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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

2.5 star property

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
516 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    2 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue
    9 min walk
  • Mission Santa Cruz
    12 min walk
  • 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 | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Ocean Street and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pacific Avenue.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 9 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive

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 with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Self-serve breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

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

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March to October
Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM

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. 190 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 233 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 173 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 156 out of 1001 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juan L

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

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

6/10 Okay

Ramon

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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 traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

danielle, antelope

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Zaira

Traveled 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