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Beach Street Inn and Suites, hotel in Santa Cruz

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

Not a lot.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,581 reviews
Price from
$125.49
1 night, 2 adults
Casablanca Inn on The Beach, hotel in Santa Cruz

Located across the street from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach overlooks Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and ocean views are featured in most rooms.

Great staff
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
1,481 reviews
Price from
$179
1 night, 2 adults
Comfort Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Off-season prices are pretty decent everywhere in Santa Cruz but the Comfort Inn included a heated pool, hot tub, continental breakfast also an incredible staff and top-notch cleanliness, it was so impressive. When you stay somewhere like a Comfort Inn, budget matters and this trip felt so doable because the prices were so fair. In all honesty a little better than fair when you add up things like the heated pool, hot-tub and breakfast.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
762 reviews
Price from
$95.46
1 night, 2 adults
Mission Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

Seymore Marine Discovery is 2 miles from this Santa Cruz area inn. A free breakfast is provided and all rooms offer free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Mission Inn.

Location and staff
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
978 reviews
Price from
$99
1 night, 2 adults
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages, hotel in Santa Cruz

Built in the early 1900s, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is located on a quiet cul-de-sac that ends at Monterey Bay's unique Sunny Cove Beach.

Nice location, very clean, quiet.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
295 reviews
Price from
$209
1 night, 2 adults
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, hotel in Santa Cruz

Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.

front porch sit for sunset was sweet
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
874 reviews
Price from
$89
1 night, 2 adults
Best Western Inn Santa Cruz, hotel in Santa Cruz

Offering a fitness center, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

The property was well kept, clean and modern. The breakfast was good and the staff were friendly.
Scored 7.1
7.1
Rated good
Good
234 reviews
Price from
$99
1 night, 2 adults
Quality Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, 1.4 miles from Santa Cruz Beach, Quality Inn provides air-conditioned rooms and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

Location was good. Close to restorants. Not far to beach.
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
168 reviews
Price from
$100.76
1 night, 2 adults
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, hotel in Santa Cruz

Located within 10 minutes' walk of the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers free WiFi. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hair dryer.

Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
707 reviews
Price from
$66.50
1 night, 2 adults
Inn at Depot Hill, hotel in Capitola

*Adults Only* Just 10 minutes’ walk from Capitola Beach and Wharf, this luxurious B&B offers an evening wine reception complete with appetizers. A full breakfast is served daily.

Nicely decorated
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
167 reviews
Price from
$339.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Perfect for rustic breaks in the countryside, an Inn is a small property with basic hotel services and typically traditional decor. Inns are fully licensed and have a bar providing food and drinks in the evening – distinguishing them from country or guest houses.

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  • Comfort Inn
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 762 reviews

    The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    really comfy beds, great breakfast, room clean, nice pool

  • Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 295 reviews

    Built in the early 1900s, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is located on a quiet cul-de-sac that ends at Monterey Bay's unique Sunny Cove Beach.

    we love that property is right at Sunny cove beach.

  • Mission Inn
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 978 reviews

    Seymore Marine Discovery is 2 miles from this Santa Cruz area inn. A free breakfast is provided and all rooms offer free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Mission Inn.

    Staff were good put us in back away from road noise.

  • Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 234 reviews

    Offering a fitness center, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

    Bon rapport qualité prix Idéal pour 1/2 nuits

  • Quality Inn
    Breakfast options
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 168 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, 1.4 miles from Santa Cruz Beach, Quality Inn provides air-conditioned rooms and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

    We liked the breakfast but the room it's very small.

  • Cliff Crest Inn
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 12 reviews

    Ideally located in the center of Santa Cruz, Cliff Crest Inn has free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

    Felt like was was staying at grandmas … in a good way!!!

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  • Casablanca Inn on The Beach
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,481 reviews

    Located across the street from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach overlooks Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and ocean views are featured in most rooms.

    we really liked the bathroom, the location and the style of this hotel!

  • Beach Street Inn and Suites
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,581 reviews

    Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

    Perfect location, lovely pool and hot tub, comfy beds

  • Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 874 reviews

    Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.

    Charming villa in optimal location, comfortable room.

  • Harbor Inn
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 14 reviews

    Within 10 minutes’ drive of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pleasure Point, this Santa Cruz inn offers accommodations with charming décor and free WiFi in all rooms.

    Wonderful, safe location. Nice and clean. Nostalgic. Flowers in December.

  • Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 707 reviews

    Located within 10 minutes' walk of the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers free WiFi. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hair dryer.

    Good and spacious hotel room at a reasonable price.

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  • Avg. price/night: $125.41
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 470 reviews
    The staff was incredibly helpful! Our car battery died shortly after we arrived to the inn but staff was more than willing to lend a hand to help jumpstart it! Exceeding our expectations (thank you to the girl working the front desk)!!
    N
    Naomi
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $76
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 707 reviews
    Small room, good bed and wi-fi. Room facing inner courtyard, silent.
    Gustavo
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $138.50
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,481 reviews
    The inn was close to everything didn’t need to drive to anything, very quiet even with the construction going on it didn’t brother us a bit , room was set up very nice !
    Jerry
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $103.91
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,794 reviews
    Best location for Beach Boardwalk- short walk to dinner and treats. View of the boardwalk from our balcony, which was pleasant to sit on.
    John
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $83.49
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 984 reviews
    It was not disclosed that parking is on a first come first serve basis. There is not enough stalls for the parking the inn promised. We had to park on the street.
    J
    Jessie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $122.30
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 347 reviews
    It was a great location if you want to walk to the boardwalk! We also walked down to the warf for dinner which was delicious!
    Lynette
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $83.49
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 984 reviews
    I had a amazing time at Bay front Inn. Everything was so clean, organized, comfy and really close to the beach.
    Marianna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $93.81
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 168 reviews
    The breakfast was poor. Not up to the standards of other Quality Inns I have stayed in. It was not a real breakfast by any stretch of the imagination'
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $75.55
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 885 reviews
    The male manager was very helpful in finding the inn. I had misplaced my directions and ended up 1 exit on CA-17.
    Kroell
    Young couple

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