About Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
Accessible from Highways 1 and 17, the Super 8 Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East features an outdoor pool. The beach and the San Lorenzo Riverway are within a short walk of the property.
Guest rooms include en-suite bathrooms and amenities such as mini-fridges, coffee makers, and microwaves. Cable TV and free Wi-Fi are provided in each room and some also have a whirlpool tub. Kids stay free with a paying adult.
Facilities at the Super 8 Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East include a 24-hour front desk and free on-site parking.
The room rate includes a complimentary SuperStart breakfast. Dining options near the hotel include the Ideal Bar & Grill, Malabar, and the Beach Street Cafe.
The hotel lies less than two miles from the Neary Lagoon Pier, three miles from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and within five miles of the Natural Bridges State Park and the Seymour Marine Discovery Center.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Good quality rooms
The majority of guests describe the rooms at this Super 8 as of a good standard, often using terms such as spacious and clean. There is a good choice of included amenities. Plus, attention to detail has been paid to provide a sufficient amount of electrical sockets. Many rooms have been recently updated.
positive:
Nice pool area
The pool area at the hotel tends to impress guests, who often describe it as a great place to relax. The sun decks come complete with bistro tables, so you can sit out and soak up the sun while you enjoy a bite to eat.
positive:
Great location
Many guests comment favorably about the location of this hotel. It places you within walking distance of the beach and riverside walks, as well as being conveniently close to a good choice of shopping and dining options.
Negative Reviews
negative:
No designated breakfast area
The area in which breakfast is served has no seating. This leaves you with no choice but to sit outside on the sun decks to eat breakfast. It's either that or take the food back to your room to eat.
negative:
Pool occasionally unusable
Although comments about the pool and seating area surrounding it are generally positive, some guests comment that they found the pool was unusable as it hadn't been cleaned. Unfortunately, regular maintenance seems to be lacking.
negative:
Parking can be tricky
Several guests mention that they found the parking area at the hotel small and difficult to navigate. Furthermore, if you don't manage to find a parking space, you may find it expensive to park in one of the nearby public lots.