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Hotel Solares
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.
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...
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, a 16-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge.
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.
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.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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.
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.
Comfort Inn Boardwalk
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.
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.
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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 655 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· 908 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· 207 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· 446 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 options7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 308 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.
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 381 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.
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 714 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.
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9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 278 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.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotel8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,012 reviewsThis 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...
really loved this place - cool quirky trendy and fun!
Marea Sol Hotel
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotel8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 289 reviewsMarea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in Santa Cruz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.
Clean, really good location and really good personal
Sea & Sand Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotel8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 144 reviewsWithin 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.
The ocean view was amazing and complimentary breakfast was yummy
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotel8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 229 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
Hotels located in the center of Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 211 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· 674 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.
6.2Scored 6.2PleasantRated pleasant· 595 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 .
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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 $171.73 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 812 reviewsWe got upgraded for free because we tried to check in a little early and the room wasn’t ready, which was so lovely! The room was very clean, had lots of space and the shower was incredible. The hotel was in walking distance to the boardwalk and also downtown santa cruz which made it so easy to get around. The staff were all so friendly and had so many suggestions for things to do and places to eat/drink. Hands down the best place to stay in santa cruz!
DervlaSouth Korea - From $222 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 1,551 reviewsThe location of the hotel was wonderful. When we checked in we found out they had upgraded our reservation! After 8 hrs on the road it was a great surprise. We had a huge ocean view, lounge chairs on our deck, the "kitchen" amenities were amazing and the oversized shower with double shower heads were an added surprise. I can't wait to travel back to Santa Cruz to stay at the Beach Street Inn!
ShawnaUnited States of America - From $219.03 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 638 reviewsThe location is near the Beach, Boardwalk, Wharf and some other places you want to visit. You can just walk if you want to save up money or if you want to leave your car at the hotel. They have free coffee and water at the lobby that you can just get whenever you want.AuverylUnited States of America
- From $174.46 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 402 reviewsEvery member of the staff that I encountered were nice and helpful. The breakfast is pretty standard hot hotel breakfast. I loved the location as it was close enough to anything in Santa Cruz but not in a busy party area. A great pizza place right across the street.RichardUnited States of America
- From $144.38 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 1,060 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 $200.40 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 467 reviewsVery comfortable hotel with lots of great amenities. Nice bar, pool, hot tub. King room is spacious with a super-comfortable bed. Location on Ocean is central with easy auto access to all that Santa Cruz has to offer.
JulietUnited States of America - From $124.77 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,042 reviewsExcellent location, very close to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and beach. It was an older hotel but the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. They also had a coin op laundry for guests to use.
EMILYUnited States of America - From $114 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 627 reviewsYou will not be disappointed on how nice the property is and their continental breakfast is one of the best in Santa Cruz County everything awesome thank you very much for excellent stay I had
ChrisUnited States of America - From $108.75 per night6.3Scored 6.3PleasantRated pleasant· 453 reviewsPrime location, and the hotel manager was awesome. We really enjoyed our stay, and we will continue to stay at the Fireside Inn whenever we visit Santa Cruz.
tracyUnited States of America - From $92.15 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 480 reviewsWonderful family-run motel, well-located in Santa Cruz. Free coffee and English breakfast tea in the morning. The original 60s neon sign is amazing!StefanGermany
- From $101.78 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 369 reviewsgreat location for exploring Santa Cruz, friendly reception staff, very clean room and the bed was so comfortable!
MaddieUnited Kingdom - From $294.13 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 311 reviewsVery clean little studio near a tiny dog friendly cove. Good place to stay and explore Capitola and Santa Cruz.
RebeccaUnited States of America - From $86.75 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 878 reviewsRoom sizes were large, walking distance to Santa Cruz Walf, clean facilities, clean rooms and friendly staff.JohnAustralia
- From $174.76 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 714 reviewsGreat location. Very helpful staff with great tips for our onward journey/trip. Liked that not in Santa Cruz.
AnnieUnited Kingdom - From $86.80 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 761 reviewsIt was clean and close to the main areas of Santa Cruz. Overall it's reasonably priced.
RhysAustralia - From $550 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 363 reviewsIts the best spot in Santa Cruz. Sam the manager is a very kind and helpful man.CCAROLYNUnited States of America
- From $204.89 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,704 reviewsProximity to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, very good continental breakfast.SvenGermany
- 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 $200.40 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 467 reviewsThe hotel is nice, clean and well designed.morcohen120Israel
- From $406.85 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,012 reviewsThe hotel located right on the beachAmir LivneUnited States of America
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