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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz, CA
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

Located in Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is 15 minutes' walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz rooms include a microwave and refrigerator, for midnight snacks and light meals. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz provides guests with a daily continental breakfast and USA Today Newspaper . This hotel is only 1.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Wharf. Mystery Spot is less than 10 minutes' drive away. The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) is 15 minutes' drive from the property.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.3 / 5
Good 1001 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Checking in was easy and staff was welcoming.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Fridge was not working and dirty in our room at the time of our check-in.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The breakfast was very limited no boil eggs on the day we stayed which was Monday morning. In our the hair dryer was broken the toilet didn’t flush I had to put hand the tank to the fix the chain and one the lamb was broken. Will I stay the again NO. Do I recommended it to others No.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The staff is amazing and the location is beautiful

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The bedsheets were visibly dirty, with hair and stains on them, and the curtains were stained as well. We also suspect bedbugs. My daughter developed a skin condition/dermatitis that we believe was caused by the filthy bedding. On top of that, we saw roaches in the room, and the bathroom drain had drain flies and a foul odor coming from it. The overall cleanliness of the room was completely unacceptable for a paying guest. Beyond the state of the room, the way management handled our concerns made the experience even worse. When we asked the front desk for extra towels, we were flatly refused. When we asked for an extra pillow, we were refused again, with no explanation and no attempt to accommodate a basic, reasonable request. The staff we dealt with were curt, dismissive, and clearly uninterested in addressing guest concerns of any kind. There was no apology, no acknowledgment of the state of the room, and no effort made to fix anything during our stay. This does not appear to be an isolated incident. Other guests have also posted reviews describing serious problems with how this property is managed, including allegations of being unfairly accused of wrongdoing at checkout, disputes over unexplained ch

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    staff was a bit stingy about extra towels.... low effort all around from front desk to maintenance. no refill for food in cafeteria 30 minutes before the end.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The remote for the TV (which had a sticker saying the room number) was for a completely different room. A piece was missing from the coffee maker, rendering it useless. Vending machine gave me a completely different drink than I paid for. 2 stars.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Managers Parth and Shailesh were attentive and good hosts, friendly and welcoming. Overall good experience.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was like a "No Tell Motel", no extra chair, no place to put the luggage except on the floor. The coffee maker was old and dirty. One of the security door locks was missing. Their breakfast consisted of waffles and toast, no eggs, no potatoes, no bacon or sausage, we had to get our breakfast elsewhere. This was a bad choice!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location was convenient, safe and quiet neighborhood. The bed was comfortable. Netflix was available. Pool and breakfast was perfect. We’ll stay there again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great young man named Pete desk man was Awesome friendly made us feel at home Housekeeping horrible

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was clean The parking sucked, it was hard to get in and out with cars crammed together, we where rushed out of breakfast, I know it said 9:30 but there was a line for the waffles, could of been more understanding

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The front desk man was awesome!! Clean rooms, clean property and friendly staff!! Overall I would say 9 out of 10. I would suggest a better tv package. Only had about 35 channels. Maybe something with a 24hr cartoon channel, very helpful for parents lol. Also need bigger pillows. Will definitely be coming back.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The blankets and pillows smell like cigarette smoke and body odor.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Pleasant

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was nice and clean 2 nd floor Housekeeper was a bit rude

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was decent. The water wouldn’t drain in the shower which in my opinion is gross. The shower ran out of body soap. The front staff was barely helpful. Breakfast wasn’t open when promoted on Saturday morning.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer May 2026

    I like the property the most i don't like it is they don't refunded ng 100 bucks deposit,that's pissed me off,the manager is rude

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Very good

Frequently asked questions about SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

Does SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz offer parking?
Yes, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz offers free parking on-site.
Does SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz have a fitness center?
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz located, and how walkable is the area?
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz is located at 516 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 89, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 2.4 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 8.9 mi

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