The 25 Best Hotels in Santa Cruz and Vicinity

Ranked 1 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 1 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• “We were able to visit our children and relax in a beautiful setting.”
• “Cute, affordable and comfortable stay. I had a good price!”
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Ranked 2 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 2 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• “The rooms were very clean and had great natural lighting. Bed was soft as well as the day bed. Breakfast was delicious a”
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Ranked 3 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 3 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• “The space was beautiful, I felt welcomed and I enjoyed the...”
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Ranked 4 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 2 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

• “I like how comfortable the beds are and also they have...”
• “Amazing!”
• “My family loved everything about our stay.”
• See more reviews of Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Ranked 5 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 5 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Location and overall a pleasant, comfortable, spacious room.”
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• “Far too expensive”
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Ranked 6 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 6 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• See more reviews of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Ranked 7 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 3 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

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• “We visit Capitola every year and we stay at your hotel every year. Always enjoy our stay!”
• See more reviews of Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites

Ranked 8 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 4 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

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• “This quaint hotel is a pleasure to stay! Location is truly what you are paying for, but staff are super friendly and fac”
• “small property but great location,”
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Ranked 9 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 7 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• See more reviews of Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Ranked 10 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 8 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• “A bit pricey for what you get but it's a good hotel”
• “The location is excellent -- it's walking distance to...”
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Ranked 11 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 10 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Excellent Hotel with Exceptional Staff”
• “Adequate”
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• See more reviews of Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Ranked 12 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 5 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

• “Overall, it was fantastic trip and experience!”
• “It was nice stay.”
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• See more reviews of Capitola Beach Suites

Ranked 13 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 12 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• “Great hotel in perfect location for Santa Cruz beach”
• “A lovely short stay at a nice hotel”
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Ranked 14 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 13 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• “Excellent 👍”
• “Great staff”
• See more reviews of Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca

Ranked 15 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 16 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• “Overall we enjoyed our stay. Will be back for sure as we visit Santa Cruz almost every year.”
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• See more reviews of The Inn at Pasatiempo

Ranked 16 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 17 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “We like the ensuite parking and just how close and clean everything was”
• “Great value and great location.”
• “Great hotel if you want to spend time at boardwalk”
• See more reviews of Carousel Beach Inn

Ranked 17 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 18 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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Ranked 18 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 4 of 13 for hotels in Aptos.

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Ranked 19 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 19 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• “Staff was friendly and our room was clean”
• “Short, sweet, very pleasant experience”
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Ranked 20 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 20 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• “Highly recommended”
• “Had a nice stay”
• See more reviews of SeaSide Inn & Suites

Ranked 21 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 21 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• “Easy to get to”
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Ranked 22 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 22 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• “I’ve stayed here before and I’m sure it won’t be the last time . Love the showers with double shower heads and great pre”
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Ranked 23 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 6 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

• “Was ok, nothing special.”
• “Easy 2 day trip to my favorite place on the coast”
• “Checked all of the boxes from location to cleanliness”
• See more reviews of Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Ranked 24 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 23 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• “Amazing stay.”
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Ranked 25 out of 53 in the region, as well as being 24 of 59 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Friendly staff, quiet room, comfortable bed, hot shower.”
• “I had a good stay with my 11year old grandson...forgot a good shirt in the closet there”
• “Too expensive!”
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