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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, $ | |
Surestay Hotel By Best Western Santa Cruz |
7.1 / 10 (210 Reviews) |
From 102$ | |
Santa Cruz Hostel |
8.9 / 10 (86 Reviews) |
From 40$ | |
Carousel Beach Inn |
8.2 / 10 (1149 Reviews) |
From 159$ | |
Drift Inn, Llc |
7.6 / 10 (649 Reviews) |
From 79$ | |
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz |
7.5 / 10 (482 Reviews) |
From 121$ |
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Surestay Hotel By Best Western Santa Cruz
From 102$
Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street Hotel features free self-parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a golf course, and lies 5 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the venue is set 4.8 km from The Mystery Spot.
Located off Kiva Retreat House, the hotel is set near Town Clock. Santa Cruz city centre is 2 km away from the property. Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street Hotel is just a short drive from UCSC Arboretum.
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Santa Cruz Hostel
From 40$
The venue is located a 15-minute walk to Seabright State Sandy Beach, close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park.
This accommodation is about 10 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. Cowell Beach is just 550 metres away. Las Palmas Taco Bar and Ideal Bar & Grill are a 5-minute walk away. The protected Lighthouse Field State Beach is located a few minutes' drive from the hostel.
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Carousel Beach Inn
From 159$
The 2-star Carousel Beach Inn is set 1.4 km from Museum of Art and History and 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Featuring 16 rooms with views of the park, this inn is set within a short ride from Neary Lagoon Park.
The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within a 15-minute walk. The property places you within 0.9 km of Cowell Beach.
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Drift Inn, Llc
From 79$
Budget Inn Santa Cruz, located 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, offers guests complimentary parking and a terrace. Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is set 3.1 km from University of California at Santa Cruz.
The venue is 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. At this accommodation you'll be in 12 minutes' walk from Seabright Beach. You can get to the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach in a few minutes by car.
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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
From 121$
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is located in a touristic area of Santa Cruz, just a short drive from University of California at Santa Cruz. Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the venue, as well as a free car park, an outdoor swimming pool and a sauna on site.
Pacific Avenue is 2.2 km from the inn, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is 2.8 km away. The city centre is a 20-minute walk away.
Hotels in Santa Cruz
Airport nearby ✈️ | Monterey Peninsula, Oakland International, Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International |
Average Price 💰 | 250$ |
Hotels in Santa Cruz 🏨 | 80 |
Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 3870 |
Landmarks nearby 📍 | University of California at Santa Cruz, Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Museum of Art and History, Cave Train |
Family Hotel 👪 | Surestay Hotel By Best Western Santa Cruz |
Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Santa Cruz Hostel |
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Carousel Beach Inn |
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Ocean Lodge - Santa Cruz
From 94$
Set within a 25-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, this 2-star Ocean Lodge - Santa Cruz is located near Kiva Retreat House. The property provides 30 guestrooms appointed with free Wi-Fi, a TV and a small refrigerator for a pleasant stay in Santa Cruz.
University of California is less than 2.6 km away. The city centre is also 2 km away. Ocean Lodge - Santa Cruz is placed a few minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
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Seaway Inn
From 209$
Featuring WiFi throughout the property, Seaway Inn offers accommodation within 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is 650 metres away from the inn.
The venue is located 2 km from the centre of Santa Cruz and a couple of minutes' drive from Steamer Lane. The beach is 100 metres away. Santa Cruz Wharf Pier is also located near the hotel.
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Sea & Sand Inn
From 279$
Sea & Sand Inn, located in Westside Santa Cruz district, 0.5 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, features views of the sea. The property provides 22 guestrooms appointed with Wi-Fi, a TV and a seating area for a pleasant stay in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is less than 1 km away. Attractions within walking distance include Santa Cruz Wharf Pier and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Abbott Square is also within a few minutes drive from Sea & Sand Inn.
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The Babbling Brook Inn
From 209$
The 3-star Babbling Brook Inn is set 0.9 km from Well Within Spa and 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Featuring 13 rooms with views of the street, this inn is set within a short ride from University of California at Santa Cruz.
The venue is located 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. The accommodation is near to the beach. Kuumbwa Jazz Center is also located near the hotel.
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Continental Inn
From 99$
Located a few minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, Continental Inn offers 49 air-conditioned rooms. The venue is set 25 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.
The hotel is situated 1 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. Cocoanut Grove can be reached in about 15 minutes' walk. Ocean Street is also located near the property.
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
From 169$
Set 6 km from The Mystery Spot, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection Santa Cruz features an outdoor swimming pool and a sun deck. Set within a few minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, it is a lovely accommodation to stay in Westside Santa Cruz district of the city.
The venue is just a 12-minute walk from Museum of Art and History. A short distance to a motorway enables you to get to Ocean Street in no time. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is next door to Visit Santa Cruz County.
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Bella Notte Inn
From 244$
Located just off Blacks Beach, this 3-star Bella Notte Inn is a 10-minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The venue provides 10 guestrooms appointed with cable satellite TV, Wi-Fi and a private safe for a pleasant stay in Santa Cruz.
Situated in Eastside Santa Cruz district, the accommodation is set 2.5 km from Cowell Beach. The beach is 550 metres away. Sunny Cove Sandy Swimming Beach is also located near the hotel. Ocean Street is only a couple of minutes' drive away.
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Ocean Gate Inn
From 104$
Set within a 20-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, this 2-star Ocean Gate Inn is located near Mike Fox Skate Park. The property provides 25 guestrooms appointed with WiFi, television and ironing facilities for a pleasant stay in Santa Cruz.
The Satellite Workspace and Digital Media Studio is less than 0.3 km away. The beach is 900 metres away. Ocean Gate Inn is a short driving distance of the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster.
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Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
From 124$
The 3-star Best Western Inn is set 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and 0.2 km from First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz. High-speed Internet access is provided in public areas, and free parking and a sauna are also available on site.
The property is located 2 km from the centre of Santa Cruz and a couple of minutes' drive from The Mystery Spot. The venue is based next to the sand beach.
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The 2-star Aqua Breeze Inn offers air-conditioned rooms within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, which is about 13 minutes' walk. The venue is set in Westside Santa Cruz district, a few steps from the Wide Main Sandy Beach.
The accommodation is located 1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz and a couple of minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Santa Cruz Wharf Pier is only 18 minutes' away on foot.
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Salt Air Lodge
From 192$
Located 450 metres from San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center, the 2-star Salt Air Lodge offers air-conditioned rooms within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. You will be able to use free self-parking and an outdoor swimming pool onsite.
This low-budget property is set in Westside Santa Cruz district, near Cocoanut Grove. Guests can reach the centre of Santa Cruz within 10 minutes' walk. Sky Glider is also within a few minutes drive from Salt Air Lodge.
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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
From 134$
Located 400 metres from Shopper's Corner, the 3-star Best Western Plus All Suites Inn offers non-smoking rooms within an 18-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Guests are welcome to use free self-parking and a sauna for general purposes and a photocopier, a business centre and a desk for business needs.
This property enjoys its ideal location in vicinity of Ocean Street. The city centre of Santa Cruz can be reached in 10 minutes on foot. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is just a short drive from University of California at Santa Cruz.
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
From 149$
Located a few minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Hotel offers 106 air-conditioned rooms. You'll be 0.8 km from Pacific Avenue and 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
Conveniently situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the venue is only a few steps away from Ocean Street. Guests can reach Santa Cruz city centre in 10 minutes on foot.
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Ocean Pacific Lodge
From 109$
Santa Cruz Wharf Pier is 0.8 km from Ocean Pacific Lodge, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is 850 metres away. The venue provides 56 guestrooms appointed with climate control, WiFi and ironing facilities for a pleasant stay in Santa Cruz.
The accommodation is set in Westside Santa Cruz district, within easy reach of Museum of Art and History. The city centre is within 10 minutes' walk away. University of California at Santa Cruz is also within a few minutes drive from Ocean Pacific Lodge.
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
From 145$
Featuring free self parking and an indoor swimming pool, Hampton Inn Santa Cruz offers accommodation in Westside Santa Cruz district, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like Wi-Fi throughout the venue and access to computers, meeting facilities and printers.
University of California at Santa Cruz is less than 2.4 km away. The hotel is located within a 20-minute walk to the centre of Santa Cruz. Guests can find a beautiful beach only minutes from the property. DeLaveaga Park is also a few minutes' drive away.
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
From 102$
Area attractions, including Beach Flats Community Garden and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park are located only a short walk from Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz. Wi Fi is available here throughout the venue.
Pacific Avenue is 1.1 km from the accommodation, while Pacific Garden Mall is 1.2 km away. The hotel is set within 1 km distance from Santa Cruz city centre. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is placed a few minutes' drive from the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach".
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Beach Street Inn And Suites
From 155$
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi and a courtyard, Beach Street Inn And Suites Santa Cruz offers accommodation in the vicinity of the Wide Main Sandy Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is 750 metres away while Sanctuary Exploration Center is 0.2 km from the venue.
Overlooking Monterey Bay, the inn is located near Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. The centre of Santa Cruz is reachable within 15 minutes' walk. University of California at Santa Cruz is a short drive away.
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
From 239$
Located in proximity to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, Dream Inn Santa Cruz features luxury accommodation with a shared lounge and a golf course. The venue is 1 km from Abbott Square, while the Wide Main Sandy Beach is 0.8 km away.
The hotel is situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, near Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. A surfing beach of Santa Cruz is about 50 metres away. Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a short drive from Ocean Street.
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Located a few minutes' drive from Pacific Garden Mall, The Islander Motel Santa Cruz offers 22 air-conditioned rooms. Theater Arts Center is 4 km from the motel, while Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is 1.5 km away.
The venue is situated 1 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. The accommodation is located in Westside Santa Cruz district.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
From 180$
Featuring a sauna, a Jacuzzi and a sundeck, Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz offers accommodation within 3.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is set 2.4 km from University of California at Santa Cruz.
The venue is located along surfing beach, about 3 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. The beach is within a stroll from the hotel. Moore creek preserve is also located near the property. A short drive will take you to Museum of Art and History.
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Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
From 229$
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is located 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and features barbecue and entertainment activities. The big Twin Lakes State Beach is less than 1.1 km away.
The venue lies in the centre of Santa Cruz, only steps from Sunny Cove Beach County Park. At this accommodation you'll be in 12 minutes' walk from Twin Lakes Beach. Sunny Cove Sandy Swimming Beach is also located near the hotel. Ocean View Park is only a couple of minutes' drive away.
One of the best budget hotels 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is Comfort Inn from 70US$ per one night.
Try as well Oceana Inn — it is rated 6.2/10 and costs 59US$ per night.
Travellers have left more than 691 positive reviews about Best Western Plus All Suites Inn rated 7.8/10 for 175US$ per night.
Sea & Sand Inn rated 7.8/10 may also suit you — only 204US$ per one night.
Other top-rated options include Seaway Inn, Cliff Crest Inn and Super 8 By Wyndham/Beach Boardwalk East.