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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 center of the city, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family vacation or...
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.
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.
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.
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
Located in Santa Cruz, a 16-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge.
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.
Pacific Blue Inn
Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers rooms with attached bathroom with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
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.
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 229 reviewsIdeally located 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
Hotel Solares
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 1,087 reviewsHotel 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.
6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 911 reviewsLocated 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.
clean, outdoor space for seating, snacks, outside views
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
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.
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 387 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· 706 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
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 283 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.
Hotels located in the center of Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 301 reviewsMarea Sol Hotel is conveniently 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
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location8.3Scored 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
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 229 reviewsLocated in Santa Cruz, within a 14-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach and 0.8 miles of Seabright State Beach, The Aqua Pacific Hotel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...
Good located, nice rooms and a very very friendly manager
Continental Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 674 reviewsJust 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.
Ocean Gate Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 193 reviewsThe 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.
6.2Scored 6.2PleasantRated pleasant· 600 reviewsThis 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 .
FAQs about hotels in Santa Cruz
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 of America - 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 of America - 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 of America - 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 of America - 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 of America
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- From $137.65 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 229 reviewsThe care & attention to detail the hotel owner has for the hotel oye self in regard to the attention to detail. The shampoos & soaps for example were not tested on animal. The immediate assistance to any inquiry, as well as the sincerness in every action that was taken by the owner. I will only book with this hotel in the future whenever I am in Santa Cruz. The ice & water from the machine is purified!EERICKUnited States of America
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 229 reviewsI thought the rooms and the hotel was super cute and unique and a great value for what you pay! I didn’t get to try out the pool but the tub in the room was big enough to feel like a jacquzzi! it felt like a little bed and breakfast without the breakfast but easy access to everything Santa Cruz offers walking distance away~RachelUnited States of America
- From $347.39 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 662 reviewsMy husband loved this hotel. Our room was super nice, comfortable bed and all the amenities needed. Breakfast in common area in the morning was pretty good, for that type of set up. Close to the pier and the boardwalk. Good place to stay if you want to be walking distance to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!
LynnUnited States of America - From $135.03 per night7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 440 reviewsBreakfast was OK. Same thing every day, so a little boring after a couple of days. Location in regards to Beach and the Santa Cruz Pier and Boardwalk was excellent! Basically one block more than the backside of the pay parking lot for the Boardwalk, two blocks (Small city blocks) from a Boardwalk entrance.JonathanUnited States of America
- From $550 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 363 reviewsLocation was excellent. Room was big and roomy for us. Could have used some mirrors in the rooms. 5 ladies in one unit and 1 two mirrors makes it difficult to get ready in the morning. Loved the Santa Cruz feel at the hotel. Would stay at the Salt Water Inn again☀️❤️SarahUnited States of America
- From $260.53 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 485 reviewsThe host was incredibly professional and helpful. The location of this hotel is impossible to beat, as you are a 5 minute walk to the Santa Cruz boardwalk. The hotel had bikes that we were able to use to cruise around town! It was a wonderful addition to the place.
JosephUnited States of America - From $260.53 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 485 reviewsThis cute little boutique hotel is a wonderful little gem. Rooms cozy with fireplace and hot coffee/latte available in the lobby along with lovely banana bread. A short walk to the shops and restaurants downtown. I would definitely stay again.LindaCanada
- From $120.92 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 965 reviewsRoom was basic but clean enough. It's very close to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk; you could walk to the boardwalk in about 10 minutes. The pool is indoors which was nice because the kids could swim even though it was a little chilly outside.SoteloUnited States of America
- From $101.78 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 407 reviewsThe facilities were clean and stylishly furnished. The hotel was located well, within minutes of a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and breakfast places. It was a short drive to UC Santa Cruz. The management was responsive and helpful.
HilaryUnited States of America - From $193.55 per night6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 911 reviewsLots of upgrades. Staff very friendly. I had forgotten something in my hotel room and she did not hesitate to get it back to me. This where I will be staying whenever I go to Santa Cruz. Walking distance to Boardwalk and Wharf.SuzanneUnited States of America
- From $108.64 per night4.7Scored 4.7DisappointingRated disappointing· 481 reviewsIf you are thinking of staying here, just drive on to another town. This is the cheapest motel in Santa Cruz for a reason. We wish we had just visited for the day and not stayed because accomodation is so overpriced in the areaVictoriaUnited Kingdom
- From $165.62 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 467 reviewsVery comfortable hotel with lots of great amenities. Nice bar, pool, hot tub. King room is spacious with a super-comfortable bed. Location on Ocean is central with easy auto access to all that Santa Cruz has to offer.JulietUnited States of America
- From $137.65 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 229 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 of America - From $142.50 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 of America - From $183.66 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 856 reviewsGreat location, but the homeless problem in Santa Cruz is ridiculous, still the hotel manages to safeguard their property and the guests.ArleneUnited States of America
- From $120.92 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 965 reviewsVery close walking distance to Santa Cruz about 15 minutes. Very friendly and clean hotel. Love the separate rooms in one unit.JenniferUnited States of America
- From $115.73 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 822 reviewsClose to the Santa Cruz wharf and boardwalk. Very comfortable. Lots of safe parking. Beautiful Victorian.SStephenUnited States of America
- From $193.67 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,736 reviewsGood location, nice hotel, and the room was a good standard. A good option for visiting Santa Cruz.SimonUnited Kingdom
- From $130.23 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 477 reviewsGreat place to stay in Santa Cruz! Can do nothing but recommendSimonGermany
- From $294.65 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,004 reviewsbest hotel on the beach great roomstevenBelgium
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