The 25 Best Hotels in Santa Cruz

#1 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “We will definitely be back!”
• “disappointing, but staff was trying very hard to make people happy.”
• “Fantastic beach side location.”
• See more reviews of Beach Street Inn and Suites

#3 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “Location was good”
• “I will return when a staycation is needed or wanted.”
• “Great people running it. Great location. Had everything we needed at a great price”
• See more reviews of Sunny Cove Motel

#4 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “The scenery very great work crew”
• “We will be back”
• “Gabby is your best asset!”
• See more reviews of Sea & Sand Inn

#5 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “Great place to stay in order to sample various beaches and coves up and down the coast.”
• “Nice environment and rooms”
• “Grear hostel experience”
• See more reviews of Santa Cruz Hostel

#6 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “room is very clean,.”
• “Overall we had a wonderful and amazing time! Thank you! We will be back”
• “Small breakfast area and lack of seating.”
• See more reviews of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

#8 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “It was a cute and comfy house in a nice loaction.”
• “lovely property, amazing location”
• “Nice retreat”
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#9 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “I was very disappointed in a $300 room that was so very uncomfortable.”
• “Enjoyed being close to Natural Bridges, getting bread and pastry from Companion Bakery and good hotel coffee”
• “great place to stay”
• See more reviews of Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca

#10 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “I would stay again our room was spacious with a fireplace. Walking distance to the boardwalk.”
• “Overall it was a nice stay with staff who clearly took pride in their work”
• “Would definitely stay again”
• See more reviews of Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

#12 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “Breakfast was really good”
• “Breakfast was had good diversity and choices.”
• “Room next to pool.”
• See more reviews of Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

#13 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “Overall it’s a very nice and clean hotel at Santa Cruz.”
• “Really authentic Santa Cruz stay.”
• “Beautiful location amazing friendly staff, truly magical.”
• See more reviews of Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

#15 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “The breakfast was amazing including the staff.”
• “Absolutely do not stay here. It’s overpriced, unclean, and the staff are extremely rude.”
• “We stayed one night; this motel met all expectations (clean, comfortable room).”
• See more reviews of Mission Inn

#16 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “Very comfortable room and location was excellent”
• “Nice peaceful stay near the beach! Family friendly”
• “Other than the parking situation loved everything !”
• See more reviews of Marea Sol Hotel

#17 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “I doubt if I will stay at this inn in the future.”
• “Comfortable stay”
• “10/10 can not recommend this hotel enough.”
• See more reviews of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

#18 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “Decent place for a quick trip to Santa Cruz, it was clean and super convenient location.. staff could be a little more t”
• “The odor in the room was terrible”
• “Nice place clean good location”
• See more reviews of Carousel Beach Inn

#19 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “My husband and I stayed at the beautiful Victorian style B and B. We were treated so very well and loved the owners hosp”
• “For a unique and charming stay, in a perfect location, stay here.”
• “Quaint and great for a solo traveler!”
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#20 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “No dogs allowed on beaches”
• “It was good for a short stay :)”
• “Close to boardwalk, quiet rooms, large shower with double...”
• See more reviews of Ocean Pacific Lodge

#21 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “It was wonderful and the reception desk personnel were very congenial”
• “I love it and will definitely use them again”
• “Check in and out was quick and property was clean.”
• See more reviews of SeaSide Inn & Suites

#22 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “10/10”
• “Loved the view and the patio!”
• “Perfect spot for relaxing with views from the terrace.”
• See more reviews of The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views

#23 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “Great Jordan was helpful”
• “Clean, convenient and comfortable with friendly staff and reasonable breakfast.”
• “Clean, comfortable room.”
• See more reviews of Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

#25 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

• “The pool area and hot tub had a lot of children there.”
• “the following people who accompanied me are yet to receive refund in their credit cards”
• “Weekend Stay”
• See more reviews of Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley