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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Property class: 3
3-star Mediterranean hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, TV, and a window with blinds.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view of the sky.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View (Hearing Impaired)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and nightstands.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing, Bathtub w/ Grab Bars)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and nightstands.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Roll-In Shower)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, TV, and a window with blinds.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view of the sky.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(166 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Bathtub w/ Grab Bars)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and window with blinds.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Bathtub w/ Grab Bars)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a large mirror, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Ocean View (Mobility,Tub w/Grab Bars, Non Smoking)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Ocean View (Mobility,Tub w/Grab Bars, Non Smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Westside Santa Cruz hotel, you'll find Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Pacific Avenue are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪De La Hacienda Taqueria - ‬9 min walk

About this property

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3-star Mediterranean hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily.

Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz was completed in March 2022.

This Mediterranean Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2022
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered, secured self parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

  • 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 not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 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

Lanai Lodge
Lanai Lodge Santa Cruz
Lanai Santa Cruz
Lanai Lodge
La Quinta Inn Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz to the airport?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz is 17.2 mi (28-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz on Oct 26, 2026 start from CA $165, excluding 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.

Does La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.

How close is La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 5-minute walk from Cowell's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offer free breakfast?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per night.

Does La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz have a pool?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz to downtown Santa Cruz?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz is 0.9 mi away from Santa Cruz.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 970 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1354 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Really great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean, breakfast was great, we got a complimentary room upgrade with an ocean view and my son loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location (steps away from the beach), decent breakfast, and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super convenient location and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff and room was cozy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The location was great. Really like the hotel location and ambience. Good place for families with children. Parking spaces were really small and
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff and good location, we will recommend to all our friends and families👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great experience………. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the breakfast, the pool was too small
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay! everything was clean and very comfortable with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean spacious room, great location and perfect breakfast options for the whole family!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Crappy view and tons of kids but overall a good place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It is very clean, the furniture is modern, the pool is clean, and the hotel's location is excellent—close to restaurants, shops, and the beach!))
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great customer service. Clean room and love the location. We overall loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very friendly and upgraded us to a large room. Place was very clean and had a nice smell throughout. I loved that the parking under the hotel and is locked and that you can take the elevator directly to your floor. Thanks for your hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. We enjoyed our stay and will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, good breakfast, pier nearby l.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, close to pier and free breakfast would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Conveniently located near the boardwalk. Staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel is always clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Walking distance to beach. Convenient for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our recent stay at the La Quinta Inn in Santa Cruz was great. The hotel was clean throughout, and the room itself was spacious and comfortable. One of the best aspects of the property is its location, as it is within easy walking distance of the beach and surrounded by plenty of dining options. Additionally, the complimentary breakfast provided a good variety of choices each morning. Parking was also straightforward and felt secure, making the overall experience convenient and hassle-free.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, gym, pool. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026