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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

2.5 star property

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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516 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/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 curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/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 curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/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 curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

Hotel with free breakfast, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
An outdoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a TV in a common area and a vending machine are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ocean Street. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a vending machine and TV in a common area
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and express check-out are also featured at the business-friendly SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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 lift
  • 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 cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 at the property
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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 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. 211 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 227 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 153 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

Alycia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay at this hotel

My experience at this hotel was largely negative. The staff member at the front desk was unfriendly and rude, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. Although breakfast is included, his behavior made it unpleasant. He yelled at customers and was unhelpful, and the hotel floors were dirty. I advise against seeking assistance from the front desk. Additionally, four days after my stay, I was charged for items I did not authorize.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is an updated motel, the kind where there are no indoor hallways to your room. The room windows face the pool and exterior walkways, so there *will* be people walking by your window and you'll get some noise from that and and the pool, vehicles, etc. It's not bad, just be sure to expect that. The rooms are small, with in old in wall A/C that worked ok, but overly cold weirdly. Tile/laminate floors though weren't mopped thoroughly, so we washed our feet before getting into bed. Breakfast was ok but included. The pool was good, though not heated (this was in late June and still quite cold to get into). Area is ok, but I did see a street walker outside (not a risk, but paints a picture). I'd consider staying again, though I'd probably opt for somewhere else tbh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dallas

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very poor quality. I had to switch rooms three times. There was a hole in some of the furniture and cigarette burns also one of the door knobs fell off and the room smelled. I asked to speak with the manager and they said the manager won’t be there till 11 AM the next day. Unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff helped me get into room when needed , didn’t like how towels was unavailable after hours
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Arturo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Door didn’t close. Fridge wasn’t working. Very noise. We had a party going on upstairs. Room wasn’t cleaned properly found someone clothes and underwear in the closet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The management was absolutely great! Friendly, curious & very helpful. Top notch. Best part of our experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like this property at all. Let the photos speak for it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked like the door had been kicked in a few times, missing light fixtures. Soda machine not plugged in. Hair left in the shower (not ours) Oh and you can’t tell by the pictures but this is a motel. I purposely picked this because it was attached to the Marriott name but I know better now.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Cheryl

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room floors were filthy especially in corners and bathroom. Hardly any breakfast choices, ran out of fruit, milk, juice. No protein at all. Ice tasted dirty . People above were stomping around all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really disappointed...... The breakfast was very minimal. 2nd day waffles not available... Only old fruit and cereal. I was told the pool was heated. Was definitely not. Me and my 1 year old didn't get to swim. Ever time we tried to get hotel staff help was nearly impossible...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brianna

Rude staff, room not equipped and terrible cleaning
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

JOEL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very barebones with the minimum needed to stay. No extras at all. Furniture and bed were not in great shape.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need to have a water machine where you can get your drinking water
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fermin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rowan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ciera

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not recommend

Spent Easter weekend with my kids in Santa Cruz to check out the boardwalk. Checked in on Friday night, checking in was simple. Got to the room, the sheets and pillow covers were stained or wasn't changed. There was a hair ball on the desk! DISGUSTING!! like someone cleaned out their brush and left it there, shows they didn’t clean the room! obviously. we asked for extra towels and the front desk, or owner was complaining that we wanted extra towels. (just one man there all day and night, i assume he is the owner) pictures online looked nicer than in person, i’m not surprised! also parking sucks! but the location is
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David Jackson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So so

Negatives: Dingy and dusty, rough sleeping arrangements, trash left in room. The positives: extra pillows, close to downtown, Continental breakfast was good, secure doors, hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Yuri

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025