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Sea & Sand Inn
3 stars

Sea & Sand Inn

201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Santa Cruz, CA
See location+1 831 427 3400
From
$313
Cheapest

rate per night

8.8
Very good
based on 380 reviews
380 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
$313
Deluxe room
$409
Executive room
$622
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Situated under a 20-minute walk from Santa Cruz Metro Bus Station, Sea & Sand Inn offers guests an ideal base while in Santa Cruz. It provides free wireless internet and is moments from Cowell's Beach and popular attractions.

There are a variety of amenities available to guests of the hotel, including a 24-hour reception and a designated smoking area.

The modern, air conditioned rooms feature a private bathroom, a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV. They are also fitted with a shower, heating and cable/satellite channels.

Sea & Sand Inn is near restaurants and shops, as well as Undertow Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. Kuumbwa Jazz Center and Pacific Avenue are a brief stroll away.

Rating
8.8
Very good
Based on 380 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Sea & Sand Inn

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Luxury Room
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$736
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$950
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$1,429
Standard Room
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$313
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$371
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$371
Executive room
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$622
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$622
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$873
Deluxe room
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$409
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$526
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$544
King room
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$1,011
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$1,017
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at Sea & Sand Inn

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Kitchen

  • Wine glasses
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenware
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchenette

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Roll-in shower
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

General

  • Family rooms
  • Fireplace
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Services and conveniences

  • Safety deposit box
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour front desk

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Dining

  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Pool and spa

  • Hot tub

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Sea & Sand Inn

8.8
Very good
380 verified ratings
Wonderful
275
Very good
51
Good
33
Okay
10
Fair
8
Mediocre
2
Poor
1

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests highly appreciated the hotel's excellent location, offering beautiful views and easy access to nearby attractions. The cleanliness of the hotel received consistent praise, with many comments about the attention to detail. Amenities such as breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening wine and cheese offerings were well received, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
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Location10 out of 10
Amenities9 out of 10
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Anonymous, Aug 2017
Pros (+) Clean hotel right on the water. Fall asleep with the sounds of waves crashing on the waves below. Nice little happy hour with cheese, crackers & wine. Comfortable beds & spacious bathroom with a separate toilet closet. We had the King bed and a twin rollout. Kids (7 & 9) shared the rollout- they were so tired from playing all night at the Boardwalk that they didn't even whine about their proximity...
Cons (-) Loved everything! Can't wait to return!
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Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2016
Pros (+) Very clean and they really payed attention to detail. The view was so pleasant. Loved the court yards just steps from the room. Beds were comfortable. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Accommodated parking after check in so could run to the wharf before leaving. Cookies were very yummy. If you are a super healthy eater-breakfast would fit right in with your lifestyle. Found out they had cottages o...
Cons (-) Room was right by traffic area and iron gate that you heard slam shut every time someone goes in/out-had early wake up time due to people leaving early and using gate-combine that with someone had very late check in time above us and you could hear their suitcase rollers and every step they took-didn't get to sleep as we had hoped. Would not stay in the room again-would pass on and try for another...
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Location

201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Main Beach369 m
  • Cocoanut Grove0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Surfing Museum1.1 km
  • State Lighthouse Museum1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History1.4 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz1.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor2.2 km
  • University of Santa Cruz Arboretum3 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park3.1 km
  • Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory3.7 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

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FAQs when booking at Sea & Sand Inn

  • Where is Sea & Sand Inn located?

    Sea & Sand Inn is located at 201 West Cliff Drive, 1.5 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. Main Beach is the closest landmark to Sea & Sand Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Sea & Sand Inn?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Sea & Sand Inn.

  • Does Sea & Sand Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Sea & Sand Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Sea & Sand Inn offer free parking?

    Yes, Sea & Sand Inn offers free parking.

  • How far is Sea & Sand Inn from the airport?

    Sea & Sand Inn is 44.7 km from Monterey Regional. Sea & Sand Inn is 45.3 km from San Jose.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.2

Distance to city centre

1.5 km

Nearest airport

Monterey Regional

Distance to airport

44.7 km

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