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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...

Location. Breakfast was excellent. Great personal touch to food and excellent attention to detail.Fabulous place.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
278 reviews
Price from
£198.33
per 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.

The room was great. Very clean and a beautifully large and comfortable bed. Great bathroom.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
373 reviews
Price from
£114.03
per night
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, hotel in Santa Cruz

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

Would have liked fresh eggs sausages,bacon in the tureens instead of packaged items
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
258 reviews
Price from
£104.85
per 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.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
490 reviews
Price from
£77.70
per night
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz, hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

This Inn met all our needs. We didn't stay for the included breakfast since we chose to go to a favorite restaurant nearby. The hotel staff were great, even in the short time we spent there.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
204 reviews
Price from
£116.80
per 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.

Pool and Jacuzzi
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
501 reviews
Price from
£140.86
per night
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  • West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 278 reviews

    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...

    Everything but more than anything, the staff were amazing.

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 843 reviews

    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.

    location, lounge/meeting/tv area well designed

  • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 284 reviews

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

    Staff were very friendly and helpful. comfortable bed.

  • Capitola Hotel
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 155 reviews

    Set in Capitola and with Capitola Beach reachable within 80 metres, Capitola Hotel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Schöne Zimmer, tolle Lage, nette Sitzgelegenheiten

  • Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 829 reviews

    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.

    Clean, spacious room, decent breakfast, close to Boardwalk

  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 501 reviews

    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.

    Location, cleanliness, Friendly staff and service.

  • Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 486 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.

    Great Pool & gym, comfortable & spacious rooms

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 384 reviews

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

    The size of the suite & the underground parking.

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  • SeaSide Inn & Suites
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 654 reviews

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

    Everything was perfect. Comfy bed and good location

  • Hotel Solares
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,439 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.

  • The Aqua Pacific Hotel
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 424 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...

    Spotlessly clean in great location with lovely hosts.

  • Continental Inn
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 633 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.

  • Motel 6-Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 413 reviews

    This motel is located 2 miles from downtown Watsonville and within a 19-minute drive of Santa Cruz. The motel features a outdoor pool and free parking. Motel 6 Watsonville rooms include cable TV.

    Comfortable and clean easy process getting the room

  • Comfort Inn Boardwalk
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 471 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

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 582 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.

    è molto vicino a piedi dal Luna Park di Santa Cruz

  • Ocean Gate Inn
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 168 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.

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  • Sea & Sand Inn
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 188 reviews

    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.

    Wine and cheese hour was great, staff extremely friendly!

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 972 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!

  • Marea Sol Hotel
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 462 reviews

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

    We got upgraded to a suite which was a massive bonus

  • The Inn at Pasatiempo
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 476 reviews

    Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie.

    The room was beautiful and well equipped. Such a comfy bed.

  • Capitola Beach Suites
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 146 reviews

    Located in Capitola and within 100 metres of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    It was absolutely beautiful and perfect location!!

  • The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 605 reviews

    Situated in Brookdale, The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains provides 3-star accommodation with private balconies.

    Great one night stay, gorgeous area and cute town.

  • Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 561 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.

    Room was a good size & good amenities in room.

  • Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 762 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.

    comfortable and quiet rooms very comfortable beds!

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