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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $138
$119 nightly
$138 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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
(73 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

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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

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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

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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
(166 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

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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
(34 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

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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 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Mystery Spot 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
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬7 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 buffet 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 buffet 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
  • Covered, secured 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
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 971 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1357 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Really great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious room especially if you are traveling with kids. Easy access to beach boardwalk and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean, breakfast was great, we got a complimentary room upgrade with an ocean view and my son loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location (steps away from the beach), decent breakfast, and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super convenient location and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and room was cozy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean , room was large. Staff was wonderful...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The location was great. Really like the hotel location and ambience. Good place for families with children. Parking spaces were really small and
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff and good location, we will recommend to all our friends and families👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great experience………. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the breakfast, the pool was too small
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay! everything was clean and very comfortable with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Surprised at the quality of this La Quinta property. Extremely nice, clean, rooms were nice, bed comfortable. Complimentary breakfast was better than expected. Great location, 2 min walk to the beach, maybe 5 min walk to the boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean spacious room, great location and perfect breakfast options for the whole family!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Crappy view and tons of kids but overall a good place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great customer service. Clean room and love the location. We overall loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very friendly and upgraded us to a large room. Place was very clean and had a nice smell throughout. I loved that the parking under the hotel and is locked and that you can take the elevator directly to your floor. Thanks for your hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. We enjoyed our stay and will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, good breakfast, pier nearby l.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, close to pier and free breakfast would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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