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West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Hotel in Santa Cruz

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...

C
Carolanne
From
Spain
Perfect location for the pier and boardwalk. Only 10 bedrooms and plenty of free parking for all rooms. The room was large with a very comfortable bed and lovely marble bathroom. We appreciated the wine and nibbles each evening and the breakfast quiche each morning. The chef came out regularly to refill so nothing ran out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews
Price from
£175.04
1 night, 2 adults
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Well situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre.

B
Beatrice
From
Italy
Very comfy beds! I missed it already! The room was very nice with a huge bathroom and everything impeccably clean! Heated pool is a plus together with the fitness centre.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,119 reviews
Price from
£97.72
1 night, 2 adults
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SeaSide Inn & Suites

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Set in Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

R
Roberta Joiner
From
United Kingdom
Lovely room, recently renovated. Modern bathroom. Very comfortable bed. Friendly helpful staff. Had to work while I was there, WiFi very good, desk with convenient sockets, comfortable chair. Good location, 10 min walk to town, 20 min to beach and boardwalk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 957 reviews
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£75.99
1 night, 2 adults
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Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel is well set in the centre of Santa Cruz, and provides an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.

M
Mike
From
Australia
Excellent location across from the beach, boardwalk, and wharf… You cannot go wrong staying here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 768 reviews
Price from
£110.14
1 night, 2 adults
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

S
Simon
From
Belgium
Great location, clean and modern rooms. Good lighting and comfortable beds also the best neigbourhood you want to be in when staying at Santa Cruz.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews
Price from
£102.64
1 night, 2 adults
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Capitola Hotel

Hotel in Capitola

Set in Capitola and with Capitola Beach reachable within 100 metres, Capitola Hotel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
£205.31
1 night, 2 adults
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

B
Bianca
From
Spain
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The valet service was very good as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 726 reviews
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£107.69
1 night, 2 adults
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Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel in Aptos

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is located in Aptos. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can chill out in the outdoor swimming pool.

D
Da Silva
From
South Africa
What a beautiful hotel. All facilities were up to standard. Comfort and style. We will recommend it to all.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews
Price from
£97.36
1 night, 2 adults
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Sea & Sand Inn

Hotel in Santa Cruz

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 for one vehicle.

C
Christiaan
From
South Africa
Great location, comfortable and clean. Nice breakfast, cheese & wine and 24h coffee. Friendly staff and well maintained. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Price from
£209.72
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

C
Caterina
From
Italy
We had a great time, made the most of the swimming pool and the tasty food at the restaurant
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 515 reviews
Price from
£110.19
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 465 reviews

    Nestled in California just 1.5 km from Capitola Beach & Wharf, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A fitness centre is located on site.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews

    This Capitola hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 562 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

    Ideally situated 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

    Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 789 reviews

    Located 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

Budget hotels in Santa Cruz and Vicinity

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,748 reviews

    Hotel 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 630 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz, within 1.2 km of Santa Cruz Beach and 1.1 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, The Aqua Pacific Hotel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews

    This 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews

    The 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 457 reviews

    Located 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodation, Swell House Santa Cruz is situated in Santa Cruz, 4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5.5 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.

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  • 10.0

    When I was young I lived in San Jose and our mom would bring...

    When I was young I lived in San Jose and our mom would bring us to Santa Cruz all summer long. Coming again as an adult brought back so many fond memories. The boardwalk was so different then then. Santa Cruz is such a fun place and so many rides and shops. Every child needs to experience it at least once in their lifetime.
    Guest review by
    Wanda Papineau
    United States
  • 10.0

    Capitola offers many good restaurants, and plenty of beaches...

    Capitola offers many good restaurants, and plenty of beaches to visit. We went to the Moss Landing slew one day to watch the numerous birds. We ate at Cafe Cruz, and several other restaurants. We are not exactly a young couple, so we mostly like eating good food, and gazing at the Pacific. The weather was bright and sunny.
    Guest review by
    suzanne
    United States
  • 6.0

    I went to Aptos for one night to attend an anniversary party...

    I went to Aptos for one night to attend an anniversary party. I have visited the area several times and never found it very appealing as it is very crowded, traffic can be horrendous, and the public beaches that are easily accessible are not very beautiful. I much prefer Monterey or Half Moon Bay or Northern California area beaches for scenic beauty. The party was held at Bittersweet Bistro in Aptos, however, which is a restaurant I do highly recommend if you go to Aptos, the food was wonderful!
    Guest review by
    Jody
    United States
  • 10.0

    You can't beat the property and the hospitality of the...

    You can't beat the property and the hospitality of the owners as well. 5 stars and first class all around. I'd like to book it again, but it's a little too expensive right now during busy season so I'll likely have to wait
    Guest review by
    Santolucito
    United States
  • 10.0

    We, unfortunately, chose to visit during the busiest part of...

    We, unfortunately, chose to visit during the busiest part of the season, but aside from traffic and the Murray Bridge being out, we didn't feel inconvenienced by the larger crowds. The beaches were clean, the warf was a blast, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center was amazing, food was great and the locals were kind!
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    United States
  • 4.0

    Of course, we may have missed what's on offer...

    Of course, we may have missed what's on offer... Our hotel was on a busy road near shopping malls, boring chain food outlets and petrol stations, next to a noisy facility of some kind which beeps and crashes into action early in the morning. I hope there is more to Capitola, but our part was definitely NOT by the sea. If there is a better side, it's a pity the hotel didn't illustrate or explain this. If you're on business or visiting family - fine. On holiday looking for a stop by the ocean? Forget it.
    Guest review by
    Kathryn
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0

    Beautiful grounds and beach.

    Beautiful grounds and beach. Fresh, clean and well decorated and appointed room. Ocean view is spectacular. We didn’t use them although the resort has 3 pools and several outdoor fire pits. Shore birds galore. Soothing sound of the surf from our patio. Warm fireplace in the room added to its appeal. Kitchen went unused although it is well appointed including glasses, tableware, and utensils. Kitchen table seats four.
    Guest review by
    Robert
  • 10.0

    The Santa Cruz vibe is real: diverse (happy) people,...

    The Santa Cruz vibe is real: diverse (happy) people, terrific beaches, lots of eateries, beach boardwalk and arcade fun. Walking around the boardwalk area feels safe, if crowded, on weekends. There is definitely a broad range of fun activities for families.
    Guest review by
    Marian
    United States
  • 8.0

    Drab and musty. Needs better decor.

    Drab and musty. Needs better decor. Uncomfortable small bed and couches. Excellent location with view of ocean and ocean sights and sounds but overlooking a crappy roof first. No cookware, dishes or utensils in kitchen. Brown fake leather couches, cheap old pictures on the walls of Mediterranean?? Beige paint, dark brown carpet brown tables and more brown. Tiny shower. Spacious.
    Guest review by
    Rachel
    United States
  • 10.0

    I liked Aptos.

    I liked Aptos. There are some good restaurants and the people when I went to town were observing the correct protocol . The Swallow is a great dinner restaurant. When I return I'll be looking for a great place to stay...
    Guest review by
    Alida

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