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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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Wonderful
1,556 reviews
Price from
$140.97
per night

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.

This inn is 5 minutes' walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. San Francisco International Airport is 79 km away.

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
821 reviews
Price from
$83
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
$179
per night

Seymore Marine Discovery is 2 miles from this Santa Cruz area inn. A free breakfast is provided and all rooms offer free WiFi.

A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Mission Inn. A microwave, small fridge, and coffee-making facilities are also included. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are available in the en suite bathroom.

Attractive, clean, comfortable room. Very nice breakfast bar, in an upstairs area. Well located for access to the campus of UC Santa Cruz, up the hill. Not far from the downtown, easily accessible. On a main street, but we weren't bothered by traffic noise.

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8.3
Very Good
906 reviews
Price from
$117
per night

Ideally set in the centre of Santa Cruz, Cliff Crest Inn features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a terrace, the inn is close to several noted attractions, around 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, 700 metres from Cowell's Beach and 1.4 km from Seabright State Beach. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

We like the history regarding the property. The hospitality from the staff was perfection. The owner is very accommodating to your needs.

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8.6
Excellent
28 reviews
Price from
$345
per night

Located across the street from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach overlooks Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and ocean views are featured in most rooms.

Offering ocean view outdoor dining options, Sawasdee by the Sea features Thai cuisine for lunch or dinner daily. To-go menus are also offered at Casablanca Inn.

Amazing location, very nice and clean room.

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7.9
Good
1,361 reviews
Price from
$159
per night

Offering a fitness centre, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Pacific Avenue is 1.3 km from Best Western Inn, while University of California Santa Cruz is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 43 km from the property.

Great Service in a very clean and well organiced hotel Thanl you for a great stay!

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7.2
Good
258 reviews
Price from
$84.15
per night

The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

This hotel also features an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, and business center services. The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz has a 24-hour front desk. Ample parking is available.

Above my expectations and would highly recommend to other.

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7.9
Good
649 reviews
Price from
$91.72
per night

A flat-screen satellite TV with HBO film channels and a large work desk are included in all of the classically furnished rooms at the Quality Inn Santa Cruz. A refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee maker are provided in each room.

Staff was the best . My room was very clean and fresh , Felt safe in the area . Would stay there again . And again ..

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6.5
Review score
204 reviews
Price from
$89.99
per night

Located within 10 minutes' walk of the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers free WiFi.

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is less than 2 km from the Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz . The hotel is within 6.4 km of the Capitola Mall, which features shopping.

Everything was great. Hotel is located near to the bus station and to the beach, so it was possible to reach every needed destination within 10 minutes walk. Clean rooms, nice and friendly staff, who helped me with solving all problems (even not related to the stay in hotel itself).

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7.5
Good
735 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

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  • Mission Inn
    Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 907 reviews

    Seymore Marine Discovery is 2 miles from this Santa Cruz area inn. A free breakfast is provided and all rooms offer free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Mission Inn.

    Large clean room with comfortable bed & chairs.

  • Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 261 reviews

    Offering a fitness center, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

    Kaci the girl at the front desk was ver ver helpful.

  • Comfort Inn
    Breakfast options
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 649 reviews

    The 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

  • Quality Inn
    Breakfast options
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 204 reviews

    In 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.

  • Beach Street Inn and Suites
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,556 reviews

    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.

    Perfect location, lovely pool and hot tub, comfy beds

  • Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 313 reviews

    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.

    we love that property is right at Sunny cove beach.

  • Cliff Crest Inn
    Breakfast options
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 29 reviews

    Ideally located in the center of Santa Cruz, Cliff Crest Inn has free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

    lovey, quaint room in a nice location near the beach.

  • Harbor Inn
    Breakfast options
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 53 reviews

    Within 10 minutes’ drive of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pleasure Point, this Santa Cruz inn offers accommodations with charming décor and free WiFi in all rooms.

    It’s clean, comfortable, and close to where I want to be.

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Inns That Guests Love in Santa Cruz

  • Avg. price/night: $75.55
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 890 reviews
    The owner and staff are wonderful. He always checked in on us and made sure we had what we need and are comfortable. This was our second stay at The Drift Inn. We will stay there when visiting Santa Cruz.
    Tiffany
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $203.96
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 508 reviews
    The Inn at Pasatiempo was a very nice stay. We visited during a big storm for NorCal and the vibe was perfect, hearing the rain hit the roof and the smell of the eucalyptus trees made cozying up and staying in the best part of the stay. A great rate and nice staff helped make us not regret unplugging for a staycation on a rainy weekend!
    Stephan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $101.78
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 407 reviews
    The owner of the Seaside Inn checked us in and he was beyond personable. He even upgraded us to a room with a balcony at no extra charge. He was also very pleasant the following morning when we came down early to get coffee without realizing the breakfast area didn't open until 8 am. He wasn't quite ready for customers but accommodated us with a smile.
    E
    Eve
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $203.96
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 508 reviews
    located immediately off the highway with close proximity to the Golf Course. Inn next door for a casual evening meal. nice swimming pool in front of accommodation. room very clean and quiet.
    Jo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $245.08
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,365 reviews
    Awesome room, huge bed! Rolled over in bed to open the curtains and watched the sun rise up over the beach, nothing dinner!
    Greg
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $101.78
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 407 reviews
    I feel it was a healthy distance away from the busiest part of Santa Cruz, but close enough to walk around town and beach. Free parking is always a plus and the Inn was close to a neighborhood garden park.
    Cheshire Bear
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $294.65
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,004 reviews
    I absolutely love the Dream Inn hearing the ocean waves crash on the beach is such a treat
    Rosales
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $115.73
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 822 reviews
    The room was on the top floor, "attic" besides the ceilings being slanted (which you would expect in an attic) I thought it was quaint and clean and very nice. If I were to stay again I would choose Room 5, I saw it being cleaned and it looked a bit larger than the one we had and no slanted ceilings. But the Inn is a very nice place to stay.
    Fatima
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $294.13
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 313 reviews
    The inn is a short walk to the beach, visible from the property. The staff we encountered were helpful and pleasant.
    Catherine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $115.73
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 822 reviews
    It’s a beautiful luxurious inn.. we stayed on the 3rd floor room 12, and it was so cozy and comfy.
    Toni
    Young couple

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