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 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Capitola Beach.
What's nearby
Pacific Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Las Palmas Taco Bar - 1 min walk
Boardwalk Bowl - 6 min walk
Ideal Bar & Grill - 4 min walk
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - 6 min walk
De La Hacienda Taqueria - 9 min walk
About this property
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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. 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. Cable television is provided for your 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 gift shops/newsstands, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Secured, covered self 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
In-room crib
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
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Lever door handles
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 elevator
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
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
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
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
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
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 fire extinguisher, 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
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We had such a wonderful stay! The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, which made our experience even better. Everything was clean and comfortable, and we really appreciated the complimentary breakfast. The waffles were honestly the highlight of my morning—so good! 😄 Thank you for such a pleasant and welcoming stay. Would definitely come back!
There were hardly any cars nor people at the property, according to travel websites numerous rooms were available, however we were refused an earlier check-in by a front desk personnel.
Alexandr
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Ayumi
Jan 18, 2026
Ayumi
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Leo
Jan 17, 2026
Leo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Omair
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
The room was nice, clean. The staff was nice. There is no parking near the hotel and they charge $25 to park in their parking garage which is under the hotel. The ocean is a couple blocks away and was an easy walk. I had requested an ocean view and you could partially see the ocean through the houses below.
Modern, clean, spacious. Comfortable bed, good water pressure. Friendly staff. Fantastic location - 250m to the pier. Great breakfast. Good value. Highly recommend.