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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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pool
Exterior
Business Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $136
$118 nightly
$136 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 4 - May 5

Explore the area

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130 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (2nd Floor) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (2nd Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (2nd Floor) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (2nd Floor)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Business Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Business Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Business Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Business Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Business Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View (Partial) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Bed, Studio Suite, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed - Non-Smoking

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed, Business Room, Partial Ocean View, Non-Smoking

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed, Business Room, Partial Ocean View, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Beds Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 3 Double Beds, Business Room, Partial Ocean View, Non-Smoking

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Double Beds, Business Room, Partial Ocean View, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel
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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
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About the neighborhood

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 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪De La Hacienda Taqueria - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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 center
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 240 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 211 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose A

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramandeep

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was amazing staff was more than accommodating and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Hansang, Suwon

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a lot of dust in the room as much as you can feel with your bare foot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast good with waffles. Covered spa area was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Solid breakfast, enjoyed the hot tub, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is super nice. I live staying here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great place for the family of 6 right by the beach breakfast was great but the hot tub was cold!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dichie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gita

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Easy access to wharf and pier.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly service y safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking to red d
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a great stay and enjoyed the hot tub and other amenities. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great people just the rooms are getting run down from just being old. Great view maybe up date the rooms with the great views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the balcony and view! Nice check in gal and such an easy walk to the Pier and beach ⛱️ We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025