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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Santa Cruz, USA

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Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

Each room at Beach Street Inn and Suites includes a microwave and a refrigerator. Coffee facilities are also provided along with cable TV.

It was amazing, we got some popcorns, the staff were friendly. they were helpful.

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9
Superb
1,558 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Free on-site parking is available at this pet-friendly motel.

Nice spacious room, free parking, smooth check in, very friendly staff.

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8.1
Very good
1,220 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.

Offering a city or ocean view, each suite at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz features a flat-screen TV. A microwave and refrigerator are provided. Guests are pampered with free toiletries.

Location was epic. Close to the beach, boardwalk, and downtown. The complimentary drinks were a nice touch as was the restaurant recommendation list. Jeremy the manager was super friendly and helpful too. There was good parking and the room was a great size and super comfortable. Awesome place to stay.

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8.5
Very good
823 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking.

A TV and a DVD player are featured in each room at Sea & Sand Inn. All rooms provide a seating area and an en suite bathroom. Each room offers a sea view.

Room was way better than expected. View was unforgettable. Loved the landscaping done on the property. Amazing stay.

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8.9
Fabulous
154 reviews
Price from
£262
per night

Built in the early 1900s, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is located on a quiet cul-de-sac that ends at Monterey Bay's unique Sunny Cove Beach. The inn's cul-de-sac location minimizes traffic and provides for a relaxing and safe beach stay. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 10 minutes’ drive away.

A wonderful and heartful place, lovely decorated. You will love it.

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8.4
Very good
313 reviews
Price from
£163
per night

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Capital Village is 8.8 miles away, and Pacific Avenue with boutique shops and stores is just 15 minutes’ walk from the property.

So lovely, staff lovely, rooms lovely, swimming pool lovely, bar and restaurant lovely. Art in hotel amazing.

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8
Very good
466 reviews
Price from
£117
per night

Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

Free WiFi is available in all of the rooms at the 100% non-smoking Pacific Blue Inn. The brightly-coloured rooms are also equipped with a DVD player, an electric fireplace and a work desk.

Superb hotel really well situated for the beach and shopping

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8.5
Very good
483 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

Situated 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.

All rooms include a coffee machine, a refrigerator, a TV with satellite channels, hardwood floors, and an en suite bathroom which includes a shower.

Nice clean room, comfortable bed, quiet safe location 15 minutes walk to the beach

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6.7
Review score
811 reviews
Price from
£75
per night

This motel, just 10 minutes' walk from Capitola beach and village, offers free Wi-Fi. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and guest launderette are available for guest use.

A flat-screen cable TV and balcony are included in each room at Quality Inn & Suites Capitola. A microwave, compact fridge, ironing facilities and hairdryer are are also provided.

Comfortable room in a good location.

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8
Very good
557 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

*Adults Only* Just 10 minutes’ walk from Capitola Beach and Wharf, this luxurious B&B offers an evening wine reception complete with appetizers. A full breakfast is served daily. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.

Room was lovely. Sagar, the host, was exceptionally gracious and welcoming. Location was ideal for walking the town

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9.3
Superb
172 reviews
Price from
£327
per night

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