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Hotel Solares, hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

Location
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
1,141 reviews
Price from£88.79per night
Dream Inn Santa Cruz, hotel in 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...

Location
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
980 reviews
Price from£204.25per night
Continental Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

Parking was close beds wear convertible
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
665 reviews
Price from£63.17per night
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley, hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

Didn’t get to enjoy the breakfast because Hilton didn’t recognize my reservation that I made through booking.com — even with proof of payment and a reference number. Booking.com screwed me over and I’m certain they won’t do anything about it.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
700 reviews
Price from£112.85per night
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

Very clean and spacious. Close walking. Distance to main wharf. Very quiet. Laundry room on site.
6.5
Scored 6.5
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
903 reviews
Price from£101.89per night
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.

The concept, design, interior deco all great Frint desk súper, Food (breakfast our only experience), excellent Bedding súper
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
479 reviews
Price from£129.33per night
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz, hotel in 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.

Very clean and friendly staff. Bed very comfortable.. The free breakfast is a great value.. Plentiful amounts and very yummy.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
835 reviews
Price from£139.11per night
Comfort Inn Boardwalk, hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

Clean, close to the Boardwalk. Staff, especially Harsh, were friendly and helpful. Free breakfast is always good.
7.1
Scored 7.1
Good
Rated good
447 reviews
Price from£77.26per night
Pacific Blue Inn, hotel in 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.

Good coffee machine in the lobby
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
484 reviews
Price from£117.50per night
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca, hotel in 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.

Good enough variety of breakfast choices and cleanliness of eating area.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
396 reviews
Price from£101.52per night
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Santa Cruz's best hotels with breakfast

  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 396 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.

    The staff was friendly and the location was perfect

  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 214 reviews

    Ideally 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
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,140 reviews

    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.

    I didn’t get to eat, I wasn’t aware there was breakfast.

  • Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 903 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.

    Great location close to the wharf, great ocean view!

  • Comfort Inn Boardwalk
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 447 reviews

    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.

    It was just what we needed. Something for everyone

  • Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 282 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.

    The staff in the lobby were very nice and helpful.

  • SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 404 reviews

    Located 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.

  • Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 700 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.

    Very nice room, good facilities and very helpful staff

Hotels located in the center of Santa Cruz

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 979 reviews

    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...

    really loved this place - cool quirky trendy and fun!

  • Pacific Blue Inn
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 484 reviews

    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.

    Really lovely little place, great host. Perfect location

  • The Aqua Pacific Hotel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 277 reviews

    Located 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
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 664 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.

    It was very clean..staff were helpful and friendly.

  • Ocean Gate Inn
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 189 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...

    I loved the view. It was very close to everything.

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 583 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.

    cleaning of the rooms every day. Nice clean room .

FAQs about hotels in Santa Cruz




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:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Fun beach town.

    Fun beach town. The Victorian architecture of homes was lovely. We visited the high school track to run and that was very nice. We only stayed one night but could have easily made it a 3 day stay. Shopping, seal watching, good food, art, carnival rides, sun and the beach. Wonderful for all ages
    Danette
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Melissa
    United States of America
  • 6.0
    Scored 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
    Charles
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 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
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Leda
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 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 =)
    Sstoz
    United States of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Santa Cruz

