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Santa Cruz – 52 hotels and places to stay

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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.

Good location - easy walk to the seafront. Good breakfast selection. Clean and comfortable.
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
1,150 reviews
Price from£125.53per 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 city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic...

Excellent location right on the beach. Rooms had balcony and view of the beach/ocean. Rooms well appointed. Beds very comfortable. Valet parking reasonable and very convenient. Lots of restaurants within a ten minute walk to the pier or the boardwalk. Recommended.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
978 reviews
Price from£221.83per 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.

The staff were really kind friendly and accommodating! Room was comfortable and clean. Very decent place in Santa Cruz
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
663 reviews
Price from£80.95per 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.

A great hotel - lovely pool area and relaxing atmosphere away from Santa Cruz.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
480 reviews
Price from£148.93per night
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz, hotel in Santa Cruz

Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.4 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.

The room was big and comfortable
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
832 reviews
Price from£154.30per 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.

Very nice room, good facilities and very helpful staff
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
700 reviews
Price from£130.36per 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.

Nice place. Very nice owners. Very very close to the beach
7.1
Scored 7.1
Good
Rated good
448 reviews
Price from£92.46per 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.

The check in person was extremely nice. The room had a gorgeous view and it was very clean.
6.5
Scored 6.5
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
904 reviews
Price from£116.34per night
Pacific Blue Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

Great property & comfortable rooms. Very accommodating & friendly staff. Short walk to both beach front & downtown. Great to have parking spot very close to inn too. Recommend breakfasts at nearby Bagelry cafe which is just around the corner.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
485 reviews
Price from£108.75per night
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East, hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

Location was fantastic, staff very friendly. Thanks Mr Dave and crew
6.2
Scored 6.2
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
583 reviews
Price from£76.14per night
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  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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
     · 212 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.

    convenient location. excellent breakfast and very clean room

  • Hotel Solares
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,151 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
     · 905 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
     · 275 reviews

    Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 3.2 km 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
     · 406 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 centre of Santa Cruz

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 978 reviews

    This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic...

    really loved this place - cool quirky trendy and fun!

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

    Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms 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
     · 284 reviews

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

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Santa Cruz

  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews
    Perfect location for accessing all the fun activities in Santa Cruz! Jane is such a sweet lady! She is so friendly and takes the time to walk the property with you and explain what all is around to do. She truly cares about her guests stay and their comfort. The hotel is a cute little vintage motel stay, very clean rooms with a “comfort of home” feel. We will definitely be back!
    Julie
    United States
  • From £133.82 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 476 reviews
    A really good location, just up from the beach and Boardwalk in Santa Cruz. The hotel is on a main road which did make it a little bit noisy at night but the plus side to that is that it was very convenient to drive to wherever we wanted to visit in the area. Great parking, coffee in the morning and a lovely owner on site to help and welcome us.
    Ian
    United Kingdom
  • From £482.13 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 978 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
  • From £236.01 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 696 reviews
    My husband loved this hotel. Our room was super nice, comfortable bed and all the amenities needed. Breakfast in common area in the morning was pretty good, for that type of set up. Close to the pier and the boardwalk. Good place to stay if you want to be walking distance to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!
    Lynn
    United States
  • From £180.34 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 £435.56 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 363 reviews
    The hotel was in a perfect location to Santa Cruz boardwalk. We stayed in a queen suite room which was just remodeled. The room was spotless with nice comfy beds. I highly recommend this hotel. Hopefully we'll be back soon and be able to stay in this hotel again.
    Holly
    United States
  • From £185.28 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 396 reviews
    Every member of the staff that I encountered were nice and helpful. The breakfast is pretty standard hot hotel breakfast. I loved the location as it was close enough to anything in Santa Cruz but not in a busy party area. A great pizza place right across the street.
    Richard
    United States
  • From £170.46 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 897 reviews
    Attractive, 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.
    C
    Charles
    France
  • From £149.52 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,151 reviews
    I always stay at this same hotel whenever I go to Santa Cruz. The water in the swimming pool is always warm and I you can swim until 10pm. They had excellent coffee for breakfast. The room was very nice and clean with a big spacious bathroom.
    Maria
    United States
  • From £189.47 per night
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 905 reviews
    Lots of upgrades. Staff very friendly. I had forgotten something in my hotel room and she did not hesitate to get it back to me. This where I will be staying whenever I go to Santa Cruz. Walking distance to Boardwalk and Wharf.
    Suzanne
    United States
  • From £339.53 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,569 reviews
    It’s in a great location, just a short walk from the wharf area and also the Santa Cruz boardwalk. Free coffee / hot drinks were offered on a morning made by a barista so this was a nice little extra!
    Francesca
    United Kingdom
  • From £364.07 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 279 reviews
    perfect, a stay like you can rarely have. I’m often in hotels, believe me, this one is something else. human size, high level service, on going care and perfect location. A must in Santa Cruz.
    Tiago
    Switzerland
  • From £120.59 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,042 reviews
    This was one of the best hotel on my road trip from SF to LA. This hotel is aligned with the surf spirit of the Santa Cruz city. Room was clean and enormous big. I was very very satisfied.
    Ivan
    Czech Republic
  • From £148.09 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 650 reviews
    Standard 2-star American hotel. Very adequate for a short stay to see Santa Cruz. Breakfast was good. Staff were pleasant. Bed was comfortable. Adequate parking right outside the room.
    Lucy
    Ireland
  • From £339.53 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,569 reviews
    We have stayed there twice and plan on making this hotel the only place we will stay. The location is beautiful and made our stay in Santa Cruz the best.
    Andrea
    United States
  • From £443.32 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,369 reviews
    Great location near the pier in Santa Cruz. Stepped layout allows for multiples levels of the building to have good views of the ocean.
    Josiah
    United States
  • From £180.34 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 848 reviews
    Close to the Santa Cruz wharf and boardwalk. Very comfortable. Lots of safe parking. Beautiful Victorian.
    S
    Stephen
    United States
  • From £233.34 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,769 reviews
    best located hotel in Santa Cruz. Just cross the road and you’re on the boardwalk!
    Julian
    United Kingdom
  • From £149.71 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
  • From £72.33 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 770 reviews
    Great value for Santa Cruz. Easy access to the highway
    Pat
    United States

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