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Here is a quick list of Hotels in Santa Cruz, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Casablanca Inn On The Beach |
8.1 / 10 (1942 Reviews) |
From 125$ | |
| The Aqua Pacific Hotel |
7.1 / 10 (688 Reviews) |
From 114$ | |
| Beach Street Inn And Suites |
8.9 / 10 (1405 Reviews) |
From 279$ | |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz |
8.4 / 10 (208 Reviews) |
From 216$ | |
| Chaminade Resort & Spa |
7.5 / 10 (226 Reviews) |
From 163$ |
For travelers seeking accommodation in Santa Cruz, a diverse range of hotels awaits that cater to every taste and budget. From luxurious seaside resorts to charming boutique hotels, each property provides its unique flair and amenities. Whether you prioritize proximity to the beach, picturesque views, or cozy atmospheres, you are sure to find a perfect spot to relax. This guide highlights the top hotels that offer exceptional service and delightful experiences, making your stay in Santa Cruz truly memorable.
Best Hotels in Santa Cruz
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Casablanca Inn On The Beach
From 125$
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Casablanca Inn On The Beach Santa Cruz is set 10 minutes' drive from the sturdy 40 - ft Walton Lighthouse. Situated in the very heart of Santa Cruz, the venue gives quick access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
This lovely accommodation is placed about 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and a few minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf. Neary Lagoon Park is just a short drive from the inn in Santa Cruz. This lovely hotel is located close to Monterey Bay. You can get to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum in a few minutes by car. 2nd Street & Main Street bus stop is around 10 minutes' walk from the property.
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The Aqua Pacific Hotel
From 114$
The 4-star Aqua Pacific Hotel is situated 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Located in Westside Santa Cruz district, this venue offers 34 rooms along with a heated swimming pool.
Santa Cruz centre can be reached within 10 minutes' walk. Santa Cruz Wharf Pier is 1.9 km from the accommodation in Santa Cruz. The Aqua Pacific Hotel is a short ride from Neary Lagoon Park. Sky Glider cable car station lies nearby, within 750 metres.
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Beach Street Inn And Suites
From 279$
Set in the very heart of Santa Cruz, the hotel is just 200 metres from Swimming Dolphins. It features a swimming pool and rooms with a view over Monterey Bay.
Located off Cowell Beach, the inn is about 15 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz city centre. Looff Carousel is 0.7 km from the property, while 2nd Street & Main Street bus station is 650 metres away. The venue lies within reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The hotel is 600 metres away from the Sky Glider cable car station.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
From 216$
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz boasts a magnificent setting and entices guests to the shopping district of Santa Cruz. This inn features various recreational opportunities and a golf course as well as Wi-Fi in the rooms.
To Honor Surfing Monument is about 3.1 km from the property, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is 3.7 km away. It takes 30 minutes on foot to get to Santa Cruz city centre. The hotel provides access to the surfing beach and lies close to a wildlife park. Moore creek preserve is only a short walking distance away. Natural Bridges Drive & Mission Street bus stop is located nearby, just 250 metres from the venue.
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Chaminade Resort & Spa
From 163$
Placed a 10 minutes by car from The Mystery Spot, this 4-star Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz includes views of Monterey Bay. Guests have access to a heated swimming pool, a gym and Wi-Fi throughout the venue.
The accommodation is situated 5 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 60 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. The hotel is set in, and a 10-minute ride from Brommer Park. The property is conveniently located directly near a mountain. You can get to Sunny Cove Public Beach in a few minutes by car. The venue is set close to a motorway.
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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
From 269$
Located 18 minutes on foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 3-star Best Western Plus All Suites Inn Santa Cruz offers stylish rooms a just 12 minutes on foot from Tea House Spa. The venue is unique and features Wi-Fi in public areas.
The city centre is about 10 minutes away on foot. The accommodation is located in Westside Santa Cruz district. You can get to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier in a few minutes by car. The Sky Glider cable car station is 750 metres away.
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
From 127$
Offering a hot tub and various recreational opportunities, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Hotel is situated in Santa Cruz, 850 metres from Pacific Avenue. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is less than 1.3 km away.
The venue boasts a central location in the very heart of Santa Cruz. The centre of Santa Cruz is about a 10-minute walk away. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Hotel is a short ride from Giant Dipper. Broadway & Ocean Street bus station is located within a 5-minute drive of the accommodation.
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Ocean Pacific Lodge
From 109$
A hot tub and various recreational opportunities are featured in Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz located only 11 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. The venue is set in the very heart of Santa Cruz in vicinity of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, this accommodation is 10 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. The hotel is within close proximity of Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium in Santa Cruz. One of the most important attractions in Santa Cruz is Museum of Art and History and it is located near the property. Pacific Avenue & Center Street bus stop is about 10 minutes' walk from the accommodation.
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Sea & Sand Inn
From 354$
Set a mere 1.7 km from L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery, the 3-star Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi throughout the venue as well as a car park on site. This property offers accommodation in Westside Santa Cruz district with nearby access to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
The hotel is located off Santa Cruz Wharf, just 15 minutes' walk from the city centre. Be sure to visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park just a short drive from the venue. You can get to Seymour Marine Discovery Center University in a few minutes by car. Well-connected to many sights, Sea & Sand Inn is approximately 5 minutes' walk from Bay Street & West Cliff Drive bus station.
