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 romantic getaway. The Dream Inn features a natural, laid back atmosphere inspired by the ocean. All guest rooms and suites include private balconies or patios with spectacular views of Monterey Bay. Enjoy the memorable sunsets, watch the surfers and let the ocean waves lull you to sleep. The hotel's spacious deck features a pool and hot tub. With a great location and luxurious amenities, the Dream is a great choice for business or pleasure.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Santa Cruz, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Santa Cruz

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lori
    United States of America United States of America
    Ocean views. Jack O’Neill restaurant has amazing food.
  • Shawn
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful location and accommodations. Great staff.
  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff from valet to check out were incrediblly helpful and service was impeccable. The views were spectacular. Rooms were clean and inviting Bed was a tiny bit harder than I like but my husband was fine with it. Will definitely come back.
  • Pami
    United States of America United States of America
    We usually stay in the Tower but thought it would be fun for the teen ages to be by the pool, first time since at the Dream Inn not in the tower, Pluses and minuses diffidently louder but knew that when booked 2nd floor. It was super nice close...
  • Cassandre
    United States of America United States of America
    Location on the beach is nice Old motel vibe but redone in a nice way to feel retro Staff was kind and helpful Bulk toiletries and bathrobes
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Location to everything, pool, staff, fun decor and pool level patio
  • Innocenti
    United States of America United States of America
    Closeness to the boardwalk and beach. Staffing very friendly and helpful.
  • Veronica
    United States of America United States of America
    Beachfront rooms and easy beach access along with the relaxation of laying by the pool. Love the Jack O’Neills restaurant.
  • Simon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Absolutely loved the location being right on the beach and tucked just far enough away from the Boardwalk so we could relax and enjoy. The pool and hot tub area overlooking the Santa Cruz Pier and boardwalk had everyone spellbound.
  • Marguerite
    Netherlands 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.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic

Amenities of Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Sea view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $30 per day.

  • Valet parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Heated pool

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
    Additional charge
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Dream Inn Santa Cruz takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as 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 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and supplements may apply.

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.

FAQs about Dream Inn Santa Cruz

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Dream Inn Santa Cruz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Dream Inn Santa Cruz on this page.

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz is 1,650 feet from the center of Santa Cruz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz has 1 restaurant:

    • Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

  • Room options at Dream Inn Santa Cruz include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Suite

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

  • Check-in at Dream Inn Santa Cruz is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Swimming pool
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bicycle rental
    • Happy hour
    • Beach

  • The prices at Dream Inn Santa Cruz may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.