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FACILITIES

  • Wi-Fi
  • Pets Allowed
  • Kitchen

REVIEWS

  • 9+ Exceptional
  • 8+ Fabulous
  • 7+ Very Good

DISTANCE FROM BEACH

  • Less than 1 km
  • Less than 3 km
  • Less than 5 km

Hotel in Santa Cruz: choose from the most suitable, highly rated hotels for your upcoming beach holiday.

Hotels have always been the go-to traditional choice. They are a guaranteed first choice for tourists around the world. Should you wish to spend your holiday on the beach being pampered with comforts on tap or simply relaxing. At the same time, someone else takes care of everything for you, then this type of accommodation is perfect for you. Luckily, in Santa Cruz, there is no shortage of different types of accommodation that can offer you every amenity. Whether you are looking for a 3-star hotel on the seashore, a 4-star hotel near the beach or an entirely 5-star luxury hotel, all you have to do is input the services you must have. We'll find you the perfect beach holiday hotel.

3 star hotels in Santa Cruz, our top selection just for you

Are you looking for cheap hotels in Santa Cruz? Here is a selection of the best three star hotels in Santa Cruz

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

    • Hotel
    8.9 Fabulous (2136)
    Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz. Free high-speed Internet and a free daily breakfast buffet is provided. ...
  • HYATT PLACE SANTA CRUZ

    • Hotel
    8.8 Fabulous (3293)
    Experience modern accommodations in Santa Cruz style conveniently located near the Boardwalk Downtown and Kaiser Permanente Arena. The thoughtfully designed guestroom layout separates living/sleeping ...
  • Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites

    • Hotel
    8.9 Fabulous (2272)
    For health and safety reasons the breakfast room is closed. Grab and Go breakfast bags are available at the front desk. The fitness center is closed until further notice. Centrally located in Capitola, ...
  • Mission Inn

    • Hotel
    8.6 Fabulous (3777)
    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. ...
  • Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection

    • Hotel
    8.6 Fabulous (2241)
    Striking the perfect balance between nature and urban design, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection will challenge your current understanding of hospitality. Surrounded by rugged mountains and majestic redwoods, ...
  • Casablanca On The Beach

    • Hotel
    8.3 Fabulous (2216)
    With a stay at Casablanca On The Beach in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This beach hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Capitola ...
  • Best Western Inn Santa Cruz

    • Hotel
    7.8 Very Good (1976)
    Offering a fitness centre, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Pacific Avenue is ...
  • The Inn at Pasatiempo

    • Hotel
    7.9 Very Good (2400)
    Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie. Free WiFi is accessible in all rooms at this boutique inn. ...
  • Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

    • Hotel
    7.8 Very Good (2701)
    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 all-suite hotel features free WiFi, an outdoor hot tub, ...
  • Bella Notte Inn

    • Hotel
    9.1 Exceptional (276)
    A short 5 minutes’ walk from the Pacific Ocean, this boutique Santa Cruz inn offers spacious rooms with free WiFi and a flat-screen cable TV. Free guest parking is provided. ...
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (2104)
    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. ...
  • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

    • Hotel
    5.6 Pleasant (32)
    Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is a 2-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 9 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Wharf. This spa hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 ...

The best 4 star hotels in Santa Cruz

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  • Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

    • Hotel
    8.6 Fabulous (1024)
    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 inn's cul-de-sac location minimizes traffic and provides ...
  • West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

    • Hotel
    9.4 Exceptional (1308)
    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 and ...
  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

    • Hotel
    8.6 Fabulous (2241)
    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. ...
  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz

    • Hotel
    9 Exceptional (2776)
    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 getaway. ...
  • Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

    • Hotel
    8.2 Fabulous (2943)
    Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily. Offering a city or ocean view, each suite at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa ...
  • Chaminade Resort & Spa

    • Hotel
    7.6 Very Good (1996)
    Set in the Santa Cruz mountain range of Northern California, the Chaminade Resort & Spa is 5 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The resort has a year-round outdoor pool and BBQ, and guests can enjoy ...

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  • Bella Notte Inn

    • Hotel
    9.1 Exceptional (276)
    A short 5 minutes’ walk from the Pacific Ocean, this boutique Santa Cruz inn offers spacious rooms with free WiFi and a flat-screen cable TV. Free guest parking is provided. ...
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (2104)
    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel is located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Williams-Reynolds House are local ...
  • Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

    • Hotel
    8.6 Fabulous (1024)
    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 inn's cul-de-sac location minimizes traffic and provides ...
  • West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

    • Hotel
    9.4 Exceptional (1308)
    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 and ...
  • Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites

    • Hotel
    8.9 Fabulous (2272)
    Nestled in California just 1.5 km from Capitola Beach & Wharf, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A fitness centre is located on site. ...
  • Mission Inn

    • Hotel
    8.6 Fabulous (3777)
    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. ...
  • Best Western Inn Santa Cruz

    • Hotel
    7.8 Very Good (1976)
    Offering a fitness centre, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Pacific Avenue is ...
  • Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites

    • Hotel
    8.2 Fabulous (307)
    A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites features panoramic ocean views. Free WiFi is included. Featuring high wood-beamed ceilings, all rooms are non-smoking and ...
  • Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (3909)
    The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms offer a coffee machine, a hairdryer, ironing facilities, ...
  • Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

    • Hotel
    7.8 Very Good (2701)
    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 all-suite hotel features free WiFi, an outdoor hot tub, ...
  • Chaminade Resort & Spa

    • Hotel
    7.6 Very Good (1996)
    Set in the Santa Cruz mountain range of Northern California, the Chaminade Resort & Spa is 5 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The resort has a year-round outdoor pool and BBQ, and guests can enjoy ...
  • Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    • Hotel
    6.9 Pleasant (2762)
    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. Free WiFi and a grab-and-go breakfast are included ...

