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Sunny Cove Motel, hotel in Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, within a few steps of Sunny Cove Beach and a 7-minute walk of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free...

Pool was nice and kitchen
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
163 reviews
Price from$150per night
Ocean Pacific Lodge, hotel in Santa Cruz

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

Location was ideal to the Boardwalk. Staff are attentive.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
1,208 reviews
Price from$98.10per night
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.

The location is excellent and the ocean view room was relaxing.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
1,374 reviews
Price from$500per night
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.

Loved the lobby. So modern and eclectic and artistic. Loved the pool area. Loved the food. A beautiful place!
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
485 reviews
Price from$164per night
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.

Excellent facilities, rooms well kept, professional staff.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
389 reviews
Price from$118.16per night
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.

The location with the small beach just a short walk away was great. The beds were very comfortable. The small full kitchen was a nice surprise.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
310 reviews
Price from$259per night
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.

Location was great. You could walk to food or beach. Parking was available. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
489 reviews
Price from$149per night
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 loved the location and definitely the price. I was more blessed that they took Klarna. This location was extremely perfect and walking distance from the Beach & Boardwalk. Beautiful Big Bathroom with a build in led lamp for them makeup needs. The day Crew Guy was extremely helpful and willing to chat for any questions that needed answers. They had Bagle and cream cheese, Yogurts, fruit (Aplle, Orange), nutrition bars, all the coffees you want!
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
1,233 reviews
Price from$125.10per night
Aqua Breeze Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

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

Perfect location.
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
1,001 reviews
Price from$214.80per night
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.

The staff was super friendly and helpful. It was great that they had snacks and soup for purchase in the lobby. The indoor pool was amazing and an added plus for my kids! They are pet friendly which is great to know for our next trip. The rooms are spacious and a decent price. My family and I will definitely be staying here again in the future!
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
1,104 reviews
Price from$110per night
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  • Sunny Cove Motel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 163 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, within a few steps of Sunny Cove Beach and a 7-minute walk of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free...

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

  • Casablanca Inn on The Beach
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,374 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.

    Good location, free parking lot, fenced area for dogs, fair price

  • Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 310 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.

  • Seaway Inn
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 253 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.

    It was a good location close to everything. Staff friendly.

  • Mariners Cove 150
    Budget options available

    Mariners Cove 150 is located in Santa Cruz, just a 10-minute walk from Cowell's Beach and 1.5 miles from Seabright State Beach. Guests can benefit from a balcony and a children's playground.

  • Seabright
    Budget options available

    Seabright offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, 2.6 miles from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and 2.6 miles from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. With sea views, this accommodation provides a patio.

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  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 389 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

  • Pacific Blue Inn
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 489 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

  • Ocean Pacific Lodge
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,208 reviews

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

    Location was excellent for seafront and town centre.

  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 485 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 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 719 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.

    Very nice room, good facilities and very helpful staff

  • Surf City Inn & Suites
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,108 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.

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

    Set in the Santa Cruz mountain range of Northern California, the Chaminade Resort & Spa is 3.1 mi from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

    Access to pool, sauna, hot tub, gym, and fire pit.

  • The Aqua Pacific Hotel
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 328 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 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 661 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.

  • Aqua Breeze Inn
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,001 reviews

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

    Location, pet friendly, across from the Boardwalk.

  • Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 267 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.

  • Hotel Solares
    Central location
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,233 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.

  • Bay Front Inn
    Central location
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 860 reviews

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

    Proximity to ocean, staff was polite, room was clean

  • Quality Inn
    Central location
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 195 reviews

    In Santa Cruz town center, this hotel is one mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a deck and seasonal outdoor pool. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi.

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

  • Motel Santa Cruz
    Scored 4.7
    4.7
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 417 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.

    Room was very clean, staff was nice and accommodating.

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  • Avg. price/night: $170.36
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 661 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
  • Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,001 reviews
    Location, pet friendly, across from the Boardwalk.
    Melany
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $408.70
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,374 reviews
    Location, large room, views, dog friendly, nice staff
    Lashaun
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $202.20
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 267 reviews
    Good location and dog friendly rooms.
    Jillian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $266.60
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 485 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $164.05
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 860 reviews
    Location. Clean. Pet friendly. Awesome staff.
    Julie
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $394.98
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 310 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: $136.03
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 916 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: $408.70
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,374 reviews
    Location, room size, great staff. Pet friendly, fenced dog area. Comfortable bed. View of ocean.
    McKenna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $394.98
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 310 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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