Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool, a sauna, and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV. The Santa Cruz East Holiday Inn Express offers rooms with hardwood furniture, including a work desk with ergonomic chair. Guests can browse the internet with the free Wi-Fi or make a snack with the microwave and refrigerator. This Santa Cruz hotel’s on-site gym boasts floor-to-ceiling mirrors and a mounted flat-screen TV. The business center is open 24 hours a day and a hot continental breakfast is served in the mornings. The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 2.8 miles from Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz East. The Rio Theater is less than a 5-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
6.8
Low score for Santa Cruz
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sanchez
    United States United States
    I loved the breakfast with a wide variety of options. Like the fact that the parking lot is illuminated at all times.
  • Victor
    United States United States
    We liked the fact that the room was so big yet the price was so cheap! We also liked the free breakfast. We liked having restaurants nearby in case we were hungry. We also liked that it was near our primary destination, the University.
  • Chris
    United States United States
    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
  • Stefan
    Germany Germany
    Great and clean room with enough space and well equipped
  • Pamela
    United States United States
    comfortable bed; hi def TV. Holder for lotion and shampoo was broken but the lotion was refreshing
  • Dáša
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The hotel is very beutiful and the breakfeast was very good.
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good hotel up to express standards with friendly and helpful staff. Property is an older one and a little tired though still very comfortable.
  • R
    Ramiro
    United States United States
    Room size and cleanness is very good. Breakfast was good and the personnel was excellent. Bed is very confortable and clean. Also, bathroom is a good size and very good conditions.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, clean and Comfy, large room, friendly helpful staff
  • Saucedo
    United States United States
    I loved that the gym and sauna were available 24 hours. That was awesome. We really enjoyed our stay there. No complaints.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs US$10 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. That's about £79. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Please note that one car per reservation is allowed. Please contact the property for details.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel is 1.4 miles from the centre of Santa Cruz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool
    • Fitness

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • American
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.