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About the Hotel

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

Rooms with Views

Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites offers rooms with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. Some units include a kitchenette with pots and pans, a seating area, or a fold-down bed. Select rooms have views of Monterey Bay, a garden, or a pool. Suites feature a living room with a sofa bed and a full kitchen.

Outdoor Recreation

Guests can use the outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and picnic area. The hotel is near Cowell Beach (0.5 km) and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (1 km). Activities in the area include surfing, swimming, and biking. Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve is 2 km away.

Nearby Landmarks

The hotel is on Beach Hill, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach Surf Shop and 1 km from the To Honor Surfing Monument. The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is 2 km away. The nearest airport, Mineta San Jose International, is 55 km from the property.

Guest Services

The 24-hour front desk provides express check-in and check-out. Staff speak English and Spanish. Rooms include ironing facilities, tea and coffee makers, and private entrances. Some units have a patio or balcony.

Room Features

All rooms have a desk, bed linen, and towels. Some feature a spa bath, fireplace, or private pool. Family rooms accommodate up to five guests with a kitchen, dining area, and outdoor seating. Check-in is guaranteed after 3 PM.

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From cozy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
King Room
Max:
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Garden view
Shower
Private pool
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King Suite
Max:
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Private pool
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Deluxe Queen Suite
Max:
6 persons
455 sq. feet 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
Garden view
Shower
Private pool
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Santa Cruz3000 ft
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 33.8 mi
Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 42.4 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Wi-Fi

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

525 Second Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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525 Second Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
Nearby
Harbour
Santa Cruz Wharf
600 ft
35 Pacific Ave
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
800 ft
Store
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop
500 ft
Store
Cowell Beach
1300 ft
Restaurants
Tacos Moreno
1400 ft
303 Beach St
Coaster's Bar and Grill
1400 ft
115 Cliff St
El Hermoso Mar
1500 ft
313 Beach St
Firefly Coffee House
1800 ft
131 Front St # A # A
Yan Flower
1900 ft
617 Pacific Ave
Surf City Grill
2200 ft
400 Beach St Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Fire Fly Cafe
2300 ft
131 Front St # A # A
Woodies Cafe
2200 ft
25 Municipal Wharf
De La Hacienda Taqueria
2500 ft
354 Washington St

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
84%
enjoyed their stay & would return
Great location
Free parking
Limited dining
Dim lighting in rooms
8.4/10
Great
Rooms
7.3
Location
9.0
Service
6.7
Dining
5.0
Guest reviews
8.4/10
based on 3 reviews
4/5 based on 200 reviews
7.5
7.5/10 based on 260 reviews
#26 of 53 hotels in Santa Cruz based on Tripadvisor
Jacob
United States, March  2024
7.0/10

Staying at this hotel was a mixed experience. While the room size was great for a family of four, the lack of adequate lighting made it feel dim and gloomy. On the bright side, the location was superb and the proximity to the wharf and boardwalk was a major plus. However, the service left much to be desired, with some unfriendliness and unclear policies. Dining options were limited and the lack of variety was noticeable, though the hotel did have some positive qualities like free parking and a quiet atmosphere.

Rooms
7.0
The room size was excellent for a family of four, but the lighting was dim with only two lamps and a small wall light.
Service
5.0
The service was a bit disappointing with some unfriendliness and unclear policies like the age restriction not being communicated upfront.
Location
9.0
The best part of the hotel was its perfect location near the wharf and boardwalk, though a slight noise downside was present.
Dining
5.0
Dining lacked variety and the location for service was poor, with store-bought items on offer and limited selection.
Facilities
The hotel had a nice atmosphere with a decent amount of free parking available.
Great location
Limited dining
Jean
United States, May  2023
7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was overall pleasant. The service was friendly and accommodating, although there was confusion about age requirements not being posted during online booking. The location was the best feature, being close to the heart of Santa Cruz with easy access to the Wharf, Boardwalk, and beach. The dining experience left something to be desired, with limited options and some sugary choices. Despite these aspects, I found the hotel to be neat and clean, with helpful staff and a great location.

Rooms
7.0
Service
8.0
The staff was very friendly and accommodating, although there was initial confusion with our online booking.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was great, right across the street from the Wharf, Boardwalk, and beach, and within walking distance to downtown.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited and overly sugary, missing savory choices and being unavailable on Sundays.
Facilities
S.
United States, April  2023
7.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The room was beautiful, with a very comfortable bed and an awesome tub. The full kitchen was a great bonus, but the breakfast wasn't available during check-in. Overall, the room was clean and cozy.

Rooms
8.0
The room was beautiful with a very comfortable bed and awesome tub. The full kitchen was a great feature.
Service
7.0
The service was very nice, and the facility is located in a great spot. However, it was a bit pricey and felt a bit outdated.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect, close to the boardwalk but far enough to be away from the craziness. The hotel is within walking distance to the wharf and boardwalk, close to downtown, and relatively quiet.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience lacked variety and the serving location was poor. The dishes felt a little dated and not very satisfying.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were good overall, but some areas like the coffee machine could be cleaner.
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