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Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

Each room at Beach Street Inn and Suites includes a microwave and a refrigerator. Coffee facilities are also provided along with cable TV.

It was amazing, we got some popcorns, the staff were friendly. they were helpful.

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9
Superb
1,570 reviews
Price from
£295
per night

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 6.5 km from the motel and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 6.5 km away.

Wait. Was there a breakfast. Yes this place is older but you really can't beat everything you get. A great location. The room have kitchens or kitchenettes and my room had a little separate alcove for the bed. The staff is beyond nice and helpful

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9
Superb
150 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Free on-site parking is available at this pet-friendly motel.

Ocean Pacific Lodge features an outdoor pool, seasonally heated, and a hot tub.

Walking distance to the wharf and Santa Cruz board walk. The pool is salt water and enjoyable

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8.1
Very good
1,211 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

Marea Sol Hotel is well set in Santa Cruz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is located 200 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 1.9 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Private parking is available on site.

Thank you so much I had a lovely 3 days here!

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8.4
Very good
322 reviews
Price from
£225
per night

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. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Private parking is available on site.

New and clean hotel with great location and parking garage

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8.7
Fabulous
694 reviews
Price from
£181
per night

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. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. The hotel has a sun terrace and a hot tub.

staff were really friendly and helpful

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8.5
Very good
834 reviews
Price from
£204
per night

Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz. Free high-speed Internet and a free daily breakfast buffet is provided.

Amenities at Fairfield Inn & Suites include a heated pool and hot tub. Guests also have access to the fitness centre and business centre. Laundry facilities are conveniently available onsite.

Did not eat at the location. Room was beautiful and clean! Very QUITE!!

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8.2
Very good
260 reviews
Price from
£149
per night

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.

All rooms are soundproofed and bathrobes are provided for each guest. A seating area, an electronics charging station, a TV with cable channels, and a coffee machine are featured in each spacious room.

So lovely, staff lovely, rooms lovely, swimming pool lovely, bar and restaurant lovely. Art in hotel amazing.

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8
Very good
477 reviews
Price from
£179
per night

Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie. Free WiFi is accessible in all rooms at this boutique inn.

Staff friendly and rooms nice and clean

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8.3
Very good
497 reviews
Price from
£129
per night

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 getaway.

The hotel's spacious deck features a pool and hot tub. With a great location and luxurious amenities, the Dream is a great choice for business or pleasure.

We absolutely loved this motel. The facilities (heated pool and spa, drinks bar at the pool and even fire pit seating ) were all incredible. The location was right next to the pier which had heaps of restaurants. Wish we could have stayed longer.

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8.7
Fabulous
980 reviews
Price from
£303
per night

Looking for a hotel with pools?

‘Does it have a pool?’ is arguably one of the most common questions when booking a stay in any location. These hotels offer a great way to keep active during your holiday without having to hit the gym. Indoor pools allow you to practice your backstroke come rain or shine, whereas outdoor options allow you to relax on a sun lounger after swimming a few lengths.
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  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 694 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

  • Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 834 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

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 261 reviews

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

    Close to UCSC / out of way from traffic/tourist -

  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 477 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.

  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 215 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

  • 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
    Breakfast options
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,137 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.

  • Comfort Inn
    Breakfast options
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 649 reviews

    The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    The bed was super comfortable!!! And quiet place lol

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  • National 9 Motel
    Budget options available
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 771 reviews

    This motel is off the Santa Cruz Highway One and is 2 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The motel offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    Didn’t have breakfast. Great location for my needs.

  • Chaminade Resort & Spa
    Budget options available
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 315 reviews

    Set in the Santa Cruz mountain range of Northern California, the Chaminade Resort & Spa is 5 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

    Access to pool, sauna, hot tub, gym, and fire pit.

  • Comfort Inn Boardwalk
    Budget options available
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 448 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

  • Mariners Cove 150
    Budget options available

    Mariners Cove 150 is a property with a heated pool, set in Santa Cruz, within just less than 1 km of Cowell's Beach and a 13-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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  • Beach Street Inn and Suites
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,570 reviews

    Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

    Perfect location, lovely pool and hot tub, comfy beds

  • Sunny Cove Motel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 150 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free...

    Jane is Awesome as well as the location and customer service!!

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 979 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
     · 322 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
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 497 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

  • Ocean Pacific Lodge
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,211 reviews

    Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

    Location was excellent for seafront and town centre.

  • The Islander Motel Santa Cruz
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 466 reviews

    Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel is 5 minutes' walk from downtown Santa Cruz. It offers free WiFi and free parking.

    nice and big room, good facilities, friendly staff

  • Surf City Inn & Suites
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,030 reviews

    Surf City Inn & Suites is just 10 minutes' walk away from Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. It features an indoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.

    Great location, affordable, comfortable, lovely staff.

  • The Aqua Pacific Hotel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 274 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
     · 666 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.

  • SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 403 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.

  • Bay Front Inn
    Central location
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 827 reviews

    Situated 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.

    C'était parfait, nous avons même rallongé notre séjour

  • Quality Inn
    Central location
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 203 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz town centre, this hotel is 1 mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a sun deck and seasonal outdoor pool. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi.

    I liked the hospitality and the rooms cleanliness.

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 584 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 .

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  • Avg. price/night: £223.75
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,211 reviews
    Great location walking distance to boardwalk and SCruz Pier/Wharf Great price thru Booking Two jacuzzis and a nice swimming pool
    Benjamin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £239.71
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 477 reviews
    swimming pool, lobby, restaurant looks great, give me unique experience
    Couch
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120.22
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,030 reviews
    Swimming pool and jacuzzi
    Shokoohy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120.22
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,030 reviews
    I like the swimming pool and jacuzzi. It's indoor and always warm
    Shokoohy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £120.22
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,030 reviews
    The swimming pool was awesome!! The jacuzzi was also great.
    Do Quyen H
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £161.02
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 497 reviews
    located immediately off the highway with close proximity to the Golf Course. Inn next door for a casual evening meal. nice swimming pool in front of accommodation. room very clean and quiet.
    Jo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £180.95
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,137 reviews
    Loved the room it had a balcony!swimming pool was great to dip into after visiting the boardwalk 10 min walk away.the self Serve breaky was great value.we will be back next year
    Vanessa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £223.75
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,211 reviews
    Great location as a home base there for 3 nights. Good breakfast in walking distance (across the street and a short walk to the Picnic Basket). The swimming pool was excellent, and the 2 hot tubs were clean and relaxing. There were laundry facilities and that was a game changer, as it was a mid-trip stay for us. The people at the front desk were nice and remedied a situation from our first night. We were given a discount on that night and a room upgrade at no extra cost due to issues in our first room.
    Elizabeth
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £223.75
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,211 reviews
    Perfect location, really close to the beach! Swimming pool and hot tub are a plus. It's a pity we didn't have the time to use the facilities.
    alessia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £356.18
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,570 reviews
    Excellent location, amazing helpful staff, fabulous facilities (free tea/coffee/hot choc in the morning, free snow-cones midday, free popcorn in the evening, free laundry facilities), lovely swimming pool/hot tub (hot tub was soooo hot!!)
    Andrea
    Family with young children

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