We stayed at the Dream Inn on the last night of a 4 week road trip and it was a great way to finish. After starting our trip at another JDV hotel in San Francisco we had high expectations for this one due to the jump in class. We weren't disappointed. The rooms all overlook Cowell's beach and the pier... more

The service provided by the Dream Inn Staff started before we even arrived. We booked our room and indicated in the comment section of the on-line reservation page that this trip was a surprise for our childs birthday. We received an inquiry back from Aretha asking more specifics and if there was anything else she could assist us with regarding... more

Part of joie de vivre chain, good eco credentials. Can't magine anyone not liking it. We had room service as it was too good to go out. Felt like Gidget on holiday. more

From the moment we stepped into our room, the Dream Suite, we were in love with this hotel. The room was minimilist yet comfy and the view over the water was picture-perfect. Adding to the perfection was the full moon rising over the pier during our stay. The restuarant, Aquaris, is easily the best in town. The food, the ambiance... more

This hotel is nice. The rooms are roomy, modern with balconies looking out onto the ocean. We stayed here before heading home and it was so relaxing. From the huge comfortable bed, great TV with on demand films, huge bathroom with power shower and a great coffee machine. The mini bar was reasonable too. You listen to the sound of... more

We were welcomed by very friendly staff at the valet parking and check-in; the view from the room is really breathtaking, since the hotel is located right above the beach. The sunrise is also very spectacular to watch from the balcony; the modern room is very comfortable. We felt a bit less comfortable with the crowd of (homeless?) people next... more

I had a wonderful experience at this hotel. It is located right on the beach with fabulous views and is the ultimate experience if you are going to be in Santa Cruz. The pool area is gorgeous and you walk right onto the beach from the pool area. Just a few feet away is the pier and you can walk... more

The hotel's location is great -- right on the beach. It's easy to walk to the wharf, or the Boardwalk. The hotel was recently renovated and the rooms are nice, clean and have cool, modern decor. In term of amenities, the pool was nice and warm though on the small side. They also have a small children's pool about 2.5... more

My mom (90 yrs. old) and I stayed 3 nights here for my nephew's wedding. Nice, spacious rooms with a private balcony overlooking the boardwalk, pier and ocean. Rigt on the beach. Very convenient to downtown. more