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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz


Amenities

  • Parking

  • Hot Tub / Jacuzzi

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Business Center

  • Housekeeping

  • Banquet Facilities

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Property description

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
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What guests think

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Travellers describe Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz as a walkable base near the beach, pier, and boardwalk, with many praising friendly staff and generally clean rooms, while noting the property feels older and some features show wear.

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Facilities

Mixed

Cleanliness

Clean

Rooms

Mixed

Service

Friendly

Location

Walkable

Dining

Basic

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10

Maxine

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8 Apr 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room Clean
Room Clean

2

Monica

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3 Apr 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Worst experience ever. There were insects on the wall , roof death and alive. I went to the front desk to let them know. And the girl just handed me a card to write the manager. The floor was sticky like they obviously didn’t clean the floor. And a death spider was kill and left behind, housekeeper didn’t took the time to clean it. Honestly was horrible experience for my daughter. She couldn’t sleep at all.
Worst experience ever. There were insects on the wall , roof death and alive. I went to the front desk to let them know. And the girl just handed me a card to write the manager. The floor was sticky like they obviously didn’t clean the floor. And a death spider was kill and left behind, housekeeper didn’t took the time to clean it. Honestly was horrible experience for my daughter. She couldn’t sleep at all.

4

Benson

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17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

We rented 2 rooms. In one room, the tv and phone did not work, and we couldn't access the wifi. I've told the issues to the front desk, but no one has followed through. We've paid for the hotel and expected to have the access to the equipments and services, needless to say it was unfair. The management has dropped the ball on this. The location is the best part. The breakfast is ok, we didn't expect a continental hot bacon and eggs level. Hot waffle was good.
We rented 2 rooms. In one room, the tv and phone did not work, and we couldn't access the wifi. I've told the issues to the front desk, but no one has followed through. We've paid for the hotel and expected to have the access to the equipments and services, needless to say it was unfair. The management has dropped the ball on this. The location is the best part. The breakfast is ok, we didn't expect a continental hot bacon and eggs level. Hot waffle was good.

8

Larry

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15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, and the staff was wonderful. It was within walking distance to the pier, the boardwalk, and the markets. I would recommend to anyone this is really a great place to stay.
The room was clean, and the staff was wonderful. It was within walking distance to the pier, the boardwalk, and the markets. I would recommend to anyone this is really a great place to stay.

10

Ramandeep

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26 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and in a great location!
Clean and in a great location!

130 West Cliff Drive, Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America

Location

With a stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Capitola Beach.

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center(0.1 Miles)

Pacific Avenue(0.1 Miles)

Cowell's Beach(0.1 Miles)

Santa Cruz Wharf(0.2 Miles)

Santa Cruz Main Beach(0.2 Miles)

Cocoanut Grove(0.4 Miles)

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From 15:00 to 23:00

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