CASABLANCA INN ON THE BEACH | Santa Cruz ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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101 Main Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States

“The location is perfect for enjoying the beach and boardwalk!”view full review

Casablanca Inn On The Beach - A 4-star oceanfront Santa Cruz hotel with Thai dining and rooftop terrace views of Monterey Bay

Overlooking Monterey Bay from Westside Santa Cruz, Casablanca Inn On The Beach stands across from Santa Cruz Wharf and Beach Boardwalk. This Santa Cruz hotel contains 33 air-conditioned rooms equipped with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, coffee machines, and free WiFi. The accommodations feature ocean, garden, or estate views, with select rooms offering balconies and fireplaces. The on-site Sawasdee by the Sea restaurant serves Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner, complemented by a bar/lounge with ocean views and to-go menu options. Guests can access a rooftop terrace, garden, and lobby with a fireplace. The property sits 0.5 miles from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and 0.5 miles from Cowell Beach. San Jose International Airport is located 34 miles away, approximately 40 minutes by car.

Pros

Property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities

Nearby activities include kayaking, windsurfing, hiking trails, and ecotours

Several pet-friendly rooms available

Walking distance to eight restaurants within 0.5 miles, including The Picnic Basket and Casablanca Bistro

Cons

Minimum check-in age requirement of 21 years

40-minute drive to the nearest international airport

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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.

Standard Two Queen Beds

2 persons

33 m²

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Family Room Two King Bedrooms

2 persons

33 m²

2 Queen Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Partial Ocean View Two Queen Beds Shared Patio

2 persons

23 m²

2 Double beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Ocean View Two Queen Beds Sun Deck

2 persons

23 m²

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre

Santa Cruz 1.1 km

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 54.7 km

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 68.5 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Spacious and Comfortable Rooms

“I loved staying in the Classic Queen Room. It was spacious enough for my family of four, with a large bathroom and a comfortable mattress. The room also came equipped with a fridge and microwave, easy to prepare quick snacks for the kids.” view full review

Luxurious Shower Experience

“One highlight of my stay was definitely the bathroom. The shower featured two different shower heads, including a luxurious rain shower that my child adored. The water was consistently hot and lasted throughout our use, making shower time enjoyable for everyone.” view full review

Great Relaxation Spot

“One of my favorite features was the cozy sitting area near the check-in with a firepit. It was perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee while people-watching. The ambiance created by the firepit made it a great spot for relaxing after a day of activities.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Vending machines
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Services

Housekeeping

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Sun terrace

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

101 Main Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States

Map view

101 Main Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States

City landmarks

Museum

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

1.6 km

Museum

Museum of Art and History

1.6 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

2.1 km

Landmark

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

950 m

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

1.3 km

Landmark

To Honor Surfing Monument

1.0 km

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

1.5 km

Landmark

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

610 m

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

880 m

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

890 m

Landmark

Lighthouse Field State Beach

1.7 km

Landmark

Cave Train

790 m

Landmark

Mike Fox Skate Park

610 m

Landmark

Steamer Lane

1.1 km

Landmark

Santa Cruz Holiday Train

630 m

Landmark

Noland's on the Wharf

750 m

Park

Abbott Square

1.3 km

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

2.0 km

Beach

Seabright State Beach

2.0 km

Landmark

Beach Flats Community Garden

1.0 km

Landmark

Ocean View Park

2.3 km

Nearby

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

570 m

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

220 m

35 Pacific Ave

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

290 m

400 Beach St

Sky Glider

470 m

Store

Cowell Beach

310 m

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

220 m

400 Beach St

Undertow

430 m

400 Beach St

Giant Dipper

590 m

Beach

Main Beach

430 m

Restaurants

Sawasdee By The Sea

30 m

101 Main St Casablanca Inn

The Picnic Basket

90 m

125 Beach St

Casablanca Bistro

110 m

101 Main St

South Beach Pizza Company

150 m

303 Beach St

Beach Street Cafe

220 m

399 Beach St

Riva Fish House

630 m

31 Municipal Wharf

Gilberts On The Wharf

610 m

460 Municipal Wharf

Funnel Cakes

570 m

400 Beach St at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Splash

810 m

49A Municipal Wharf

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

Joel

United States, November 2024

5.2/10

My stay was quite disappointing overall. While the hotel is in a great location near the beach and family-friendly attractions, I had serious issues with the management and the behavior of some guests. The rooms were spacious but in need of better upkeep. The staff was not as responsive as I had hoped, which added to the frustrations during my stay.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were spacious but unfortunately not very clean and didn't meet the expectations set by the photos.

Service

5.0

I found the service lacking, as the staff didn't seem interested in resolving issues with other guests.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is perfect for accessing the beach and local attractions; it's hard to beat that.

Dining

Facilities

5.0