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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Property class: 3

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A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $165
$144 nightly
$165 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

Explore the area

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550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, TV, and a window with blinds.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view of the sky.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and nightstands.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and nightstands.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, TV, and a window with blinds.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view of the sky.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(164 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Bathtub w/ Grab Bars)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and window with blinds.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a large mirror, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

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

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

King Room With Mobility Accessible Roll-in Shower-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Suite with Ocean View-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queen Beds, Ocean View Suite, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz is within a 15-minute walk 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

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬6 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 buffet 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
  • Built in 2022
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - March 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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
  • 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
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. 981 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1356 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gaelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location (steps away from the beach), decent breakfast, and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Imilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SUMEET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and room was cozy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and good location, we will recommend to all our friends and families👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience………. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! everything was clean and very comfortable with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kateryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is very clean, the furniture is modern, the pool is clean, and the hotel's location is excellent—close to restaurants, shops, and the beach!))
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room, great location and perfect breakfast options for the whole family!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. We enjoyed our stay and will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located near the boardwalk. Staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel is always clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, gym, pool. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to pier and free breakfast would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast, pier nearby l.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarojni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a surprisingly, very nice hotel for the area. However, I did learn on this visit that the area has improved a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking easily access. Breakfast impressive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phanat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nicely lit up and clean. It would've had been nice if parking was free though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was always clean and comfortable. There was plenty of secure parking below the building. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good, staff was friendly and helpful. This spot it's great to be close to the boardwalk and the downtown area and other surrounding areas the only things that were not so great is the parking is really tight
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would give it more than 5 stars if i could. Great place to stay. Convenient to the beach. Very hospitable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and accommodating staff. Necessity appliances are included.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sorry I missed breakfast but the parking was below with easy access to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026