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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the center of the city, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family vacation or...
Continental Inn
Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Just minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California.
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.
The Inn at Pasatiempo
Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie.
Pacific Blue Inn
Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers rooms with attached bathroom with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
Conveniently located 1.1 miles from the Natural Bridges State Beach, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers a fitness room and guest laundry room.. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.
Sea & Sand Inn
Within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It has a 24-hour front desk and free guest parking.
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach...
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 405 reviewsConveniently located 1.1 miles from the Natural Bridges State Beach, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers a fitness room and guest laundry room.. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.
The staff was friendly and the location was perfect
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 230 reviewsIdeally located off Highway 17 and only minutes from the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz, California, this hotel offers many thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.
convenient location. excellent breakfast and very clean room
Hotel Solares
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 1,066 reviewsHotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.
I didn’t get to eat, I wasn’t aware there was breakfast.
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 652 reviewsThe Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
really comfy beds, great breakfast, room clean, nice pool
6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 907 reviewsLocated a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.
Nice and clean, room neat and great view to the ocean.
Quality Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options6.5Scored 6.5PleasantRated pleasant· 205 reviewsIn Santa Cruz town center, this hotel is one mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a deck and seasonal outdoor pool. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi.
We liked the breakfast but the room it's very small.
Comfort Inn Boardwalk
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 441 reviewsThis California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.
It was just what we needed. Something for everyone
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 310 reviewsBest Western Plus All Suites Inn is 2 mi from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' drive to the University of California Santa Cruz.
The staff in the lobby were very nice and helpful.
Hotels located in the center of Santa Cruz
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 279 reviewsNestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach...
Everything but more than anything, the staff were amazing.
Marea Sol Hotel
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 293 reviewsMarea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in Santa Cruz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.
We got upgraded to a suite which was a massive bonus
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 713 reviewsJust minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California.
Facilities were good, also great location for Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 219 reviewsLocated in Santa Cruz, within a 14-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach and 0.8 miles of Seabright State Beach, The Aqua Pacific Hotel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...
Good located, nice rooms and a very very friendly manager
Continental Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 677 reviewsJust 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.
It was very clean..staff were helpful and friendly.
Ocean Gate Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 193 reviewsThe Ocean Gate Inn is ideally located in the heart of Santa Cruz! Each room includes a balcony with a view, a TV with cable channels, air conditioning, ironing facilities, a microwave, a...
I loved the view. It was very close to everything.
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 383 reviewsLocated in Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is 15 minutes' walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests.
Well run, clean establishment. Decent location. Nice staff.
6.2Scored 6.2PleasantRated pleasant· 596 reviewsThis motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.
cleaning of the rooms every day. Nice clean room .
FAQs about hotels in Santa Cruz
Surfin’ USA in Bohemian CA
Santa Cruz was surf central California long before the Beach Boys sang about it. The Surfing Museum in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse tells stories of those who have braved some of the world’s best waves.
Overlooking the ocean rollers are the Coconut Grove Ballroom and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - the oldest amusement park in the state of CA, and the last original one on the West Coast. Its historic carousel, rollercoasters and rides are a colourful backdrop to Cowell’s Beach, best viewed from the Sky Glider cable cars.
Jutting into Monterey Bay is the wharf where sea lions bask and pelicans decide on their next meal. Seafood restaurants are abundant here and the bars provide lively nightlife. Pacific Avenue is the main shopping area and one street away is the Museum of Art & History.
Unsurprisingly for a surfer hotspot, the city has a liberal outlook and is known for political activism - a far cry from the era when the Santa Cruz Mission was established. The mission is now a state park alongside Natural Bridges Beach and the Big Basin Redwoods in forested hills behind the city, home to the gravity-defying Mystery Spot.
Booking.com’s Santa Cruz accommodation includes pet-friendly motels, hotels with hot tubs and cheap inns near UCSC.
What Guests Said About Santa Cruz:
- 6.0Scored 6.0
I believe the hotel is a nice location to stay, they might...
