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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
R3 809
Cheapest

rate per night

8,9
Very good
based on 402 reviews
402 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
R3 809
Deluxe room
R4 996
Executive room
R6 385
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Overview

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.

8,9
Very good rating
Based on 402 verified guest reviews

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Luxury Room
bed type unknown
R7 554
bed type unknown
R9 743
Executive room
bed type unknown
R6 385
bed type unknown
R6 974
bed type unknown
R8 952
King room
bed type unknown
R7 468
bed type unknown
R10 435
Standard Room
bed type unknown
R3 809
bed type unknown
R3 809
bed type unknown
R3 809
Deluxe room
bed type unknown
R4 996
bed type unknown
R5 787
bed type unknown
R6 578
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including VAT but not including other taxes and fees.
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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

8.9
Very good
402 verified ratings
Wonderful
291
Very good
56
Good
33
Okay
10
Fair
9
Mediocre
2
Poor
1

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location, cleanliness, and friendly service. Many enjoyed the complimentary breakfast and afternoon snacks, while some experienced noise issues and room size concerns. Overall, it was a pleasant stay for most visitors.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9.5 out of 10
Service9 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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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

  • Cocoanut Grove0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach0.6 km
  • Undertow Roller Coaster0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.9 km
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center1 km
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster1 km
  • Santa Cruz Surfing Museum1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History1.4 km
  • Hinds House1.5 km
  • Museum of Art and History1.5 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz1.9 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

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

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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. Cocoanut Grove 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 44,8 km from Monterey Regional. Sea & Sand Inn is 45,2 km from San Jose.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8,4
1,5 km
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44,7 km

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