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Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz

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The best beach hotels in Santa Cruz

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

In a prime location in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness center.

D
Debra
From
Canada
Exceptional staff on arrival on Christmas Day. Room exceeded expectations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,126 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$126.65
1 night, 2 adults

Casablanca Inn on The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

T
Tina
From
United States
2nd time staying here in less than a month, I came back I loved it so much! Staff is wonderful. Property pristine. Ocean views on the balcony, amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,801 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$165
1 night, 2 adults

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

W
Will
From
United Kingdom
The team, the location, the facilities and the price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,429 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$164
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Discover a modern coastal escape at Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages, located just 100 feet from Sunny Cove Beach on Monterey Bay.

M
Moritz
From
France
All was great, friendly helpful staff, the rooms and beds were comfortable, clean fresh bathroom with a hot powerful shower, Breakfast with a view to the beach. What more could you ask for?
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
$204
1 night, 2 adults

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, 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...

M
Marguerite
From
Netherlands
Beautiful location at the beach. Pool to relax at. Delicious food in the restaurant in the hotel. Great service from the guest service attendants to the cleaning crew.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 828 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$259
1 night, 2 adults

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

B
Baumgardner
From
United States
Remodeled room, large shower, excellent staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$152.10
1 night, 2 adults

Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

A
Anneke
From
Canada
Very friendly staff, amazing location and breakfast was a very pleasant surprise. I expected dry cereal only, as the breakfast area is compact, but they even had sausage and eggs. GREAT stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 435 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$116.99
1 night, 2 adults

Fern River Resort

Felton (Near Santa Cruz)

Featuring access to the private River Beach, this Felton resort is 8 miles away from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. A campfire and game areas are featured.

J
John
From
Canada
Very comfortable, well equipped, quiet and peaceful. we were only there one night, but I would love to come back for a longer stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$97.44
1 night, 2 adults

Capitola Beach Suites

Capitola (Near Santa Cruz)

Located in Capitola and within a few steps of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

T
Terrence
From
United States
Pretty clear views of the ocean and city lights
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$168
1 night, 2 adults

Condo in Seascape Beach Resort

Aptos (Near Santa Cruz)

A 2-minute walk from Seascape Park Beach in Aptos, Condo in Seascape Beach Resort offers accommodations with access to a hot tub.

P
Paulette
From
United States
The property is right atop a bluff that overlooks the ocean with a private beach. The view is beautiful, location is ideal and the condo itself looked newly remodeled. The room was new and modern looking with a soothing color scheme, kitchen, and fireplace. The condo and property are lovely. The owner was also very nice and responsive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
$345
1 night, 2 adults
All beach hotels in Santa Cruz

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There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of crashing waves and the sea air floating into your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodations come in a variety of forms, from all-inclusive resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea, and outdoor pools with attached bars.

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  • Avg. price/night: $198.26
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,429 reviews
    Spacious room, lovely terrace over looking the sea. Staff were friendly and helpful. Pool and fire pit were great to have. I liked the teas and coffees, popcorn and snow cones offered throughout the day. Location was amazing right on the beach.
    Guest review by
    claire
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $429.34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
    We had a double queen overlooking the beach and ocean - it was an amazing view. Lovely hotel, fabulous pool area with direct access to the beach and volleyball courts. Right next to the pier and boardwalk. Décor of the room was fun and stayed with the surfing theme Valet parking was on $5 more than self parking - so why wouldn't you?
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $429.34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
    Excellent location right on the beach. Rooms had balcony and view of the beach/ocean. Rooms well appointed. Beds very comfortable. Valet parking reasonable and very convenient. Lots of restaurants within a ten minute walk to the pier or the boardwalk. Recommended.
    Guest review by
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $198.26
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,429 reviews
    Authentic American seaside town accommodation - right on the Ocean with easy walk to the pier and boardwalk. Lovely staff who were helpful and service orientated.
    Guest review by
    robert
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $267.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,804 reviews
    The room was an ocean view and stunning! Large space and immaculate. An unobstructed view of Sunrise/sunsets was amazing. Pricepoint extremely reasonable during the week. I absolutely loved opening my door and sitting in comfy chair on balcony looking out on beach.
    Guest review by
    Pamela
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $429.34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
    Location is the main selling point of this hotel. On the beach, sea view, sound of ocean waves as you fall asleep. The adjacent Jack ONeill restaurant was very good as well. Not pretentious, great views as well of the beach and high quality food.
    Guest review by
    Jennifer
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $429.34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
    I loved the bar near the hot tub and fact area is right on the beach. The pool was perfectly heated to an ideal temperature despite it being cool outside.
    Guest review by
    Robin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $267.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,804 reviews
    The location is amazing, right on the beach and boardwalk. Just a beautiful and amazing view.
    Guest review by
    CARLOS
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $429.34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
    The location was stunning, right on the beach and the best spot in Santa Cruz. We also really enjoyed chilling at the pool.
    Guest review by
    Jamie
    Young couple

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