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Sea & Sand InnvsArena Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Sea & Sand Inn is the choice of most professionals compared to Arena Hotel. Sea & Sand Inn scores 73 with praise from 2 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet.
Sea & Sand Inn
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
201 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
From $169/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Smoking Rooms
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Beach
"Just steps from the Boardwalk, the property offers ocean views from every room and a neo-boho attitude that jibes with Santa Cruz’s surf-city heritage." Full review
"With a grassy lawn at the cliff’s edge, this spiffy, if seriously overpriced motel overlooks Main Beach and the wharf." Full review
Arena Hotel
Gayot
817 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95120
From $89/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"A brick façade and surprisingly tasteful lobby offers guests here a warm welcome. Corporate rooms are especially suited to the business travelers and conventioneers that flock to this area."