City view
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Bathtub
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Safe

Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool, a sauna, and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV. The Santa Cruz East Holiday Inn Express offers rooms with hardwood furniture, including a work desk with ergonomic chair. Guests can browse the internet with the free Wi-Fi or make a snack with the microwave and refrigerator. This Santa Cruz hotel’s on-site gym boasts floor-to-ceiling mirrors and a mounted flat-screen TV. The business center is open 24 hours a day and a hot continental breakfast is served in the mornings. The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 2.8 miles from Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz East. The Rio Theater is less than a 5-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 24, 2011
Hotel chain/brand:
Holiday Inn Express

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, American

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
2 queen beds
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Travel Sustainable Level 2
This property is making considerable investments and efforts towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.1
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
7.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • R
    Rashad
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The breakfast was great and the hotel was located near 2 of my favorite restaurants
  • Nancy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The staff was nice. The room and hotel was clean. The breakfast area was clean and fully stocked. An attendant was restocking and cleaning the entire time.
  • Tessa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Kids loved the pool, room was clean, quick trip to nearby food and the beach
  • S
    Sonrisa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Loved the area-local businesses and felt safe but close enough to daily excursions. Loved the sauna and guarded parking lot. It felt very clean, loved the microwave, keurig, breakfast, dove body products, and check in staff
  • Teodor
    BulgariaBulgaria
    Big and clean room, cool amenities, it,s a little bit far from the beach, but it has all kind of stores and places to eat close
  • Y
    Yang
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The breakfast was good I am happy it was not just grab and go breakfast.
  • Patti
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    it was very clean & quiet. Breakfast was good, a nice plus. Bed was very comfy. Excellent value for the price. I really liked the body wash, lotion etc.
  • Mara
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    good location, walkable to downtown and restaurants
  • Anamika
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    It was on the main road from the freeway so that helped loads. Room was clean and the bed was very comfortable.
  • Huong
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    I love the place here it was amazing, everything was great, the price pretty good too
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Is your pool open?
    Yes, our pool is open from 7am to 10pm
    Answered on 23 November 2022
  • hi,does your pool heated?
    Yes our pool is heated. However, it is currently closed for the season.
    Answered on 13 February 2023
  • Is the swimming pool heated?
    yes, our swimming pool is heated.
    Answered on 14 March 2023
  • Can I bring a road bike to the room?
    Yes, you are able to bring your bike up to your room.
    Answered on 23 November 2022
  • Is the pool available
    yes our pool is open
    Answered on 23 November 2022
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Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $10 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Please note that one car per reservation is allowed. Please contact the property for details.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • American

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel is 1.4 miles from the center of Santa Cruz.

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite