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5 stars 1
4 stars 10
3 stars 17
2 stars 38
Unrated 29
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Motels 22
Holiday homes 19
Inns 15
Guest houses 2
Villas 2
Apartment 1
Bed & Breakfast 1
Hostel 1
Resort 1
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Resorts 73
Central hotels 70
Beach hotels 69
Cheap and budget hotels 48
Luxury accommodations 44
Pet-friendly hotels 25
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Golf hotels 19
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Jacuzzi 19
Exceptional design hotels 18
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Spa hotels 7
Romantic hotels 6
Hotels with indoor pool 4
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City Centre 65
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 66
Santa Cruz 65
University of California, Santa Cruz 30
The Mystery Spot 20
Pasatiempo Golf Club 31
Rio Theatre 66
Pacific Avenue 64
Felton Community Hall 1
Art League Inc-Santa Cruz 65
Boardwalk Photos 66
Calvary Parish Hall 66
Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf 66
First Night Santa Cruz 64
German American Hall 60
Gestalt Institute-Santa Cruz 64
Goodwill Industries 58
Holy Cross Parish Hall 63
Kids on Broadway 60
Louden Nelson Community Ctr 65
Museum of Art and History 64
Parks and Recreation Dept 62
Portuguese Hall 61
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Eastside Santa Cruz 13
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Welcome To Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, located on the beautiful northern coast of California, offers visitors a unique combination of gorgeous beaches, spectacular scenery, delicious cuisine, and a fun, laid-back local vibe. Explore the beach boardwalk, take a scenic drive along cliffs and coastline, savor the fresh seafood, or simply relax and enjoy the ocean breeze. Come experience the magic of Santa Cruz for yourself!

What Our Users Say About Popular Santa Cruz Hotels

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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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Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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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Casablanca Inn On The Beach
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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Chaminade Resort & Spa
9.4

Excellent

us Fred 15 February 2021
We appreciated our stay. We had a suite and views were gorgeous!
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Pacific Blue Inn
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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Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
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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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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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Seaside Inn & Suites

525 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
792 reviews

85 US$

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
892 reviews

222 US$

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Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Hotel

6001 La Madrona Drive, Scotts Valley, United States

Good
740 reviews

75 US$

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The Aqua Pacific Hotel

330 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, United States

Good
561 reviews

188 US$

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
499 reviews

192 US$

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

125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
1523 reviews

279 US$

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg

1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
734 reviews

100 US$

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The Inn At Pasatiempo

555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
462 reviews

139 US$

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Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz Hotel

313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
375 reviews

439 US$

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Discover the hidden gems of Santa Cruz by booking one of its 2-star hotels.
Hotel Solares

600 Riverside Avenue

Good
1609 reviews

67 US$

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Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk

500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
1544 reviews

87 US$

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Ocean Pacific Lodge

301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
1230 reviews

109 US$

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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz

550 2Nd Street

Excellent
1067 reviews

218 US$

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Travelers’ Choice

Check out our most booked accommodations and find reliable places that users have tried and tested.
Sunny Cove Motel

21610 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
276 reviews

130 US$

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Santa Cruz Hostel

321 Main St, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
175 reviews

40 US$

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Edgewater Beach Inn

525 Second Street

Good
64 reviews

189 US$

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The Midtown Cottage- W/ Private Entrance And Views

235 Linden Street

Excellent
36 reviews

162 US$

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