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
From 192$
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection enjoys a central location near Visit Santa Cruz County, and offers 170 rooms with views of the poolside. This charming venue is within a 20-minute walk of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
The accommodation is located in the very heart of Santa Cruz, steps away from a train station. Surrounded by mountains, the hotel is approximately 5 minutes' drive from Neary Lagoon Park. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is a short ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km away.
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Pacific Blue Inn
From 159$
Featuring bicycles for rent as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, Pacific Blue Inn is set in Santa Cruz, a 13-minute walk from Giant Dipper. This inn entices guests with a private parking lot available on site.
The property is situated 1 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is 1 km from the accommodation, while Tea House Spa and Santa Cruz Wharf are both nearby. Pacific Blue Inn is a short ride from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach. You can reach the Sky Glider cable car station within a 10-minute walk.
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
From 222$
Located off Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, this 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz is merely 1.7 km from Museum of Art and History. Set in the very heart of Santa Cruz, the venue offers 165 rooms overlooking the ocean.
Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is less than 2 km away. A 15-minute walk will take you into the centre of Santa Cruz. The accommodation is centrally located near Santa Cruz Wharf. Delaware Avenue & Centennial Street bus stop is within 250 metres.
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Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
From 68$
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of San Lorenzo River, Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk consists of 8 rooms. Wi-Fi is available here throughout the venue.
The accommodation is notable for its central location in the very heart of Santa Cruz, providing quick access to Santa Cruz Wharf in a 16-minute walk. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is 1.3 km from the hotel, while Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km from it. Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a short ride from Museum of Art and History. 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue bus stop is located nearby, just 450 metres from the property.
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Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
From 75$
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Hotel offers comfortable accommodation in the business district of Santa Cruz. Guests have access to a swimming pool, a fitness room and high-speed Internet access throughout the venue.
Bigfoot Discovery Museum and the family-friendly Roaring Camp Park are located at 4.7 km and 3.6 km respectively. This property is located in a popular area of Santa Cruz. You can get to Redwood Grove Loop Trail in a few minutes by car. Scotts Valley Drive & Quien Sabe Road bus stop lies within 600 metres away.
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Hotel Solares
From 67$
Hotel Solares Santa Cruz is set in a touristic area, within 20 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Located in Westside Santa Cruz district, this venue offers 144 rooms along with an outdoor pool area.
The accommodation boasts a prime location in the very heart of Santa Cruz. Pacific Avenue is 1 km from the property, while Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km from it. Hotel Solares is a short ride from Cowell Beach. Sky Glider cable car station is located 750 metres away.
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Seaside Inn & Suites
From 156$
Seaside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is a 5-star accommodation set just an 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. There is also parking.
Located off Visit Santa Cruz County, the inn is about 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz city centre. Laurel Park in Santa Cruz is merely 1.8 km from the venue. Seaside Inn & Suites is a short ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Ocean Avenue / Water Street bus station is set 100 metres away.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz
From 324$
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz, set about 5 minutes by car from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, offers a heated swimming pool as well as a fitness club. The venue is placed in the centre of Santa Cruz, a stroll away from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, this hotel is 10 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. Within walking distance of the comfortable property guests will find Looff Carousel. La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz is located a few steps away from Cowell's Beach Surf Shop. 2nd Street & Pacific Avenue bus stop is a 10-minute stroll from the venue.
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Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
From 108$
Set 1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz, Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the venue. Located in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is only a 5-minutes drive from To Honor Surfing Monument.
This accommodation enjoys its central location in vicinity of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. The property is conveniently situated merely a 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Wharf. You can get to Natural Bridges State Beach in a few minutes by car. Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Hotel is located 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and 650 metres from Pacific Avenue & Viaduct Lane bus stop.
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Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk
From 250$
Featuring a swimming pool, Comfort Inn Boardwalk Santa Cruz is just 1.3 km from Nickelodeon Theatre. The property is located near San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center, in the heart of Santa Cruz.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is set 5 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. The venue is 15 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz city centre and 48 minutes by car from Mineta San Jose International airport. You can get to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park in a few minutes by car. The hotel is quite close to Sky Glider cable car station.
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Mission Inn
From 114$
Mission Inn is located in the very heart of Santa Cruz and features Wi-Fi throughout the venue along with parking on site. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is 2.8 km from the property, while Santa Cruz Wharf is 2.6 km away.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, this hotel is 25 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. This venue is just off West End Studio Theatre and 60 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. You can get to Natural Bridges State Beach in a few minutes by car. Fair Avenue & Mission Street bus stop is located 400 metres away.
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Harbor Inn
From 167$
Situated 25 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Harbor Inn Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi throughout the property and a parking area on site. This property is positioned in the very heart of Santa Cruz.
The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within a 30-minute walk. Santa Cruz Wharf is 2.1 km from the inn, while Mineta San Jose International airport is 60 km from it. You can get to Museum of Art and History in a few minutes by car. Well-connected to many sights, Harbor Inn is within close proximity of 7th Avenue & Harbor Cove bus station.