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Hotel Solares

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

M
Michelle
From
United States
Immaculately clean and very comfortable beds. Great location for walking to boardwalk and restaurants. Friendly staff. Free parking. Great value. And dog friendly too!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,735 reviews
Price from
€ 89.40
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...

A
Anonymous
From
United States
The location is unbeatable, very close to the boardwalk and easy access to the beach. We also enjoyed the little coffee shop in the lobby, self-parking across the street was easy, the staff was nice. The ocean view from the room was beautiful and the sound of the waves crashing at night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 837 reviews
Price from
€ 239.02
1 night, 2 adults

Continental Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

J
Jones
From
United States
The location was perfect. The beds were very comfortable. They were clean and fresh. The value was exceptional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews
Price from
€ 67.68
1 night, 2 adults

Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

L
Larry
From
United States
Pretty setting and less traffic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 744 reviews
Price from
€ 108.50
1 night, 2 adults

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

P
Petrovs
From
United States
The hotel is old and has needed renovations for a long time, but everything was quite clean and washed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 791 reviews
Price from
€ 91.03
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

B
Brittany
From
United States
Common areas were cute
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 508 reviews
Price from
€ 114.80
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, 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.

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Ashley
From
United States
Breakfast was great . Location was 10 min walking distance to the boardwalk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 732 reviews
Price from
€ 107.95
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
Anonymous
From
United States
Close to the board walk
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews
Price from
€ 100.23
1 night, 2 adults

Pacific Blue Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

T
Thong
From
United States
Nice clean facility.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews
Price from
€ 136.22
1 night, 2 adults

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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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Arciniega
From
United States
Excellent 👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
Price from
€ 113.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the center of Santa Cruz

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews

    Located 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 955 reviews

    Aqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 494 reviews

    Located 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 791 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 425 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews

    Located 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,102 reviews

    Located 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.

Budget hotels in Santa Cruz and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,434 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Beach Hill Bungalow is located in Santa Cruz, just 2.6 miles from University of California Santa Cruz and 3.8 miles from Pasatiempo Golf Club. The vacation home has access to a restaurant.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

    Ideally located in the center of Santa Cruz, Edgewater Beach Inn has free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

    Featuring barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 1640 feet from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Ideally located in the center of Santa Cruz, Cliff Crest Inn has free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Boardwalk Dream offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 6-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 0.9 miles from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. The vacation home has access to a restaurant.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

    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.

  • Charming Santa Cruz Studio with Private Hot Tub offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, 2.5 miles from University of California Santa Cruz and 4.2 miles from Pasatiempo Golf Club.

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Cruz and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews

    Best 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 508 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews

    Located 1.4 miles from Santa Cruz Beach, Quality Inn offers 2-star accommodations in Santa Cruz and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 800 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 921 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 743 reviews

    The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews

    Offering a fitness center, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

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:

  • 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 by
    Wanda Papineau
    United 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 by
    Anonymous
    United 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 by
    Marian
    United 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 by
    Ann
  • 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 by
    Rebecca
    United States
  • 8.0

    Santa Cruz is a big part of my family's history.

    Santa Cruz is a big part of my family's history. It's my happy place and is now my kids', too. We love the ocean & beaches anywhere, but it's special here. We love the town, it's age, architecture and setting. Weather is unbeatable. The Boardwalk is famous for a reason. It's big, but not too big. Rides are a perfect balance of terrifying to just fun so there's something for everyone. Some of us don't do rides at all and are perfectly happy with the beach, arcades, games and shops instead. I do have to warn that prices have gone up noticeably this year and they weren't bargains to begin with. All day parking across from the Boardwalk is now $35, large corn dogs are almost $10. There aren't as many beach showers available anymore and the whole Boardwalk has gone cashless, card only. You can buy one from a vending machine or kiosk good anywhere on the Walk if you don't have a credit card. They removed most of the classic arcade games from the main arcade, which is a loss to my husband, my sister and me. Ticket values from games in the redemption center have gone way down, too, in this new economy. But the mini golf is still there and fun as always 😉 Prices are up all over town, not just the Boardwalk. Our family's must-visit is Santa Cruz Diner & almost every breakfast item now starts at $19+. You can keep costs down a bit by going on off peak days or even season & using the fridge in ur room for meals and snacks. Enjoy it all, but be prepared to pay!
    Guest review by
    Stephanie
    United States

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  • From € 188.11 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,434 reviews
    Great location. Room was modern and clean. Staff super friendly and informative. Pool is good. We only had one night in Santa Cruz on our road trip so the location was perfect!
    Guest review by
    Hayley
    New Zealand
  • From € 132.78 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 921 reviews
    Standard room, hot tub was lovely, will need a car to get around and into Santa Cruz.
    Guest review by
    Simon
    United Kingdom
  • From € 137.08 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,735 reviews
    best located hotel in Santa Cruz. Just cross the road and you’re on the boardwalk!
    Guest review by
    Julian
    United Kingdom
  • From € 454.37 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 508 reviews
    Didn’t feel like we were in Santa cruz
    Guest review by
    Melissa
    United States
  • From € 92.12 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 622 reviews
    Reasonably priced for Santa Cruz
    Guest review by
    Glenn
    Australia

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