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Howard Johnson Fisherman's Wharf, Santa Cruz

130 W Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, 95060 United States of America

Motel in Santa Cruz near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk nearby
Situated in Santa Cruz, this motel is close to Main Beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Also nearby are Cocoanut Grove and Pacific Garden Mall. Show more
Property amenities
In addition to complimentary parking, Howard Johnson Fisherman's Wharf, Santa Cruz provides complimentary wireless Internet access, laundry facilities, and multilingual staff.
Refrigerators, microwaves
In addition to microwaves, guestrooms feature refrigerators along with air conditioning and irons/ironing boards. Hide

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2.9out of 5

Expedia Guest Rating

44%

of guests recommend

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Two Doubles Non Smoking
2 doubleAccessible via exterior corridors. Television with standard channels. Complimentary wired Internet access. Free local calls. Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Obstructed Ocean View 1 King Bed Non
1 kingAccessible via exterior corridors. View of the courtyard from balcony. Television with standard channels. Complimentary wired Internet access. Free local calls. Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
One Queen Bed Non Smoking Courtyard View
1 queenAccessible via exterior corridors. Television with standard channels. Complimentary wired Internet access. Free local calls. Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
1 King Non Smoking w/Jacuzzi
1 kingAccessible via exterior corridors. View of the ocean. Television with standard channels. Complimentary wired Internet access. Free local calls. Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
2 Doubles Non Smoking part OceanView
2 doubleAccessible via exterior corridors. Television with standard channels. Complimentary wired Internet access. Free local calls. Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
One Queen Non Smoking Ocean View
1 queenAccessible via exterior corridors. Television with standard channels. Complimentary wired Internet access. Free local calls. Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Obstructed Ocean View 2 Queen Bed Non
2 queenAccessible via exterior corridors. Private balcony. Television with standard channels. Complimentary wired Internet access. Free local calls. Private kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
Special Check-In Instructions
  • Guests traveling with a Service Animal must call the property after booking via this Web site to confirm their reservation. The booking cannot be guaranteed until the reservation has been confirmed with the property directly.

Accessibility Options

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  • Handicapped parking

Property Amenities

A complimentary breakfast is offered. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. This Santa Cruz motel also offers a spa tub, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Onsite parking is complimentary.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business services
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Spa tub
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Parking (free)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Rooms

Air-conditioned accommodations at Howard Johnson Fisherman's Wharf, Santa Cruz offer irons/ironing boards. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Standard television service

Dining

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Personal watercraft

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Howard Johnson Fisherman's Wharf, Santa Cruz

2.9
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
2.8
Hotel condition:
3.0
Room cleanliness:
3.8
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
4.5
Neighborhood:
3.6
44%

of guests recommend

out of 9 reviews

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A Traveler from Newbury Park, CA
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 10 2011

“Bait and switch”

When we arrived at Hotel, the website promised 1 King and Ocean View. We had a street view and the lady at the desk said, "oh we always get that." Hmmmm, which didn't help us out at all. Fairly clean, but the whole bait and switch thing turned me off. Bedroom was a bit musty and the breakfast was barely above "don't bother". Some fruit and pastries and coffee and cereal.

A Traveler from Roseville, CA
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 14 2010

“Bait & Switch!”

The room was incredibly small and it was complicated to "upgrade" to the ocean view we thought we purchased in the first place. The "continental breakfast" that was included consisted of old apples and cheap patries in plastic wrap. We didn't have cold water in the room and I was literally burned in the shower. They found the problem and fixed it the following day.... Lastly, the front desk person really needs to be a bit more friendly..... However; with that said, the room was clean.

A Traveler
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 4 2010

“Cute place”

A rather cute place to stay though the only drawback I could find was the rather thin walls. We had an ocean view that we could enjoy while eating breakfast outside our room with the table and chairs provided. You're within walking distance of the wharf and boardwalk. A nice little place to stay.

