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Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a coffee machine, a toaster, and a television mounted on the wall.
A patio area with a round table and chairs, surrounded by a green railing and a staircase.
A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a view of the street.
A hotel reception area with a counter, a sign indicating 'Quality by Choice Hotels', and a glimpse of a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Explore the area

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1101 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Patio

7.8 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a door leading to a bathroom, and a small seating area.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Smoking

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a wooden cabinet.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Smoking

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

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  • Pool
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About the area

Santa Cruz

You'll be connected to a shopping centre at Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area, and within just a 15-minute stroll of Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .With a stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Monterey Bay.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area was completed in May 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Cruz hotel.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - May 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: USD 30.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25 per night.

Payment types

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

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Santa Cruz
Quality Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Quality Inn
Quality Hotel Santa Cruz
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Hotel
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area?

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area on 1 Dec 2026 start from NZ$175, 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 Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area?

Yep, Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area?

The closest beach to Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area is Capitola Beach (6.5 km).

Does Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area have a pool?

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 9 AM to 9 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from March to September).

Is Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area is a hit with families.

Does Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area?

No, Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area?

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

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautiful, spacious and comfortable. Pool was small but perfect after a long drive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasant stay, the staff very friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room location was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, simple, hard flooring so I would bring a bed for the dog. Best ice cream place in town is across the street. Dining room is tiny, staff were very accommodating and polite. Beds were super comfy and the best pillows I've had at a motel. Solid stay for the week day price in the leak season.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and simple, but there was no parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is not very safe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so clean,pretty and conveniently furnished. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room/ good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spacious, quiet, family friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for the price Staff was very friendly and the rooms are clean It’s not a resort but if you want a nice place to stay while visiting the area I’d recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited continental breakfast and fine. Hot Belgian waffles. Staff was great. Give Jay a raise. Pet friendly and close to the beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice person working. Clean. Got the job done. There was a small window that had no curtain and we had light all night shining through on our faces. Besides that, very decent motel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Came in from Utah just to find out that they canceled my stay for what ever reason. The staff acted like it was no big deal and was no help in anyway. The worst.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like location and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
room had crumbs on the beds and bugs on the the wall and toilet paper was used
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Late breakfast 8am. Was gone. AC unit very noisy. Northeast place just ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay at this clean, quiet property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and attractive. The location of the property is seedy. Too many homeless up front by the street. The property is old and needs to be updated. No division between other properties and this one. Unattractive environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The beds were hard and on metal frames, there were gnats constantly in the room even with the door and window closed, the A/C was on the other side of the room near the bathroom so it was inconsistent with the temperature when someone was in the shower. Parking was Okay, and the conjoined room was occupied by other guests and you could hear their conversation through the conjoined door.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and quiet. Close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location in town, breakfast is quite meager
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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