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Hotel Solares
Hotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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...
Continental Inn
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.
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
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.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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.
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, a 16-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge.
Comfort Inn Boardwalk
This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.
Pacific Blue Inn
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.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
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.
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 404 reviewsConveniently 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.
The staff was friendly and the location was perfect
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 228 reviewsIdeally located 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.
convenient location. excellent breakfast and very clean room
Hotel Solares
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 1,071 reviewsHotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.
I didn’t get to eat, I wasn’t aware there was breakfast.
Comfort Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 652 reviewsThe Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
really comfy beds, great breakfast, room clean, nice pool
6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 909 reviewsLocated 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.
Nice and clean, room neat and great view to the ocean.
Comfort Inn Boardwalk
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 440 reviewsThis California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.
It was just what we needed. Something for everyone
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 306 reviewsBest 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.
The staff in the lobby were very nice and helpful.
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 385 reviewsLocated in Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is 15 minutes' walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests.
Well run, clean establishment. Decent location. Nice staff.
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The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotel7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 223 reviewsLocated in Santa Cruz, within a 14-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach and 0.8 miles of Seabright State Beach, The Aqua Pacific Hotel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...
Good located, nice rooms and a very very friendly manager
Continental Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotel7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 677 reviewsJust 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.
It was very clean..staff were helpful and friendly.
Quality Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotel6.5Scored 6.5PleasantRated pleasant· 204 reviewsIn Santa Cruz town center, this hotel is one mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a deck and seasonal outdoor pool. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi.
We liked the breakfast but the room it's very small.
Ocean Gate Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotel6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 193 reviewsThe 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...
I loved the view. It was very close to everything.
8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 466 reviewsFeaturing 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.
Location, cleanliness, Friendly staff and service.
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Surfin’ USA in Bohemian CA
Santa Cruz was surf central California long before the Beach Boys sang about it. The Surfing Museum in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse tells stories of those who have braved some of the world’s best waves.
Overlooking the ocean rollers are the Coconut Grove Ballroom and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - the oldest amusement park in the state of CA, and the last original one on the West Coast. Its historic carousel, rollercoasters and rides are a colourful backdrop to Cowell’s Beach, best viewed from the Sky Glider cable cars.
Jutting into Monterey Bay is the wharf where sea lions bask and pelicans decide on their next meal. Seafood restaurants are abundant here and the bars provide lively nightlife. Pacific Avenue is the main shopping area and one street away is the Museum of Art & History.
Unsurprisingly for a surfer hotspot, the city has a liberal outlook and is known for political activism - a far cry from the era when the Santa Cruz Mission was established. The mission is now a state park alongside Natural Bridges Beach and the Big Basin Redwoods in forested hills behind the city, home to the gravity-defying Mystery Spot.
Booking.com’s Santa Cruz accommodation includes pet-friendly motels, hotels with hot tubs and cheap inns near UCSC.
What Guests Said About Santa Cruz:
- 8.0Scored 8.0
perfect for our mini break to take a surfing lesson...
perfect for our mini break to take a surfing lesson literally around the corner. Friendly staff, comfortable everything cool beach vibe, slept great, windows that you can open and let the breeze in. Clean, good beach vibes.MelissaUnited States of America - 6.0Scored 6.0
I believe the hotel is a nice location to stay, they might...
I believe the hotel is a nice location to stay, they might consider getting better maintanance, and cleaning help, some one that can speak english, to better help the guest. Jessica, was very polite, and tried to help as much as possible. There were just a lot of little things, they could have been prevented, especially when you pay the high price charged there. When booking, I thought I was booking direct with the property, never knew bookings, com, jumped in to the equasion. So when I asked if they honored AAA, or AARP discounts, they said no because our room was booked by a third party. Also asked for room with 2 queens, was told they were sold out, which forced us to book 2 seperate rooms, after arriveing, found out they had suites for four people. I think this was a money thing, for bookings.com
CharlesUnited States of America - 10Scored 10
It was quiet and wasn't too crowded .
It was quiet and wasn't too crowded . Beaches and restrooms were clean.wheather wasn't all that warm and it did rain hour or so after we got to the beach pretty heavy we had to leave in a rush. All in all, kids were very happy with trip they can't wait to return for their summer trip.bevalian - 8.0Scored 8.0
The location was the best!
The location was the best! The stairs are a lot of work if you have issues. I can't believe the Boardwalk is closed on fridays! If you are planning a friday night adventure at the boardwalk you will need to find something else to do.LedaUnited States of America - 8.0Scored 8.0
Santa Cruz gets sleazy fast (a lot of justly disaffected...
Santa Cruz gets sleazy fast (a lot of justly disaffected youth manifesting the consequences of a tattered social fabric & like), but the near-perfect climate year-round, the surrounding (2nd or 3rd growth, but still....) redwoods, challenging cols (lots of category 2s & 1s), vast fields of agriculture (it is delightful to cycle through the fields on what amount to ruelles; these areas are intensely redolent of earth, manure & whatever is being cultivated, plus it makes one appreciate just how back-breaking is the labor that goes into producing one's strawberries & artichokes & like) & vegan eating options (especially the bakeries) make any visit worthwhile, especially if you're from an area that does not have that year-round ideal climate. I recommend cycling up SkyLine or HighLand or Empire Grade or getting out in the fields toward MonteRey. Country roads are nearly uniformly narrow, but traffic is mostly light (minus HighWay 9) & drivers generally courteous (again, minus HighWay 9). Santa Cruz even has the mark of any good location -- a nearby Grocery Outlet -- which, due to its location on the edge of town (it may actually be in Soquel), is easy to integrate into the end of a ride for some yummy and cheap vegan delights =)SstozUnited States of America - 10Scored 10
A small treasure and throw-back to a different era: the...
