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Hotel Solares
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.
Dream Inn 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...
Continental Inn
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.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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.
Hyatt Place 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.
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
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.
Comfort Inn Boardwalk
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.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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.
Pacific Blue Inn
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.
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
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.
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Santa Cruz's best hotels with breakfast
Quality Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options6.5Scored 6.5PleasantRated pleasant· 204 reviewsLocated 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.
Comfort Inn Boardwalk
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 440 reviewsThis 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
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 385 reviewsLocated 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.
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 709 reviewsJust 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.
Facilities were good, also great location for Santa Cruz
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 306 reviewsBest 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.
Budget hotels in Santa Cruz
9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 281 reviewsNestled 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.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotel8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,005 reviewsThis 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
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotel8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 298 reviewsMarea 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
8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 659 reviewsWell 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
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotel8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 856 reviewsSituated 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
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotel8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 152 reviewsLocated 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.
The ocean view was amazing and complimentary breakfast was yummy
The Inn at Pasatiempo
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotel8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 508 reviewsFeaturing 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
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotel8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 229 reviewsIdeally 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
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Surfin’ USA in Bohemian CA
Santa Cruz was surf central California long before the Beach Boys sang about it. The Surfing Museum in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse tells stories of those who have braved some of the world’s best waves.
Overlooking the ocean rollers are the Coconut Grove Ballroom and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - the oldest amusement park in the state of CA, and the last original one on the West Coast. Its historic carousel, rollercoasters and rides are a colourful backdrop to Cowell’s Beach, best viewed from the Sky Glider cable cars.
Jutting into Monterey Bay is the wharf where sea lions bask and pelicans decide on their next meal. Seafood restaurants are abundant here and the bars provide lively nightlife. Pacific Avenue is the main shopping area and one street away is the Museum of Art & History.
Unsurprisingly for a surfer hotspot, the city has a liberal outlook and is known for political activism - a far cry from the era when the Santa Cruz Mission was established. The mission is now a state park alongside Natural Bridges Beach and the Big Basin Redwoods in forested hills behind the city, home to the gravity-defying Mystery Spot.
Booking.com’s Santa Cruz accommodation includes pet-friendly motels, hotels with hot tubs and cheap inns near UCSC.
What guests said about Santa Cruz:
- 8.0Scored 8.0
perfect for our mini break to take a surfing lesson...
perfect for our mini break to take a surfing lesson literally around the corner. Friendly staff, comfortable everything cool beach vibe, slept great, windows that you can open and let the breeze in. Clean, good beach vibes.MelissaUnited States - 6.0Scored 6.0
I believe the hotel is a nice location to stay, they might...
I believe the hotel is a nice location to stay, they might consider getting better maintanance, and cleaning help, some one that can speak english, to better help the guest. Jessica, was very polite, and tried to help as much as possible. There were just a lot of little things, they could have been prevented, especially when you pay the high price charged there. When booking, I thought I was booking direct with the property, never knew bookings, com, jumped in to the equasion. So when I asked if they honored AAA, or AARP discounts, they said no because our room was booked by a third party. Also asked for room with 2 queens, was told they were sold out, which forced us to book 2 seperate rooms, after arriveing, found out they had suites for four people. I think this was a money thing, for bookings.com
CharlesUnited States - 10Scored 10
It was quiet and wasn't too crowded .
It was quiet and wasn't too crowded . Beaches and restrooms were clean.wheather wasn't all that warm and it did rain hour or so after we got to the beach pretty heavy we had to leave in a rush. All in all, kids were very happy with trip they can't wait to return for their summer trip.bevalian - 8.0Scored 8.0
The location was the best!
The location was the best! The stairs are a lot of work if you have issues. I can't believe the Boardwalk is closed on fridays! If you are planning a friday night adventure at the boardwalk you will need to find something else to do.LedaUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
Santa Cruz gets sleazy fast (a lot of justly disaffected...
Santa Cruz gets sleazy fast (a lot of justly disaffected youth manifesting the consequences of a tattered social fabric & like), but the near-perfect climate year-round, the surrounding (2nd or 3rd growth, but still....) redwoods, challenging cols (lots of category 2s & 1s), vast fields of agriculture (it is delightful to cycle through the fields on what amount to ruelles; these areas are intensely redolent of earth, manure & whatever is being cultivated, plus it makes one appreciate just how back-breaking is the labor that goes into producing one's strawberries & artichokes & like) & vegan eating options (especially the bakeries) make any visit worthwhile, especially if you're from an area that does not have that year-round ideal climate. I recommend cycling up SkyLine or HighLand or Empire Grade or getting out in the fields toward MonteRey. Country roads are nearly uniformly narrow, but traffic is mostly light (minus HighWay 9) & drivers generally courteous (again, minus HighWay 9). Santa Cruz even has the mark of any good location -- a nearby Grocery Outlet -- which, due to its location on the edge of town (it may actually be in Soquel), is easy to integrate into the end of a ride for some yummy and cheap vegan delights =)SstozUnited States - 10Scored 10
A small treasure and throw-back to a different era: the...
