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.

This is our guests' favorite part of Santa Cruz, according to independent reviews.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 20, 2008

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
Sleeps
 
2 queen beds
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Travel Sustainable Level 1
This property is taking steps 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
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Santa Cruz
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Giovanna
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    I love this place, so Santa Cruz. Relaxed and very clean, everything close. Nice pool and beach in Front of it.
  • Cindy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Staff was friendly and helpful in all interactions. Room was clean and comfortable.
  • Anil
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    beautiful view of the ocean, nice spacious room. Comfrotable bed. Overall very well maintained.
  • Flores
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    This property was clean and well kept. Better than I expected for being Oceanside.
  • Sally
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    very private, great security, easy to boardwalk, valet was helpful getting car to us
  • Bryan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The proximity of our room to the pool and beach. The beds were comfortable.
  • Dolores
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location of our room. We had an excellent view, and it was quite
  • Therese
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The view was fantastic. Rooms are spacious with a nice seating area with table. Views from balcony are spectacular. Nice restaurant on premises.
  • Elizabeth
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Perfect location. Beautiful by the beach and the wharf. Very comfortable room.
  • Tim
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Everything is there - you dont have to leave to eat or drink or go to a bar. Beach access at the heated pool with a bar. poolside rooms have extra shaded patios.
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 there handicapped parking available?
    We do have handicapped parking available.
    Answered on 10 August 2021
  • Is the private parking for free? Thanks.
    We charge a nightly parking fee of $25 plus tax.
    Answered on 31 August 2021
  • Are there microwaves in the rooms ?
    We currently do not provide microwaves in each room.
    Answered on 10 August 2021
  • Pet friendly?
    Our property does not allow pets.
    Answered on 18 August 2021
  • Are we able to add an additional bed to a standard queen room? Thank you
    Unfortunately our 2 queen rooms do not allow a rollaway. Only our single kings and select suites allow a rollaway.
    Answered on 16 November 2021
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, 8.9
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
  • Ocean 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

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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 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 - 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.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash Dream Inn Santa Cruz accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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

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

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz has 1 restaurant:

    • Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Dream Inn Santa Cruz.

  • 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.

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

  • Room options at Dream Inn Santa Cruz include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Suite

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz is 1,650 feet from the center of Santa Cruz.

  • 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

  • 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.