Seaway Inn (Santa Cruz, CA): See 124 Hotel Reviews and 49 Photos

Also Known As:: Seaway Hotel Santa Cruz; Seaway Hotel

Address: 176 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Region: United States > California > Santa Cruz

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed

Hotel Style:

Ranked #15 of 51 hotels in Santa Cruz

Price range (per night): S$142 - 355

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: The Seaway Inn is a charming Santa Cruz hotel perched on a hillside overlooking the gorgeous Monterey Bay. It has all the warmth and coziness of a classic beach hotel with a full array of modern amenities. It is just a short walk to family fun at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, world-class surfing at Steamer Lane, fine dining at the Municipal Wharf, and unique shops and entertainment in bustling Downtown Santa Cruz. ... more less

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Paula85p

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

6 helpful votes

“Great location overlooking it all!”

Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

This place is literally a 3 min walk to the boardwalk and maybe 10 to downtown. It is one of the cheaper decent hotels but Santa Cruz is a bit pricey! We stayed in a upstairs renovated queen room and loved it! Comfy bed and awesome double headed shower! No hot tub/pool but the beach is just seconds away!

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Thank you for your review of our property! We are happy to hear that you liked the location that we are in as it is very easy to get all over this general area from here. We hope to see you the next time that you visit our area! More

jobskin

Sacramento, California

Reviewer

5 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

1 helpful vote

“Clean, comfy and convenient”

Reviewed 3 May 2013

Walking distance to the pier and boardwalk -Seaway Inn is a perfect place to stay in the summer. A bit of a hike to the shops downtown, though, and located on an awkward corner traffic wise. Our room was small, but clean and the bed very comfy. Small fridge and coffee maker were nice touches. Would have been nicer to... More

Thank you for your wonderful review of our property! We are in the process of figuring out a way that we can safely add more electrical outlets to the room, as we are an older property. We hope to have that initiated by you next visit! Thanks again, and we look forward to seeing you, in the future. More

jonnytatt

Mill Valley, California

Contributor

16 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

“Our second time staying here... Love it”

Reviewed 15 April 2013

We decided to stay here again as it is such a great location to the boardwalk and wharf. 5 to 10 minute walk to both. The first time here our room was a bit small, so now with our daughter we opted for a larger room with a view. Room 221 right above the office. Has a great view of... More

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“Best Place to Stay in SC... Will stay here again”

Reviewed 2 May 2010

Thank you for your review of our property, on Trip Advisor. We are very happy to know that you came back to us again and look forward to seeing you, should you ever be in Santa Cruz, in the future. More

TravelinTink

Capitola, California

4 reviews

“I am embarrassed that I even stayed here..”

If you want a closet size room, like sleeping inside a closet ok. If you have any luggage you can't even walk by the luggage , this room was dirty, small and icky. I was here in business and all rooms were booked due too some convention or something. I have a feeling they are writing their own reviews, lol.... More

Guest did ask us not to respond; privately emailed guest. More

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Karena-macarena

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Senior Contributor

34 reviews

17 hotel reviews

Reviews in 18 cities

11 helpful votes

“Laid back motel in Santa Cruz”

Reviewed 27 March 2013

Really enjoyed our stay at the seaway inn Santa Cruz. The motel had a really laid back/surfer vibe with floral bedspreads and loungers on the balcony. We had a lovely view over the boardwalk from the room, and everything was easy stroll from the hotel. The bed was also huge and super comfortable! I think the nicest thing about the... More

Thank you for your wonderful review of our property on Trip Advisor. I was very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and the "laid back atmosphere." We very much hope to see you again, should you ever be in our area. More

Graeme T

12 reviews

11 hotel reviews

Reviews in 11 cities

4 helpful votes

“Excellent location, great value”

Reviewed 19 March 2013 via mobile

Went to this motel as the one across the road was full. Best decision we made as half the price and superb value for money. Staff extremely helpful and informative. Room was very spacious. TV not working so upgraded us without charge. Very clean. Close to pier and all local spots. Highly recommended

Thank you for your response on Trip Advisor. That TV issue was taken care of a.s.a.p. and was happy to hear that you were immediately taken care of. We look forward to seeing you the next time you happen to visit Santa Cruz! More

Gail F

Alameda, California

Reviews in 2 cities

“Great location and impeccably clean!”

Reviewed 18 March 2013

I found a room online called "Queen Annex," and called to inquire. The guy working the phone was remarkably professional, warm, and welcoming. He was juggling another caller and a check-in at the time, but always conveyed how important MY time was - and went out of his way to accurately describe the room and all of the amenities available... More

Thank you for your wonderful review, of our property, on Trip Advisor. I was sorry to hear that you only had 1 set of utensils, as we usually have at least a couple of sets since those particular rooms can sleep two people, and you should not have had to wash dirty dishes that were not dirtied by you, that... More

Skjalfandi

Reykjavik

8 reviews

7 helpful votes

“GREAT”

Reviewed 15 March 2013

First time ever we have stayed at a motel and we were not dissapointed with Seaway Inn. The staff is very friendly and everything clean and the bed was comfortable. Isn't that all you really need? Breakfast was fine but coffee not good, everything else great.

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Thank you for your wonderful review of our property! We were sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the coffee, but luckily, I checking into more options as far as coffee goes. We look forward to seeing you again, should you ever be in our area. More

yucaipian

california

2 reviews

2 helpful votes

“Great Little Place and Great Location”

Reviewed 18 January 2013

Just stayed here Jan 3rd and 4th and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Had unexpectedly driven my daughter back to UCSC after winter break instead of flying and booked the room the night before traveling after reading reviews on Tripadvisor. The room contrary to the latest review was immaculate and very cute, and the beds very comfortable. The room looked like it... More

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Thank you for your excellent review, of our property, on Trip Advisor. I am very happy to hear that you were treated well, that our rooms met your standards and I am also happy to hear that you received good advice, as far as places to eat. We look forward to seeing you when you happen to be in Santa... More

ATip0

Auckland

5 hotel reviews

“uncomfortable and unclean but good location”

Reviewed 16 January 2013

I booked this motel months before i arrived. I was given a room down the road in a couple of apartments directly across the room from the pier. The location was great. perfect walking distance to the pier where lots of restaurants are situated and the pier fair is just around the corner. However, the room we were given could... More

Thank you for your review of our property on Trip Advisor. I am distressed to hear that you did not care for the room that you were assigned to and am completely appalled to hear of all of the issues that you had. Had we been made aware of the situation, we could have rectified the issue immediately, either by... More

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