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West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach...

Great location and room.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
282 reviews
Price from
$178.92
1 night, 2 adults
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz, hotel in Santa Cruz

In a prime location in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness center.

The room was clean and the bed and pillows very comfortable. The full breakfast included is always nice and they had a great selection of items. Walking distance to the boardwalk is a plus as well.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
998 reviews
Price from
$149
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 center of the city, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family vacation or...

Loved the Jack O’Neil lounge. Great cocktails. Loved the quiet room and the sound of the waves.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
944 reviews
Price from
$279
1 night, 2 adults
Sea & Sand Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking for one vehicle.

Outstanding views
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
189 reviews
Price from
$209
1 night, 2 adults
Marea Sol Hotel, hotel in Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in Santa Cruz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.

Exceptional view of the beach from the property.right on the beach.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
570 reviews
Price from
$129
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 rooms with attached bathroom with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

Comfortable and clean place in a good location. Friendly staff and good mattresses. Would stay here again.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
468 reviews
Price from
$159
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 336 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared...

    Staff were very friendly and helpful. comfortable bed.

  • Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 808 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, a 16-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge.

    Clean, spacious room, decent breakfast, close to Boardwalk

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 248 reviews

    Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz.

    Close to UCSC / out of way from traffic/tourist -

  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 369 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
     · 202 reviews

    Ideally located 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.

    the property is very close to eating place & the downtown santa cruz area.

  • Hotel Solares
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,532 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.

  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 496 reviews

    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.

    Location, cleanliness, Friendly staff and service.

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 693 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

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  • SeaSide Inn & Suites
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 715 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Everything was perfect. Comfy bed and good location

  • The Aqua Pacific Hotel
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 500 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, within a 14-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach and 0.8 miles of Seabright State Beach, The Aqua Pacific Hotel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

    Spotlessly clean in great location with lovely hosts.

  • Continental Inn
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 628 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
     · 469 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
     · 541 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 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 163 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 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 510 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

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 944 reviews

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

    really loved this place - cool quirky trendy and fun!

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  • Pacific Blue Inn
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 468 reviews

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

    Really lovely little place, great host. Perfect location

  • Marea Sol Hotel
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 570 reviews

    Marea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in Santa Cruz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.

    We got upgraded to a suite which was a massive bonus

  • The Inn at Pasatiempo
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 469 reviews

    Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie.

    EVERYTHING! I am recommending this location to everyone I know.

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

    Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 2 mi 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.

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