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Sunny Cove Motel Apartments

21610 E Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Sunny Cove Motel Apartments
Ranked #32 of 51 hotels in Santa Cruz
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San Francisco, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

If you want a kitchenette with no plates, no spoons, but just 4 bowls and a few other broken utensils, then this place is for you... If Internet access is important for you, don't go there (i did not get any, while it was super important for me work to get online to complete a work project). If all that... More

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Brush Prairie, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012 via mobile

Not sure where to begin. First we were pleasantly surprised at how close we were to the beach. You walk less than 100 yards to a beautiful private like beach that is cove. You can swim, relax, and skim board. Jane was a very gracious host. She worked very hard for us when our car ended up in the shop... More

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Deptford, New Jersey
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5 hotel reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2012

The Sunny Cove is a no-frills type of place, and that starts with booking your room. Everything is done over the phone, there is no way to book anything on-line. Jane is in charge of mostly everything at Sunny Cove and she was very friendly and helpful. The rate during the week is $100 a night and it was $120... More

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Sacramento, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011

As described by others, this is definitely a funky, family and pet friendly alternative to a chain motel. We wanted a room as a base camp, and that's what we got. Good-sized room with a semi-functional kitchenette (bring your own cooking utensils if you really want to do serious cooking). Unfortunately the refrigerator didn't work very well, but did keep... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2011 via mobile

The Fun, Funky, Friendly, Fabulous Sunny Cove Motel. I've stayed at the Sunny Cove more times then I can count now. I've stayed in probably every room they have, Gone alone, with my mate, with my kids, with my mate & my kids, with my kids & their friends. No matter what the occasion or company with me, Sunny Cove... More

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Portrush, United Kingdom
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5 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2010

I found Sunny Cove through the lonely planet guide, it sort of got an average rating there. I rang and booked my room there and got a very helpful and friendly lady who offered me a room at $120 or $90, as we were on a bit of a budget I went for the $90 room. We got there and... More

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SacramentoCA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2010

Located in a primarily residential neighborhood a couple miles south of the Boardwalk, the Sunny Cove's neighborhood is great. About 2 blocks from the beach, it has a relaxed surfer feel. The Sunny Cove is a motel, tightly squeezed in a small footprint. There's just enough parking for the units. (not a complaint!) My family and I stayed in room... More

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Reno, Nevada
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2010

We've been going to the Sunny Cove for more than eight years and we love it. It is an old Beach Motel, which is slowly but surely upgrading all their room/apartments with very tasty, distinctive, beach decor. If you want a Hotel go to the Hilton, but if you want a place to live in locally for a week, This... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2010 via mobile

My boyfriend shared this special gem! My kids live it, too! Right next to the beach. Beach all day. Come back to swim in pool. BBQ poolside, Kitchenettes! Some of the best times ever at Sunny Cove! We'll be there all summer long!

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Sacramento, CA
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2010

I stayed here in '07 with some friends and my boyfriend. I remembered it being a great price. After 3 years they have remodeled (I think the double beds are the same) and the price was the same! The lady running the place is a true Santa Cruz native with an excellent attitude and sense of humor. The rooms are... More

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Also Known As:
Sunny Cove Motel Apartments Hotel Santa Cruz
Sunny Cove Motel Apartments Hotel
Sunny Cove Hotel Apartments
Address: 21610 E Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Region: United States > California > Santa Cruz
Amenities:
Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
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Ranked #32 of 51 hotels in Santa Cruz

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