worth asking the staff about the history of the inn. thoughtful and kind staff…read more will definitely be staying here again!

I can't say enough about this place!…read more Mary our hostess was so nice welcoming and helpful. She made us feel like we were staying at a friend's house. Our room had an incredible view. I can't believe the description was a partial view. It definitely was more than a partial view. We had a soaking tub with whirlpool jets. A king size bed and a fireplace. A miniature refrigerator, and bathrobes to use while we were there. They have a wine and cheese hour from 4:30-5:30 every evening and it also had chocolate chip cookies and veggie tray. The breakfast in the morning was so delicious with an assortment of breads, homemade granola and muesli, fresh fruit, quiche and fresh baked cake (lemon, banana, and blueberry were the flavors the days we stayed). The location is walking distance to the pier, boardwalk, and downtown. Depending on how far you like walking we walked to Natural Bridge State Park and it was 2.7 miles. The view along the way is spectacular

Booked this last minute for a one-night stop in Santa Cruz in April and it turned out to be a great…read morecall. The inn sits right on Pacific Avenue, so you're steps from downtown coffee, dinner spots and a short walk to the Boardwalk and the beach, but the rooms are tucked back enough that it was quiet at night. Check-in was simple and friendly, the room was spotless and the bed was really comfortable after a long drive down the coast. I love that the whole place is run with a sustainability mindset without feeling preachy about it, it just feels thoughtful and calm. Great value for downtown Santa Cruz and I'd happily stay again next time I'm passing through.

Cozy ambiance, spacious well designed and well kept rooms. AMAZING staff, genuinely have never felt…read moreso well taken care of in a hotel in my life. I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Santa Cruz. Short walk to downtown and the boardwalk. Nothing comes close in any regard until you're spending about 3 times what this hotel costs, and even then it's a tie at best. Feels too good to be true. No need to look further, stay here when you're coming to Santa Cruz!

Stayed here the weekend of the Santa Cruz half-Ironman. Location is excellent for the race, easy to…read moreget to the start/finish and transition. Also great for watching the race from just outside your room (it's on the bike and run course). Room was comfortable with a nice shower and really strong A/C which is a plus. Five-minute walk to the beach and wharf. Maybe ten to the boardwalk, though we didn't go. Nice place in a good location. The main reason I am writing this review is for Tyler who was managing the front desk when we were there. We had a family emergency and he was extremely accommodating, helpful, and sympathetic. He went out of his way to be compassionate and I really appreciate his offers of help and to make a stressful situation less so. I won't forget it.

The Dream inn was our ideal spot as it overlooked the ocean, yet they wanted a minimum two night…read morestay. Luckily we found a place right across the street that didn't require that. That's how we ended up at Seaway Inn. Less than a mile walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk was a big sell for our family. This hotel was really cute. Easy parking, overflow can park next door in the larger parking lot. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Fair price on the room. Very clean rooms. A lot of up to date renovations. Showers were large. Bathroom had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable. Pillows soft. We opened up our sliding doors on the second floor to a great view of the boardwalk. Beautiful sight. Microwave and fridge in the room. One knock is the lack of a hot breakfast but for the affordable price (compared to the proximity of the boardwalk) that's kind of expected.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!! It is an older building, but you would not know. It is gated…read moreand protected. Right on the water. The views, amazing!!! I highly recommend the second floor rooms. You can still see the view from the first, but they have plants growing up over the fence so it is harder to have the full view. They serve fresh cookies, breakfast in the morning, and always have tea, water, and coffee in the office. It's nice and cozy in there with a couple tables to enjoy your food or drink. There are also tables outside. Unfortunately they do not have a spa or pool. They do have some rooms with a spa tub. Our room was on the smaller size. There are no air conditioners in the room. In the closet was a fan and a space heater. We had our window open at night for the fresh ocean breeze and that kept Us cool enough for an August evening. We had a mini fridge, microwave, and safe in another closet. No coffee maker or complimentary water in the room. That is all located in the office. The bathroom was a great size for two of us. It was stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and soap. I don't recall seeing a blow dryer. The bed was ok. Not uncomfortable, but not comfortable. Location is great. The pier and boardwalk are all walking distance. Lots of restaurants and shops. The hotel is on a cliff so there is not direct access to the beach. You do need to walk a little bit down the street to gain access, but it is a very short walk. I highly recommend staying here. I can not wait to go back.

I'm surprised at the great reviews for this place. It is a motel but with a fantastic view. We paid…read more$500 for a tiny room with a great view. I felt ripped off. Yes, you get breakfast, a cookie and wine if you want it but I think it's to distract you from how much money you are paying for a tiny little room. And oddly, there no glasses in the room to even have a glass of water. Bathroom door was a strange sliding door that didn't close properly. A certain lack of privacy.No air conditioning. Definitely a lovely view - no question - but is it worth $500? Not to me.

We had an amazing time here. Resting on the deck watching the waves crash. Very peaceful. Foos…read moreserved hot on the deck was fun and easy and Jason, our bartender was friendly and knees us by name!!

