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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2.0 star property

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Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View
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Business Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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130 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪44 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)

  • 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

View all photos for Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

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 the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This motel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Mystery Spot.
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What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coaster's Lounge - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Motel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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. 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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 on-site parking (max 1 space 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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 226 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Laura, Modesto

Travelled with family
The girl that initially checked us in was Kai ( I hope that’s right) and she was excellent. But the room was not as described at all. Then the manager did not come in to address the problem. The guy at the front desk was super high and avoided me. It was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight anniversary trip

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Staff & service
I will never do business with this shady company again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Never again

A lot of noise from the street and we were in one of the rooms off the hallway leading to the hot tub. People were talking loudly and singing in the hot tub after 11PM and it sounded like they were just outside the door. The phone had no dial tone to call the office and complain, and the TV had no antenna signal. The bathroom walls and tub had been poorly patched. There was hair on one of the towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Burhan

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

10/10 Excellent

melissa

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

perfect little spot

The location was perfect! Free parking and walking distance to the Wharf
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

dennis

Place was older but seem clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location! Great breakfast. Good hotel service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is perfectly suited to walk down to pier or to the boardwalk. It is situated just above the main strip that gets heavy traffic but you are away from it and there is a private drive and stairway to get down to Pacific and Beach streets
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RoiAne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price Amazing staff. Huge hot tub. If you want a balcony.... request the top floor, I don't really consider a patio a balcony... but it was still worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. The young lady behind the desk was incredible. Very accommodating and friendly. Will definitely book another stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was located very close to everything, I was able to walk with my kids to boardwalk and beach. It was the basic needs and a decent price. My son was cold and when I asked for an extra blanket, they said they didn’t have any extra blankets or pillows. I thought that was a little weird. The blankets were basically just sheets, so if you get cold easily bring an extra blanket other than that, everyone was very nice and liked we could walk to what we needed in about 10 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Great Location

Stayed one night with my daughters to do some hiking and hang out at the boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is a little old but is very clean and the location of the Inn is within walking distance to all the attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
So close to boardwalk and restaurants! Very nice manager, checked in early, parked early
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, next to Boardwalk but away from the crowds. Ice machine was broken and only half of the hot tub worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025