  • From £120.09 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,032 reviews
    Nice little hotel. Very courteous front desk. Enclosed indoor pool. Super clean room with a modern microwave and a fridge freezer refrigerator. Rooms have two beds in seperate spaces, each with theyre own tv, really cool especially if you have kids. Location is great w I thing easy walking distance to the boardwalk. Beds were comfortable. Even has a golf putting green! Prices were very fair and affordable. Would definitely stay here again the next time I'm in Santa Cruz
    David
    United States of America
  • From £250.06 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,769 reviews
    -AMAZING location right next to the board walk main entrance and beach. Nice partial view of the Giant Dipper from the balcony -Fantastic breakfast! The muffins were delicious. We loved having brekkie on the beach and balcony -Lovely, welcoming and helpful staff. The hotel has a warm feel because of them -Clean and comfy enough for a two night stay -Complimentary parking next to the board walk -A stones throw from a great supermarket
    Katie
    United Kingdom
  • From £132.39 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 277 reviews
    The care & attention to detail the hotel owner has for the hotel oye self in regard to the attention to detail. The shampoos & soaps for example were not tested on animal. The immediate assistance to any inquiry, as well as the sincerness in every action that was taken by the owner. I will only book with this hotel in the future whenever I am in Santa Cruz. The ice & water from the machine is purified!
    E
    ERICK
    United States of America
  • From £480.11 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 979 reviews
    The Dream Inn was right on the beach and also an easy walk to the downtown. Staff were friendly and competent. The decor appealed to our taste (midcentury with a surfing motif!), pool was big enough to do laps and the hotel restaurant was pricey but excellent. Overall we had a good experience and plan to return.
    Susan
    United States of America
  • From £148.56 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 473 reviews
    I travel to Santa Cruz once a month and have stayed at many hotel-moteks. Fireside Inn is definitely the best for the price. Front desk clerk very professional and courteous. The low mark is a result of the ice and soda machines being broken. We look forward to returning for our next visit.
    David
    United States of America
  • From £153.97 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 848 reviews
    The rooms were small but on point. We had a very comfy bed and good a bathroom and shower. Also the hotel was a walking distance from the Santa Cruz pier and boardwalk which was nice since the place was packed full with visitors. We also had free parking at the property which was excellent.
    Shlomi
    Israel
  • From £89.61 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 904 reviews
    One of the best value hotels I have stayed in. The location is great! Like perfect. Central to everything including downtown, beach, whart, boardwalk, lighthouses and beaches. I have stayed in many more expensive but this better somehow. Room was very spacious, clean and comfortable.
    A
    Ann
    United States of America
  • From £181.74 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 598 reviews
    Excellent location. Easy check in and parking. Yes, this is not a resort or three star hotel but if you are looking for a home base to sleep and shower while visiting Santa Cruz, the Beachview Inn is perfect. Room has a small refrigerator and microwave.
    Mark
    United States of America
  • From £355.79 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,569 reviews
    Location, location, location. Can´t beat those sea views from your window! Also loved the hotel vibe, really what we were looking for visiting a surf town as Santa Cruz is. We could walk everywhere and it felt a lot safer than I expected.
    Fer DiNando
    Spain
  • From £159.34 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 650 reviews
    Great option at a reasonable price compared to other hotels. A quick drive to everything Santa Cruz has to offer. Room was so much bigger than usual and kids loved the pool. Breakfast was basic but totally fine with enough options.
    Christine
    Australia
  • From £390.17 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 280 reviews
    Fantastic breakfast. We enjoyed the afternoon "tea" as well. Very helpful staff. Beautiful room with a tile bathroom and a view of the Santa Cruz Wharf. Short walk to the Boardwalk and Lighthouse.
    William
    United States of America
  • From £149.09 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 627 reviews
    You will not be disappointed on how nice the property is and their continental breakfast is one of the best in Santa Cruz County everything awesome thank you very much for excellent stay I had
    Chris
    United States of America
  • From £281.44 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 263 reviews
    The location of the hotel was excellent, within walking distance from the main attractions in Santa Cruz. The hotel was also pet-friendly, which was a huge plus!
    travellingfriend
    United States of America
  • From £167.10 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 902 reviews
    Good location to explore Santa Cruz. The hotel was comfortable enough and the stay was ok. Room was pretty big and bathroom was nice.
    Rachel
    United Kingdom
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 150 reviews
    Location was great, short walk to the beach. Friendly, helpful manager. Easy to downtown Santa Cruz.
    CHARMAINE
    United States of America
  • From £143.16 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 664 reviews
    Great little hotel excellent value, and awesome staff! Will stay again on next trip to Santa Cruz!
    J
    Jesse
    United States of America
  • From £441.47 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,371 reviews
    It's an old Moorish style hotel right on the beach. It's an urban setting with retro glamour.
    Matt
    United States of America
  • From £149.09 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 627 reviews
    Hotel close to boardwalk and east to access other places to see.
    H
    Heidy
    United States of America
  • From £176.62 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 282 reviews
    We liked how close the hotel was to downtown Santa Cruz
    Justin
    United States of America
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 994 reviews
    I liked that hotel was close to boardwalk.
    Heather
    United States of America

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