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Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 4.3 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as...

r
ran
From
Israel
The place is close to the beach, The host is very nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews
Price from
US$105
1 night, 2 adults

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Well situated in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre.

A
Anthony
From
New Zealand
Amazing staff with excellent service, loved the big spacious rooms and breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,195 reviews
Price from
US$129.20
1 night, 2 adults

Casablanca Inn on The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 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.

P
Pamela
From
United States
The room was an ocean view and stunning! Large space and immaculate. An unobstructed view of Sunrise/sunsets was amazing. Pricepoint extremely reasonable during the week. I absolutely loved opening my door and sitting in comfy chair on balcony looking out on beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,887 reviews
Price from
US$500
1 night, 2 adults

Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.

H
Heidi
From
Switzerland
great spot, close to boardwalk
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,667 reviews
Price from
US$119
1 night, 2 adults

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

E
Eronn
From
Sweden
The location and the ocean view. Large room for the family of five. Clean room, nicely furnished. Happy kids playing in the pool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,426 reviews
Price from
US$143
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz, 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.

T
Tine
From
Belgium
Perfect for my 1 night! Old but clean and spacious room. Soaps and coffee machine available. Location is perfect, walking distance to the beach, bars and restaurants. Very friendly staff! Would definitely recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews
Price from
US$79
1 night, 2 adults

Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Ideally situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, Edgewater Beach Inn features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

K
Kate
From
New Zealand
Fantastic location, very neat and tidy, rooms had everything you needed. Great to have a laundry facility aswell.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
US$119
1 night, 2 adults

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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

S
Samantha
From
New Zealand
Great location, super clean and really friendly staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 859 reviews
Price from
US$127.20
1 night, 2 adults

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

J
James
From
United Kingdom
Great location and felt brand new. Valet car park was fantastic. Staff where very accommodating and recommended a local restaurant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$109
1 night, 2 adults

Santa Cruz Hostel

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Featuring barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 500 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

H
Henrique
From
New Zealand
Great infrastructure, very cozy and nice staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
Price from
US$103.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 4.3 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as...

r
ran
From
Israel
The place is close to the beach, The host is very nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews
Price from
US$105
1 night, 2 adults

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Well situated in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre.

A
Anthony
From
New Zealand
Amazing staff with excellent service, loved the big spacious rooms and breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,195 reviews
Price from
US$129.20
1 night, 2 adults

Casablanca Inn on The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 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.

P
Pamela
From
United States
The room was an ocean view and stunning! Large space and immaculate. An unobstructed view of Sunrise/sunsets was amazing. Pricepoint extremely reasonable during the week. I absolutely loved opening my door and sitting in comfy chair on balcony looking out on beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,887 reviews
Price from
US$500
1 night, 2 adults

Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.

H
Heidi
From
Switzerland
great spot, close to boardwalk
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,667 reviews
Price from
US$119
1 night, 2 adults

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

E
Eronn
From
Sweden
The location and the ocean view. Large room for the family of five. Clean room, nicely furnished. Happy kids playing in the pool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,426 reviews
Price from
US$143
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz, 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.

T
Tine
From
Belgium
Perfect for my 1 night! Old but clean and spacious room. Soaps and coffee machine available. Location is perfect, walking distance to the beach, bars and restaurants. Very friendly staff! Would definitely recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews
Price from
US$79
1 night, 2 adults

Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Ideally situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, Edgewater Beach Inn features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

K
Kate
From
New Zealand
Fantastic location, very neat and tidy, rooms had everything you needed. Great to have a laundry facility aswell.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
US$119
1 night, 2 adults

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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

S
Samantha
From
New Zealand
Great location, super clean and really friendly staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 859 reviews
Price from
US$127.20
1 night, 2 adults

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

J
James
From
United Kingdom
Great location and felt brand new. Valet car park was fantastic. Staff where very accommodating and recommended a local restaurant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$109
1 night, 2 adults

Santa Cruz Hostel

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Featuring barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 500 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

H
Henrique
From
New Zealand
Great infrastructure, very cozy and nice staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
Price from
US$103.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Looking for a beach hotel?

There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.

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Avg. price/night: US$148.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,426 reviews
Spacious room, lovely terrace over looking the sea. Staff were friendly and helpful. Pool and fire pit were great to have. I liked the teas and coffees, popcorn and snow cones offered throughout the day. Location was amazing right on the beach.
Guest review by
claire
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$339.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 803 reviews
We had a double queen overlooking the beach and ocean - it was an amazing view. Lovely hotel, fabulous pool area with direct access to the beach and volleyball courts. Right next to the pier and boardwalk. Décor of the room was fun and stayed with the surfing theme Valet parking was on $5 more than self parking - so why wouldn't you?
Guest review by
Sarah
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$339.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 803 reviews
Excellent location right on the beach. Rooms had balcony and view of the beach/ocean. Rooms well appointed. Beds very comfortable. Valet parking reasonable and very convenient. Lots of restaurants within a ten minute walk to the pier or the boardwalk. Recommended.
Guest review by
Peter
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$148.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,426 reviews
Authentic American seaside town accommodation - right on the Ocean with easy walk to the pier and boardwalk. Lovely staff who were helpful and service orientated.
Guest review by
robert
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$144.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,887 reviews
The room was an ocean view and stunning! Large space and immaculate. An unobstructed view of Sunrise/sunsets was amazing. Pricepoint extremely reasonable during the week. I absolutely loved opening my door and sitting in comfy chair on balcony looking out on beach.
Guest review by
Pamela
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$339.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 803 reviews
Location is the main selling point of this hotel. On the beach, sea view, sound of ocean waves as you fall asleep. The adjacent Jack ONeill restaurant was very good as well. Not pretentious, great views as well of the beach and high quality food.
Guest review by
Jennifer
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$339.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 803 reviews
I loved the bar near the hot tub and fact area is right on the beach. The pool was perfectly heated to an ideal temperature despite it being cool outside.
Guest review by
Robin
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$144.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,887 reviews
The location is amazing, right on the beach and boardwalk. Just a beautiful and amazing view.
Guest review by
CARLOS
Group