A small treasure and throw-back to a different era: the Boardwalk on the beach, opened in 1907, with a roller coaster and carousel from near that time frame, the tradition & history of the surfing venue, the old (but renovated) motels along the beachfront, and the labyrinth of mid-century housing, some refreshed, some not, make this a worthwhile visit! There are lovely walks along the pier, where sea lions sun themselves, along the coast, where surfers wait for the perfect wave, and along the trails city streets, festive with many cultures represented.
LESLIEUnited States of America
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- From $126.33 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,219 reviewsWe’d booked another hotel in Santa Cruz through Expedia (Best Western) and when we got there it was a filthy, moldy, stinky mess. I went online (on my phone) and booked a room through Booking.com at Ocean Pacific Lodge in 10 MINUTES!!! On a Saturday afternoon. In Santa Cruz. IN THE MIDDLE OF SUMMER!!! Booking.com and the Ocean Pacific Lodge saved our vacation!!! Thanks guys!
NickUnited States of America - 8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 9 reviewsthis place was phenomenal for my work trip to Santa Cruz. The location was great, I didn't have any trouble finding parking on the street (in November) and it was an incredibly comfortable place to be based. the kitchen was well equipped with pots, pans, knives, etc... and even had a dishwasher! It also had a very large sink, which was lovely.
KristineUnited States of America - From $86.75 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 887 reviewsStaff was friendly and helpful! Room was small, but looks like it had been recently remodeled and was clean and comfortable. Location was great--close to the beach and easy to get around town. Price was good for the area. (Relatively expensive for this type of motel, but on the lower end for similar places in pricey Santa Cruz area.)KellyUnited States of America
- From $199.58 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 1,553 reviewsThe staff were very accommodating and helpful. There was free coffee and hot chocolate every morning, ice pops in the afternoon and popcorn late afternoon. The location was superb and the kids loved the pool and hot tub. Could hear the sea lions in the morning and loved the view over the beach. Perfect for our stay at Santa Cruz.LouiseUnited Kingdom
- From $289.55 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 274 reviewsThe hotel is very close to the boardwalk and city attractions. Clean, quiet and safe. We’ve stayed in many hotels in Santa Cruz and we felt very safe there, different than other places in town. It has free parking for guests. Overall, a great stay and we’ll probably stay there again whenever we are in Santa Cruz.VerumaUnited States of America
- From $150.18 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 911 reviewsAttractive, clean, comfortable room. Very nice breakfast bar, in an upstairs area. Well located for access to the campus of UC Santa Cruz, up the hill. Not far from the downtown, easily accessible. On a main street, but we weren't bothered by traffic noise.CCharlesFrance
- From $318.23 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 280 reviewsVery charming hotel in Santa Cruz with a beach view. It is an old building, but very nicely decorated. The rooms and bathrooms are spacious, clean, they do provide a very good breakfast. Main pier, beach is basically 4-5 minutes walking distance.
Danas TilvikasLithuania - From $126.33 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,219 reviewsLocation near the beach pier and promenade price of the motel was great, good sized rooms for family of 4, hotel and area was clean and felt safe walking around the area, pool was a good size and positioned well to get sun and shade as needed.
davidUnited Kingdom - From $151.20 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 287 reviewsOne of our favorite places to stay in Santa Cruz. The hotel is close enough to everything for easy access, but far away enough to get away from the hectic source of downtown/boardwalk.MalloryUnited States of America
- From $294.65 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,003 reviewsAmazing location right on the beach. The staff couldn't have been better- you could tell they enjoyed working at the hotel. Very clean and good taste in decoration. 10/10 Stars!!DjuniBrazil
- From $114.87 per night7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 440 reviewsThe hotel was what I expected for the value, and staff were very friendly and helpful. Easy walking distance to the boardwalk, wharf, and downtown Santa Cruz.
SarahNew Zealand - From $147.11 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 710 reviewsa beautiful hotel in a nice location surrounded by forest. only 10 min drive to Santa Cruz. Great places to eat ( wonderful Hindu food walking distance!)
PolaPoland - From $88.79 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 477 reviewsWonderful family-run motel, well-located in Santa Cruz. Free coffee and English breakfast tea in the morning. The original 60s neon sign is amazing!StefanGermany
- From $86.80 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 764 reviewsThis was the most affordable hotel in Santa Cruz, very basic, clean and for the price, no complaints, it is CA after all, so Dollar 130 is cheap.
CrimaUnited States of America - From $120.92 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 953 reviewsVery close walking distance to Santa Cruz about 15 minutes. Very friendly and clean hotel. Love the separate rooms in one unit.JenniferUnited States of America
- From $171.73 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 815 reviewsClose to the Santa Cruz wharf and boardwalk. Very comfortable. Lots of safe parking. Beautiful Victorian.SStephenUnited States of America
- From $273.08 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 1,367 reviewsIt's an old Moorish style hotel right on the beach. It's an urban setting with retro glamour.MattUnited States of America
- From $118.45 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 603 reviewsGreat location. Clean, comfortable and perfect for a night or two in santa cruzStevenGermany
- From $114 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 627 reviewsHotel close to boardwalk and east to access other places to see.HHeidyUnited States of America
- From $128.22 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 1,071 reviewsClose to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Pricing for hotel was perfect.
AshleyUnited States of America
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