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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz |
8.7 / 10 (1193 Reviews) |
From 146$ | |
| Hyatt Place Santa Cruz |
8.7 / 10 (710 Reviews) |
From 127$ | |
| Hampton Inn Santa Cruz |
8.8 / 10 (195 Reviews) |
From 125$ | |
| Sea & Sand Inn |
9.0 / 10 (280 Reviews) |
From 354$ | |
| Dream Inn Santa Cruz |
8.7 / 10 (671 Reviews) |
From 222$ |
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz
From 146$
Featuring a vending machine and a lift, the smoke-free La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz lies in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, just a 12-minute walk from Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster. Located just near Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, this 2-star hotel offers an outdoor bar, a sunbathing terrace and a golf course.
Guests will appreciate a convenient location a mere 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Fluke can be reached in the immediate vicinity of the comfortable La Quinta Inn & Suites. The hotel lies within 25 minutes' walk of Ocean View Park. 2nd Street & Pacific Avenue bus stop is located around 100 metres away.
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
From 127$
Located in the centre of Santa Cruz, the 3-star modern Hyatt Place Santa Cruz hotel offers fast access to the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, which helps break from routine and stands 1.4 km away. Featuring a cash machine and a lift, this comfortable hotel offers a private parking lot on site.
The hotel is approximately a 25-minute walk from Seabright State Sandy Beach, 18 minutes' walk from Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church. The Hyatt Place is also 3 km from such natural sights as the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach. This accommodation is an ideal place for exploring Shopper's Corner, located a mere 6 minutes' walk away. Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is not far from the hotel, and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is merely 1.3 km away.
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
From 125$
The 3-star Hampton Inn Santa Cruz provides proximity to Museum of Art and History, which is located only 1.4 km away. Offering a swimming pool along with 42 rooms, this Santa Cruz hotel is near a motorway.
The hotel is nestled near a shopping district and merely 5 minutes' stroll from First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz. The entertainment venues in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, 2.8 km from the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz. Visit Duck Island Pond, nearly a 5-minute ride from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Staying at this Santa Cruz hotel, family travellers have access to the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, which is 2.4 km away.
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Sea & Sand Inn
From 354$
Guests of the 3-star Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz can enjoy easy access to Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is situated merely a 5-minute walk away. This Santa Cruz hotel offers 18 rooms with views of the sea.
The hotel places you only 350 metres from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier and approximately 1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz features location in the vicinity of Sky Glider. Also, the accommodation is within 15 minutes' walk of Neary Lagoon Park. This Santa Cruz hotel is only steps away from Bay Street & West Cliff Drive bus stop.
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The 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz includes 165 rooms and is situated 1 km from San Lorenzo River. Relax in the air-conditioned rooms while enjoying the convenience of dry cleaning, housekeeping, and ironing service.
The hotel is in a downtown district that provides fast access to Steamer Lane, which is 15 minutes' walk away. The Dream Inn Santa Cruz is also located 250 metres from Fluke and a short way from Sky Glider.
Hotels in Santa Cruz
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Hyatt Place Santa Cruz |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Hampton Inn Santa Cruz |
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Marea Sol Hotel
From 199$
The comfortable Marea Sol Hotel Santa Cruz is right near Santa Cruz Wharf Pier and features a vending machine and a lift. Boasting relaxing retreat options, Sunny Cove Public Beach is nearly a 10-minute ride from the smoke-free hotel, which is situated within a few blocks of Monterey Bay.
This Santa Cruz hotel has a prime setting only 1.3 km from Neary Lagoon Park, while natural sights like the sporty Harvey West Park are 2.6 km away. Be sure to visit Cowell's Beach Surf Shop in proximity to the Marea Santa Cruz. Swimming Dolphins is just 6 minutes' stroll from the accommodation. The hotel is in close proximity to Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center bus station.
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West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
From 299$
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn Santa Cruz includes unique rooms a 5-minute walk from Fluke. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and a car park is provided on site too.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is within 900 metres of this hotel, while Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is 2.1 km away. The 4-star inn is situated in the Cowell Beach district, right near Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. The West Cliff Inn is also near parks. The 65-acre California Natural Bridges State Beach is 10 minutes' drive from this property. The hotel is within a few blocks of the Sky Glider cable car station.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
From 134$
Featuring a hot tub, a sunbathing terrace, and a golf course, the 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz is about a 5-minute walk from moore creek preserve. The scenic location, within reach of Central Coast makes this Santa Cruz hotel suitable for a wide range of activities, including surfing and hiking.
Located merely 1 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center University, the hotel is also 3.6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. At the Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz you'll be within 15 minutes' walk of Natural Bridges State Beach. University of California at Santa Cruz is around 2 km away. The nearest bus stop Natural Bridges Drive & Mission Street is approximately a 5-minute walk away.
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Pacific Blue Inn
From 149$
The 4-star eco-friendly Pacific Blue Inn Santa Cruz, located nearly a 5-minute ride from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, features a sun deck, a courtyard, and a golf course. Ideally located in Downtown Santa Cruz with vintage clothing stores, cafes and galleries, this Santa Cruz hotel features 9 rooms, a short way from such family-friendly attractions as the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster.
You'll be within 1 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and only 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. The Pacific Blue Inn Santa Cruz offers proximity to natural sights like Seabright State Sandy Beach (2.2 km) and the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach (2.1 km). Guests might as well visit Riverside Gardens Park, which is a mere 500 metres away. The hotel is also just steps from the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach and Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is just a 5-minute walk away. Sky Glider cable car station is located merely 0.8 km away.
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg
From 100$
The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg is located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, about a 15-minute walk from Duck Island Pond and offers an outdoor swimming pool onsite. A private parking lot is provided for all guests for USD 10 per day on site.
Within a 300-metre distance of First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, this hotel is 2.3 km from Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster. The Holiday Inn Express also gives access to Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, which is a 16-minute walk away. Nature lovers will enjoy the vicinity of Prospect Hill, located 3.1 km away. Seabright State Sandy Beach is a 10-minute ride from this Santa Cruz hotel. The nearest bus stop is Ocean Street & Franklin Street, 50 metres away.
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La Bahia Hotel & Spa
From 484$
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the comfortable 5-star La Bahia Hotel & Spa Santa Cruz is located in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, merely 1.8 km from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach. Boasting a location within a few blocks of Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, the hotel offers 151 rooms and a pool bar onsite.
This Santa Cruz hotel benefits from a beachfront setting about 400 metres from Sky Glider. Cowell Beach can be found right around the corner from the La Bahia Hotel & Spa Santa Cruz. The accommodation is also approximately a 10-minute drive from Sunny Cove Sandy Swimming Beach and Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is only a 10-minute walk away.
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Seaside Inn & Suites
From 79$
Offering air-conditioned rooms and Wi-Fi in the rooms, the smoke-free Seaside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is merely 1 km from Pacific Avenue and around a 25-minute walk from the sporty Harvey West Park. This 2-star hotel also includes private parking.
The comfortable hotel has a convenient location within 30 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. The historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, 2.2 km away, is definitely a must-see for family tourists in Santa Cruz. The Seaside Inn & Suites is an ideal place for exploring Visit Santa Cruz County, located approximately 5 minutes' walk away. This accommodation is also in the immediate vicinity of Ocean Avenue / Water Street bus stop.
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Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
From 108$
Comprising 27 rooms, Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel is near an entertainment district, a 25-minute walk from Ocean View Park. This hotel offers a private parking lot for additional cost on site.
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop is within 700 metres of the 2-star hotel, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is situated 2.2 km away. At the Howard Johnson you'll be within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Main Beach. While staying at this property, guests get quick access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, which is about 750 metres away. A local bus stop Pacific Avenue & Viaduct Lane is a 5-minute walk away.
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Ocean Gate Inn
From 74$
Located 2.8 km from the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach, the 2-star Ocean Gate Inn Santa Cruz is around 5 minutes' walk from Mike Fox Skate Park. Highlights at the hotel include a vending machine and a lift, it also offers Wi-Fi in the rooms.
This Santa Cruz hotel stands in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from the religious sites like Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church. The Ocean Gate provides easy access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, which is about a 20-minute walk away. Nature lovers will enjoy the vicinity of Bolcoff Hill, located merely 1.9 km away. You can easily find Santa Cruz Wharf Pier within 25 minutes' walk of the property. The hotel is within a few blocks of Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station.
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
From 192$
Located around a 5-minute stroll from Visit Santa Cruz County, the contemporary 4-star Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection Santa Cruz has a heated pool with cabanas and a hot tub. The smoke-free hotel is in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from such natural sights as the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach".
Abbott Square is merely 12 minutes on foot from this Santa Cruz hotel, while in the vicinity of Shopper's Corner this place. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, only 1.7 km away, is definitely a must-see for family tourists in Santa Cruz. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Downtown Neighborhood Historic District, situated just a 14-minute stroll away. The Paradox Santa Cruz is also only 1.8 km from the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster and Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is 750 metres away. The accommodation is near a train station.
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The Inn At Pasatiempo
From 129$
The smoke-free The Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz, located approximately 25 minutes' walk from Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church, offers an outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi in public areas. Boasting an American restaurant, the 3-star hotel is also in proximity to entertainment venues like Pasatiempo Golf Club.
Surrounded by mountains and gardens, this Santa Cruz hotel is 2.6 km from The Mystery Spot. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is a few moments from The Inn, while Highway 17 & Pasatiempo Drive bus stop is merely a 5-minute walk away. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Shaffer Park, situated 0.8 km away. The area also includes natural sites like the scenic sloped Pogonip Park, which are around a 5-minute ride from the property.