Best-rated hotels in Santa Cruz for your unforgettable stay

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Hotels by class
3 stars 19
2 stars 36
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Hotels 32
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Inns 14
Guest houses 2
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Luxury accommodations 37
Vacation Rentals 14
Extended Stay 14
Jacuzzi 14
Private Villas 10
Travel Proud 5
Beach hotels 5
Exceptional design hotels 5
Boutique hotels 4
Spa hotels 4
Resorts 4
Sustainability certification 3
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Kings Village Shopping Center 1
Armida Winery 9
Capitola Mall 13
Jade Street Park 9
Variety Video Games 9
Rockview Drive County Park 13
Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange 16
Henry Cowell Redwoods 2
Felton Community Hall 1
Dominican Hospital 16
Wilder Ranch State Park 6
Capitola Mall Shopping Center 13
First Church-Religious Science 18
Natural Bridges State Beach 29
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Westside Santa Cruz 60
Santa Cruz Boardwalk 33
Cowell Beach 31
Eastside Santa Cruz 11
Downtown Santa Cruz 4
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Welcome to Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz invites you to explore its stunning coastline, vibrant boardwalk, and lush redwood forests. Enjoy surfing the iconic waves, indulging in local cuisine, and discovering unique shops. Experience the charm and adventure waiting for you in Santa Cruz-plan your visit today!

What our users say about Santa Cruz hotels

9.8

Exceptional

us Ashley 13 July 2022
The hotel is clean, I liked its very good staff and drinks. The rooms are well-appointed with cleaner showers and the overall experience is such great. The venue has a great restaurant for food at there restaurant.
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9.8

Exceptional

us William 25 August 2022
The location was great, close to many restaurants and shops. We also appreciated the complementary parking and Wi-Fi. The staff was friendly and helpful with recommendations.
The hotel was not up to our standards. The room was cramped and falling apart.
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9.8

Exceptional

us Robert 31 December 2022
Great location near the Santa Cruz Holiday Train 🚂. I had a meal at the restaurant right next to this place.
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9.4

Excellent

us Fred 15 February 2021
We appreciated our stay. We had a suite and views were gorgeous!
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9.2

Excellent

us Mario 22 January 2022
Excellent location, exceptional room, tiled bathroom. The patient staff made my weekend outstanding. A pristine beach, unbelievable view. The hotel was extremely convenient and the a la carte restaurant was lovely.
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9.4

Excellent

us George 15 February 2021
Very nice good location and exceptionally clean place, I loved helpful staff. The room was comfortable quiet and comfortable quiet with a nice bed. The food was great, they served coffee, tea, yogurt, jam and scrambled eggs. A clean beach, absolutely superb view. I had a pleasant enough time.
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9.2

Excellent

us J. 06 December 2020
Breakfast was really good and room was very clean. All of hotel's staff are excellent.
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Indulge yourself with luxury and comfort as you explore the exciting attractions of Santa Cruz.
La Bahia Hotel & Spa

215 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
6 reviews

484 US$

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Experience the best value for your money by checking out our selection of 4-star Santa Cruz hotels.
Casablanca Inn On The Beach

101 Main Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
1875 reviews

125 US$

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
806 reviews

222 US$

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Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
796 reviews

79 US$

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The Aqua Pacific Hotel

330 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
666 reviews

114 US$

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Enjoy truly authentic experiences without compromising comfort and convenience.
Beach Street Inn And Suites

125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
1432 reviews

279 US$

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Mission Inn

2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
899 reviews

114 US$

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg

1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
831 reviews

100 US$

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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Hotel

407 Broadway Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
687 reviews

179 US$

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Discover the hidden gems of Santa Cruz by booking one of its budget-friendly hotels.
Hotel Solares

600 Riverside Avenue

Good
1793 reviews

67 US$

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Carousel Beach Inn

110 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
1681 reviews

89 US$

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Surf City Inn & Suites

619 Riverside Avenue

Good
1564 reviews

77 US$

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Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk

500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
1401 reviews

81 US$

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Travelers’ choice

Check out the most booked accommodations to find reliable places that our users have tried and tested.
Marea Sol Hotel

301 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
850 reviews

167 US$

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Santa Cruz Hostel

321 Main St, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
187 reviews

40 US$

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Edgewater Beach Inn

525 Second Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
172 reviews

109 US$

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The Midtown Cottage- W/ Private Entrance And Views

235 Linden Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
49 reviews

162 US$

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