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Seaway Inn

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Beach/ocean view
Point of interest
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$140
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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176 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Queen Combo

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Mini Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mini Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 168 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Seaway Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz
Concierge services, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hotel. Housekeeping is available on request.
Seaway Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads. This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Seaway Inn features a terrace and concierge services. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Seaway Inn is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Seaway Inn Santa Cruz
Seaway Santa Cruz
Hotel Seaway Inn Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Seaway Inn Hotel
Hotel Seaway Inn
Seaway
Seaway Inn Hotel
Seaway Inn Santa Cruz
Seaway Inn Hotel Santa Cruz

Reviews

Seaway Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 138 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ya-Chin Taylor

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seaway is a good hang

Seaway is a great spot. It’s a clean and comfortable hang and the staff were very attentive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They initially claimed it had a partial ocean view, but then I received a message offering a better room for an extra $25. I agreed, but it seems that meant no ocean view at all, which was disappointing. I suspect this is a tactic to lure customers.ars they had a better room for me so i said ok but i guess that meant no view of the ocean kinda dissappointed i imagine its a wY to lur clients
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All aspects of this property were better than I had hoped for when booking this location...I will book here next time I crave a beach day
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonard, Ketchikan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner in Room 223 didn’t work on a very warm night. Good location, mattress and linens was tired. Won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff made our late check in easy and were very accommodating/communicative during our arrival. The suite was perfect for our short stay, and location is only a short walk or drive to the boardwalk. Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Good location nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing front desk humans!

Every member at the front desk were soooo nice and helpful. We had surf gear in an open bed truck and they let us store luggage and other items without any hassle. Accomodations were very nice and the location is spectacular. We will make this a regular stay on our surf trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cute little spot right by the boardwalk. Really well renovated with a nice bed and an amazing shower. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but decorative rooms , great staff and lived our stay there. Reasonable price and close to both Boardwalk and Pacific Ave restaurants and shops about a twenty minute pleasant walk away and couple minute drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DONALD

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to warf
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! The location is perfect — just steps from the beach and the boardwalk. The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Staff were friendly and check-in was smooth. Parking was easy, and we felt safe the whole time. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location, nice staff, Room was fine, a little small… And shower not great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect area - walking distance to the Boardwalk and Pier.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and close to the pier.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location walkable to Boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing find. Beautiful rooms. Comfortable bed. Great location. Walkable to the boardwalk. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025