A Traveler from Yacolt ,WA
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Sep 8 2010

“Would not stay there again!”

Extemely small room, bathroom door popped open every time the outside door opened and closed and the bedding was very old,even the old blue blanket was all pilled up!

A Traveler
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Apr 18 2010

“Just like home!!!”

The staff was very friendly; the hotel was nice and clean... It was totally worth it!!! I would stay there again... maybe I'll try a suite next time. =)

Area recommendations
If time is on your side, do yourself a favor and look up the MYSTERY SPOT. It was awesome!!!
A Traveler from Nevada City, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Apr 6 2010

“Great deal near the Wharf!”

We checked into this hotel and were so happy with the management and the recent remodel provided new carpet, furniture, bedding, etc so it felt really clean. For a good price you get a good location next to the beaches. Will certainly go back. We had a misunderstanding before arriving and the management was overly accomidating and pleasant, even upgraded our room!

A Traveler from Sanger, CA
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Feb 25 2010

“Not Impressed”

Great location to the Wharf and Boardwalk! The room and such was not impressive. Front desk clerk wasn't very helpful.

A Traveler from WASHINGTON STATE
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Nov 5 2009

“poor management!”

was a clean hotel with paper thin walls but had a good location but that is all that is good about this place. the management was poor and rude. our second night the hotel there was a birthday party for the manager. at about 8:30pm i called to see how long it would last because it sounded like a drunk fest with how loud and rude all were. i was told 10pm it would be done, which is quite rude and inappropiate to have this kind of loud party this late. at 10pm i went to front desk since they wouldn't answer the phone and it was getting louder. the manager's husband got mad at me for my noise complaint throwing his hands up in the air and saying why do i have to be like this and to just leave it alone. then telling me how it was her 60th and a cancer survivor...great but don't have this at a hotel that late at night when people are trying to sleep. he proceded to get mad and kept saying why do i have to be like this. it sounded like a bar party or frat house, not a hotel. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE DUE TO HOW MANAGEMENT TREATS THEIR GUESTS!!!

A Traveler from davis, ca
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Jun 24 2009

“santa cruz”

unfinished repairs in room

A Traveler from San Pedro CA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Apr 15 2009

“Staff was nice !!”

The only thing that bothered me was the light switches in the room light up, and stay on all night long, which illuminates the room and I rather have a room that is completely dark when I'm sleeping. The light bothered me. Other than that, everyone was really nice. It was quiet,but I dont think many people were staying there at the time I was. It would be nice to have a waffle maker going for breakfast too. I'm not into cereal and pre-wrapped danish. The orange and apple juice was kind of watery too. I would deffinitely stay there again, just because the staff was super nice.

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Howard Johnson Fisherman's Wharf, Santa Cruz

130 W Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, 95060 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Main Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Cocoanut Grove - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Pacific Garden Mall - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Santa Cruz Surfing Museum - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
  • Town Clock - 1.5 km / 1 mi
  • Mission Santa Cruz - 1.7 km / 1 mi
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
  • University of Santa Cruz Arboretum - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 3.2 km / 2 mi
  • DeLaveaga Golf Course - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
  • Pasatiempo Golf Course - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
  • University of California Santa Cruz - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
  • Mystery Spot - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi

Location Highlights

  • Water nearby

The preferred airport for Howard Johnson Fisherman's Wharf, Santa Cruz is San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 46 km / 28.6 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • San Jose, CA, United States (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)

Area:

Santa Cruz, California, United States of America: The mighty Pacific serves as center stage and backdrop for all things leisure in Santa Cruz. Its boardwalk offers rollercoaster thrills with bay views. Down Beach Street, the city wharf is a prime fishing and whale-watching spot. Nearby, surfers near and far head to Steamer Lane to catch monster waves. Downtown’s charming Pacific Avenue plays hosts to land lovers with its local shops and cafes.

Howard Johnson Fisherman's Wharf, Santa Cruz

130 W Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, 95060 United States of America

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