The best hotels with swimming pool in Santa Cruz

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  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

    • Hotel
    8.9 Fabulous (2136)
    Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz. Free high-speed Internet and a free daily breakfast buffet is provided. ...
  • Beach Street Inn and Suites

    • Hotel
    9.2 Exceptional (2651)
    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. ...
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

    • Hotel
    9.3 Exceptional (2331)
    This Capitola hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach. It features an outdoor pool, and spacious suites with 32-inch flat-screen TVs and an iPod docking station. ...
  • Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites

    • Hotel
    8.9 Fabulous (2272)
    Nestled in California just 1.5 km from Capitola Beach & Wharf, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A fitness centre is located on site. ...
  • Mission Inn

    • Hotel
    8.6 Fabulous (3777)
    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. ...
  • Ocean Pacific Lodge

    • Hotel
    8.5 Fabulous (4976)
    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. Free on-site parking is available at this pet-friendly ...
  • The Islander Motel

    • Hotel
    7.9 Very Good (3324)
    Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel is 5 minutes' walk from downtown Santa Cruz. It offers free WiFi and free parking. The air-conditioned guest rooms at The Islander Motel are equipped with a ...
  • Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

    • Hotel
    8.8 Fabulous (3293)
    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 Inn at Pasatiempo

    • Hotel
    7.9 Very Good (2400)
    Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie. Free WiFi is accessible in all rooms at this boutique inn. ...
  • Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites

    • Hotel
    8.2 Fabulous (307)
    A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites features panoramic ocean views. Free WiFi is included. Featuring high wood-beamed ceilings, all rooms are non-smoking and ...
  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

    • Hotel
    8.6 Fabulous (2241)
    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. ...
  • Quality Inn Santa Cruz

    • Hotel
    7.4 Very Good (2759)
    Located in Santa Cruz town centre, this hotel is 1 mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a sun deck and seasonal outdoor pool. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi. ...
  • Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (3909)
    The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms offer a coffee machine, a hairdryer, ironing facilities, ...
  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz

    • Hotel
    9 Exceptional (2776)
    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 getaway. ...
  • Continental Inn

    • Hotel
    7.8 Very Good (3895)
    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. ...
  • National 9 Motel

    • Hotel
    7.4 Very Good (392)
    This motel is off the Santa Cruz Highway One and is 2 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The motel offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. National 9 Motel rooms include a private bathroom. ...
  • Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East

    • Hotel
    7.5 Very Good (3583)
    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. ...
  • Comfort Inn Boardwalk

    • Hotel
    7.6 Very Good (2304)
    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. ...
  • Chaminade Resort & Spa

    • Hotel
    7.6 Very Good (1996)
    Set in the Santa Cruz mountain range of Northern California, the Chaminade Resort & Spa is 5 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The resort has a year-round outdoor pool and BBQ, and guests can enjoy ...
  • Hotel Solares

    • Hotel
    6.8 Pleasant (3919)
    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. Guest rooms at this ...

Hotel Santa Cruz: a wide choice of lodgings for a relaxing holiday in the best hotels close to the seaside.

Are you looking for a place to spend your well-earned holidays in Santa Cruz easily within reach of the sea? There are a various types of accommodation available. Suppose a hotel is your preferred choice of holiday accommodation. In that case, you will find all sorts of suitable options in this area, 351 lodgings to be exact!

Of these 28 hotels are located less than 1 km from the beach, 301 are further away, being located less than 3 km from the shore and 351 are in a 5 km radius away from the sea.

In Santa Cruz various hotels are offering many services that you can take advantage of during your stay: 104 have swimming pools which their guests can use while staying there, 80 have a spa and fitness centre on the premises, 213 provide their guests with an internet WI-FI connection and 196 have a car park.

Hotels in Santa Cruz have always been very popular with tourists. A quick look online confirms this when you see how many reviews tourists have left the hotels in Santa Cruz. A total of 116,095 reviews have been left to date: 76,830 of these travellers have left a 'Very Good' rating while 5,833 have left an 'Excellent' rating.

FAQ

How much does it cost on average to sleep at a hotel in Santa Cruz?

The average cost of a hotel in Santa Cruz is around CA$ 107 per night. Here is a list of the best deals for hotels in Santa Cruz

When is the best time to stay at a hotel in Santa Cruz?

Actually, any time of year is a good time to stay at a hotel in Santa Cruz. Here is a link where you can find the best offers for all Santa Cruz hotels

Which Hotels are close to the beach in Santa Cruz?

What services do the Santa Cruz hotels offer their guests?

The Hotels in Santa Cruz offer their guests the following services:
- Wi-Fi
- Pets Allowed
- Kitchen
- Pool
- For Families
- Linens Provided
- Parking
- Washing Machine
and so much more.

Do the Hotels in Santa Cruz have a swimming pool?

Which hotels in Santa Cruz are suitable for families?

There are many hotels in Santa Cruz which are suitable for families and their needs. Here you will find a link with all the best deals for hotels with family-specific services in Santa Cruz

Which Hotels in Santa Cruz are pet-friendly?

Many Hotels in Santa Cruz admit your four-legged friends. Here you will find a link with all the best offers for Pet Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz

Which hotels offer parking in Santa Cruz?

Which Hotels are accessible in Santa Cruz?