2.5 Star Hotel
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
1101 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States View Map
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About
Comfortable Accommodations Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area in Santa Cruz offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, free toiletries, and a TV. Relaxing Facilities Guests can enjoy a sun terrace and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The property features a private check-in and check-out service, daily housekeeping, and an outdoor seating area. Dining Options A continental buffet breakfast is served with juice, fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits. Additional amenities include a mini-bar, dressing room, and wardrobe. Nearby Attractions Located 1.4 mi from Santa Cruz Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the inn is close to the Museum Of Art And History (13-minute walk) and Rio Theater (16-minute walk). Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 30 mi away. Boating is available in the surroundings.
404 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 7.5
- Staff
- 8.3
- Location
- 7.6
What Guests Say
- “The price and the location it was a 30 min walk to the board walk”
- “Very nice and neat motel room. The continental breakfast was great.”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Free Breakfast
- Pets Allowed
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/42 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking
- Accessible toilet
- Air conditioning
- Air purifier
- Alarm clock
1/41 King Bed, Efficiency, Nonsmoking, Accessible
- Accessible room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
1/4King Suite - Non-Smoking
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/41 King Bed, Nonsmoking
- Air conditioning
- Air purifier
- Alarm clock
- Baby Cot
1/41 King Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking
- Air conditioning
- Air purifier
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
1/4King Room - Non Smoking
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/22 Double Beds, Nonsmoking, Accessible
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Efficiency King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
- Accessible room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
1/4Two Double Beds with Roll-In Shower - Accessible/Non-Smoking
- Accessible room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
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What Guests Loved
Based on 404 reviews
Pros +
- The price and the location it was a 30 min walk to the board walk
- Very nice and neat motel room. The continental breakfast was great.
- breakfast
Cons -
- Bugs in the pool
- The size of the breakfast room was too small. Only enough seats for 5 people.
- the manager was rude, the pool kidney shaped small and cold. there was remodeling next door i was awakened to hammering the first morning and drilling the second by 8'00AM I BOOKED AND got charged for a room with two beds but w3as given a room with one
The price and the location it was a 30 min walk to the board walk
Bugs in the pool
Very nice and neat motel room. The continental breakfast was great.
The size of the breakfast room was too small. Only enough seats for 5 people.
breakfast
the manager was rude, the pool kidney shaped small and cold. there was remodeling next door i was awakened to hammering the first morning and drilling the second by 8'00AM I BOOKED AND got charged for a room with two beds but w3as given a room with one
Breakfast is included but does not open until 8AM so I have no idea whether it's any good. I did not see any trash cans on the property; guests leave bags of trash outside their doors. The mattress was pretty old.
It was next to a nice diner. The staff was extremely courteous.
The handle in the shower was extremely loose . The TV screen picture was black when we came in and the tech had to spend about 1/2 hr adjusting it so that we could see the picture. The shower curtain bar was loose and held in with poorly placed screws.
Location
Hotel look very shabby, very sketchy people. Woke up in middle of night person in next room screaming off an on for 15-30 minutes.
The gentleman checking us in was very kind. The room was spacious.
When I knelt down to try and turn on the heater there was sticky stuff on the floor, which got on my hands and bare feet, I looked around and the floor was really filthy.The bathroom counter was also dirty, looked like fingernail clippings or something.
Beds and pillows where terrible, The place was noisy people where stomping bank and forth above and talking loudly outside our door until all hours. the pet area which was non existing had no place to put the dog waist except in your room. Not safe
Clean, spacious, and friendly helpful staff.
Too bad there wasn't a breakfast served or a better grab n go breakfast. Cable TV could have more channels available.
Good location
Broken air conditioner. Didn't change us to another available room with good air conditioner until 2nd night. Didn't give extra blanket under cold weather and broken heater. Didn't answer phone calls. air conditioner very loud
No smoke detector, bath plug did not work. Broken electrical cover plate on wall. Moved a small table, the wall behind had spilled product and floor area not cleaned.
Close to mystery spot
Room was dirty, no kick plate or seal on bottom of door so light and water came through. We reserved a King room and were given 2 queens and they could not/would not fix the issue and give us the room we reserved.Neighborhood was not good.
Room was clean. Staff was friendly. Good place to stay fit the price.
Room was advertised to include breakfast which it did not. There is no mention of the additional amount charged per night for pets until you arrive at the hotel.
The Quality Inn is extremely clean and the owners are really nice. It is centrally located giving easy access to all Santa Cruz has to offer.
The proximity to stores
The manager gave us a room that was already occupied. There was lomg hairs in the shower,
The gentleman who checked us in was so very kind. We were only there for one night so just needed a clean room to shower and sleep. This was just what we needed.
Location
mold in shower, what appeared to be a blood stain on the floor, stains on the mattress, and the front desk wasnt friendly.
This was a disgusting hotel I've asked for refund that I still have not received my refund asked for
The room had bugs everywhere and the bed wS infested
It was clean.
The hotel was too far back from the front desk and pool. Not enough parking spaces. No elevator on the other end of the building.
Friendly staff. Close to our event. Decent neighborhood.
Room clock severely damaged. Odd complaint with today's phones, but still... ... ...
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Kids' pool
- Outdoor pool
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
Food & Drinks
- Free Breakfast
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Hygiene certification
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note: All payments made with cash, a debit card, or a cash card will require an authorization of $250. Guest must be 21 years old or older to check in. Guests under 21 years old are only allowed to check in with a parent or official guardian.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. Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 1, 2026 until Wed, Mar 31, 2027 Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 1, 2026 until Wed, Mar 31, 2027
Location
1101 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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