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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
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 406 reviewsConveniently 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.
The staff was friendly and the location was perfect
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 218 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
Hotel Solares
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast options6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 1,115 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· 900 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· 443 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· 292 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· 393 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· 697 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
Hotels located in the centre of Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 997 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!
Pacific Blue Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 484 reviewsJust 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.
Really lovely little place, great host. Perfect location
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 261 reviewsSituated 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
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral location7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 669 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· 191 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· 596 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 - 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
Explore guest reviews of hotels in Santa Cruz
- From ₪ 582.34 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 593 reviewsMy room was perfect, except the fridge leaked a bit. The reception was very friendly and accommodating. I grew up in Santa Cruz, but haven't lived there since the 90s. My mom is in SC, in a nursing home,.so I have been staying in a few hotels on my trips to see her. This hotel was the best so far, clean, quiet, affordable and comfortable. I stayed here during the off season and it was a great deal.
SHELLYUnited States - From ₪ 638.89 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 830 reviewsThe location of the hotel is good, but the street closures in town made it difficult to get there. Luckily I know the area and could figure it out. It's logistically in a great spot - close to downtown and easy to get to the beach. The remodeled Victorian style was so charming and the area-specific artwork was a wonderful touch. The bed was VERY comfortable.TTIFFANYUnited States
- From ₪ 636.95 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,223 reviewsI was in Santa Cruz for the Ironman 70. 3 race. I couldn't be happier with the location. It is right across the street from Athlete Village and the transition area. The hotel itself is nice with renovated bathroom, free parking, daily housekeeping, and good beds. It's a short stroll to the beach and Boardwalk. Would stay again at this property.
RichardUnited States - 7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 221 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
- From ₪ 826.12 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 406 reviewsI loved how clean the hotel and the room wer e and that they had a fresh modern feel. The location was convenient in terms of being close to a lot of things we wanted to do at Santa Cruz. Everything was just five ten minutes away. I would definitely chose this hotel again. Cleanliness-wise alone you score 10/10!TaherUnited States
- From ₪ 638.89 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 830 reviewsThe rooms were small but on point. We had a very comfy bed and good a bathroom and shower. Also the hotel was a walking distance from the Santa Cruz pier and boardwalk which was nice since the place was packed full with visitors. We also had free parking at the property which was excellent.ShlomiIsrael
- From ₪ 339.40 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 897 reviewsOne of the best value hotels I have stayed in. The location is great! Like perfect. Central to everything including downtown, beach, whart, boardwalk, lighthouses and beaches. I have stayed in many more expensive but this better somehow. Room was very spacious, clean and comfortable.AAnnUnited States
- From ₪ 503.65 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 447 reviewsThe staff was very friendly. The hotel was just recently remodeled and very clean. The location is close to downtown, near shopping and restaurants. I know other hotels in Santa Cruz and this one was better than others in the same price range.MariuszUnited States
- From ₪ 551.16 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 472 reviewsClean, comfortable, basic roadside motel with helpful staff. Location was convenient with restaurants and Starbucks within easy walking distance. Beach was farther away, but you aren’t going to find a hotel on the beach at this price point.
HeatherUnited States - From ₪ 1,418.97 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 1,564 reviewsLocation, location, location. Can´t beat those sea views from your window! Also loved the hotel vibe, really what we were looking for visiting a surf town as Santa Cruz is. We could walk everywhere and it felt a lot safer than I expected.
Fer DiNandoSpain - From ₪ 720.06 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 141 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 ₪ 1,637.49 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 286 reviewsperfect, a stay like you can rarely have. I’m often in hotels, believe me, this one is something else. human size, high level service, on going care and perfect location. A must in Santa Cruz.TiagoSwitzerland
- From ₪ 629.31 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 267 reviewsOne of our favorite places to stay in Santa Cruz. The hotel is close enough to everything for easy access, but far away enough to get away from the hectic source of downtown/boardwalk.
MalloryUnited States - From ₪ 1,469.26 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 310 reviewsNice staff in a comfortable and relaxed setting. Although we were a couple of miles from centre of Santa Cruz it was quick and easy to get in and out. Lovely beach 2 minutes walk away.
GordonUnited Kingdom - From ₪ 855.43 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 998 reviewsIt was as close as you could get to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. The hotel staff were nice. Allowed to get into room and hour early after driving 4 hours.RRobinUnited States
- From ₪ 503.65 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 447 reviewsLocation was close to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and multiple markets and restaurants within walking distance. Was about a 15 minute walk to the beach.LonnieUnited States
- From ₪ 836.92 per night6.2Scored 6.2PleasantRated pleasant· 596 reviewsJust a 10 minute walk to the beach and the amusement park which is directly at Santa Cruz Beach. The rooms are convenient. The coffee is very good.LenizNGermany
- From ₪ 851.60 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 682 reviewsThe ugraded our suit for free . Really friendly staff . Loved this hotel walking distance to Santa Cruz beach
CorrinaUnited States - From ₪ 577.35 per night7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 443 reviewsLocation was perfect for Santa Cruz boardwalk.DDulceUnited States
- From ₪ 1,931.01 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 997 reviewsbest hotel on the beach great roomstevenBelgium
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