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Located in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Matthew

From

United States

Clean and great location to UCSC.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,010 reviews

Price from

$944.06

1 night, 2 adults

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

In a prime location in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness center.

Cassady

From

United States

Breakfast was good. We liked that it included eggs, and breakfast meat for the protein. Location was great. Very close, an easy walk to the pier, and the boardwalk is nearby the pier.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,169 reviews

Price from

$126.65

1 night, 2 adults

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in the center of Santa Cruz, and provides an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.

iain

From

Canada

awesome location - room, noise proof windows, nice shower and bathroom

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 811 reviews

Price from

$103.20

1 night, 2 adults

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared...

Richelle

From

United States

The rooms are so nice and clean, and I really loved the mini Starbucks

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews

Price from

$109

1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, a 15-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.

Mubarak

From

Kuwait

Big clean modern room, friendly staff, location good 15 min walking from the beach and far away from homeless.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 687 reviews

Price from

$146

1 night, 2 adults

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz.

Chere

From

United States

The location was perfect. The room very accommodating and the breakfast very nice variety

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews

Price from

$140

1 night, 2 adults

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.

Jennifer

From

United States

The location was fine. There is a beautiful park and walking path adjacent to the hotel. The room was nicely updated, the bed was comfortable and everything was very clean. I was pleasantly surprised. The outside of the hotel is deceptive because the lobby, restaurant, pool area, and the rooms in comparison are stunning!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 536 reviews

Price from

$169

1 night, 2 adults

The Inn at Pasatiempo

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

Matt

From

United States

Cozy hotel in the perfect location in Santa Cruz: close to the forests and the beach. Highly recommend and will stay again when we return to Santa Cruz!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews

Price from

$109

1 night, 2 adults

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.

Miranda

From

Thailand

It was so cute! And I felt really safe

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews

Price from

$229

1 night, 2 adults

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.

Sheila

From

United States

Nice hotel, breakfast and friendly staff. It's my second time at this hotel and it did not disappoint.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews

Price from

$129.45

1 night, 2 adults

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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca

Free parking

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews

From $132.20 per night

SeaSide Inn & Suites

Free parking

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,010 reviews

From $122.69 per night

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Hotel in Watsonville

Free parking

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews

From $136.48 per night

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Hotel in Capitola

Free parking

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews

West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Free parking

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews

From $317.35 per night

Pacific Blue Inn

Private Parking

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews

From $126.13 per night

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Parking on site

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 814 reviews

From $339.58 per night

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Parking on site

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 687 reviews

From $146.64 per night

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Parking on site

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews

From $116.69 per night

Marea Sol Hotel

Parking on site

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 811 reviews

From $148.83 per night

Hotels located in the center of Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel & Spa

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Facing the beachfront, La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers 5-star accommodations in Santa Cruz and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and terrace.

From $472.47 per night

Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0

Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews

Located next to Boardwalk Bowl, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is less than 5 minutes' walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi and free 1 car parking is included in the reservation.

From $92.12 per night

Aqua Breeze Inn

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6

Good - What previous guests thought, 943 reviews

Aqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.

From $202.26 per night

Beachview Inn

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews

Located less than 5 minutes’ walk from the beach, this hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes’ drive from University of California -Santa Cruz.

From $101.73 per night

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 465 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared...

From $116.69 per night

Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5

Good - What previous guests thought, 447 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.

From $114.87 per night

Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews

Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.

From $114.93 per night

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 824 reviews

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.

From $126.79 per night

Budget hotels in Santa Cruz and nearby

Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews

Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers free parking and easy access to a variety of local attractions.

From $69.50 per night

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 592 reviews

Located within 10 minutes' walk of the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers free WiFi. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hair dryer.

From $86.90 per night

Drift Inn, LLC

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 861 reviews

This central Santa Cruz hotel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.

From $86.75 per night

Ocean Gate Inn

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

The 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...

From $87.20 per night

Motel Santa Cruz

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 308 reviews

A short distance from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other popular area attractions, this California motel provides comfortable accommodations and 24-hour front desk service.

From $96.89 per night

Continental Inn

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 503 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.

From $97.13 per night

National 9 Motel

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 715 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.

