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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...

What a fantastic place to stay !....homely, welcoming and very comfortable in addition to an excellent location!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
279 reviews
Price from£217.59per 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.

Breakfast is good. Location for West SC is great
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
396 reviews
Price from£116.80per 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.

Clean and spacious room, view from balcony
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
260 reviews
Price from£149.21per 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£117.04per 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.

Hampton Inns are always clean, reliable and comfortable, which is exactly what my stay was this time.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
213 reviews
Price from£143.28per 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£148.19per night
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  • Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 560 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
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 702 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.

    Location, cleanliness, decoration, overall atmosphere

  • Hotel Solares
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,148 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
     · 904 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
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 277 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
     · 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.

  • Comfort Inn Watsonville
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 52 reviews

    The Comfort Inn hotel is conveniently located between Santa Cruz and Monterey, close to Capitola Beach.

    La habitación muy cómoda y las sabanas muy limpias

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  • West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 279 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
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 696 reviews

    Well situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre and free WiFi.

    location, lounge/meeting/tv area well designed

  • Capitola Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 151 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.

    All of it! Staff was excellent, thank you so much 😊

  • Capitola Beach Suites
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 158 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!!

  • Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 833 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

  • Sea & Sand Inn
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 164 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!

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

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

    We didn't eat breakfast and the location was perfect

  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 485 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

Hotels with great access to University of California Santa Cruz!

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 391 reviews

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

    Very clean. Breakfast pick up was set up very well.

  • 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!

  • Marea Sol Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 324 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 Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 621 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.

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

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

    Great front counter service, nice comfortable rooms

  • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 221 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.

    it was a beautiful property & that it was fairly new

  • 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

  • Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 188 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals is located in Santa Cruz, 6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free private parking is available on site.

    Jo in the office was super sweet! Beautiful location

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