Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
- City view
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
About this property
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. 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. 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 8.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carl
United States
“Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was excellent and comfortable, breakfast food was great.” - Niezel
United States
“They were ready to accommodate my request of checking in early. Everything in the room was clean & it was pretty much a smooth and enjoyable stay.” - Patricia
United States
“The cleanliness of the hotel was really good. It was within walking distance to different places to eat and up the road from the Boardwalk.” - Art
United States
“Modern/New convenient to freeway and access to downtown.” - Joshua
United States
“The hotel was well run and as advertised. Very pleased with my stay.” - Nicole
United States
“Easy to get to. Clean rooms and super friendly staff. Pool was perfect” - Quezada
United States
“First time to Santa Cruz. The $10.00 a night was a surprise.” - Iniguez
United States
“I like the room, everything was perfect, communication, cleanliness, comfort, breakfast 😋” - Usiel
United States
“My stay was great. Staff here is just straight up awesome. This is my go to stay for my family and I when we stay in santa cruz.” - Agnes
United States
“Clean room,comfy bed and receptionist Jose is friendly and accomodating.”
Hotel area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.







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 $200 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.