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Seaway Inn

2.5 star property
Beachside retreat on Santa Cruz's coast offers a perfect blend of ocean views and warm hospitality for travelers seeking coastal relaxation

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The Seaway Inn sits along Santa Cruz's scenic shoreline, offering travelers a place to unwind with ocean views from the terrace. Guests appreciate the helpful staff while making use of practical amenities including free in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and concierge services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 418
AED 505 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Queen Combo

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Mini Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mini Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
176 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Makai Island Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Seaway Inn

Hotel near Santa Cruz Wharf
Located close to Main Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Seaway Inn provides a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Seaway Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Hydromassage showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Seaway Inn Santa Cruz
Seaway Santa Cruz
Hotel Seaway Inn Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Seaway Inn Hotel
Hotel Seaway Inn
Seaway
Seaway Inn Hotel
Seaway Inn Santa Cruz
Seaway Inn Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaway Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Seaway Inn?

As of 2 January 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seaway Inn on 4 January 2026 start from $137.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Seaway Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Seaway Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seaway Inn located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf and Main Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Seaway Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 151 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location, and nice rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff are always friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maisie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here multiple times- right across the street from the ocean, but not in the crazy hectic area with the parties . The property is recently updated and the rooms are so clean, modern and comfortable. Very easy walk to the lighthouse to watch the sun set, and the wharf is just a block away. We love this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great staff and comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice quaint Property and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Arrived
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Will definitely stay again. Staff was awesome! They kept in contact with me the whole time to make sure someone would be there so we can check in since we were arriving late.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and close to the pier.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk to the boardwalk and lots of food options
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is very nice very close to the beach and the wharf for the front office person was very nice and finally. I would definitely return to rent a room from them again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Nice place

Good location nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely decorated. Helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location walkable to Boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a quick stop over the hotel was nice and we had a little hiccup when checking in, the lady at the front desk was wonderful in helping us out and making it all work out. Friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All aspects of this property were better than I had hoped for when booking this location...I will book here next time I crave a beach day
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristobal

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cute little spot right by the boardwalk. Really well renovated with a nice bed and an amazing shower. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect area - walking distance to the Boardwalk and Pier.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but decorative rooms , great staff and lived our stay there. Reasonable price and close to both Boardwalk and Pacific Ave restaurants and shops about a twenty minute pleasant walk away and couple minute drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is in an excellent location to explore the best of Santa Cruz. The room was spacious, very clean, quiet, had a coffeemaker, fridge, attractive, and was newly renovated. The staff was friendly, professional, and very accommodating. I had a very good stay! Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

Seaway is a good hang

Seaway is a great spot. It’s a clean and comfortable hang and the staff were very attentive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025