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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Property class: 2

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A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.
An indoor swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by tables and chairs under a covered area.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.
A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is part of the Howard Johnson network.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a large window with a view.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$273
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Explore the area

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130 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (2nd Floor)

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (2nd Floor)

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

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (2nd Floor)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

2 Queen Beds, Suite, Ocean View, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the city.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a shower area.

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a microwave, a small desk, and a window with a city view.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

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

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz places you in the centre of Santa Cruz, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a corner/local shop. Added amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and a banquet hall. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz motel include University of California, Santa Cruz and Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬2 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

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. Free breakfast is served daily. A hot tub, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Santa Cruz motel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Corner/local shop
  • No smoking on site
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Fridges 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 an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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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 transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces 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 centre
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Motel

Howard Johnson Santa Cruz

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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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

As of 13 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz on 14 Sept 2026 start from NZ$273, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

Yep, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

Yep, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz is a short 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, waterskiing and windsurfing.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

No, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice ocean view, breakfast was ok, huge hot tub was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind. The room was clean. Breakfast was good. I would come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near wharf. Within walking distance of many local sights of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Clean rooms and well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed another stay! Celeste & staff are always friendly & welcoming, clean room, very nice complementary breakfast, we always enjoy our relaxing stay here and look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly room and bathroom were dated and could use some updating to be comfortable. Not what I expected for the price per night
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was ok, we didn’t use the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the staff was wonderful. It was within walking distance to the pier, the boardwalk, and the markets. I would recommend to anyone this is really a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramandeep

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Amenities
Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gena

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

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
. I booked this hotel specifically for the breakfast and due to my early schedule was never able to partake. Would be helpful if breakfast started at least by 7 am.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Martha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was too small, felt cramped and stuffy. Very efe óptions for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our overall stay. Hotel staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025