A small treasure and throw-back to a different era: the Boardwalk on the beach, opened in 1907, with a roller coaster and carousel from near that time frame, the tradition & history of the surfing venue, the old (but renovated) motels along the beachfront, and the labyrinth of mid-century housing, some refreshed, some not, make this a worthwhile visit! There are lovely walks along the pier, where sea lions sun themselves, along the coast, where surfers wait for the perfect wave, and along the trails city streets, festive with many cultures represented.
LESLIEUnited States
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- From £169.83 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 1,553 reviewsThe staff were very accommodating and helpful. There was free coffee and hot chocolate every morning, ice pops in the afternoon and popcorn late afternoon. The location was superb and the kids loved the pool and hot tub. Could hear the sea lions in the morning and loved the view over the beach. Perfect for our stay at Santa Cruz.LouiseUnited Kingdom
- From £440.51 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 363 reviewsWhat I liked about the property was the value. the hotel is about a 5 minute walk to the boardwalk. This hotel is a lot cheaper than other hotels I stayed at in Santa Cruz. The room was bigger than other hotels in Santa Cruz. The hotel is being remodeled so the rooms look new. The beds were comfortable. The staff was nice.
Carlos A.United States - From £87.10 per night6.2Scored 6.2PleasantRated pleasant· 459 reviewsI travel to Santa Cruz once a month and have stayed at many hotel-moteks. Fireside Inn is definitely the best for the price. Front desk clerk very professional and courteous. The low mark is a result of the ice and soda machines being broken. We look forward to returning for our next visit.DavidUnited States
- From £157.46 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 404 reviewsEvery member of the staff that I encountered were nice and helpful. The breakfast is pretty standard hot hotel breakfast. I loved the location as it was close enough to anything in Santa Cruz but not in a busy party area. A great pizza place right across the street.RichardUnited States
- From £137.08 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 131 reviewsThis is a very comfortable motel very near where my family lives in Santa Cruz, CA, so it was a perfect place to stay. My granddaughter and I had a room with two large beds separated by a wall. It was a perfect setup for us.JudithUnited States
- From £86.04 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 223 reviewsHotel was clean, bed was comfy, shower worked great. Definitely will be staying again when we come to Santa cruz. Close to the boardwalk and the staff was super nice too. All around a great place to stay!!
SmalldonUnited States - From £155.11 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,727 reviewsAcross the street from the boardwalk amusement park. You cannot get any closer. Room was quiet even being so close to boardwalk. Parking is very good and not jambed in like other hotels In area.CactusJCUnited States
- From £91.31 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 627 reviewsYou 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
ChrisUnited States - From £262.95 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,005 reviewsFantastic view and location (walking distance to downtown, the wharf, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Natural Bridges State Park). We enjoyed the pool and the free loaner bicycles.
IreneUnited States - From £155.11 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,727 reviewsIts a nice motel. Fantastic location directly across the road from Santa Cruz boardwalk and amusements.. The room had a balcony, fridge and microwave. Ample complimentary parking.
IanUnited Kingdom - From £262.95 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,005 reviewsAmazing location right on the beach. The staff couldn't have been better- you could tell they enjoyed working at the hotel. Very clean and good taste in decoration. 10/10 Stars!!DjuniBrazil
- From £91.36 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 653 reviewsThe in-room hot tub is the best in Santa Cruz! Even though the hotel is on the busiest street in town, the room was far enough back to not hear traffic.
McKinleyUnited States - From £227.69 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 1,364 reviewsBeautiful spot by the beach. Close to restaurants, the wharf and local attractions. A great place to stay, highly recommend Santa Cruz overall.Leigh and RhonaAustralia
- From £81.52 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 399 reviewsgreat location for exploring Santa Cruz, friendly reception staff, very clean room and the bed was so comfortable!MaddieUnited Kingdom
- From £60.51 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 886 reviewsRoom sizes were large, walking distance to Santa Cruz Walf, clean facilities, clean rooms and friendly staff.JohnAustralia
- From £70.70 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 736 reviewsGreat location, great staff, and really comfortable. This is my favorite hotel in Santa Cruz!
karinUnited States - From £440.51 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 363 reviewsIts the best spot in Santa Cruz. Sam the manager is a very kind and helpful man.CCAROLYNUnited States
- From £98.46 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 604 reviewsGreat location. Clean, comfortable and perfect for a night or two in santa cruzStevenGermany
- From £115.63 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 1,074 reviewsClose to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Pricing for hotel was perfect.
AshleyUnited States - From £116.22 per night7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 306 reviewsWe liked how close the hotel was to downtown Santa CruzJustinUnited States
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