La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non-Smoking, Ocean View

  • 40 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Ocean View (Mobility,Tub w/Grab Bars, Non Smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing, Bathtub w/ Grab Bars)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(99 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View (Hearing Impaired)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Bathtub w/ Grab Bars)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Roll-In Shower)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 40 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬10 min walk

About this property

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Indonesian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2022
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - March 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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)
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

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Lanai Lodge
Lanai Lodge Santa Cruz
Lanai Santa Cruz
Lanai Lodge
La Quinta Inn Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 878 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1188 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to the wharf and boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Clayton

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and will definitely recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very new and clean. Spacious rooms with private bathrooms. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALONZO, RANCHO CORDOVA

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramirez

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

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karyl

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best hotel!

Very clean and super close to many shops and restaurants. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

8/10 Good

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay breakfast should start a bit earlier
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome staff and super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ISABEL

Travelled with group
Very nice Hotel. Great location, clean, good breakfast. Definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

brenda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and attentive. Room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnetta, Fairfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Very walkable close to the beach and the boardwalk
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliya

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

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

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

6/10 Okay

Shirlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

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

Would recommend

Room seemed brand new.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025