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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

2.5 star property

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Two single beds with white linens, flat-screen TV, and desk area.
Relax by the pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a deck.
Relax in style with a fireplace and flat-screen TV in our modern reception area.
Welcome to SureStay by Best Western, a traditional hotel with a charming atmosphere.
Relax in comfort with a large flat-screen TV, plush armchairs, and a stylish vase of flowers.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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 | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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 | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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 | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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 parking, 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 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. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Self-service breakfast served daily for a fee
  • 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
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz also features a television in common area and pool umbrellas. Self parking is free.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a self-service breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 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.
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 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. 200 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 170 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 159 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Lara, Santa Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vivek

Travelled with family
Very rude customer service. I arrived late and there was no to attend. I should have called and mentioned about being late but that doesn’t mean a person can talk to me like a trash. The person said you are ridiculous. Really didn’t expect this kind of service. He is in this business and signed up for these kind of situations where a guest can be late. I can not predict my exact time of arrival. I was with family and once no at the reception made my worried. Person picked the call after 4 -5 times of trying. He said I called many times but I did receive the miss call only once and no voicemail was left to know someone expecting a call.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Edward

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

Not a Sure Stay

This hotel is very basic. I was upset that the front desk would not provide an extra blanket on a cold night. He said, "turn up the heater." That's not hospitality. The bedside lights did not work. The room was clean and the shower, though small, was nice and hot. The free breakfast features mini-muffins (size of big dots) and a tiny waffle maker. The coffee was very watery and weak. Please don't cut corners on this small amenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa, Fresno

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had an odor. The towels need replacing they were old, dingy and on top of that there were only two towels provided in the room. There was a stain on the bedsheets and the bedding could use some updating with only one sheet and a paper thin duvet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noise issue that was handled swiftly by management
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blow dryer didn't work, but staff was kind enough to make things work.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service

Inexpensive. Nice Location.

If I were to guess, I would say that this was a dilapidated property that was recently purchased and quickly renovated. It isn't perfect, but it's cheap and the staff are friendly. The really nice thing about this place is the location. It's a 5 minute walk to Maitreya Retreat, Enterprise Rent-a-car, and Santa Cruz Diner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEFANIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel with potential

Shailesh (sorry not sure about spelling) , gentleman at front desk and at breakfast too was great- friendly, helpful and welcoming . The room was fine except for some irregularities eg. The curtains were not all hanging properly , parts were off the rods which made the room look sloppy and unattended to, the white (soap scum) residue on handrail in shower, gaping hole in sink where stopper would be … - basically details that could pull the room together to complement the great service provided by Shailesh
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Warm, Comfortable Stay for UC Santa Cruz Drop-off

I recently stayed here while dropping my daughter off at UC Santa Cruz, and I couldn't have been more pleased with the experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, allowing me to check in a bit early, which made my busy schedule a lot easier. The room itself was just as advertised—clean, comfortable, and quiet, providing a relaxing space to unwind after a long day. The attention to detail and welcoming atmosphere made my stay feel pleasant and stress-free. Overall, it was the perfect base for a memorable trip to Santa Cruz, and I'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very welcome service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024