Seaway Inn – A Favorite for Families in Santa Cruz
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Seaway Inn offers 15 air-conditioned rooms with beach-inspired décor. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with extended cable channels, a coffee maker, microwave, mini-fridge, and private bathroom with a shower. Select rooms feature shared patios or balconies with sea views. The Grand Suite has two bedrooms and a living area, accommodating up to six guests. Dogs under 50 lbs are welcome for a $50 nightly fee.
Dining Options
No onsite restaurants are available, but the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Wharf, home to Riva's Fish Market and Makai Island Kitchen. Nearby, Zachary's Restaurant serves homemade breakfast and lunch, while Marianne's Ice Cream offers handcrafted desserts. Coffee lovers can visit Cat & Cloud Westside for locally roasted blends.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can explore Main Beach and Monterey Bay, or surf at Steamer Lane, 1.5 miles away. Nearby activities include ziplining, rock climbing, and ecotours. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, featuring the Giant Dipper roller coaster, is a 5-minute walk. Whale watching tours and Capitola Village are also accessible.
Location & Transport
Seaway Inn is 500 meters from Cowell's Beach and a 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Wharf. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 55 km away. Free private parking is available nearby. The hotel is in Westside Santa Cruz, close to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Lighthouse Field State Beach.
Guest Services
The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, a business center, and complimentary newspapers. Rollaway beds and cribs are available for an extra fee. A nightly $15 amenity fee covers parking for one vehicle and printing services. The front desk offers a safe deposit box and local activity recommendations.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Fishing
Services
- Welcome drink
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor