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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, $ | |
| Dream Inn Santa Cruz |
8.7 / 10 (799 Reviews) |
From 222$ | |
| Chaminade Resort & Spa |
7.3 / 10 (258 Reviews) |
From 199$ | |
| Hyatt Place Santa Cruz |
8.5 / 10 (699 Reviews) |
From 161$ | |
| Oceana Inn Santa Cruz (Adults Only) |
6.8 / 10 (705 Reviews) |
From 59$ | |
| Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley |
8.0 / 10 (738 Reviews) |
From 75$ |
Are you planning a trip to beautiful Santa Cruz, California? If so, you may be wondering where to stay during your visit. While there are many options for accommodations in the area, hotels offer a range of benefits that make them an attractive choice for travelers. In this blog post, we'll explore why choosing a hotel for your stay in Santa Cruz can make your trip even more enjoyable and convenient.
One of the main advantages of staying in a hotel when visiting Santa Cruz is the range of amenities and services they offer. From on-site restaurants and bars to fitness centers and swimming pools, hotels provide a wide variety of facilities that can enhance your stay. Whether you're looking for a quick workout, a delicious meal, or a relaxing afternoon by the pool, hotels have you covered.
Another reason to choose a hotel for your Santa Cruz trip is the convenience they offer. Many hotels are centrally located, making it easy to explore the area's attractions and activities. Additionally, hotels often provide parking options for guests, allowing you to easily come and go as you please during your stay. With so much to see and do in Santa Cruz, having a convenient home base can make your trip all the more enjoyable.
Finally, hotels provide a level of comfort and luxury that can elevate your Santa Cruz vacation. Whether you're staying in a cozy boutique hotel or a larger, full-service property, hotels offer a level of comfort and hospitality that can make you feel right at home. From plush bedding and spacious rooms to attentive service from staff, choosing a hotel can ensure that your trip to Santa Cruz is as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. With so many benefits to staying in a hotel, it's no wonder that they are a popular choice for travelers visiting Santa Cruz.
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- Santa Cruz Kids friendly hotels https://kidfriendlyhotel.com/santa-cruz/
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
From 222$
Offering spectacular views of the bay, the 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz is nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, at 200 metres of Swimming Dolphins. Boasting canoeing, surfing and hiking together with a coffee bar, this beachfront inn is located only metres from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.
The upscale property puts you in the heart of Santa Cruz, about a 15-minute walk from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. The movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre" is a stroll from the luxury Dream Inn, and Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Cowell Beach, which is about 5 minutes' walk away. The nearby notable religious buildings include Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church, about a 25-minute walk from Dream Inn Santa Cruz. The bus stop Delaware Avenue & Centennial Street is located not very far from this boutique accommodation.
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Chaminade Resort & Spa
From 199$
Featuring yoga classes, massage therapy and barbeque, the comfortable Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz is nestled about a 10-minute ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. This 4-star hotel, located 10 minutes' drive from The Mystery Spot, boasts an outdoor pool along with a steam room, a Jacuzzi and sauna facilities.
The accommodation is placed about 60 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and 15 minutes by car from such cultural venues as Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. The Chaminade Resort & Spa offers proximity to natural sights like the Wide Main Sandy Beach (4.9 km) and the community Jade Street Park (3.9 km). Its' quiet location gives access to sports attractions like DeLaveaga Golf Course, which is approximately a 20-minute walk away. Chaminade Resort & Spa is set close to a motorway.
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
From 161$
Located in the very heart of Santa Cruz, the 3-star Hyatt Place Santa Cruz lies within reach of family attractions like the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, only 1.4 km away. Along with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool, the hotel boasts a central location in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz.
Neary Lagoon Park is placed 10 minutes by car from this modern accommodation, while Shopper's Corner is only 500 metres away. The nearby cultural sights are Art League Inc-Santa Cruz (700 metres) and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center (1.6 km). There is Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park only 1.3 km away, while Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station at walking distance from the hotel.
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Oceana Inn Santa Cruz (Adults Only)
From 59$
Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, the 2-star Oceana Inn Santa Cruz is within a 5-minute drive of such culture-oriented attractions as Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. This budget inn offers Wi Fi in the rooms and a car park on site.
