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Hotel Solares, hotel in Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.

I wasn't happy with my overall experience at this hotel; everything from the service to the amenities was disappointing.
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
1,503 reviews
Price from
£129.68
1 night, 2 adults
Dream Inn Santa Cruz, hotel in Santa Cruz

This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic...

We like the location😊
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
961 reviews
Price from
£215.47
1 night, 2 adults
Continental Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.

Nothing
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
640 reviews
Price from
£769.68
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, hotel in Santa Cruz

Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.

Pool and Jacuzzi
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
501 reviews
Price from
£118.78
1 night, 2 adults
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz, hotel in Santa Cruz

Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

The room was way larger than I expected. The buffet breakfast included scrambled eggs, waffles, sausage, cereal, bagels, oatmeal yogurt, fresh fruit, juice and probably some other things I'm forgetting. The valets, front desk, and housekeeping were friendly and helpful. The pool and spa were clean.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
824 reviews
Price from
£139.08
1 night, 2 adults
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley, hotel in Santa Cruz

Just minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California.

The location is excellent, not too far out of Santa Cruz and offers a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of town
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
772 reviews
Price from
£123.40
1 night, 2 adults
Comfort Inn Boardwalk, hotel in Santa Cruz

This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.

Superb location, only a very short walk to the beach and boardwalk. Parking was available right by our room despite being incredibly busy 4th July. Staff were very friendly and there was a nice selection of snacks for breakfast - something for everyone.
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
476 reviews
Price from
£123.55
1 night, 2 adults
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, hotel in Santa Cruz

Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.

Amazing location. Staff, both the front desk and cleaners, are super friendly.
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
832 reviews
Price from
£111.52
1 night, 2 adults
Pacific Blue Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

It was clean, comfortable and in a good location
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
483 reviews
Price from
£140.07
1 night, 2 adults
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East, hotel in Santa Cruz

This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.

The staff was very friendly and tried to accommodate us the best he could.
Scored 6.5
6.5
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
569 reviews
Price from
£68.09
1 night, 2 adults
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Santa Cruz's best hotels with breakfast

  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 379 reviews

    Conveniently located 1.1 miles from the Natural Bridges State Beach, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers a fitness room and guest laundry room.. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.

    The staff was friendly and the location was perfect

  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 201 reviews

    Ideally situated off Highway 17 and only minutes from the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz, California, this hotel offers many thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.

    I liked the room and small pool available. Wr enjoyed our stay.

  • Hotel Solares
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,503 reviews

    Hotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.

    I didn’t get to eat, I wasn’t aware there was breakfast.

  • Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 832 reviews

    Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.

    how amazing the view was and the manager was just as great!

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 668 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool, a sauna, and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

    The pool is 10/10, good temperature and nice size

  • Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 234 reviews

    Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 3.2 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' drive to the University of California Santa Cruz.

    The staff in the lobby were very nice and helpful.

  • Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 772 reviews

    Just minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California.

    comfortable and quiet rooms very comfortable beds!

Budget hotels in Santa Cruz

  • Continental Inn
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 640 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.

    It was very clean..staff were helpful and friendly.

  • Comfort Inn Boardwalk
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 476 reviews

    This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.

    It was just what we needed. Something for everyone

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 569 reviews

    This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.

    è molto vicino a piedi dal Luna Park di Santa Cruz

  • Ocean Gate Inn
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 167 reviews

    The Ocean Gate Inn is ideally located in the heart of Santa Cruz! Each room includes a balcony with a view, a TV with cable channels, air conditioning, ironing facilities, a microwave, a...

    I loved the view. It was very close to everything.

  • SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 500 reviews

    Located in Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is 15 minutes' walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests.

    Buena atención el personal en recepción muy amable

FAQs about hotels in Santa Cruz

Surfin’ USA in Bohemian CA

Santa Cruz was surf central California long before the Beach Boys sang about it. The Surfing Museum in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse tells stories of those who have braved some of the world’s best waves.

Overlooking the ocean rollers are the Coconut Grove Ballroom and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - the oldest amusement park in the state of CA, and the last original one on the West Coast. Its historic carousel, rollercoasters and rides are a colourful backdrop to Cowell’s Beach, best viewed from the Sky Glider cable cars.

