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About this property

Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub. Free WiFi and a continental breakfast is offered daily for guests. All rooms at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk include a flat-screen TV with cable. Comfortably furnished, the bright rooms feature a fridge and microwave. For added convenience, laundry facilities are available. Vending machines offering snacks and beverages are located on site. The University of California Santa Cruz is 12 minutes’ drive from Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Santa Cruz Wharf is a short walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Howard Johnson
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Howard Johnson

Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Santa Cruz, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Breakfast to go

    • Private parking at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christine
    United States United States
    Location! Walk to the beach, boardwalk, wharf, restaurants and shopping.
  • Sonny
    United States United States
    The location was ideal especially for the price. Room was comfortable and the air conditioning worked well. Free breakfast was a plus.
  • Dawn
    United States United States
    Staff was very courteous and the room was clean. The location is awesome for the wharf, beach, boardwalk and downtown.
  • Scott
    United States United States
    We had an issue with the A/C in our room on an unusually warm afternoon, and the manager was able to accommodate us into another room which was much more comfortable. The hospitality was very much appreciated as the only room she could move us to...
  • Craig
    United States United States
    Just to get it out of the way, the rooms are tiny. One of the smaller hotels I have ever stayed in. But I didn't go to Santa Cruz for the hotel. I went for the beach/boardwalk. The room had enough room to sleep in, was clean, and was close to...
  • Robert
    United States United States
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. And our room was very thoughtfully furnished. And the breakfast was great!
  • Sherry
    United States United States
    Room was as advertised just like the pictures shown with ocean view. Nice color scheme. Beds were comfortable. Loved having a private patio to hang out and enjoy the view. Staff was friendly. Location was perfect to get around by foot from food,...
  • Amy
    United States United States
    The girl at the front desk was super helpful and nice. I didn’t catch her name, but she made the experience at the hotel awesome.
  • Todd
    United States United States
    Great small place walking distance. Clean well kept parking under trees equals bird poo. Avoid parking under trees has a 220v charger for EV!
  • Steven
    United States United States
    We were genuinely welcomed by the wonderful employee the late afternoon that we checked in. She was very helpful. The room was comfortable and we absolutely loved the fact that the wharf, and other restaurants were all within a short walking...

Hotel area info

House rules

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If arriving after 22:30, please contact the hotel for instructions on late check-in.

Parking at the hotel is available for hotel guests ONLY.

Please note that there is US$ 20.00 parking fee if you will bring a second car.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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