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West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
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...
Swell House Santa Cruz
Featuring 3-star accommodations, Swell House Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, a 6-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 2.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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.
SeaSide Inn & Suites
Located in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in the center of Santa Cruz, and provides an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared...
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, a 15-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.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz
Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz.
Sea & Sand Inn
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.
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.
Hotels with parking in Santa Cruz
- Free parkingScored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviewsFrom $229.71 per night
- Free parkingScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 310 reviewsFrom $155.57 per night
- Free parkingScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 235 reviewsFrom $373.14 per night
- Free parkingScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 967 reviewsFrom $112.10 per night
- Free parkingScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 297 reviewsFrom $147.90 per night
- Private ParkingScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 396 reviewsFrom $126.13 per night
- Parking on siteScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 829 reviewsFrom $429.34 per night
- Parking on siteScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 720 reviewsFrom $162.35 per night
- Parking on siteScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 460 reviewsFrom $150.35 per night
- Parking on siteScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 780 reviewsFrom $148.83 per night
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 831 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 820 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 967 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 792 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,128 reviews
Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Cruz and nearby
Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 436 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.
From $114.87 per nightHoward Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 792 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.
From $134.58 per nightSuper 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 414 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.
From $120 per nightHyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 720 reviewsLocated in Santa Cruz, a 15-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.
From $162.35 per nightBest Western Plus All Suites Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 247 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.
From $146.25 per nightHotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 522 reviewsFeaturing 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.
From $221.82 per nightSureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 6.3Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 455 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.
From $136.84 per nightQuality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviewsLocated 1.4 miles from Santa Cruz Beach, Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area offers 2-star accommodations in Santa Cruz and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
From $113.97 per night
Hotels located in the center of Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 780 reviewsMarea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in the center of Santa Cruz, and provides an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.
From $148.83 per nightFireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviewsLocated next to Boardwalk Bowl, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is less than 5 minutes' walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi and free 1 car parking is included in the reservation.
From $92.12 per nightAqua Breeze Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 950 reviewsAqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.
From $202.26 per nightBeachview Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 495 reviewsLocated less than 5 minutes’ walk from the beach, this hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes’ drive from University of California -Santa Cruz.
From $112.93 per nightCourtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 460 reviewsLocated in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared...
From $150.35 per nightRio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 813 reviewsStyled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.
From $114.93 per nightCapri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.0Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 308 reviewsLocated a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers free parking and easy access to a variety of local attractions.
From $1,687.90 per nightSeaway Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviewsA 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.
From $211.13 per night
Budget hotels in Santa Cruz and nearby
Bay Front Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 1,091 reviewsLocated 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.
From $105.89 per nightPacific Blue Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 396 reviewsJust 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.
From $126.13 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 619 reviews
Located within 10 minutes' walk of the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers free WiFi. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hair dryer.
From $92.50 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 1,507 reviews
Located within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
From $114.08 per night Drift Inn, LLC
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 873 reviewsThis central Santa Cruz hotel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.
From $91.23 per nightSurf City Inn & Suites
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 1,589 reviewsSurf City Inn & 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.
From $85.53 per nightOcean Gate Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 168 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...
From $87.20 per nightHotel Solares
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 1,759 reviewsHotel 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.
From $144.78 per night
FAQs about hotels in Santa Cruz
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:
- 8.0
Ebikes along the ocean was amazing.
Ebikes along the ocean was amazing. Boardwalk had lots of great rides and food options. Beautiful wharf to walk on and visit many shops/restaurants. Don't miss out on Gayle's Bakery or the Mystery Spot that is nearby.Guest review byTammyUnited States - 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 byWanda PapineauUnited 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 byAnonymousUnited States - 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 byMarianUnited States - 10.0
We enjoy going to the beaches, the Boardwalk and the local...
We enjoy going to the beaches, the Boardwalk and the local restaurants. We found that breakfast at Zachary's was excellent. Their potatoes are really tasty and the have homemade bread. We had dinner at Bedda Mia. Their Spaghetti alle vongole and Carbonara is good. We would go back to both of those places.Guest review byAnn - 10.0
But I most like the beaches I would like to just sit out...
But I most like the beaches I would like to just sit out there for half a day towards the evening a watch the sunset. It’s just beautiful and everything else is fine. I like the food places. I recommend them to check out some of the food places just wanted a little more time at this wonderful little place to stay or live.Guest review byRebeccaUnited States
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- From $114.08 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 1,507 reviewsThe location was a 5 min walk from the boardwalk which is nice so you dont have to pay/look for parking. When staying in santa cruz you either can either stay in a nice hotel for a steep price or try to find an inn/motel that looks renovated or clean relying on the photos and reviews. For the price of this place you kinda get what you pay for but based on some of the photos and reviews i had slightly higher expectations.Guest review byRainUnited States
- From $114.93 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 813 reviewsBooked 2 rooms but as they were originally in different areas of the building the hotel very kindly moved us next to each other at no cost. Location is excellent close to Santa Cruz broad walk and downtown in equal measure. TV's come with Amazon prime included (which we hadn't expected and was a welcome surprise) and WIFI speed was excellent in both rooms.Guest review byAndrewUnited Kingdom
- From $87.37 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 639 reviewsHost TJ was great, super friendly and helpful. Hotel location was good, an easy walk from both the boardwalk and pier and downtown area. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Santa Cruz is a cool town and made a perfect stop off on our California road trip!Guest review byCameronUnited Kingdom
- From $97.74 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 294 reviewsLovely owners - very friendly and helpful. Good quality mattresses and very clean rooms. Perfect location for exploring Santa Cruz and within walking distance of everything you need. Highly recommend!Guest review byHelenUnited Kingdom
- From $429.34 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 829 reviewsbest hotel on the beach great roomGuest review bystevenBelgium
