The breakfast has gone down hill. Ive been staying at this hotel for years but i have not been impressed with the food. Egg was so dry it tasted like cardboard. The fruit, oranges and apples were going bad. They used to offer fresh fruit but now it’s not worth the money. I will be staying at different facilities moving forward.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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