Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville - Watsonville, California

David S.

This is a pretty great hotel. It was finished during the pandemic, during which it was pretty sterile, but has really grown into its charm. What I really like about the hotel are all the pictures taken from around the area; the old house across the street that's been on the verge of collapse for 30 years (The Redman Hirahara Farmstead), the fields, and a lot of the views you can get from the inside.

The rooms are charming. The technology is good (having the TV greet you by name [on the screen, no voice] is a really nice touch). The internet is good, no complaints there. Bed is comfy and the bathrooms are surprisingly spacious.

The breakfast is whatever. If you know what you're expecting then you won't be disappointed. That being said, it's really diverse; waffle makers, premade eggs and sausage, or yoghurt and fruit. I feel like it can cover everybody's needs. Is it the best breakfast ever? No. But it's very satisfactory and diverse. And free. There's also a little snack bar that has alcohol until 11, and a lot of stuff to eat if you have that midnight craving.

The staff is excellent. Really, really nice and helpful.

The amenities are great, there are four Chargepoint plugs available, though there isn't a lot of enforcement/information to prevent non-EVs to park there. Nextdoor, the two gas stations have enough snacks and drinks (and other amenities like shampoo). There's also a starbucks right across the driveway, but honestly there are way better coffee options nearby. (Honestly, the free hotel coffee is so much better).

I do wish there was a hottub. That would be pretty cool.

Anna B.

The entire staff is highly sour I don't know if it's because of their own personal reasons or they just do not like to work. There was only one staff member that helped me and my family and his name was Daniel Guzman.. this man went above and beyond for me and my family this was the only sweet experience that we had with the staff for the two nights we were here. If we do decide to come back in the future it will be because of His Excellent Customer Service this sweet caring and amazing staff member is the best housekeeper member of the group.

Dance F.

Disappointed to say the least. Felt undervalued. Our first room (214) was run down (i.e., wallpaper peeling off mostly in the bathroom, stains, chipped wall here and there). I couldn't believe that the hotel was supposedly only 3 or so yrs. old (as told by one of the employees). The shower area looked very old and dirty around the base. We then moved to 3rd floor (314) the next day. The (entire) room was a lot cleaner and less worn out. Annoyingly though, the people above us were rudely noisy with their feet - there were a lot of foot pounding, running around and jumping. I had to call the front desk to let the guests above us be more respectful of their noise, especially it being almost 11 pm.
The floors seem to definitely be thin because you can hear toilets flushing and every foot steps.
The breakfast was less than satisfactory and the options were the same way. The mango water juice and the waffle mix were the only good choices (at least it was for us).

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Positive: The staff is friendly, and the breakfast is good. Was also very helpful. Negative: My son turned the water on for a shower and hundreds of ants came out of the spout. After that, my children did not want to use the shower

Tingxian Z.

Dustin was the highlight of our family's one night stay. He was super courteous and accommodating, really went above and beyond! The hotel is new, nicely decorated and Continental breakfast was tasty. Indoor heated pool isn't large but clean and adequate for small kids. Room super clean. ||I was initially worried bc I read reviews about the lights turning on automatically but it is only the hallway light that turns on/off with motion sensor. It turned out when I went to the bathroom twice in the middle of the night but didn't bother the rest of the family. Highly recommend!

The_Cheese

It's as you expect for the room. But I hope you don't have to do any actual business. The business center is just a table in the lobby and a power outlet, which is what you have in your room, but private. No access to a printer. No free Wi-Fi.

Shermaene

Positive: Very nice hotel clean receptionist nice and accomodated us when we came in late and they had given our room to someone else. They accomodated us by giving us two separate rooms which were right across from each other and worked out well. Negative: Yes had called day before and told would be checking in late. The gentleman said would note on our reservation. When we got there at 10:30 pm the receptionist said they did not have my room available but gave us two rooms instead at no extra charge

John M.

Handy to freeway, though outside of main parts of town. Lovely accommodations. Since you have to drive to get anywhere, I’d call it a hidden gem.