Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area

Santa Cruz, CA · Hotel

Rating
3.7/5
★★★★☆ 3.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Santa Cruz
#34
of 82 hotels
City Percentile
27%
rating percentile
Address
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area, 1101 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone
(831) 346-3633
Website
www.choicehotels.com/california/santa-cruz/quality-inn-hotels/ca561?mc=llgoxxpx

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area is a hotel located in Santa Cruz, CA. It is one of 82 hotels listed in Santa Cruz. Its 3.7-star rating is slightly below the Santa Cruz city average of 4.0 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Customer Reviews

Anonymous · Sep 2025

For a recent trip to Santa Cruz, I was looking for a straightforward, affordable place to stay, and the Quality Inn on Ocean Street fit the bill perfectly. Overall, I found it to be a great value for the price, offering a clean and comfortable room without any frills. The hotel's best feature is its cleanliness. The room I stayed in felt fresh and well-maintained, and the beds were surprisingly comfortable. The staff was also a big highlight—the person who checked me in was friendly and helpful, and they made the whole process smooth. The free continental breakfast was a nice bonus, with all the standard options you need to get your day started. It definitely saved a little money and hassle. If you're just looking for a clean, safe, and reasonably priced place to rest your head after a d

chauac · Sep 2025

Room has plumbing issue & smell very terrible around the 2 queen beds area. I asked for refund after about 15 minutes in the room. Has to move to 3 different rooms within the first 45 minutes of checking in. Asked for refund but refused by one & only front desk employee. Was told owner is not here & can not issued refund. This is the worst hotel/motel ever.

Anonymous · Sep 2025

My recent stay at the Quality Inn Santa Cruz was a pleasant and comfortable experience. While it’s not a luxury resort, it provides excellent value for money and a great base for exploring the area. The location is a major highlight. Situated on Ocean Street, it offers quick and easy access to both downtown Santa Cruz and the famous Beach Boardwalk. We were able to get to all the main attractions within a short drive, and there are several restaurants and shops within walking distance. This makes it a perfect choice for travelers who want to be close to the action without paying a premium. The rooms were clean, spacious, and well-equipped with everything we needed, including a microwave and a mini-fridge. The beds were comfortable, and the blackout curtains were a nice touch for getting

★★★★★ 5.0 Taylor Denney · Aug 2025

The customer service here is amazing! Denise was very kind and helpful along with the man who works the front desk. The rooms were very clean and something noticable was the water pressure! It was spacious and more than enough for a family of 4. Breakfast had a waffle maker, juices, and smaller things for kids like yogurt etc. This is a good location if you want a more quiet stay away from rollercoaster screams. You can still hear the seagulls and are only a 8 minute drive from the boardwalk! Very accommodating staff and extremely kind I highly recommend this hotel.

Anonymous · Sep 2025

Rooms are regularly praised as clean and well-maintained. Many guests say that while it’s older, the rooms are kept tidy. The front desk and housekeeping get repeated compliments. Guests report staff who are courteous and helpful. For those who just want a clean place near the beach/boardwalk or downtown, people feel they get their money’s worth. The hotel is well situated: close to Ocean Street, walkable to some restaurants, reasonably close to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and downtown attractions. Things like free WiFi, free parking, continental breakfast, seasonal outdoor pool, etc., are present and generally do what they’re supposed to.

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✓ Lgbtq Friendly

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