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Hotel Santa Cruz

Here is a quick summary of the type of hotels and accommodation you will find in Santa Cruz. If you are looking at a longer stay you can book up to 29 nights and you might want to look at the 16 hotels in Santa Cruz which have kitchens so eating in is an option.

There are 1 holiday homes (that number is homes only excluding apartments) offering unique locations and all the facilities of home. If you are looking for something eclectic, smaller or quaint there are 2 boutique hotels in Santa Cruz. 11 ever popular 4 star hotels, which are probably the best value accommodation in Santa Cruz for business or pleasure. In addition there are 3 star hotels providing everything without blowing the budget.

Keeping active is entirely possible at the 12 hotels in Santa Cruz with a gym And 31 hotels with a pool. 3 of the Santa Cruz hotels have both a gym and a pool. 3 have a tennis court.
Pampering, relaxation, massage and spa treatments are available at the 8 hotels with a spa and wellness centres. Or if you want to relax in your own room there are 11 hotels with a spa bath in your own room.

For larger groups of 4 or more there are 12 two (2) bedroom apartments some also with 2 bathrooms and 2 three (3) bedroom apartments in Santa Cruz.

If you are visiting Santa Cruz for a business trip you may be interested in the 43 Santa Cruz hotels with conference facilities. 58 Santa Cruz hotels have parking. And getting to and from the airport is made easier by the 1 hotels with an airport shuttle.

Find the best hotel in Santa Cruz for your budget from our range of hotel accommodation options in and around Santa Cruz United States.

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4 star
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA 95060

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...more

8.6
Fabulous
462 verified reviews
4 star
174 W Cliff Drive Santa Cruz CA 95060

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 an...more

9.1
Superb
282 verified reviews
4 star
611 Ocean Street Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA 95060

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.All rooms are...more

7.9
Good
497 verified reviews
4 star
175 West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz CA 95060

This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic...more

8.7
Fabulous
935 verified reviews
4 star
5000 Cliff Drive Santa Cruz CA 95010

Located in Capitola and within 100 metres of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 100 metres from Capitola Beach, 1.7 km f...more

8.9
Fabulous
116 verified reviews
4 star
330 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA 95060

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

7.2
Good
548 verified reviews
3 star
407 Broadway Ave Santa Cruz 95060

Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.4 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. With free WiFi...more

8.7
Fabulous
785 verified reviews
3 star
1505 Ocean Street Santa Cruz 95060

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.The Hampton...more

8.4
Very good
196 verified reviews
3 star
2956 Mission Street Santa Cruz 95060

Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn and Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz. Free high-speed Internet and a free daily breakfast buffet is pr...more

8.2
Very good
249 verified reviews
3 star
500 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA 95060

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 3.2 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' drive to the University of California Santa Cruz. The all-suite hotel features free WiFi, an outdoor hot...more

7.3
Good
234 verified reviews
3 star
6001 La Madrona Drive Santa Cruz CA 95060

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.Hilton Santa Cru...more

7.9
Good
766 verified reviews
3 star
2424 Mission Street Santa Cruz CA 95060

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.A fridge, microwav...more

8.5
Fabulous
368 verified reviews
3 star
555 Highway 17 Santa Cruz CA 95060

Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie. Free WiFi is accessible in all rooms at this boutique...more

8.2
Very good
467 verified reviews
3 star
1410 Ocean Street Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA 95060

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.The Santa Cruz East Ho...more

7.8
Good
731 verified reviews
3 star
201 West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz CA 95060

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.Each room offers a...more

8.8
Fabulous
184 verified reviews
2 star
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA 95060

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.A satellite TV wi...more

7.2
Good
586 verified reviews
2 star
600 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz Beach and SC Beach and Boardwalk Park CA 95060

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.Guest rooms at this...more

6.9
Review score
1537 verified reviews
2 star
130 West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz CA 95060

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. Free WiFi and a grab-and-go breakfast are i...more

6.7
Review score
771 verified reviews
2 star
314 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA 95060

This 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.Guest rooms at the Comfort Inn Boar...more

7.6
Good
467 verified reviews

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

8.7
Fabulous
1058 verified reviews
2 star
1500 Wharf Road Santa Cruz 95010

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals is situated in Capitola, a few steps from Capitola Beach and 60 metres from Hooper's Beach. The property is around 1.7 km from New Br...more

8
Very good
186 verified reviews
2 star
111 Ocean Street Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA 95060

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 refrigerator,...more

7.3
Good
162 verified reviews
2 star
338 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA 95060

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.Guest rooms at the Super 8 S...more

6.5
Review score
538 verified reviews
2 star
516 Water Street Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA 95060