Downtown Association is placed 8 minutes on foot from the boutique property, while The Mystery Spot is 10 minutes away by car. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, around 2.2 km away, is definitely a must-see for family tourists in Santa Cruz. Visit Duck Island Pond, at 400 metres of the hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Oceana Inn Santa Cruz allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Cowell Beach a 5-minute ride away. Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station can be found not very far from this designer accommodation, while Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is set around 18 minutes' walk away.
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Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
From 75$
The 3-star Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley is 10 minutes' drive from The Mystery Spot and features a 24-hour front desk and late check-out. Located within 10 minutes' drive of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, this comfortable hotel offers views of the hills and an outdoor swimming pool.
Mineta San Jose International airport is 50 km from the accommodation, which lies in a business district. Redwood Grove Loop Trail is a few minutes drive from the hotel, while Mount Hermon Road & Whispering Pines Drive bus stop is merely 750 metres away. This Santa Cruz property is placed a walk from San Francisco Bay. Along with other cultural attractions Bigfoot Discovery Museum is nestled about a 10-minute ride from Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley.
Hotels in Santa Cruz
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Dream Inn Santa Cruz |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Chaminade Resort & Spa |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Hyatt Place Santa Cruz |
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Aqua Breeze Inn
From 139$
Set in the Westside Santa Cruz district, within 13 minutes' stroll of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the unpretentious Aqua Breeze Inn offers a terrace. Located a 10-minute ride from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, this 2-star inn features 27 rooms with views of the ocean.
The property is placed about 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and just a short drive from such cultural venues as Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. At the Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz you'll be only 11 minutes' walk from Cowell Beach. Families travelling to Santa Cruz will enjoy being at a moderate distance from Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster. There is 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue bus stop within easy walking distance of Aqua Breeze Inn.
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The 3-star Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is situated near a historical district, 17 minutes on foot from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. This Santa Cruz inn is ideally located near a motorway, offering 46 rooms and a swimming pool.
The property is placed in a shopping area, 5 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. From the hotel it will take approximately 25 minutes to walk to the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster. Visit Duck Island Pond, at a 1.3 km distance from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Along with other cultural attractions Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is nestled nearly 25 minutes' walk from Hampton Inn Santa Cruz.
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Carousel Beach Inn
From 109$
Situated about a 13-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park in Santa Cruz, Carousel Beach Inn features a vending machine and a lift. This 2-star inn also offers guests WiFi throughout the property.
The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within a 15-minute walk, and natural attractions like Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are about 2.3 km away. The hotel is located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, just an 11-minute walk from Cowell Beach. There is the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach" approximately 15 minutes' walk away, and Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station at walking distance to this property. Carousel Beach Inn lies next to Sky Glider cable car station, within a 150-meters' distance.
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Hotel Solares
From 67$
Hotel Solares Santa Cruz, located 10 minutes' walk from the Wide Main Sandy Beach and about a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, features a heated pool for guests to take a dip in. Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property at the hotel.
The accommodation puts you in the heart of Santa Cruz, within 10 minutes' drive of University of California at Santa Cruz. Pacific Garden Mall is at a short distance from this 2-star hotel, and Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Santa Cruz Main Beach, which is just 900 metres away. Along with other cultural attractions Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is nestled a 5-minute ride from Hotel Solares. There is Broadway & Riverside Avenue bus stop close to this property, it's merely 250 metres away.
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Continental Inn
From 239$
Set around 17 minutes' walk from Museum of Art and History, the comfortable 2-star Continental Inn Santa Cruz offers a vending machine and a lift. The friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach" is placed 19 minutes' walk away, and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is 5 minutes by car from the pet-friendly inn.
Located 6 minutes' stroll from Ocean Street, the smoke-free accommodation is also approximately 25 minutes' walk from entertainment venues like Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. The Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, where the Continental Inn Santa Cruz sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is a 5-minute ride away. Visit Duck Island Pond, 600 metres of the comfortable property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Cowell Beach, approximately 25 minutes' walk from Continental Inn. Situated in the heart of Santa Cruz, the accommodation is just off Broadway & Ocean Street bus stop.
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Ocean Pacific Lodge
From 109$
An 11-minute stroll from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 2-star Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz offers a snack and drink vending machine, and a lift. Situated only a short drive from the Wide Main Sandy Beach, this pet-friendly hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool as well as a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within 10 minutes' walk of the smoke-free property, and such cultural venues as Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are 0.8 km away. University of California at Santa Cruz is 10 minutes' drive from the Ocean Pacific Lodge, and Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Cowell Beach, which is 7 minutes' walk away. Entertainment in the area includes Santa Cruz Wharf Pier within walking distance from Ocean Pacific Lodge. Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station can be found just a 10-minute walk from the property, while Guardian I is set nearly 10 minutes' drive away.
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Sea & Sand Inn
From 354$
The 3-star Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz includes 18 rooms and is set 1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Guests who stay at the hotel can park their car on site.
The accommodation is placed about 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and not far from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. This hotel is located within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf Pier and nearly 20 minutes on foot from Abbott Square. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Cowell Beach, which is only 5 minutes' walk away. There is Santa Cruz Surfing Museum quite close to Sea & Sand Inn. Sky Glider cable car station lies nearby, about a 10-minute walk away.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
From 172$
The 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz is situated in the very heart of Santa Cruz at a 2 km distance from University of California at Santa Cruz. Boasting a swimming pool and a fitness club, the inn offers access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, which is 10 minutes' drive away.
Thanks to its magnificent location in a shopping neighbourhood, the accommodation is within an easy walking distance of moore creek preserve. Popular natural sights near the Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz are the 65 - acre California Natural Bridges State Beach (950 meters) and the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach (2.4 km). The property is placed a few minutes drive from Monterey Bay. The area offers shopping experience such as Swift Street Courtyard Shopping Mall about a 10-minute walk from Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz. The accommodation is located 60 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and right by Natural Bridges Drive & Mission Street bus stop.
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Pacific Blue Inn
From 204$
Pacific Blue Inn is a great place to stay in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 10 minutes by car from University of California at Santa Cruz. This inn features Wi Fi throughout the property and a private parking garage nearby.
The Wide Main Sandy Beach is located within a minutes' drive of the accommodation and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is a 12-minute walk away. Natural attractions in the area include Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, 16 minutes' walk from the 4-star hotel, and a beach is only 11 minutes' walk away. This property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Duck Island Pond about a 13-minute walk away. Santa Cruz Wharf Pier as well as Laurel Park are all just near Pacific Blue Inn. The accommodation is a 10-minute walk from the Sky Glider cable car station.
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Mission Inn
From 106$
Located around 6 minutes' walk from Swift Street Courtyard Shopping Mall, the 3-star Mission Inn Santa Cruz offers WiFi throughout the property and parking. This Santa Cruz hotel is in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, within walking distance from such natural sights as Neary Lagoon Park.
The property is nestled in the very heart of Santa Cruz, a 5-minute walk from New Leaf Community Markets. The hotel is approximately 25 minutes' walk from Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz. The accommodation is placed at a moderate distance from Monterey Bay. Staying at Mission Inn, family travellers have access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, which is approximately 2.5 km away. Fair Avenue & Mission Street bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is opposite to this Santa Cruz property.
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
From 192$
The contemporary Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is situated in the heart of Santa Cruz within 20 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. This 4-star urban design hotel, located 10 minutes' drive from The Mystery Spot, boasts a swimming pool along with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.
The modern property is set in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, 5 minutes by car from entertainment sites like Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. The Wide Main Sandy Beach is relatively near the welcoming Paradox, Autograph Collection Santa Cruz, while Ocean Street and Fire Pit Fireplace Store are both nearby. Nature lovers will enjoy a central location of this designer accommodation surrounded by mountains. Along with other cultural attractions Museum of Art and History is nestled about 12 minutes' walk from the charming Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection. The property is near a motorway and Ocean Street & Dakota Avenue bus stop is a 5-minute walk away.