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Reviews of Edgewater Beach Inn

525 Second Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

Review score

Based on 58 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location for the front, pier, boardwalk and seafront restaurants excellent. Five minute walk at most. There was coffee and breakfast stuff at the reception office all day. Very friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    9.0
    Great location but ask for room with privacy.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we were given was on a bench Mo out in the building with windows in opposite corners. All guests walking by could very easily see in the windows as they were right off the sidewalk. There was no privacy. Other rooms did not give the same layout. The hotel could add translucent film to the lower half of the windows so when you are lying in bed people walking by can’t see the guests inside.

    Great location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    8.0
    Twas ok better than last time. I could see myself going back if others doesn’t lower their price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small suite

    Pastries and mild and coffee are a plus

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    low water pressure in the shower.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too much light. There's light stream in from every window, every door. And the bright green lights on the electrical outlets were annoying. The bed was hard as a rock. The thermostat wouldn't allow us to turn up the heat.

    It's cute and I loved the little courtyard with the table and chairs. The walk-in shower would be nice for someone disabled.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed our time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Remote hard to use

    Clean great bed and vacation atmosphere. We had a great time

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    7.0
    Nice accommodations! Very sharp looking, clean and cozy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Hand rails and a separate towel rack would be helpful in the bathroom. In my opinion, there should be some oceanic art on the walls to tie the room together to reflect the town. I noticed that the walls are not sound proof so the maintenance crew and the cleaning service personal can be heard talking and moving about, which is not the greatest when sleeping in. I am not sure if this can be helped. Overall, a very satisfying stay and a very responsive staff.

    The location is great. The homeyness of the room I stayed in was very nice. Loved the wood slat ceiling and the skylights, a very nice touch. The spa is a great feature, just a little difficult to get into.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    9.0
    Edgewater Beach Inn was one of the best deals ever in Santa Cruz and the motel was excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to dislike for us.

    The breakfast offerings were basic but good.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The weather...

    Great Location!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    8.0
    Great spot, felt safe, clean, helpful staff, and would definitely stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hill! Haha! After a long day at the boardwalk or beach the parking lot has a steep incline back up to the rooms, but you muscle through it. The bathrooms could use more towel bars & hooks. The sofa bed mattresses are not flat & could use some upgrading.

    Location was fantastic! For families, it had great options to make meals in the room, and plenty of space. Walking distance to the boardwalk, pier, and good choices for food. Parking was private and we felt safe and comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    7.0
    Overall good, came to be by the beach not in the room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed could have been more comfortable. There was no outlet on the right side of the bed and the bedside lamp was left unplugged.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    7.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls are very thin. We could hear the family next to us talking and slamming doors at all hours.

    great location, very friendly staff that let us check in early!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Air would be nice, but wasn't needed for our stay.

    I loved the way the property was updated but embraced the charm and style of the original mid-century design. I grew up in Santa Cruz and remember this location needing much "love" over the years. It's great seeing it "reborn."

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    9.0
    Walking distance to boardwalk and surrounding stores/restaurants, friendly staff and comfy room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just three things, the tub looked like it had jets but the button was broken and did not work, the carpet was not clean, we ended up putting towels down on the carpet so our feet wouldn't become black with grime and the bedside lamp didn't work.

    Room looked charming and nice, beds were comfy and it was an overall good experience. We only stayed one night so any issues with the room were just delt with and not mentioned while we stayed. The pool was enjoyable and warm all evening, and the staff were all super friendly and welcoming. A+ FOR THE STAFF!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    8.0
    Convenient because it’s very close to the boardwalk, but will not stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Out dated bathroom and stained. No early check in at all.

    Very close to the boardwalk

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No phone in room, no lotion, pillows were not good. The WiFi sucked.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    7.0
    Met my needs, comfortable, helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No A/C

    Location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I noticed no smoke/ carbon monoxide alarm in room.... concerning..

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    8.0
    No hassle smiles and winks
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walking up the incline was a bit cumbersome over a couple trips but liked the exercise, no fear of a wave 🌊 To be honest it felt a bit stuck between decades with nothing extraordinary other than the patio.

    I had a patio, wasn't viewable private but none the least I had a patio to myself. The distance was wonderful, close to the beach without the crowd, however at the top of a steep incline. A comfortable shower, a bit firm of a bed in a snug room. For the price it was top notch for access and affordable for a holiday weekend.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Was a bit bummed that the ice machine wasnt working but luckily there was a store around the corner! I also wished the Wifi signal was better. In our room we were smack dab in the middle and got at best 2 bars, if that.

    The location of the hotel was great! And the staff was fantastic! Was a bit bummed that the ice machine wasnt working but luckily there was a store around the corner! I loved how close we were to the pier and the boardwalk! They were very accommodating!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    7.0
    Will come back. Again
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was perfect

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    10
    Great stay! Will be coming back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only issue with the Inn was that the bed was extremely hard and by night 3 I was way too sore. But that was manageable.

    Great location and the staff was very helpful and friendly. The Inn is very clean and perfect for family’s!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    10
    it was comfortable and hospitable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was perfect

    very clean and friendly

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    10
    Idyllic location and beautifully kept. Flawless property. Loved the big suites, so spacious and the gorgeous property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t love staying in the room right next to house keeping because we ended up hearing their chatter in the morning.

    The location was incredible! Could not be more ideal, at the beach in under a minute, the wharf, all so great! Loved the pool and the fire pit hang out feature too!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    6.0
    Minimal but clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room was really small which meant there was nowhere to put our suitcases without them being in the way. The back door was really difficult to lock too so once we had locked it, we didn't bother opening it again.

    Staff were friendly and there was snacks and coffee available in the lobby. The property was located far enough away from the boardwalk that you couldn't hear the loud noise. There is a useful store and a nice restaurant situated right next to the property.

    Stayed in August 2024

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