Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Gorgeous views, perfect room, even with a 2 year old. Thanks for the beautiful stay.

Location was the best

Having to take steps down to Beach

Had a room on 10th floor so view was awesome. Hotel is in good location right beside the main beach and pier in Santa Cruz. Room was well sized, had a table and some seating which was a nice addition to a standard hotel room.

Room doors didn't seem to shut properly by themselves so the tension on the auto-close was dialed up to the MAX... you spend your night/morning hearing doors on surrounding rooms slamming shut as a result. Sliding doors to balcony were of very poor quality so any/all noise from outside was audible. Sea is loud but this is bearable (maybe even pleasant for some) but noise from machinery working on the beach and the other guests enjoying the hotel made this quite unpleasant. It was end of school term and the hotel seemed to have some large groups having parties (not sure they stayed at hotel), net result was 30 screaming kids in the hot tub sized for 16 ppl from 4pm til 10pm. In combo with sliding door situation this was an irritation.

Ocean right there…very well kept. Pool right there…decorated and looking all fancy with plenty of boujee chairs. Also! They have a MaryAnne’s ice cream in the pool area!!!! Amazing. Lovely walking path along the Ocean/WestCliff (all the way to Natural Bridges!). Perfect for Sunset! Easy walk to the downtown area of Santa Cruz…even easier walk to the Wharf and Boardwalk!

Parking was fine for us, but I imagine that could become an issue as the season kicks up.