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.SureStay H...more

6.5
Review score
523 verified reviews
313 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz 95060

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. A...more

8.1
Very good
366 verified reviews
301 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA 95060

Marea Sol Hotel is well set in the centre of Santa Cruz, and provides an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Santa Cruz B...more

8.6
Fabulous
644 verified reviews
525 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA 95060

Set in Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn and Suites offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 1.8 km from Cowell's Beach, 1.5 km from Sant...more

8.1
Very good
724 verified reviews
4 star
One Chaminade Lane Santa Cruz 95065

Set in the Santa Cruz mountain range of Northern California, the Chaminade Resort and Spa is 5 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The resort has a year-round outdoor pool and BBQ, and guests can en...more

7.6
Good
324 verified reviews
4 star
Santa Cruz 95062

Set in Santa Cruz in the California region, Beach Haven has a patio. The property is around 1.2 km from Moran Lake Park Beach, 2.1 km from Hooper's Beach and 6.6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Fr...more

9.3
Superb
26 verified reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, less than 1 km from Sunny Cove Beach and a 15-minute walk from Black’s Beach, Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach offers water sports facilities and air condition...more

10
Superb
2 verified reviews
4 star
401 Johans Beach Drive Santa Cruz CA 95062

Built in the early 1900s, Ocean Echo Inn and 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 prov...more

8.3
Very good
294 verified reviews
4 star
611 Third Street Santa Cruz 95060

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 and Suites Santa...more

8.6
Fabulous
875 verified reviews
4 star
101 Main Street Santa Cruz 95060

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.Each room i...more

8.1
Very good
1482 verified reviews
3 star
2250 Mission Street Santa Cruz CA 95060

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 micr...more

8.3
Very good
969 verified reviews
3 star
126 Plymouth St Santa Cruz 95060

Offering a fitness centre, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.Pacific Avenue is 1...more

7
Good
227 verified reviews

Boardwalk Dream has a patio and is situated in Santa Cruz, within just 700 metres of Cowell's Beach and 1.4 km of Seabright State Beach. The property is around 600 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwa...more

6
Review score
5 verified reviews
3 star
125 Beach Street Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA 95060

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...more

8.7
Fabulous
1522 verified reviews
3 star
176 West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz CA 95060

A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.Featuring cable TV with exten...more

8.8
Fabulous
13 verified reviews
2 star
204 Second Street Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA 95060

Aqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.The rooms include a flat screen TV with cable and premium movie channels, a microwa...more

7.6
Good
995 verified reviews
2 star
311 2nd Street Santa Cruz CA 95060

Located next to Boardwalk Bowl, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk and Bowling is less than 5 minutes' walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi and free 1 car parking is included in the reservation.A f...more

6.9
Review score
490 verified reviews
2 star
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA 95060

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...more

8.2
Very good
1233 verified reviews
2 star
325 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA 95060

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 channel...more

6.9
Review score
1036 verified reviews
2 star
110 San Lorenzo Boulevard Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA 95060

This central Santa Cruz motel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.A microwave and mini-fridge are furnished in all...more

8.2
Very good
883 verified reviews
2 star
522 Ocean Street Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA 95060

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel is 5 minutes' walk from downtown Santa Cruz. It offers free WiFi and free parking.The air-conditioned guest rooms at The Islander Motel are equipped with a...more

7.9
Good
402 verified reviews
2 star
370 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA 95060

A short distance from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other popular area attractions, this California motel provides comfortable accommodations and 24-hour front desk service.Motel Santa Cruz is lo...more

4.9
Review score
385 verified reviews
2 star
500 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA 95060

Located within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.Cable TV, free toiletries, and a coffee machine are offered in all rooms at Torch Lite Inn at th...more

7.6
Good
1555 verified reviews
2 star
619 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA 95060

Surf City Inn and Suites is just 10 minutes' walk away from Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. It features an indoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.All rooms include a TV with cable chan...more

7.6
Good
1442 verified reviews
2 star
1717 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA 95062

This Newly renovated Santa Cruz, California Inn features free Wi-Fi. It is 8.5 km from the University of California Santa Cruz and guest rooms provide a flat-screen HD TV with HBO channels.The rooms a...more

8.7
Fabulous
312 verified reviews
2 star
130 Plymouth Street Santa Cruz CA 95060

This motel is off the Santa Cruz Highway One and is 2 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The motel offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi.National 9 Motel rooms include a private bat...more

7.9
Good
812 verified reviews
2 star
110 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA 95060

Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.A flat-screen TV with cable c...more

8.2
Very good
1792 verified reviews


Last updated: 22 Apr 2025

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