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Seaway Inn

176 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, US
4.6Excellent
Hotel amenities
Parking
Non-Smoking

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About this property

Seaway Inn is a 2.5-star independent hotel located in Westside Santa Cruz, steps from Santa Cruz Wharf and a 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The property sits 0.8 miles from the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and offers direct access to the coastal character of this Northern California beach town.

The hotel features 18 air-conditioned rooms across 2 floors, each equipped with a microwave, flat-screen television, and complimentary wireless internet. Rooms include cable programming, coffee and tea makers, and irons with ironing boards. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is available on request, as are fresh bed sheets and towels.

Guests have access to a terrace with views and concierge services. The property is smoke-free and offers free self-parking, with one accessible parking space available. Nearby activities include surfing, kayaking, sailing, motor boating, scuba diving, rock climbing, and fishing. Bicycle rentals and surf lessons are available in the area, along with hiking and biking trails. The location provides easy access to local beaches and outdoor recreation throughout the Santa Cruz region.

Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property welcomes dogs only (up to two pets per room, maximum 50 pounds each); service animals are exempt from pet fees and restrictions. Pets cannot be left unattended in rooms.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Seaway Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be steps from Santa Cruz Wharf and 9 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Monterey Bay.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Cowell's Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Pacific Avenue - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Sky Glider - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Lighthouse Point Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Mimi De Marta Dog Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Neary Lagoon Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28.9 km / 17.9 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 70.2 km / 43.6 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 57.5 km / 35.7 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 63.7 km / 39.6 mi

The preferred airport for Seaway Inn is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Amenities & features

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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
  • 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed

Fees & policies

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

Know before you go

  • Contactless check-out is available.