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West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach...

E
Ethan
From
United States
Comfortable beds, helpful staff, nice room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Price from
5,766.12 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Well situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre.

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Anonymous
From
United States
Everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,103 reviews
Price from
4,166.21 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

SeaSide Inn & Suites

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Set in Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

R
Richie
From
Australia
Was an ok hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews
Price from
2,751.23 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel is well set in the centre of Santa Cruz, and provides an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.

M
Michael
From
United Kingdom
Nice hotel, great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 747 reviews
Price from
4,293.42 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

P
Peter
From
Bulgaria
Comfortable beds, modern and clean furniture, and an overall pleasant and updated atmosphere throughout the hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
Price from
4,435.91 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Capitola Hotel

Hotel in Capitola

Set in Capitola and with Capitola Beach reachable within 100 metres, Capitola Hotel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
7,129.85 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

J
Jonathan
From
United Kingdom
Good size room, nice breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews
Price from
4,343.77 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel in Aptos

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is located in Aptos. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can chill out in the outdoor swimming pool.

k
kate
From
United Kingdom
Good size rooms. Comfortable beds. Pretty gardens.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 422 reviews
Price from
4,064.03 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Sea & Sand Inn

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking for one vehicle.

H
Hisako
From
United States
all rooms have ocean views! Beautiful location,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
Price from
5,939.86 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel in 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
Jenny
From
United Kingdom
Comfortable beds, nice pool and lounge areas.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews
Price from
5,237.46 Kč
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

    Nestled in California just 1.5 km from Capitola Beach & Wharf, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A fitness centre is located on site.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews

    This Capitola hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 788 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 553 reviews

    This motel, just 10 minutes' walk from Capitola beach and village, offers free Wi-Fi. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and guest launderette are available for guest use.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

    Ideally situated off Highway 17 and only minutes from the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz, California, this hotel offers many thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews

    Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 785 reviews

    Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.

Budget hotels in Santa Cruz and Vicinity

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 614 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz, within 1.2 km of Santa Cruz Beach and 1.1 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, The Aqua Pacific Hotel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 517 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews

    This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews

    The Ocean Gate Inn is ideally located in the heart of Santa Cruz! Each room includes a balcony with a view, a TV with cable channels, air conditioning, ironing facilities, a microwave, a...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodation, Swell House Santa Cruz is situated in Santa Cruz, 4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5.5 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.

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  • 10.0

    The Santa Cruz vibe is real: diverse (happy) people,...

    The Santa Cruz vibe is real: diverse (happy) people, terrific beaches, lots of eateries, beach boardwalk and arcade fun. Walking around the boardwalk area feels safe, if crowded, on weekends. There is definitely a broad range of fun activities for families.
    Guest review by
    Marian
    United States
  • 10.0

    Capitola offers many good restaurants, and plenty of beaches...

    Capitola offers many good restaurants, and plenty of beaches to visit. We went to the Moss Landing slew one day to watch the numerous birds. We ate at Cafe Cruz, and several other restaurants. We are not exactly a young couple, so we mostly like eating good food, and gazing at the Pacific. The weather was bright and sunny.
    Guest review by
    suzanne
    United States
  • 6.0

    I went to Aptos for one night to attend an anniversary party...

    I went to Aptos for one night to attend an anniversary party. I have visited the area several times and never found it very appealing as it is very crowded, traffic can be horrendous, and the public beaches that are easily accessible are not very beautiful. I much prefer Monterey or Half Moon Bay or Northern California area beaches for scenic beauty. The party was held at Bittersweet Bistro in Aptos, however, which is a restaurant I do highly recommend if you go to Aptos, the food was wonderful!
    Guest review by
    Jody
    United States
  • 10.0

    You can't beat the property and the hospitality of the...

    You can't beat the property and the hospitality of the owners as well. 5 stars and first class all around. I'd like to book it again, but it's a little too expensive right now during busy season so I'll likely have to wait
    Guest review by
    Santolucito
    United States
  • 10.0

    We enjoy going to the beaches, the Boardwalk and the local...

    We enjoy going to the beaches, the Boardwalk and the local restaurants. We found that breakfast at Zachary's was excellent. Their potatoes are really tasty and the have homemade bread. We had dinner at Bedda Mia. Their Spaghetti alle vongole and Carbonara is good. We would go back to both of those places.
    Guest review by
    Ann
  • 4.0

    Of course, we may have missed what's on offer...

    Of course, we may have missed what's on offer... Our hotel was on a busy road near shopping malls, boring chain food outlets and petrol stations, next to a noisy facility of some kind which beeps and crashes into action early in the morning. I hope there is more to Capitola, but our part was definitely NOT by the sea. If there is a better side, it's a pity the hotel didn't illustrate or explain this. If you're on business or visiting family - fine. On holiday looking for a stop by the ocean? Forget it.
    Guest review by
    Kathryn
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0

    Beautiful grounds and beach.

    Beautiful grounds and beach. Fresh, clean and well decorated and appointed room. Ocean view is spectacular. We didn’t use them although the resort has 3 pools and several outdoor fire pits. Shore birds galore. Soothing sound of the surf from our patio. Warm fireplace in the room added to its appeal. Kitchen went unused although it is well appointed including glasses, tableware, and utensils. Kitchen table seats four.
    Guest review by
    Robert
  • 10.0

    But I most like the beaches I would like to just sit out...

    But I most like the beaches I would like to just sit out there for half a day towards the evening a watch the sunset. It’s just beautiful and everything else is fine. I like the food places. I recommend them to check out some of the food places just wanted a little more time at this wonderful little place to stay or live.
    Guest review by
    Rebecca
    United States
  • 8.0

    Drab and musty. Needs better decor.

    Drab and musty. Needs better decor. Uncomfortable small bed and couches. Excellent location with view of ocean and ocean sights and sounds but overlooking a crappy roof first. No cookware, dishes or utensils in kitchen. Brown fake leather couches, cheap old pictures on the walls of Mediterranean?? Beige paint, dark brown carpet brown tables and more brown. Tiny shower. Spacious.
    Guest review by
    Rachel
    United States
  • 10.0

    I liked Aptos.

    I liked Aptos. There are some good restaurants and the people when I went to town were observing the correct protocol . The Swallow is a great dinner restaurant. When I return I'll be looking for a great place to stay...
    Guest review by
    Alida