Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2 stars
130 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Santa Cruz, CA
7.5
Good
based on 1800 reviews
1,800 reviews
Thu 30/10
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Fri 31/10
1 room, 2 guests
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£81
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Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
£81
Queen room
£99
Double room
£106
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Overview

Within 20 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Metro Bus Station, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers guests a convenient base while visiting Santa Cruz. It is situated a short stroll from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf.

The hotel has 25 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Relaxation options include a Jacuzzi and a swimming pool. The hotel also offers a 24-hour reception, laundry facilities and meeting rooms.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk provides bright rooms equipped with a microwave, a hair dryer and a refrigerator, plus all the essentials to ensure a comfortable stay.

The hotel enjoys a superb location, allowing guests easy access to a range of tourist attractions and restaurants. San Jose International Airport is a 50-minute drive away.

7.5
Good rating
Based on 1,800 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Thu 30/10
Fri 31/10
Standard Room
bed type unknown
£81
nightly with fees
2 double beds
£84
nightly with fees
2 double beds
£129
nightly with fees
Double room
2 double beds
£106
nightly with fees
2 double beds
£151
nightly with fees
2 double beds
£152
nightly with fees
Queen room
bed type unknown
£99
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
£107
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
£133
nightly with fees
King room
1 king bed
£124
nightly with fees
1 king bed
£157
nightly with fees
1 king bed
£159
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Amenities at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

  • Snorkelling
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Conditioner

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Beach access
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Horse riding
  • Mini-golf
  • Bowling
  • Windsurfing

Dining

  • Grocery deliveries
  • Microwave
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

General

  • Family rooms
  • Sea view
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock
  • Cleaning products

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Pool and spa

  • Hot tub

Health and safety

  • Safe

Reviews of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

7.5
Good
1800 verified ratings
Wonderful
472
Very good
261
Good
309
Okay
188
Fair
215
Mediocre
105
Poor
248

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location of the hotel, which is close to the beach and local attractions. Many reviews highlighted the cleanliness of the rooms and the friendliness of the staff. However, there were complaints about the value for the price, with several guests feeling that the facilities did not meet their expectations, particularly regarding breakfast options and room sizes.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service8.5 out of 10
Value for Price3 out of 10
Room Size2.5 out of 10
Breakfast2.5 out of 10
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2.0
Poor
Adrian, Oct 2022
BAD BAD BAD - Even though the Guy at the reception was kind, he provided a room for my GF that has a leg problem, accommodated us on the 1st floor, but the room had this smell, a hole in the carpet, the safe did not work, the bed mattress was worth to be thrown to the garbage. The receptionist was partying with his friend that went to visit him on the next door room and had a dog that barked up un...
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2.2
Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2019
Pros (+) Nothing. Very poor quality. It's a motel. Under the Wyndham name I expected so much more. This was a hole in the wall. We didn't even stay for the comp breakfast.
Cons (-) Everything.
9.1
Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2017
Pros (+) The room was fantastic for the price and walking distance to everything.
Cons (-) Nothing!
4.8
Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) the location is close to the beach
Cons (-) the continental breakfast is a joke. they really need to upgrade.

Location

130 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Cocoanut Grove0.3 mi
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach0.3 mi
  • Undertow Roller Coaster0.4 mi
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center0.4 mi
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.5 mi
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster0.6 mi
  • Santa Cruz Wharf0.6 mi
  • Hinds House0.8 mi
  • Museum of Art and History0.8 mi
  • Santa Cruz Surfing Museum0.8 mi
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History0.9 mi
  • Mission Santa Cruz1 mi

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Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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  • How long should you stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

  • Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz located?

    Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz is located at 130 West Cliff Drive, 0.8 miles from the centre of Santa Cruz. Cocoanut Grove is the closest landmark to Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz.

  • Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz from the airport?

    Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz is 27.9 miles from Monterey Regional. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz is 28 miles from San Jose.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.6
0.8 mi
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27.9 mi

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