Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

The staff was great from the beginning, accommodating, and helpful with information. The room catered to what we needed for our large family. The breakfast was a true continental, nothing special but got the kids fed enough. The hot tub area was very big and spacious, but also a safety risk. One of the rails leading to the tub was detached, the tiles are very slippery, and rusty. Only half of the jets worked, but regardless after a long day of walking, it was nice to relax.

I wish there was more breakfast options but other then that the staff was very nice and friendly, it was clean and quiet. I like that it was a short walk to the boardwalk.

This place was clean convenient to local boardwalk attraction and beach. All walkable. Our room had 3 beds separate room had 2 beds and one by itself. Staff was very helpful.

Old property but in good conditions. Very convenient location. Breakfast is basic (typical motel) but fine and it's nice to have it included whether you want to use it or not. The A/C in the room was very loud and we ended up open the window instead (nights are cool). However, the room faced the parking, so it was a bit noisy. Overall, you get what you pay for.

Staff was courteous and helpful, and the room was clean. This motel definitely shows it's age, looks to be built in the 70s with 90s styling. The tub, while clean, was well worn from years of use. Location was good, just a 5 minute walk from the pier. Parking lot is awful, bring your smallest car if you want to maneuver around into and out of some of the spaces (seemed to us that these were the only ones left if you arrive later in the evening)

Great check in experience, great location. Cozy Lil hot tub. Walls are a wee bit thin.

The room was decent, but was very disappointed that the roller blinds would not stay open considering I paid a little extra for an “ocean view” room. The maintenance man did spend some time trying to fix them but was unable. The shower was nice but water pressure was low. The beds were firm. The hot tub was nice. It was a little weird that we had to remove the pool tarp ourselves. The main reason I won’t stay here rain is because we were right on the busy road which made it very loud doe to traffic and sirens, even with the windows closed.

Cons: Bed was very hard and uncomfortable. Shower water pressure was horrible and the shower head is very short. Towels were very small. Wi-fi was spotty and we had to go to the lobby to connect. Overall: love the location but we will not stay here again due to the uncomfortable bed.

Room was very clean when we arrived. Loved the ocean view from the second floor. No elevator, I have limited mobility so 18 stairs were hard to do. Smoke alarm went off at 5 am as batteries were low. All in all a good stay, not great but good.

I think you could improve on your breakfast It was not all that great Didn't eat it the second day

Pleasant

Location Too expensive for this type of hotel, even with its closeness to the beach and the wharf.

Facilities were clean. Employees friendly. Lots of useful amenities and items for sale. Walls are thin. The lights were too bright so if someone turned on a lamp in the middle of the night out woke everyone up.

great place, close to the wharf, beach and boarwalk. secured parking, good breakfast and hot tub

I had a partial ocean view.. the room was very nice. The staff was amazing. Breakfast was not good. The parking is very tight when you have a big car

Everyone and everything was great! We stay there yearly . Clean convenient and nice general breakfast!

. 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.

Location Hot tub hours to short

Excellent location very close to the boardwalk. For this reason alone makes it worth staying here. The room our companions stayed at had a downstairs balcony view toward fisherman's wharf and our companions greatly appreciated this view. The included breakfast wasn't as good as other Wyndham locations we've stayed at. The room itself was just decent, not fancy.

Exceptional