Santa Cruz hotels near Santa Cruz Wharf

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Quality Inn Santa Cruz

6.5 / 10

(199 Reviews)

From 72$
Hitching Post Studios Inn

7.8 / 10

(228 Reviews)

From 95$
Beach Street Inn And Suites

9.0 / 10

(1162 Reviews)

From 155$
Motel Santa Cruz

4.2 / 10

(564 Reviews)

From 79$
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8.7 / 10

(859 Reviews)

From 239$

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Quality Inn Santa Cruz Hitching Post Studios Inn Beach Street Inn And Suites Motel Santa Cruz Dream Inn Santa Cruz Super 8 By Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, An Ihg Hotel Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk The Inn At Pasatiempo

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6.5
Good
199 Reviews

Quality Inn Santa Cruz

📍 1101 Ocean Street

From 72$

Featuring high-speed Internet access throughout the property, Quality Inn Santa Cruz offers accommodation within 1.6 km from DeLaveaga Park. The venue is set in Westside Santa Cruz district, in vicinity of Ocean Street.

Museum of Art and History is less than 1.9 km away. The centre of Santa Cruz is approximately 15 minutes' walk from the hotel. Quality Inn Santa Cruz is a short ride from The Mystery Spot.

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7.8
Very good
228 Reviews

Hitching Post Studios Inn

📍 1717 Soquel Avenue

From 95$

Featuring a free car park and a heated pool, Hitching Post Studios Inn offers accommodation in Eastside Santa Cruz district, 10 minutes' ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. The Mystery Spot is less than 4.3 km away.

Located off Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, the inn is about 25 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz city centre. Arana Gulch Trail is also located near the hotel. You can get to University of California at Santa Cruz in a few minutes by car.

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9
Excellent
1162 Reviews

Beach Street Inn And Suites

📍 125 Beach Street

From 155$

Beach Street Inn And Suites Santa Cruz is a 3-star venue positioned around 7 minutes by foot from Main Beach. Guests will have access to parking on site for added convenience.

This accommodation is located in Westside Santa Cruz district, not far from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. It is 1 km to the centre of Santa Cruz. Guests can find a perfect beach next to the hotel. You can get to University of California at Santa Cruz in a few minutes by car.

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4.2
Good
564 Reviews

Motel Santa Cruz

📍 370 Ocean Street

From 79$

The 2-star Motel Santa Cruz is set 1.4 km from Pacific Avenue and 1.5 km from Museum of Art and History. To ensure an exceptional stay in Santa Cruz, multilingual staff stands ready to provide 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities.

This comfortable venue is set in Westside Santa Cruz district, near Ocean Street. The city centre lies within 1 km of the accommodation. Motel Santa Cruz is a short ride from Main Beach.

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8.7
Excellent
859 Reviews

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

📍 175 West Cliff Drive

From 239$

Featuring a golf course, a Jacuzzi and a sundeck, Dream Inn Santa Cruz is 7 minutes' stroll of Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. The venue is 250 metres from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.

Guests will appreciate a beachfront location in the vicinity of Cowell Beach. You can get to the centre of Santa Cruz in about 15 minutes' walk. Fluke and other attractions are very close by, making Dream Inn Santa Cruz a good choice for travellers. Book on: https://dream-inn-santa-cruz.hotel-ds.com/en/

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Hotels in Santa Cruz

Airport nearby ✈️ Monterey Peninsula, Oakland International, Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International
Average Price 💰 250$
Hotels in Santa Cruz 🏨 81
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
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Quality Inn Santa Cruz
Family Hotel 👪 Hitching Post Studios Inn
Top Service Hotel 🛁 Beach Street Inn And Suites

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5.9
Good
490 Reviews

Super 8 By Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East

📍 338 Riverside Ave

From 124$

Featuring free self-parking and a golf course, Super 8 By Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East Hotel is located in Westside Santa Cruz district, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. In the area you will find the Wide Main Sandy Beach that is 850 metres away.

The venue is situated 1 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. Attractions within walking distance include Cocoanut Grove and Beach Flats Community Garden. Super 8 By Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East Hotel is a short ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.

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7
Good
1268 Reviews

Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk

📍 500 Riverside Avenue

From 127$

Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz is located within 18 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park and offers 24-hour reception, a laundry room and housekeeping service. The inn is just 200 metres from Beach Flats Community Garden.

The venue is set in the heart of Santa Cruz in vicinity of San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center. The city centre is close by, about 10 minutes' walk away. Cocoanut Grove is also located near the accommodation. You can get to Sky Glider in a few minutes by car.

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7.8
Very good
207 Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, An Ihg Hotel

📍 1410 Ocean Street

From 100$

Offering a sauna, a Jacuzzi and a swimming pool, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz is located less than 10 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. University of California at Santa Cruz is less than 2.5 km away.

The venue is situated 2 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. The accommodation is located in Westside Santa Cruz district. You can get to The Mystery Spot in a few minutes by car.

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6.4
Good
324 Reviews

Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

📍 337 Riverside Avenue

From 86$

Set within a 10-minute walk of the Wide Main Sandy Beach, this 2-star Capri Motel Santa Cruz is located near Mike Fox Skate Park. You can use free parking, a golf course and a sundeck at the property, and the area is popular for bowling and cycling.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is less than 1.3 km away. Guests can get to Santa Cruz city centre, which is 1 km away. Capri Motel Santa Cruz is a short ride from Cowell Beach.

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8.4
Very good
433 Reviews

The Inn At Pasatiempo

📍 555 Highway 17

From 169$

3.1 km from The Mystery Spot, the 3-star Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz offers an a la carte restaurant on site. The property is situated 3 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 50 km from Mineta San Jose International airport.

This accommodation is in a 25-minute walk from L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery. You can get to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park in a few minutes by car.

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7.5
Very good
622 Reviews

National 9 Motel

📍 130 Plymouth Street

From 79$

National 9 Motel Santa Cruz, located 10 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, features WiFi throughout the venue. Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the motel is set 2.5 km from University of California at Santa Cruz.

The accommodation is 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. You can get to The Mystery Spot in a few minutes by car.

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8.2
Very good
1192 Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

📍 301 Pacific Avenue

From 109$

Ocean Pacific Lodge, set in Westside Santa Cruz district, 11 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, features free self-parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a Jacuzzi on site. Santa Cruz Wharf is 850 metres from the venue.

The accommodation is situated 1 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. The beach is 500 metres away. Pacific Avenue is also located near the hotel. You can get to University of California at Santa Cruz in a few minutes by car.

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7.7
Very good
313 Reviews

Salt Air Lodge

📍 510 Leibrandt Avenue

From 192$

The cosy Salt Air Lodge is a mere 1.2 km to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park in Santa Cruz. It offers a free private carpark and an outdoor swimming pool on the premises.

Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the motel is set 1 km from Abbott Square. The city centre is close by, about 10 minutes' walk away. Cocoanut Grove is also located near the hotel. You can get to Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse in a few minutes by car.

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7.2
Good
377 Reviews

Comfort Inn Boardwalk

📍 314 Riverside Ave.

From 165$

Comfort Inn Boardwalk Santa Cruz is a 2-star venue situated nearly a 15-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Wi Fi is available throughout the accommodation as well as free self-parking and an outdoor swimming pool are available on site.

Santa Cruz Wharf Pier is less than 1.2 km away. The inn lies within a 15-minute walk of the centre of Santa Cruz. Cocoanut Grove is also located near the hotel. San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center is just a short walk away.

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7.4
Good
739 Reviews

Continental Inn

📍 414 Ocean Street

From 99$

Situated 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park in Santa Cruz, Continental Inn features complimentary parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a Jacuzzi throughout the property. Set a 20-minute walk of Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church, it is a comfortable accommodation to stay in Westside Santa Cruz district of the city.

University of California at Santa Cruz is less than 2.9 km away. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away. Ocean Street is also located near the hotel.

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5.8
Good
291 Reviews

Ocean Lodge - Santa Cruz

📍 1015 Ocean Street

From 94$

Set 2.5 km from University of California at Santa Cruz, Ocean Lodge - Santa Cruz features free self-parking and a golf course. Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, this motel is 15 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Cruz.

Downtown Association is located near the property, and Mineta San Jose International airport is approximately a 47-minute drive away. DeLaveaga Park can be reached in 5 minutes by car. Ocean Lodge - Santa Cruz is a short ride from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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6.7
Good
2575 Reviews

Hotel Solares

📍 600 Riverside Avenue

From 101$

Hotel Solares Santa Cruz offers 2-star accommodation 5 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. High-speed Internet access is available in public areas as well as complimentary parking, a picnic area and a patio are available on site.

The venue is set in Westside Santa Cruz district, in vicinity of Cocoanut Grove. The property is a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier in Santa Cruz. Hotel Solares is situated near Mike Fox Skate Park.

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7.2
Good
1041 Reviews

Aqua Breeze Inn

📍 204 Second Street

From 89$

Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz offers unpretentious accommodation about a 13-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. WiFi is available in the rooms as well as free self-parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace are available on site.

The venue is set in Westside Santa Cruz district, within easy reach of the Wide Main Sandy Beach. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 2 km from the inn in Santa Cruz. Aqua Breeze Inn is a short ride from University of California at Santa Cruz.

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7.6
Very good
245 Reviews

Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites

📍 525 Second Street

From 292$

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 1 km from Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, while Cowell Beach is 400 metres away. Guests can enjoy WiFi throughout the venue, as well as free self-parking, an outdoor swimming pool and allergy free rooms on site.

The hotel is set in Westside Santa Cruz district, within easy reach of Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. The accommodation is a 10-minute walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites is a short ride from Ocean View Park.

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6.2
Good
1025 Reviews

Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

📍 130 West Cliff Drive

From 108$

The 2-star Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Hotel is set 2.1 km from Ocean View Park and 0.7 km from Cowell Beach. High speed Internet access is available in public areas as well as a free car park and a Jacuzzi.

This venue is located in Westside Santa Cruz district, not far from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The inn is a 15-minute walk to the centre of Santa Cruz. Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Hotel is a short ride from University of California at Santa Cruz.

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8.9
Excellent
86 Reviews

Santa Cruz Hostel

📍 321 Main St

From 40$

The venue is 1 km from Santa Cruz centre, and 0.9 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.

This accommodation is about 10 minutes' walk from Abbott Square. The sea is 0.6 km away. Ideal Bar & Grill lies within a 350-metre distance. Santa Cruz Hostel provides fine lodging in proximity to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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7.4
Good
322 Reviews

Best Western Inn Santa Cruz

📍 126 Plymouth Street

From 124$

Featuring free self parking and a sauna, Best Western Inn offers accommodation within 2.5 km from University of California at Santa Cruz. Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is set 4.4 km from The Mystery Spot.

The venue is 2 km from the city centre and adjacent to First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz. You can get to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park in a few minutes by car.

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8.3
Very good
747 Reviews

Mission Inn

📍 2250 Mission Street

From 139$

Situated 2.5 km from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach in Santa Cruz, Mission Inn features a free carpark, a spa centre and a sauna throughout the venue. Set 25 minutes on foot from University of California at Santa Cruz, it is a comfortable accommodation to stay in Westside Santa Cruz district of the city.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is less than 2.4 km away. The city centre is a 25-minute walk away. West End Studio Theatre is also close by the hotel.

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8.3
Very good
321 Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz

📍 2956 Mission Street

From 180$

Offering a special menu and board games for guests kids, Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz is located in Westside Santa Cruz district, at 3.5 km distance from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The centre of Santa Cruz is within 3 km of the venue, and University of California at Santa Cruz is about 2.4 km away.

The accommodation is placed next to surfing beaches. The beach is within a stroll from the hotel. Moore creek preserve is also located near the property. You can get to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier in a few minutes by car.

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7.9
Very good
449 Reviews

The Islander Motel Santa Cruz

📍 522 Ocean Street

From 115$

Featuring a free carpark, a golf course and a heated pool, The Islander Motel is set a 15-minute drive from The Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz. Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the motel is set 2.2 km from Cowell Beach.

The venue lies about 10 minutes' walk from the city centre. You can get to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park in a few minutes by car.

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8.4
Very good
435 Reviews

Pacific Blue Inn

📍 636 Pacific Avenue

From 114$

Featuring a tennis court, allergy free rooms and a golf course, Pacific Blue Inn is set in 12 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park in Santa Cruz. The venue is also located near Well Within Spa and 800 metres from Cowell Beach.

The inn is set about 10 minutes’ walk from the own beach. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away. Santa Cruz Wharf is also located near the accommodation. You can get to University of California at Santa Cruz in a few minutes by car.

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For example, Quality Inn rated 7.0/10 is one of the best options from 70US$ per night.
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Travellers have left more than 874 positive reviews about Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott rated 8.2/10 for 134US$ per night.
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