Jutting into Monterey Bay is the wharf where sea lions bask and pelicans decide on their next meal. Seafood restaurants are abundant here and the bars provide lively nightlife. Pacific Avenue is the main shopping area and one street away is the Museum of Art & History.

Unsurprisingly for a surfer hotspot, the city has a liberal outlook and is known for political activism - a far cry from the era when the Santa Cruz Mission was established. The mission is now a state park alongside Natural Bridges Beach and the Big Basin Redwoods in forested hills behind the city, home to the gravity-defying Mystery Spot.

Booking.com’s Santa Cruz accommodation includes pet-friendly motels, hotels with hot tubs and cheap inns near UCSC.

What guests said about Santa Cruz:

  • Scored 10
    10

    The staff at the hotel treated us wonderfully.

    The staff at the hotel treated us wonderfully. Check in & check out went so easy. We had a problem with our TV & it was fixed within 10 minutes! Having deck chairs to relax on anytime of the day was a big plus. It would have been nice to have a private deck because one morning a patron walked up & down in front of our room on a business call at 8:15am. I didn't need to hear about his dinner the night before or his hangover.
    Shaver
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Great place to visit and live. I almost moved there.

    Great place to visit and live. I almost moved there. Yep luv ocean and more matins so close together. It was a bit congested with people. If u visit u gotta see cal state Santa Cruze. Don’t forget to see the boardwalk
    Martin
    United States
  • Scored 10
    10

    Loved Santa Cruz. Capitola Beach is a must visit.

    Loved Santa Cruz. Capitola Beach is a must visit. Santa Cruz boardwalk and wharf are amazing. Lots of great restaurants and shopping. It’s only an hour to Monterey which has the best aquarium I have ever seen.
    Julie
    New Zealand
  • Scored 10
    10

    Love the beaches, The Beach Boardwalk (great place for...

    Love the beaches, The Beach Boardwalk (great place for restless teens), and the Point Lobos State Park. The coastal trail is well maintained and old folk friendly. There is easy access to redwood just north of Santa Cruz without the crowds drawn by better known locations. We enjoyed every minute of our time and satisfied the needs of a varied ages and abilities.
    Victoria
    United States
  • Scored 10
    10

    My kids loved the boardwalk but there is so much more to...

    My kids loved the boardwalk but there is so much more to Santa Cruz than just the Boardwalk. The weather is brilliant. I feel it has it all with plenty of action on the Boardwalk to entertain the kids but I feel you can easily avoid the hustle and bustle of the Boardwalk and have a relaxing & romantic time away with a special loved one.
    Simon
    New Zealand
  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    Well we were charged more for the room than at the Fairfield...

    Well we were charged more for the room than at the Fairfield Marriott than booking .com stated on my bill . We’re taking $100.00 more . That’s wasn’t what was agreed on booking. Com ???? What’s going on ??? Someone please respond . Never had this happened to my husband and I !! This was not agreed on ! Not cool at all . We would like a response on this matter as well as a refund correspondentlyfir this matter $$$
    Cortez

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  • Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,798 reviews
    -AMAZING location right next to the board walk main entrance and beach. Nice partial view of the Giant Dipper from the balcony -Fantastic breakfast! The muffins were delicious. We loved having brekkie on the beach and balcony -Lovely, welcoming and helpful staff. The hotel has a warm feel because of them -Clean and comfy enough for a two night stay -Complimentary parking next to the board walk -A stones throw from a great supermarket
    Katie
    United Kingdom
  • From £130.97 per night
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 477 reviews
    Amanda did a GREAT getting me the best rom possible at a terrific rate. The two-room accomodation included a master bedroom with large HD TV and a sitting room with fireplace, another big srceen TV, bar, and comfortable couch and leather chairs. The Inn also has a terrific restaurant/sports bar on site! Aloso, the location is etremely handy, right where Highway 17 meets Highway 1 as I entered SAnta Cruz. I will defiitely be back.
    John
    United States
  • From £88.35 per night
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 877 reviews
    Close to the Santa Cruz wharf and boardwalk. Very comfortable. Lots of safe parking. Beautiful Victorian.
    S
    Stephen
    United States
  • From £76.66 per night
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 602 reviews
    Great location. Clean, comfortable and perfect for a night or two in santa cruz
    Steven
    Germany
  • From £261.16 per night
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 961 reviews
    I loved this hotel and I really recommend it if you want to stay in Santa Cruz
    Mourad
    United States

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