From $89.61 per night

Beach Hill Bungalow

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Beach Hill Bungalow is located in Santa Cruz, just 2.6 miles from University of California Santa Cruz and 3.8 miles from Pasatiempo Golf Club. The vacation home has access to a restaurant.

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Cruz and nearby

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2

Good - What previous guests thought, 387 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.

From $88.58 per night

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 687 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, a 15-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.

From $146.64 per night

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 2 mi from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' drive to the University of California Santa Cruz.

From $126.22 per night

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 536 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.

From $148.89 per night

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 437 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.

From $92.61 per night

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

Located 1.4 miles from Santa Cruz Beach, Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area offers 2-star accommodations in Santa Cruz and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

From $100.53 per night

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 845 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

From $148.89 per night

Mission Inn

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 899 reviews

Seymore Marine Discovery is 2 miles from this Santa Cruz area inn. A free breakfast is provided and all rooms offer free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Mission Inn.

From $126.94 per night

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:

6.0

Although we had passed through Santa Cruz previously, this...

Although we had passed through Santa Cruz previously, this was our first stay. Candidly, the town felt quite run down and in some places downright shabby. We were staying principally to visit the Roaring Camp Railroad and Scotts Valley, ultimately on our way to San Francisco. If we were staying in the area again, we would stay in the much more attractive town of Capitola, just a few minutes South of Santa Cruz.

Guest review by

Anthony

United Kingdom

8.0

Ebikes along the ocean was amazing.

Ebikes along the ocean was amazing. Boardwalk had lots of great rides and food options. Beautiful wharf to walk on and visit many shops/restaurants. Don't miss out on Gayle's Bakery or the Mystery Spot that is nearby.

Guest review by

Tammy

United States

When I was young I lived in San Jose and our mom would bring...

When I was young I lived in San Jose and our mom would bring us to Santa Cruz all summer long. Coming again as an adult brought back so many fond memories. The boardwalk was so different then then. Santa Cruz is such a fun place and so many rides and shops. Every child needs to experience it at least once in their lifetime.

Guest review by

Wanda Papineau

United States

We, unfortunately, chose to visit during the busiest part of...

We, unfortunately, chose to visit during the busiest part of the season, but aside from traffic and the Murray Bridge being out, we didn't feel inconvenienced by the larger crowds. The beaches were clean, the warf was a blast, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center was amazing, food was great and the locals were kind!

Guest review by

Anonymous

United States

The Santa Cruz vibe is real: diverse (happy) people,...

The Santa Cruz vibe is real: diverse (happy) people, terrific beaches, lots of eateries, beach boardwalk and arcade fun. Walking around the boardwalk area feels safe, if crowded, on weekends. There is definitely a broad range of fun activities for families.

Guest review by

Marian

United States

We enjoy going to the beaches, the Boardwalk and the local...

We enjoy going to the beaches, the Boardwalk and the local restaurants. We found that breakfast at Zachary's was excellent. Their potatoes are really tasty and the have homemade bread. We had dinner at Bedda Mia. Their Spaghetti alle vongole and Carbonara is good. We would go back to both of those places.

Guest review by

Ann

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Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk

From $87.20 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 1,457 reviews

The location was a 5 min walk from the boardwalk which is nice so you dont have to pay/look for parking. When staying in santa cruz you either can either stay in a nice hotel for a steep price or try to find an inn/motel that looks renovated or clean relying on the photos and reviews. For the price of this place you kinda get what you pay for but based on some of the photos and reviews i had slightly higher expectations.

Guest review by

Rain

United States

Sunny Cove Motel

From $171.25 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews

This 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.

Guest review by

Judith

United States

Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

From $122.74 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 744 reviews

Great hotel in a lovely location. Close to Santa Cruz, but far enough away for it to be a peaceful break. I liked the bar area, it was very relaxing by the fire on an evening.

Guest review by

Jade

United Kingdom

Surf City Inn & Suites

From $90.01 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3

Good - What previous guests thought, 1,578 reviews

Walking distance from the boardwalk of Santa Cruz beach. Free parking. Clean rooms, swimming pool and jacuzzi.

Guest review by

Yan

Luxembourg

Drift Inn, LLC