I've been wanting to give the Dream Inn a go for a long while. Recently, all of the parts fell into…read moreplace to host our program retreat here ~ and I'm so glad we did! It was just perfect for our small staff gathering, with their Cove Meeting Room right off their on-site restaurant, Jack O'Neill, and the package with breakfast, lunch, beverages and snacks along with the meeting room all included. The rooms are comfortable and every one of them has a wonderful view of the beach and Santa Cruz Wharf (and the Boardwalk a bit farther away down the beach). Love that they offer a complimentary selection of e-books, audio books, meditations and podcasts (QR code to scan right on the bedside table) and that they've eliminated all single-use plastic water bottles on their property. The weather was perfect during our visit in early February. Staff were all friendly and helpful ~ special shout outs to Elaine and Shannon for all of their help leading up to our stay. Would return in a heartbeat!

Such a cute, cozy little spot. My husband and I came here for his birthday. Would definitely come…read moreback again. It has tree house vibes/cottage in the woods. However, check in was incredibly strange... we had to call a number at the door, then we called another number. Finally about what seemed like 10-15min, a lady came out and showed us to our room. Once at the door, she had the wrong keys. She went back and gave us the correct ones. But after that, everything was great! lol

Everything such a great getaway treehouse vibe if you haven't been there you need to go there staff…read morewas amazing

We had a wonderful stay here at Bella Notte. We were looking for a place that was dog friendly…read moresince we had our 11 yr old Pikachu (Pekingese/Chihuahua mix) ESA -Emotional Support Animal with us. Our room was very Spacious and felt Luxurious. The location is perfect since the Beach and some restaurants were walking distance away. Downtown and the Boardwalk was only about 15 minutes driving distance. Their Hospitality was excellent and were just a phone call away. Enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend! Thanks again Bella Notte

Place is clean, staff freindly and location is conveninent…read more The only con is that it just needs to be updated a bit. The shower curtain has a funky smell. Otherwise, it's a decent place to sleep.

My husband and I recently stayed at your beautiful historic Inn while showing our '71 VW Beetle…read moreconvertible at VDUBs in the Village, and we had a wonderful experience! Everything about our stay was exceptional. We truly appreciated the attentiveness in scheduling our two-night stay, we were impressed by the cleanliness, the historical décor, and the delicious breakfast. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the location was perfect for walking to the show. We enjoyed our visit so much that we have decided to return next month to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. We highly recommend Inn at Depot Hill to anyone looking for a great place to stay.

Beautiful Inn. We truly enjoyed our stay again!! We will be back next year. We stayed in the Depot…read moreSuite. Very modern and comfortable. Large room with a beautiful private outside area. Breakfast in the room was a special treat. Thank you Sagar and staff.

I was a bridesmaid in a wedding here and wow, I was blown away by the level of service-- I was…read moreoffered assistance without asking more than once throughout the wedding day, and every staff member I interacted with went above and beyond to help, from the owners to the bed-and-breakfast chef to the dinner servers. The bartenders were also extremely professional and gracious throughout the evening. The venue itself is gorgeous and has multiple areas that are romantic or charming, and the accommodations make for a truly unique experience; I've seen quite a few venues as a former wedding photographer and this was an outstanding experience.

Simply wonderful. Beautiful setting, gorgeously maintained. Rustic yet clearly cared for with love,…read morehard work, and dedication. The grounds are beautiful, whether you just look out from the stately house, or if you wander on some of the trails -- maybe set for a spell on a bench. If you're looking to exhale and then breathe in amazing nature, you have found the place! The room is very comfortable, too. Our bathroom was plenty big and roomy. Loved the big bath (whirlpool, if you like). The 'full breakfast' is fantastic. Jen is a wonderful baker (a breakfast bread pudding one day; mini churros another day), and each morning we had a varied and hearty breakfast that was delicious and well-balanced. The house itself is big and inviting with hip old timey jazz pipedor more modern-day chanteuses gently piped in. Enclosed porch for reading or just relaxing. Our room had a private porch, too. So much here. So many ways to really unwind. Walking around the grounds is inspiring. I ran into Derek a time or two who was relaxed but busy on the many projects that keep him focused here. The whole place looks perfect for a wedding, or a family gathering, or even a business get-away. Or, of course, just a simple, lowkey retreat. Lovely hidden (but easy to find) gem. Can't wait to return.

Wow! The only way to do SC. Top floor. Booked ahead, and every room occupied, Didn't see anyone…read morethough, super quiet. Huge kitchen and main floor. Right down in it, super close to everything Santa Cruz. 2 nights, then onto Ben Lomond the following nights. Impress your darling, be a hero. Go. Now.

I felt like home. I stayed at The Hinds Victorian Guest House while my new apartment is being…read moreavailable. This is a gem. A full size kitchen with everything available. You only need your groceries. It is a very well organized system. Spotless clean. The common rooms are full of history with beautiful antique furniture. The common rooms are big enough you can still have your own privacy. My Bedroom was so comfortable with plenty of room. I slept so well. I loved this place. I want to come back for a stay vacation.