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Beach Street Inn and Suites, hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

Location was spot on for the iconic Boardwalk and pier. We only stayed one night, so didn't use the pool. The deckchairs on the balcony for the seaview we had was lovely.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
1,589 reviews
Price from
£158.76
per night
Ocean Pacific Lodge, hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

Clean hotel. Walking distance to downtown or boradwalk Good pool Great parking lot
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
1,219 reviews
Price from
£82.61
per night
Comfort Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

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

Greeting was very friendly and helpful when checking I , very helpful with info on local area.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
719 reviews
Price from
£85.90
per 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.

Very friendly staff. Rooms were functional but a really good size for suitcases. A short walk to the boardwalk and beach. Free breakfast. pool and gym.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
832 reviews
Price from
£128.97
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.

There was a bit more of a buzz than I was expecting here which was nice, the restaurant and bar is in a great location giving the place a lot of energy.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
499 reviews
Price from
£137.38
per 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...

View was wonderful and the location was great to all restaurants and boardwalk
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
970 reviews
Price from
£210.96
per night
The Inn at Pasatiempo, hotel in Santa Cruz

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

Wifi very good, big comfortable beds, exelent location, not crowded
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
477 reviews
Price from
£102.88
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
259 reviews
Price from
£105.41
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
£118.15
per night
Marea Sol Hotel, hotel in Santa Cruz

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

Right on the beach. Good parking. Clean
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
457 reviews
Price from
£111.22
per night
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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
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 837 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

  • Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 832 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
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 259 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 -

  • Comfort Inn
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 719 reviews

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

    really comfy beds, great breakfast, room clean, nice pool

  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 499 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
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 204 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.

    Breakfast was awesome. The rooms were comfortable.

  • Hotel Solares
    Breakfast options
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,430 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.

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 652 reviews

    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.

    Great and clean room with enough space and well equipped

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  • Ocean Pacific Lodge
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,219 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.

  • Surf City Inn & Suites
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,253 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
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 420 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
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 630 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.

  • Quality Inn
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 180 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.

    We liked the breakfast but the room it's very small.

  • National 9 Motel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 810 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.

    The lady at check in is very helpful, kind and caring.

  • Comfort Inn Boardwalk
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 469 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
     · 581 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

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  • Beach Street Inn and Suites
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,589 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
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 211 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...

    The place is close to the beach, The host is very nice.

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 970 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
     · 457 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
     · 477 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.

  • Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 760 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!

  • The Islander Motel Santa Cruz
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 437 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

  • Edgewater Beach Inn
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 54 reviews

    Ideally situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, Edgewater Beach Inn features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

    Clean great bed and vacation atmosphere. We had a great time

  • Chaminade Resort & Spa
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 316 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.

  • Bay Front Inn
    Central location
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 888 reviews

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

    Proximity to ocean, staff was polite, room was clean

  • SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 481 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.

    Buena atención el personal en recepción muy amable

  • Mariners Cove 150

    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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Hotels with a pool that guests love in Santa Cruz

  • Avg. price/night: £91.05
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,253 reviews
    Indoor swimming pool and room and friendly front desk person. I show him pictures of small the damage door and wall and he said no problem.
    Lisa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £86.71
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,219 reviews
    The staff was really nice and friendly. Loved how we were near the swimming pool. Also loved how we can just walk to the beach and boardwalk ain’t too far from hotel.
    Viberlee
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £71.30
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 888 reviews
    The location & swimming pool
    Rachel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £71.30
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 888 reviews
    I like how close it was to the boardwalk, yet just a bit away from the boardwalk to beat the crowds. The swimming pool was very clean. The rooms were clean, and it’s not loud at night.
    M
    Melissa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £86.71
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,219 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: £133.16
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 499 reviews
    swimming pool, lobby, restaurant looks great, give me unique experience
    Couch
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £91.05
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,253 reviews
    Swimming pool and jacuzzi
    Shokoohy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £86.71
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,219 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: £86.71
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,219 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: £150.32
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,589 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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