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Reviews of Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

337 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States of America

#51 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 296 hotel reviews

6.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    6.7

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is on a rather busy intersection, and the noise from the motorcycles and loud cars is bad at times. Sunday was loud. Monday was good.

    It's walking distance to the boardwalk and downtown. Clean basic rooms. Got two nights for less than one night across the street. Did not drive my car for two days.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    6.0
    Fun location and very friendly employees
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dirty walls and needs upgraded materials

    Great location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2023

    5.0
    Economical and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tv didn’t work.

    Closeness to the boardwalk.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - 4 Adults
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no ice machine, and the batteries were dead in the TV remote.

    Staff was friendly. The room was clean. Otherwise, the location was great, and the price was decent.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    200$ deposit for a 75$ room. The information wasn’t clearly displayed on the website and because I’ve already done the reservation via the platform I’ve no choice to let the deposit or lost the amount of the room and leave.

    The employee was helpful and comprehensive when I was very surprised to have to let a 200$ deposit for a 75$ room. Especially because it wasn’t very clearly mentioned on the reservation website.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    8.0
    it is a perfect location and great price with plenty of things to do around
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the stairs to the room were a little old

    the location and the bathroom was beautiful

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Situated at a road intersection. Cars accelerating uphill after the light.

    Newly decorated. The best bed on a 9 day trip. I slept fantastic.. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The faucet and shower had no hot water. Bathroom door was positioned way too close to the toilet, which made leg room awkward and uncomfortable.

    Adequate light fixtures and outlets. Nice big fluffy towels. Hard floors. Relatively clean and comfortable room. Easy to use door key. Large counter top vanity. Large desk/table with comfortable chair.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - 4 Adults
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is a motel, so no breakfast included. If you need a hairdryer, bring your own. The bathroom looked a bit dirty with leftover sand. Must be hard to clean all the sand on the floor, not as clean as it looked.

    Beach was at walking distance, stores not too far if you don't mind walking. Saved ourselves some gas and mileage. Had a mini fridge and microwave to eat some snacks or heat food.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    7.0
    Overall good
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only one bad thing the tv was way too old screen was to dark can’t see the picture

    Close to boardwalk

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wish has breakfast

    Was really close to the beach and boardwalk

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    7.0
    Older and small, but fairly priced for a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower needed some bumper or better drainage because water got everywhere.

    Price for the location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    7.0
    Not bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No where to hang clothes

    Location, ease of check in, staff was very accommodating.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    8.0
    Could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couldn't get the TV to work between the cable box/dish/ or whatever and staff was already asleep.

    Price and close to boardwalk.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2023

    7.0
    nice place to stay near beach boardwalk
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - 4 Adults
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    nice room , close to boardwalk 5min, nice bathrooms

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    no heat

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pillows and bedding need updating. One of my Pillows looked more like half a pillow. Overall was not bad stay.

    I liked that it's short walking distance to the boardwalk. Room was not that bad. It was ok. I was able to check in a little earlier, which was great. Check in was smooth.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2022

    5.0
    A place to lay your head; do not have high expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - 4 Adults
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The building and room are old and run down. There were lots of weird food/liquid stains on the walls. The carpets seemed funky and old, although they had been vacuumed. It is a rather noisy location; the hotel is on a very busy intersection and you hear every car and motorcycle. The walls are super thin; our neighbors came back after 2AM, drunk, and it was like they were in our room with us. The worst part was my oldest son spotting a cockroach on the nightstand on our 2nd night. It was a small one, and only one. But still. Eww. All in all, I discovered WHY this was the cheapest spot around the Boardwalk for a weekend getaway. It wasn't terrible; but I won't be staying here again.

    Fabulous location, 5 minute walk to the Boardwalk. The staff was very nice. Lots of parking. View of the river from the front door of your room. Rooms were freshly cleaned; the smell of Fabuloso and bleach was prominent. Beds were comfortable. Towels and sheets were clean, albeit showing some age; there were some stains that obviously didn't come off, towels and sheets are white, so they were noticeable. Price for the room was fair.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2022

    5.0
    inexpensive, but a little bit gross
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    not very clean. shower smelled like pee. hair in the bed. very loud street & neighbor sounds. door needs an additional safety lock. would not recommend.

    low cost. central location. easy to get around.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2022

    8.0
    Great location, Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - 4 Adults
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Motel is older and rooms are a little dated, but if you dont plan on spending too much time in the room, besides to sleep, then it doesn't make much of a difference. Motel is located at the corner of a busy intersection so tends to be a little noisy, and parking lot is very small.

    Great proximity to the beach and Boardwalk...less than a 5 minute walk. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean, and the stay was very comfortable. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - 4 Adults
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Busy intersection off the freeway

    Great location close to the boardwalk

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2022

    8.0
    great location for boardwalk close to a couple restaurants but I would book in advance
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    staff could be more attentive

    close to boardwalk

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet needed a door, whether sliding or consentinered.

    close to the boardwalk and staff checking in we’re friendly

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2022

    8.0
    one night stay nice walk to the beach good parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    close to everything

    Stayed in August 2022

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