I believe the hotel is a nice location to stay, they might consider getting better maintanance, and cleaning help, some one that can speak english, to better help the guest. Jessica, was very polite, and tried to help as much as possible. There were just a lot of little things, they could have been prevented, especially when you pay the high price charged there. When booking, I thought I was booking direct with the property, never knew bookings, com, jumped in to the equasion. So when I asked if they honored AAA, or AARP discounts, they said no because our room was booked by a third party. Also asked for room with 2 queens, was told they were sold out, which forced us to book 2 seperate rooms, after arriveing, found out they had suites for four people. I think this was a money thing, for bookings.com
CharlesUnited States of America - 10Scored 10
It was quiet and wasn't too crowded .
It was quiet and wasn't too crowded . Beaches and restrooms were clean.wheather wasn't all that warm and it did rain hour or so after we got to the beach pretty heavy we had to leave in a rush. All in all, kids were very happy with trip they can't wait to return for their summer trip.bevalian - 8.0Scored 8.0
The location was the best!
The location was the best! The stairs are a lot of work if you have issues. I can't believe the Boardwalk is closed on fridays! If you are planning a friday night adventure at the boardwalk you will need to find something else to do.LedaUnited States of America - 8.0Scored 8.0
Santa Cruz gets sleazy fast (a lot of justly disaffected...
Santa Cruz gets sleazy fast (a lot of justly disaffected youth manifesting the consequences of a tattered social fabric & like), but the near-perfect climate year-round, the surrounding (2nd or 3rd growth, but still....) redwoods, challenging cols (lots of category 2s & 1s), vast fields of agriculture (it is delightful to cycle through the fields on what amount to ruelles; these areas are intensely redolent of earth, manure & whatever is being cultivated, plus it makes one appreciate just how back-breaking is the labor that goes into producing one's strawberries & artichokes & like) & vegan eating options (especially the bakeries) make any visit worthwhile, especially if you're from an area that does not have that year-round ideal climate. I recommend cycling up SkyLine or HighLand or Empire Grade or getting out in the fields toward MonteRey. Country roads are nearly uniformly narrow, but traffic is mostly light (minus HighWay 9) & drivers generally courteous (again, minus HighWay 9). Santa Cruz even has the mark of any good location -- a nearby Grocery Outlet -- which, due to its location on the edge of town (it may actually be in Soquel), is easy to integrate into the end of a ride for some yummy and cheap vegan delights =)SstozUnited States of America - 10Scored 10
A small treasure and throw-back to a different era: the...
A small treasure and throw-back to a different era: the Boardwalk on the beach, opened in 1907, with a roller coaster and carousel from near that time frame, the tradition & history of the surfing venue, the old (but renovated) motels along the beachfront, and the labyrinth of mid-century housing, some refreshed, some not, make this a worthwhile visit! There are lovely walks along the pier, where sea lions sun themselves, along the coast, where surfers wait for the perfect wave, and along the trails city streets, festive with many cultures represented.
LESLIEUnited States of America - 10Scored 10
Pros: We were upgraded to a big, 2-bedroom unit.
Pros: We were upgraded to a big, 2-bedroom unit. It was very nice, comfortable and modern. The beds were comfortable. The internet was fast. The people who work the front desk are super nice, friendly, and helpful. Parking is easy and free. Location is good. Cons: The water did not run hot, only fairly warm. There was no plug for the bathtub. Noise is an issue, as the walls are very thin. The “Do Not Disturb”, tag kept falling off the doorknob and the maid came in when not wanted.
