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176 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Seaway Inn
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Irvine, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“good, but could use a little upgrading”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

My son and I and our 3 dogs stayed here for 3 days in October. Short distance from the Boardwalk and the wharf, but needs some updating. Also, not many rooms with views of the bay but not really their fault. A large (and expensive) hotel was build right in front of it.
I chose this hotel because it was small (only 18 rooms) and one of my dogs is really old and I didn't want a bunch of noise. It was quiet and has thick walls so you don't hear every conversation from every room.
One of the shining spots was the late afternoon office person,. She was a joy to deal with.
I have NEVER written a review. But in this case, I not only wrote a review but emailed the hotel group about her.
If you are looking for a 5 star hotel with all the amenities, this is not your hotel, If you are looking for a quiet, cozy hotel with good people running it, it is.

Room Tip: the 2 "suites" have no view what so ever. They are in the joint of the "L"
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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BeachGazer176, General Manager at Seaway Inn, responded to this review
October 20, 2012
I am happy to hear that a staff member was one of the highlights of your stay and am overjoyed that you decided to write your first review on her behalf, I'm sure that the owner will appreciate the email that you sent . Most of our rooms have been updated, but we can always use a little more modernization. We hope to see you again!
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great motel just near the Wharf”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012 via mobile

Booked here for 1 night when traveling south but stayed for 2 ! Great location near beach and Wharf and 10 minute walk downtown Santa Cruz. Good base to travel to Monterey and Carmel. Very helpful staff, nice clean rooms and good shower. Continental style buffet breakfast. Extremely good value for money. Would definitely recommend this place.

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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BeachGazer176, General Manager at Seaway Inn, responded to this review
October 20, 2012
It is my belief that word of mouth is the best advertisement that we can get! Thank you for your review of our property on Trip Advisor.
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“seaway inn”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

Used trip adviser to find this place and wasn't disappointed. Great room great breakfast good rate and wonderful friendly helpful staff. We were planning to stay only one night and stayed two!! Complementary coffee and snax till 10pm felt more like a 4star hotel. The staff here would probably make good tour guides.

Room Tip: Hotel has undergone room refurbishment which is great some rooms haven't had new bathroom yet.
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Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
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BeachGazer176, General Manager at Seaway Inn, responded to this review
October 20, 2012
There's always something to see in our town and we always attempt to be knowledgeable on the goings on in the area. Thank you for your review of our...
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“Perfect inn!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012

we had an amazing stay at seaway inn..what you get for this price is great!also the breakfast was more then Continental, they also offer cheap bike rentals, great to explore santa cruz!we will be back on our nxt california trip!

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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BeachGazer176, General Manager at Seaway Inn, responded to this review
October 20, 2012
We do have the beach cruisers available to our guests for a minimal fee per hour, they have been a great addition to our inn. We are very proud of our breakfast variety, we try to offer as much as we can. I hope that your visit to California was what you expected it to be, if not better and we look forward to seeing you on your next visit!
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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Highly recommended”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012

We walked into this hotel while searching for accommodation near the pier. Everything about it is fantastic - the rooms are very large for the price,and tidy to a fault; the management warm and helpful. To cite one instance, we were looking for geared bikes and Stephanie helped us out by calling up two rental companies to find out if they had them.
We hadn't planned on staying an extra day in Santa Cruz, but thanks in part to how much like home it felt here, we did just that.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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BeachGazer176, General Manager at Seaway Inn, responded to this review
October 20, 2012
When a guest is interested in something, we attempt to get as much information for them as possible, and now we know, for future guests, at least one local business that rents out geared bikes, should our cruisers not be sufficient enough for what the guest needs require.
You were lucky in your rooms as you got the partially handicapped king room, which is much larger than our standard king rooms. The second night, you got a two room suite, which is great for larger families! I am very happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you in the future!
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Also Known As:
Seaway Hotel Santa Cruz
Seaway Hotel
Address: 176 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Region: United States > California > Santa Cruz
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
Ranked #15 of 51 hotels in Santa Cruz
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Seaway Inn is a charming Santa Cruz hotel perched on a hillside overlooking the gorgeous Monterey Bay. It has all the warmth and coziness of a classic beach hotel with a full array of modern amenities. It is just a short walk to family fun at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, world-class surfing at Steamer Lane, fine dining at the Municipal Wharf, and unique shops and entertainment in bustling Downtown Santa Cruz. ... more   less 
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