TripAdvisor Reviews - Dream Inn, a Joie de Vivre hotel Feed

Totally Dreamy

David W, Wayne, New Jersey — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:42:08 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We were here for two nights. My business was in Silicon Valley, but who wants to stay there, when you can stay not that far away and have a wonderful view. Upon arrival we were offered a suite when...

Great location, hip decor

Kelly P, San Francisco, California — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:13:17 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Completely unfamiliar with Santa Cruz, my BFF and myself picked Dream Inn because of its proximity to the Capitola Half Marathon start and finish line. Everything was in short walking distance-...

Dream Inn; almost a dream

thejourneysofar, London, United Kingdom — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:42:36 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We stayed at Dream Inn for two nights and enjoyed it. The is the only larger hotel on the beach and it's proximity to the beach (on it!), pier, wharf and west cliff drive. Our room was on the 7th...

The perfect place to be in Santa Cruz

kevinandlara, Bakersfield, California — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:24:22 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute, modern, hip hotel. It's furnishings have a fun hip/retro surf theme. Everything is reasonably updated, nice and new. The best thing about this room was by far and away the view. ...

Best location in Santa Cruz

SRE17, San Jose, California — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:47:08 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

My husband and I have stayed at the Dream Inn twice in the last 5 months. Overall we LOVE this hotel mainly because all rooms have ocean views. The first stay was on the 6th floor in room 626 the...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:46:43 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Thank you for your review and feedback. We hope to provide a consistently high level of service, and we hope that your next stay mirrors your last. Please always let us know if something is amiss as...

Totally New Remodel, Top Notch Hotel On The Beach

MikeySanJose_Ca_, San Jose, Ca. — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:01:27 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

My wife and I stayed at the Dream Inn on our honeymoon, nearly 45 years ago, and have gone back many times over the years, even after it was sold and lost the old name. Fortunately, Joie de Vivre was...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:13:50 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Thank you for your 5 star review! I am sure that the property has gone through some major changes over the last 45 years. I hope that your experience matched or exceeded your memories of your last...

Great Place

tina f, Newport Beach, California — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:40:37 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Went up to Santa Cruz for family party and stayed 2 nites at the Dream Inn. The rooms were great with ocean view and very clean. The hotel staff were very nice and accommodating. Christopher at the...

BEST PLACE AND SERVICE

felicia p, Santa Rosa, California — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:04:32 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

this is a great place to stay and eat THERE SERVICE IS THE BEST GREAT VIEW JENNY in the restaurant SHE IS WONDERFUL and made our stay special along with stephani and jeremy.DREAM INN IS THE PLACE TO...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:01:23 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Thank you for recognizing the service provided to you by Jenny, Stephanie and Jeremey. I am thrilled to see that our staff exceeded your expectations. Our thought is that happy employees usually...

Top Notch and Right on the Beach

Arlo47, Red Hook, NY — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:58:36 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We traveled to Santa Cruz for a family event, part of which was taking place at the Dream Inn, so that is where we stayed. We got special rates that were quite reasonable as a result, I'm not sure...

anniversary trip to santa cruz

1975Bernie, Turlock, California — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:52:57 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

we stayed two nights for our anniversary. very beatiful view from our room. the hotel is in the perfect location on the beach. the rooms and service were excellent. no complaints at all. very clean....