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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
Hotel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
Lobby
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
516 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    2 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue
    9 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    4 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    41 min drive

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Heart of Santa Cruz.Within a 10-minute walk of this Westside Santa Cruz hotel, you'll find Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue. Town Clock and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mariannes Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬8 min walk

About this property

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

Hotel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz also features a television in a common area and pool umbrellas. Self parking is free.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Self-serve breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 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 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Ramada Limited Hotel Santa Cruz
Ramada Limited Santa Cruz
Ramada Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Ramada
Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street Hotel Santa Cruz
Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Hotel
Ramada Limited Santa Cruz
Surestay By Best Santa Cruz
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz Hotel
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 239 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 179 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 160 out of 1019 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Salvador

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neighbor was awake all night making a noise place. It was dirty. I tried to get my received in the morning. It was nobody to give me the receipt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nathalia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anabel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its was under staffed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ramon

Travelled with family
Place was nice only thing I had an issue with was some outlets not working. The mini fridge and microwave were disconnected and nowhere to connect them. Other than that it was nice specially the breakfast they offer was really good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shyann

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Screws on floor in bathroom. TV didn't work. First room was dirty. Switch to another room the AC didn't work. Switched to another one and stepped on a screw bathroom was dirty and TV didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not what I expected
Rarely anyone to ask for assistance at the front desk. Felt like I was staying at a motel. Not what I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

JERLIN

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Pool was awesome on a hot day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

danielle, antelope

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i don't even know where to start !!!! this was the most terrible experience iv ever had in a hotel stay ! motel 6 is even better then this place !!!!! we got sent to four different rooms because each room had actual people staying in them , then when they finally gave us a room that didn't have anyone actually in it the room had zero towels !!!! the pillow were little hard balls with cotton , the shower had no shampoo , no conditioner or body wash ! the floor was dirty !!! when we told the staff we needed towels they did not care to accommodate us , it was just awful !!! avoid this place if you can !!! all the staff needs to be replaced i think there is only 1 house keeper . it was just bad !! never again ever !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Perfect for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Room was filthy, door wouldn’t lock, hair in the beds. Disgusting. Hotel won’t answer the phone
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kenia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Beatriz

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty. TV and lights didn'work. No ventilation in the bathroom and the list just goes on.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Marieselda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Bad service
Room was fine but maybe st of the time there was no one in check in and surface . We have never had this situation before. That service was a D in our experience. As we had to go several times several times to get service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Front was friendly. However there was no hot water on one of the days in the morning that we stayed there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zaira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

My

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024