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Comfort Inn Beach / Boardwalk Area

314 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, US
3.0Good
Hotel amenities
Free Breakfast
Pool
Parking

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About this property

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area is a 2.5-star property located in the Westside area of Santa Cruz, California, just a 3-minute walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The hotel sits close to Monterey Bay and offers convenient access to the region's main attractions, with a location rating of 4.3 out of 5 from over 1,000 guest reviews.

Each of the 28 guestrooms is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and 32-inch LCD television with cable programming. All rooms include complimentary wired and wireless internet access, private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, and in-room coffee and tea makers. Complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and daily newspapers are provided. Guest comfort across the rooms averages 3.8 out of 5.

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area serves a complimentary continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The property features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with complimentary wireless internet throughout. A vending machine and front desk safe-deposit box are available for guest convenience. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, a stair-free path to the entrance, and a wheelchair-accessible registration desk. Service animals are welcome and exempt from fees.

Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to midnight, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property is located 3.4 miles from the University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.7 miles from Capitola Beach. Pets are not permitted. With a 79.1% recommendation rate among guests, the hotel maintains an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a short 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within 4 minutes by car from Monterey Bay. This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Capitola Beach.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Sky Glider - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Ocean Street - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Mimi De Marta Dog Park - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Pacific Avenue - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cowell's Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Seabright Beach - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 km / 16.8 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 68.3 km / 42.4 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 56.6 km / 35.2 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 63.1 km / 39.2 mi
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 105.9 km / 65.8 mi

The preferred airport for Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers.

Dining

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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 and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

Know before you go

  • The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.
  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.