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The best pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

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Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, within a few steps of Sunny Cove Beach and 2.7 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well...

J
Julie
From
New Zealand
This place is great. Very close to the beach. The staff were great and the room was clean. It’s a quirky place, which added to its charm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
Price from
$185
1 night, 2 adults

Swell House Santa Cruz

Hotel in Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Swell House Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, a 6-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 2.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

C
Cole
From
United States
Booked the swell house for a spontaneous trip and it could not have been more perfect. Super clean space, great quality amenities and finishes, awesome location within close proximity to everything we wanted in Santa Cruz.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
$180.90
1 night, 2 adults

Casablanca Inn on The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located across the street from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach overlooks Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and ocean views are featured in most rooms.

T
Tim
From
Canada
Right across the street from the ocean we could hear the waves from our room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,806 reviews
Price from
$165
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% nonsmoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

J
Judy
From
Canada
Walking distance to the wharf and Santa Cruz board walk. The pool is salt water and enjoyable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,150 reviews
Price from
$99
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Discover a modern coastal escape at Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages, located just 100 feet from Sunny Cove Beach on Monterey Bay.

M
Moritz
From
France
All was great, friendly helpful staff, the rooms and beds were comfortable, clean fresh bathroom with a hot powerful shower, Breakfast with a view to the beach. What more could you ask for?
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Price from
$156.60
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.

J
Jennifer
From
United States
The location was fine. There is a beautiful park and walking path adjacent to the hotel. The room was nicely updated, the bed was comfortable and everything was very clean. I was pleasantly surprised. The outside of the hotel is deceptive because the lobby, restaurant, pool area, and the rooms in comparison are stunning!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 523 reviews
Price from
$134
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.

G
Gonzalez
From
United States
The Inn was very safe and clean. Calvin was very kind to us and made our stay enjoyable. Perfect location within walking distance of a lot of great places! Definitely planning to stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
Price from
$109
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.

S
Sheila
From
United States
Nice hotel, breakfast and friendly staff. It's my second time at this hotel and it did not disappoint.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 309 reviews
Price from
$140.27
1 night, 2 adults

Tranquil Mountain Retreat in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

10 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, Tranquil Mountain Retreat in Santa Cruz offers accommodations with access to wellness packages and fitness room.

S
Stuart
From
Australia
Great place to stay. Really nice unit, high quality furniture and fittings, and really comfortable beds. Really enjoyed our stay. Host delivered fresh croissants in the morning which was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$225.70
1 night, 2 adults

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

B
Baumgardner
From
United States
Remodeled room, large shower, excellent staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
Price from
$134.10
1 night, 2 adults
All pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

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Offering a variety of animal-ready amenities, these properties promise a great stay for pets and people. Services can include sitting services, specialized bedding, and dog-walking. Some hotels even offer fun perks like a gourmet room service menu for pets, as well as catnip and scratching posts.

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Great access to the city center. Check these pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 948 reviews

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

    From $202.26 per night
  • Bay Front Inn

    Santa Cruz
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,086 reviews

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

    From $105.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,583 reviews

    Surf City Inn & Suites is just 10 minutes' walk away from Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. It features an indoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.

    From $85.53 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 639 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, within a 14-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach and 0.7 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, The Aqua Pacific Hotel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free...

    From $87.37 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews

    A short distance from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other popular area attractions, this California motel provides comfortable accommodations and 24-hour front desk service.

    From $106.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 504 reviews

    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.

    From $97.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 246 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.

    From $146.25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

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

    From $113.97 per night

Traveling by car? These pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz and nearby offer free parking

  • Beachside retreat is a recently renovated vacation home in Santa Cruz, near Sunny Cove Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Seabright Breeze offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach and 0.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Save money on pet-friendly in Santa Cruz and nearby – budget options available

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 742 reviews

    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.

    From $146.15 per night
  • Chaminade Resort & Spa

    Santa Cruz
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews

    Set in the Santa Cruz mountain range of Northern California, the Chaminade Resort & Spa is 3.1 mi from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

    From $402.43 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $171.25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
    Staff, location, room, pet friendly
    Guest review by
    Griffith
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $97.13
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 504 reviews
    The hotel location was good, the beds were comfortable, cleaning service came every day and the staff was friendly. Also, they are pet friendly.
    Guest review by
    Annette
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $202.26
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 948 reviews
    Location, pet friendly, across from the Boardwalk.
    Guest review by
    Melany
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $267.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,806 reviews
    Location, large room, views, dog friendly, nice staff
    Guest review by
    Lashaun
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $146.25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
    Good location and dog friendly rooms.
    Guest review by
    Jillian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $221.82
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 523 reviews
    What an unexpected surprise! The pool area is lovely. I felt very spoiled with pool side service and had drinks and dinner while lounging in the cute cabana areas they have. The room was very clean and inviting and the bed are VERY comfortable! I didn't want to leave! They are also pet friendly, so I may bring my dog next time.
    Guest review by
    Victoria
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $238.23
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
    Very nice and located right by a nice local beach. The staff were super friendly and loved dogs. Having kids and let’s it’s nice to have a kitchenette which was perfect. Gas stove, apartment sized fridge/freezer, toaster, microwave, mini basic coffee maker, etc. They had special towels and treats for my dogs. I brought a crate to keep my dogs calm while we were out at the Boardwalk all day which is not pet friendly.
    Guest review by
    Kathleen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $267.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,806 reviews
    Location, room size, great staff. Pet friendly, fenced dog area. Comfortable bed. View of ocean.
    Guest review by
    McKenna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $238.23
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
    It was beautiful. The price, location and view was perfect for our little get away for the night. The fact that it was pet friendly was awesome since we could bring our dog and didn’t have to leave her at home.
    Guest review by
    Naleen
    Young couple
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