401 Johans Beach Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States
#13 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz
Guests' ChoiceBased on 287 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.6
Free WiFi
6.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 May 2024
Allen
JapanGreat location, close to the ocean with a "more than partial" ocean view from the communal deck. Room was adequately appointed, not fancy but completely serviceable. Pretty good continental breakfast each morning. Staff was friendly, helpful, and responsive. Several restaurants within walking distance. Will definitely consider a return visit if I go back to Santa Cruz.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Deneen
United StatesStairs in our unit were difficult to walk up and down and we are fit people.
Cute place
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Susan
United StatesTerrible Wi-Fi, Blue Whale room too much $$$ per night for no view and no private deck. Needs an additional easy chair for two people to relax. Refrigerator nor freezer were cold.
Breakfast was good, bagels and pastries could have been fresher. Room was very clean and comfortable. Great bathroom and shower.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Vishal
United StatesEverything too small. More like a motel with independent cottages. The room floor was dirty and sticky. The extra bedsheet was not changed and gross.
Breakfast was decently nice. Only usual high carb options but they had Greek yoghurt and fruit and homemade bread at the table. In a nice residential neighborhood. The cove is just too small to be advertised as they do.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Sally
United StatesThe front office was not welcoming; a doorbell to ring and no way to check in earlier than 4 which is later than most hotels and no one is there. Not friendly just businesslike. Breakfast is Costco bagels, yogurt, fruit, muffins, oatmeal. Ok. The wifi is the worst and heater, cooling needs work per a maintenance person. But all in all a nice hotel.
The room was clean; bed very comfortable. Counter space and kitchen sparse.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Stephanie
United States$50 a night charge for my little dog is over the top. The highest I have ever paid is $25. $50 feels like a rip job
Location. The compound did not look that great and surrounding properties are not well kept. However, our cottage was all updated and looked really nice. Bed was comfy
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Angela
United StatesWe didn’t have breakfast
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Carmela
United StatesPoor communication from staff. The only person who was helpful was Dawn and unfortunately we did not meet her until the day we were checking out. We did not receive any information regarding where things were services available. Ect They were kind and refunded me for the night I did not stay. We checked out early. They made things right. Thank you Dawn
Room was clean. Close to the beach
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Jaiab
United StatesUnfortunately, if you stay in the townhouse one, and it happens to be a hot day in SC, it will be very very stuffy. We unfortunately were in SC on a very hot weekend in October, and it was very hard to sleep through the night due to the heat. Another thing I noticed was that there was a constant rustic smell in the restroom. It was very mild but still, a bit bothersome.
This was our 2nd time staying here. This property’s location is so nice. Walks away from the cute little neighborhood beach. We liked that we had a kitchen to cook in and really enjoyed having a patio to ourselves. Staff has always been kind each time.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Taisia
United StatesCons: - 4pm is VERY late for a check-in. But the time you settled its pretty much late evening and then that "day" at the resort is just a waste of money. - Cleaning in the rooms is very irregular. This was our second time staying in this lodge, and out of 8 days in total we spent there our room never got cleaned, even though we left the sign on the door daily between 9am and 1pm asking it to be cleaned. I think in general, the hotel is missing cleaning and maintenance crew. The doors, nobs, window latches, appliances (our dishwasher was probably from 1990 and sounded like a rocket at takeoff...). The rooms definitely can be upgraded. The rooms are clean-ish, but dusty and have old carpets. However, you really can not beat the location and having your own kitchen in the room.
Pros: - The location is great, its literally 1 min away from the beach. Traveling with kids its very convenient to quickly bring them back into the room after the beach and rinse. - Fully equipped kitchen and BBQ. This time we rented a cottage with our own private "backyard", so we grilled all of our food. - The place is nice and quiet. Even though the hotel was fully booked for the weekend we were there and there were families in every cottage, the place has nice and relaxing atmosphere and very quiet (bonus with two little children who go to bed early).
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Michael
SingaporeIt was quite small. We had three people and it was fine. More would have been a stretch.
Nice apartment. It had everything we needed. The location was very good
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Taisia
United StatesUnfortunately the room was not very clean. We had to ask to replace the sheets on both beds as they were dirty and had some hairs on them. We also had to sweep the floors (but there was a broom in the room, so only took a min).
Location, location, location!!! Literally, 1 min from the beach! Continental breakfast was great too. Fully equipped kitchen was very convenient and the BBQ on the main deck super easy to use too. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Jason
United StatesLack of privacy, tight quarters, squeaky bed and cheap pillows, incidental charges, late checkin, and limited breakfast options.
Proximity to the beach cove and outdoor space. Dog friendly in certain rooms.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Melissa
United StatesThe only thing missing was a fan would have been nice for when we got back from the beach, it was still hot outside. Also, the jets in the tub did not work.
I appreciated being walking distance to the beach and having the outside shower to rinse the sand off. The place was very cute, cozy & had all of kitchen necessities. I also liked having the ouside patio area with the view of the beach. I would defin recommend & go back.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Itzel
United StatesThe bathroom had a scent to it other than that everything was nice. I was a little upset about the cottage being a little too small for the price I got it but the memories that I made there definitely made up for it. Thank you
The location was definitely amazing. The people are really kind. The cottages were pretty cute and homey.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Michele
United StatesThe spa tub jets looked dirty. We paid extra for this feature. The tub caulking needed to be replaced.
Great location just a short walk to the beach. Room was clean & bed was comfortable. Open the windows for a nice ocean breeze.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Timothy
United StatesThe breakfast was weak for the price. Not many stores or restaurants around. Staff was fine. Not overly friendly. It was overpriced even being near the beach because there was no view to enjoy from our room.
Super close to sunny cove. Very clean. Cute kitchenette. Starbucks right across the street.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Strohmeyer
United StatesLocation and the staff was super helpful and kind.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Sheena
United Statesbooked last minute a bit pricey.
really well located facility, very clean. staff were very polite and friendly. very dog friendly.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Jill
United StatesThere were no hooks on the walls to hang towels, clothes, etc
Awesome location- walk to the beach, restaurants and can’t beat the sound of crashing waves from your room!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Sage
FranceRoom was a bit small but not an issue
Great location, near a lovely beach cove in Capitola. Quiet neighborhood . Cute, cozy and comfortable room. Breakfast was a bonus and the staff very friendly and helpful! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 19 April 2023
Sandra
United StatesThe location can’t be beat! The staff were very Fri as well
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 18 April 2023
Farrell
United StatesThe bathroom did not get any heat so it was very cold all of the time.
The location was great and we did not hear our neighbors.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 March 2023
Valentina
United KingdomUnits are a bit compact for 4 people, ok for 1 or 2 nights. But the sofa bed was not comfortable.
Location next to a small bay beach, the cottages are self contained units which are warm and secure.
Stayed in February 2023
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