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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Boardwalk

505 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Boardwalk
Ranked #44 of 52 hotels in Santa Cruz
3.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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norwich, norfolk
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

We paid $55 for one nights stopover, it was ok, room was freezing cold and heater was extremely loud, saying that the room was clean and all we needed for a one nights stay. Breakfast was very basic, cereal, toast, tea coffee and juice. Staff wre friendly enough. Couldn't get the wifi to work.

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Dublin, Ireland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012
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My boyfriend and I stayed here for one night in January. The accommodation was basic but clean, we wanted to stay somewhere cheap and we got what we paid for. We bought food in Whole Foods which we ate at the table in our room then we walked into town to go for some drinks. I would not recommend walking... More

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Sacramento, CA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

I stayed here before and it was ok. This time it was horrible. The only positive was we didn't find bedbugs. They even charge 25 cents for ice! The smell was horrible and there were cigarette burns in the bedding.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

We stayed here for two nights. Management was very friendly & helpful. Room was clean & quite. Breakfast was much better than other places, three chices of bread, big range of pastrys, fresh fruit, different cerals, juice, coffee, tea, even caramel syrup for your coffee.. We would recommend this place, good value for money!

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

This was a very enjoyable stay. The location was excellent, walking distance from the boardwalk and beach. The hotel was old but well maintained, friendly staff and clean rooms. Decent price, we'll be staying here again.

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San Francisco, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011
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Surly staff, no privacy, not clean, no value, not as advertised. Room shoe box sized, and NO privacy - Hear EVERYTHING in adjoining rooms - EVERY movement in others bathrooms and bedrooms EEEEK. Pubic hairs on bathroom walls and floor. Breakfast - no milk no cereal and no replacement of items so if not first to breakfast, no choice. Internet... More

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Sonora, California
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2011

reminded me of the old style motor inns..we pleased with our two bedrooms..perfect for traveling w/kids..pastries, coffee and juice too. staff very pleasant. three blocks from boardwalk with one slight hill..(only an issue if you have lung problems we just walked slower)

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London, England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2011

Convenient location and quieter in rooms overlooking the car park. Rooms are comfortable but the ones overlooking the road can be a bit noisy. Adequate breakfast. Convenient location with the beach and town within reasonable walking distance.

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Los Angeles
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2010

This is a standard hotel which has a great location. It's only two blocks from the beach. They have great service and are willing to help. Every request I had they were willing to help. They even upgraded my room for free! For the money paid it was great. Good value. I would stay again.

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Vijay Panchal, Owner at Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Boardwalk, responded to this review
19 January 2011

Thank you for your feedback, we strive to provide you with the best accomodations at the most reasonable rates. We look forward to your return stay and appreciate your business. More

Hayward, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2010

We booked 3-day suites, ~$550. Since we couldn't make the trip, we called the travel agent who booked for us and requested for refund. The agent was ok'ed because the credit card had not been charged yet and the hotel did not even receive the confirmation fax since it was 10 days before the trip. The hotel manager agreed to... More

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Vijay Panchal, Owner at Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Boardwalk, responded to this review
19 January 2011

We apologize for your inconvenience. The promotional package that you booked was non-refundable and we tried to accomodate you by giving you an extension on the time frame in which you could use in the same calendar year. There was an expiration date on the extension offered and we received no communication from you in that time frame and when... More

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505 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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