Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

2.5 star property

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Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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314 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade, Efficiency)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a front desk safe, ATM/banking services and a vending machine are on-site.
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area offers 28 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.
The free breakfast at Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a seasonal outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, an ATM and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a 4-minute drive from Monterey Bay
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Cruz hotel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area Hotel
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area Hotel Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area Santa Cruz
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Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area Motel
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Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1005 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Orest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmelita

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Friendly staff. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Bright porch light

Okay stay. Breakfast wasn't the best. The blinds for the room does not block out the light from outside so it feels like its bright all day even at 2am. Free Parking is a plus but it is very compact.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I thought the location was wonderful and pretty clean inside and out, the parking is okay, could be better but in general pretty good. My problem was the terrible service I had. I was using the restroom and all the lights in power turned off, about 15 minutes but we had to get ready to leave and take showers so I went to the front office to ask and kindly said hi my power in the room is not working? And the worker immediately said “YEAH I KNOW I got a call saying it’ll be back on at 12” (which is AFTER I had to leave btw) and so after she so quickly responded harshly without even an apology for the inconvenience, I started asking for any sort of solution! And she was like “well open the windows” For one, I’m in my own private room, why would I want strangers to be able to see me, PLUS I needed to take a shower…. There’s no windows in the bathroom is there?? So I asked for a partial refund and she refused repeatedly and said “well I would have to talk to my manager about that but I can’t do that” and I said okay yeah let me talk to them!! And she wouldn’t let me do that either.. while we were still talking, the power went back on so I dropped it but I couldn’t believe how insanely rude she was from the start! And she said over and over again “it’s not my problem” yes it is your problem… I’m not paying $200 to sit in the dark and not be able to shower or do my makeup! I was so exhausted with such the terrible interaction I had with the worker
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M

While it biggie on style and the roomb b
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It’s fine

The owners were very nice. Room was clean but the bed was uncomfortable. The worst part was the lack of parking. We ended up having to park in a creepy alley behind the hotel. It’s walking distance to the Boardwalk though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a Great time at this place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very courteous and accommodating, rooms were very clean. Good location. Everything we needed for an overnight stay in Santa Cruz. Walking distance to the KP Arena and downtown bars and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again. Not a fancy place but if you want a nice clean convenient place to stay near the Boardwalk and isn’t $300 a night then this is it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bryanna

Travelled with family
Parking sucks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oscar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Llegue a la recepción y yo tenia mu reserva pagada y en recepción querian cobrar nuevamente
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisandro

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good option

All was decent and clean. Staff was very cordial and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located but limited parking and extremely noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chi S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Amber

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty ,no parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Extreme smell of clorox in room, had to leave the Windows open the whole time. Front desk was rude.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka-Yan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people at the inn is very night. Will go again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy check in, very friendly Good sense of humor
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

JASON

Liked: Staff & service
In the heart of Santa Cruz by boardwalk. Limited areas to eat, you have to walk, cycle, drive. Property is old and front desk open @ 7:30a, closes @ 9pm so no support after that on a Thurs night. Had some spring breakers at hotel so noisy at night when they got back from bar @ 3am. Managers try to maintain hotel but it’s used, several things out of order. Very basic. Room seemed clean, AC fan was noisy. Not worth more than $100/night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronaldo

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

6/10 Okay

Benard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Loved the stay

Great rooms and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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