Caroline PortiaCanada
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- From $137.55 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,215 reviewsThe location was great for what me and my 2 kids were in Santa Cruz doing. Could walk to the boardwalk and enjoy the beach. Our room was located right by the pool and we had a bit of pool smell to our room, but wasn't too bad and after getting settled, barely noticed it. Our room was fairly clean and it had everything we needed. Hotel felt safe and quiet and was surprised by that since it is close to a main road. The check in process was smooth and the person assisting when we checked out was very nice. Great customer serviceDawnUnited States of America
- From $118.45 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 602 reviewsMy room was perfect, except the fridge leaked a bit. The reception was very friendly and accommodating. I grew up in Santa Cruz, but haven't lived there since the 90s. My mom is in SC, in a nursing home,.so I have been staying in a few hotels on my trips to see her. This hotel was the best so far, clean, quiet, affordable and comfortable. I stayed here during the off season and it was a great deal.
SHELLYUnited States of America - From $294.65 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,003 reviewsThe Dream Inn was right on the beach and also an easy walk to the downtown. Staff were friendly and competent. The decor appealed to our taste (midcentury with a surfing motif!), pool was big enough to do laps and the hotel restaurant was pricey but excellent. Overall we had a good experience and plan to return.SusanUnited States of America
- From $550 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 363 reviewsLocation was excellent. Room was big and roomy for us. Could have used some mirrors in the rooms. 5 ladies in one unit and 1 two mirrors makes it difficult to get ready in the morning. Loved the Santa Cruz feel at the hotel. Would stay at the Salt Water Inn again☀️❤️SarahUnited States of America
- From $128.22 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 1,066 reviewsI always stay at this same hotel whenever I go to Santa Cruz. The water in the swimming pool is always warm and I you can swim until 10pm. They had excellent coffee for breakfast. The room was very nice and clean with a big spacious bathroom.MariaUnited States of America
- From $216.11 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,714 reviewsThe best part of the Carousel Beach Inn is clearly the location. It is right across the street from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and other shops and facilities. The beach is also a plus. Free parking and continental breakfast.LLUPEUnited States of America
- From $120.92 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 944 reviewsThis was one of the best hotel on my road trip from SF to LA. This hotel is aligned with the surf spirit of the Santa Cruz city. Room was clean and enormous big. I was very very satisfied.
IvanCzech Republic - From $175.72 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 463 reviewsHave stayed at the Paradox several time .Nice hotel in a good location in Santa Cruz, we are fans. Rooms are very comfy and clean. Amenities are great, restaurant is also very good.kristaannelkinUnited States of America
- From $101.78 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 385 reviewsGreat location and just a short walk over the bridge into Santa Cruz. Rooms were very spacious and beds very comfortable. Annan at reception was a great host and extremely helpful.
KathrynUnited Kingdom - From $126.13 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 486 reviewsWe drove down to Santa Cruz for Woodies on the Wharf car show and the Pacific Blue inn is walking distance from the Wharf and cheaper,nicer than the guest hotel.ThomasUnited States of America
- From $81.20 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 765 reviewsNice place to stay in Santa Cruz, even better than expected. Beds were comfortable and the room was large enough for us. Free parking inside is a good plus.
AlexItaly - From $170.61 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 293 reviewsAmazing location on the front at Santa Cruz, newly updated hotel so very clean and comfortable.JonUnited Kingdom
- From $150.18 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 911 reviewsStandard room, hot tub was lovely, will need a car to get around and into Santa Cruz.
SimonUnited Kingdom - From $93.87 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 1,595 reviewsGood location close to Santa Cruz Beach - Lots of free parking spacesAvon MichalSwitzerland
- From $201.21 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 860 reviewsThe location was perfect near the beach and down town Santa Cruz.IreneUnited States of America
- From $114 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 627 reviewsHotel close to boardwalk and east to access other places to see.HHeidyUnited States of America
- From $114.87 per night7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 441 reviewsLocation was perfect for Santa Cruz boardwalk.DDulceUnited States of America
- From $137.09 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,026 reviewsI liked that hotel was close to boardwalk.
HeatherUnited States of America - From $175.72 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 463 reviewsDidn’t feel like we were in Santa cruz
MelissaUnited States of America - From $294.65 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,003 reviewsbest hotel on the beach great roomstevenBelgium
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