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Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

2.5 star property

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Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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314 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade, Efficiency)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay. .This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Mystery Spot.

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area offers 28 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 April to October
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area Hotel
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area Hotel Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area Motel Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area Motel
Comfort Beach Boardwalk Area
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area Hotel

Reviews

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisalyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is perfect!!! Only thing that was bad is parking! If you can’t find parking in the lot they have extra in the alley way which was kind of sketchy. But besides that everything was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are very nice and it is two blocks from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naidelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay! Very clean room and staff was very friendly and even let us check in early! Only downside was the parking and if you fail to get a spot you have to park in a alleyway behind.However, if you get a spot, its in a very walkable spot! 15 minutes away from downtown walking distance & 3 mins from boardwalk! Overall great, enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Philip

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t be fooled by the name Comfort Inn, it just a Motel 6 on the inside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

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

Comfortable and clean

The room was very clean and comfortable. Within 5 min walking of the boardwalk. Free breakfast was simple, but good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Handika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Staff never did room service for the 5 day/4 night stay we were there. The parking situation is awful when I recommend parking behind the hotel because of it-unless you want your car dinged or hit or boxed in by another car!! Each night during our stay we heard a large boom noise (Like, late at night) and it was quite annoying. Not to say it’s the notes fault but forewarning, potentially. While I enjoyed the quick walk to the boardwalk and yummy Mexican restaurant nearby, and the fact the beds were comfy, I still feel this isn’t going to be my top choice next time staying in Santa Cruz. I felt unimportant and unseen as a guest. If that means anything at all to you, I’d look into the place across the street for a bit more money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, simple, pride in management
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was clean. The parking at the hotel is horrible. If you have a big car or truck, you won’t fit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Very close to the beach and boardwalk which is why we chose it. VERY loud street noise and fireworks right behind the hotel. The pool is cold and so small they should take it out and add parking which is tight. The ice maker was not working. The breakfast is decent and the fridge in the room works well. The workers were nice. We chose it for location which is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stay was OK. Liked breakfast. Close to Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convienenrnt clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mellissa Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how walkable it was to the boardwalk. I also loved how our room smelled fresh clean the whole stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mani

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not highly recommended

Ok, I’m going to be honest, this place is ghetto, the pictures on the website are very deceiving. I wasn’t expecting a 5 star hotel but this place made me feel gross! They need to invest money in this place, update the paint job and the rooms, the restroom is so small that you can’t open the door all the way if you are sitting on the toilet. The parking is awful! If there are no more parking spaces in the parking lot, you have to park in the back of the alley and there are no windows for you to be able to check on your car. This place is owned and operated by foreigners, Indian people, and as most of us know, they don’t really care about the upkeep of their property. Ice machine was broken, so you had to get ice in the office, well they were scooping ice out of an ice chest. I was so grossed out by that, soda machine was also broken. The breakfast was also horrible, I left to Jack in the box, there was only waffles, boiled eggs, which someone had already peeled, gross! And a bunch of sausages! That was all, and the tables and chairs where you sit down to eat breakfast were dirty. The 2 gentlemen at the check in desk were very nice. This place just needs some upgrades. The rooms were clean but smelled like bleach. It just seems that whoever owns this property does not have any money to make improvements. Pay the extra money to stay at a better motel, if possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

yanine

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Quick walk to boardwalk, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. Location was great as it was an easy walk to the boardwalk. My kids had a great time at the boardwalk. Breakfast was very good. Simple but had everything we needed. Room was clean and spacious. Enjoyed our 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

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

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Taryn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room wasn't very clean including the bathroom toilet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025