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Sunny Cove Motel, hotel in Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free...

Sunny Cove has a sweet courtyard-like setting and my room was next to the pool. It was perfect!
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
246 reviews
Price from
£103.07
1 night, 2 adults
Ocean Pacific Lodge, hotel in Santa Cruz

Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

Staff were nice. Room and beds comfy. Good value for money
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
1,253 reviews
Price from
£74.12
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.

We had the suite with private balcony to the beach as an upgrade for a small premium. Beautiful room with amazing view. Late checkout free of charge to enjoy the stting a little bit longer. Thank you Casablanca!
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
1,470 reviews
Price from
£167.28
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.

Location and helpfulness, would have liked to stay longer
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
294 reviews
Price from
£194.76
1 night, 2 adults
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca, hotel in Santa Cruz

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 room was great. Very clean and a beautifully large and comfortable bed. Great bathroom.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
369 reviews
Price from
£113.75
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.

super clean and freshly decorated/ appointed room and bathroom informative and helpful staff by text/ call
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
464 reviews
Price from
£148.93
1 night, 2 adults
Seaway Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.

Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
11 reviews
Price from
£172.59
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Area and room space
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
1,534 reviews
Price from
£137.87
1 night, 2 adults
Surf City Inn & Suites, hotel in Santa Cruz

Surf City Inn & Suites is just 10 minutes' walk away from Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. It features an indoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.

Very clean, good reception,, location and parking. Good value for money, would stay again.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
1,362 reviews
Price from
£73.23
1 night, 2 adults
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

Spacious room. Clean and well appointed
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
234 reviews
Price from
£130.51
1 night, 2 adults
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Offering a variety of animal-adapted amenities, these properties provide a pet-friendly stay. Services may include sitting services, specialized bedding and dog walking. Some hotels even offer quirky perks like a gourmet room service menu for pets, as well as catnip and scratch poles.

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  • Ocean Pacific Lodge
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,253 reviews

    Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

    Location was excellent for seafront and town centre.

  • Hotel Solares
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,534 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.

  • Surf City Inn & Suites
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,362 reviews

    Surf City Inn & Suites is just 10 minutes' walk away from Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. It features an indoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.

    Great location, affordable, comfortable, lovely staff.

  • The Aqua Pacific Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 501 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz, within 1.2 km of Santa Cruz Beach and 1.2 km of Seabright State Beach, The Aqua Pacific Hotel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking...

    Spotlessly clean in great location with lovely hosts.

  • Continental Inn
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 621 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.

  • Quality Inn
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 171 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, 2.3 km 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.

  • Bay Front Inn
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 978 reviews

    Situated 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.

    I have stayed there for years. I just love the property.

  • Motel Santa Cruz
    Budget options available
    Scored 4.9
    4.9
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 385 reviews

    A short distance from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other popular area attractions, this California motel provides comfortable accommodations and 24-hour front desk service.

    Location is great, 4 minute drive to the Boardwalk

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  • Sunny Cove Motel
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 246 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free...

    The place is close to the beach, The host is very nice.

  • Seaway Inn
    Central location
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 11 reviews

    A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.

  • Pacific Blue Inn
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 464 reviews

    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.

    Really lovely little place, great host. Perfect location

  • 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

  • Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 294 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.

  • Casablanca Inn on The Beach
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,470 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!

  • 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.

  • Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 762 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!

  • Chaminade Resort & Spa
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 319 reviews

    Set in the Santa Cruz mountain range of Northern California, the Chaminade Resort & Spa is 5 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

    It’s nice and really quiet and it’s amazing at night

  • Aqua Breeze Inn
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 995 reviews

    Aqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.

    Quite clean and warm Safe and perfect Blue as the ocean

  • 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.

  • Ls1 Alpine Zen pool Hot Tub

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a terrace, Ls1 Alpine Zen pool Hot Tub is situated in Santa Cruz.

  • Mariners Cove 150

    Mariners Cove 150 is set in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, less than 1 km from Santa Cruz Beach, a 10-minute walk from Cowell's Beach and 2.4 km from Seabright State Beach.

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  • Avg. price/night: £83.84
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 246 reviews
    Staff, location, room, pet friendly
    Griffith
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £79.67
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 621 reviews
    The hotel location was good, the beds were comfortable, cleaning service came every day and the staff was friendly. Also, they are pet friendly.
    Annette
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £146.99
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 995 reviews
    Location, pet friendly, across from the Boardwalk.
    Melany
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £113.25
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,470 reviews
    Location, large room, views, dog friendly, nice staff
    Lashaun
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £96.98
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 234 reviews
    Good location and dog friendly rooms.
    Jillian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £117.12
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 496 reviews
    What an unexpected surprise! The pool area is lovely. I felt very spoiled with pool side service and had drinks and dinner while lounging in the cute cabana areas they have. The room was very clean and inviting and the bed are VERY comfortable! I didn't want to leave! They are also pet friendly, so I may bring my dog next time.
    Victoria
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £167.28
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 294 reviews
    Very nice and located right by a nice local beach. The staff were super friendly and loved dogs. Having kids and let’s it’s nice to have a kitchenette which was perfect. Gas stove, apartment sized fridge/freezer, toaster, microwave, mini basic coffee maker, etc. They had special towels and treats for my dogs. I brought a crate to keep my dogs calm while we were out at the Boardwalk all day which is not pet friendly.
    Kathleen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £61.78
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 887 reviews
    Good location, quiet. Travel plans changed at the last minute, had to take our Blue Heeler cattle dog with us, and this is NOT a pet friendly motel. The manager approved allowing the dog in the Van, as long as it did not come on the premises, which was very helpful. There is a green belt/bike, hiking trail across the street which was perfect for walking the dog off property.
    Sid
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £113.25
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,470 reviews
    Location, room size, great staff. Pet friendly, fenced dog area. Comfortable bed. View of ocean.
    McKenna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £167.28
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 294 reviews
    It was beautiful. The price, location and view was perfect for our little get away for the night. The fact that it was pet friendly was awesome since we could bring our dog and didn’t have to leave her at home.
    Naleen
    Young couple

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