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Quality Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with free breakfast connected to a shopping center in Santa Cruz

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Lobby
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower) | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1101 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mariannes Ice Cream - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Quality Inn Santa Cruz. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A TV in the lobby, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Quality Inn Santa Cruz feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - May 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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
The seasonal pool will be open from March to September
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM
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

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Santa Cruz
Quality Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Quality Inn
Quality Hotel Santa Cruz
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Hotel
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Quality Inn Santa Cruz have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–9 PM.

Is Quality Inn Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay and a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Quality Inn Santa Cruz?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Quality Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Quality Inn Santa Cruz located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is steps from Ocean Street, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Town Clock are also within 15 minutes.

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Quality Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location in town, breakfast is quite meager
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prasad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room given to us very spacious and clean. We had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

JaNeille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel, small breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, nice staff. Older facility and nothing fancy, but if you need a place to stay in Santa Cruz, it works well. Small offering for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dorota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the place, but you need to remember it is a motel not a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay has been excellent & cleanliness of the room implacable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Audelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beds are a little hard and bathroom needs a little improvements
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Disliked: Amenities
The linens were visibly dirty, and so was the floor. But other than that was close to the boardwalk, downtown area and great ice cream shop across the street
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon checking in the front desk gentleman was so kind and friendly and also gave us information on the boardwalk me and my family stayed a night to enjoy time together and have fun in Santa Cruz beach boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Abram

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The waffle maker was disgustingly dirty. Breakfast wasn't avaible until 8am. This place is only a 1 night stop.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

farshid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Much better than near by motels
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place.

This is the second time we’ve stayed here because it’s family friendly and not far from anything. The staff is always friendly and the hotel though on a busy street is quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Staff super nice & helpful. Great place to stay. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy/Fast check-in, comfortable room

Super easy access from PCH right to Ocean St and 500yards and you are there!! Great location to local Santa Cruz eateries and easy in and out from the property. We had our dog with us and the charge was a reasonable 30/night/per animal..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple clean hotel. Just needs coffee maker.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tanja and Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient breakfast room. Super nice staff. Clean room with good beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stoney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very roomy and the bed was super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Convenient for this stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good affordable one night stay.

The hotel is a bit sketchy from the street but the room was spotless and quite comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked actual room. It was clean & big!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly, helpful & quick check-in & check-out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly. Clean. Comfortable. Well located. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was as expected for that class of motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024