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La Bahia Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Santa Cruz

Facing the beachfront, La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers 5-star accommodation in Santa Cruz and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$367.20
1 night, 2 adults
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SeaSide Inn & Suites

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Set in Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

R
Roberta Joiner
From
United Kingdom
Lovely room, recently renovated. Modern bathroom. Very comfortable bed. Friendly helpful staff. Had to work while I was there, WiFi very good, desk with convenient sockets, comfortable chair. Good location, 10 min walk to town, 20 min to beach and boardwalk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,038 reviews
Price from
US$80.10
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

B
Barbara
From
United States
Breakfast was great- location central- staff coyrteous and friendly
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
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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.

T
Tammy
From
United States
Front end staff Mike And sulie were Great Friendly and helped us out with our stay after a long drive . I will highly recommend to friends and family to stay here .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 865 reviews
Price from
US$127.20
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 467 reviews
Price from
US$109
1 night, 2 adults
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.3 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.

E
Euan
From
United Kingdom
staff were really friendly and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 691 reviews
Price from
US$130
1 night, 2 adults
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz.

D
Daniel Achtarzad
From
Israel
Comfortable and nice Pool& hot tub was open till 22:00 and we used it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
Price from
US$122
1 night, 2 adults
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Sea & Sand Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking for one vehicle.

S
SueNewton
From
United Kingdom
Great location, with amazing views. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Offered an amazing breakfast selection with coffee/tea all day. The cookies and cheese tasting just added to the experience to make this a very special location on our trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
US$289
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, 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.

C
Caterina
From
Italy
We had a great time, made the most of the swimming pool and the tasty food at the restaurant
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 524 reviews
Price from
US$139
1 night, 2 adults
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The Inn at Pasatiempo

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie.

A
Annemarie
From
United Kingdom
Staff friendly and rooms nice and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
Price from
US$109
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with parking in Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
From US$131.99 per night

Sea & Sand Inn

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
From US$272.16 per night

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Hotel in Watsonville
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
From US$126.96 per night

West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews
From US$302.08 per night

La Bahia Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
From US$423.01 per night

Pacific Blue Inn

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Private parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews
From US$103.73 per night

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 691 reviews
From US$143.28 per night

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 865 reviews
From US$148.83 per night

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
From US$150.08 per night

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Hotel in Capitola
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
From US$162.50 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,038 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,195 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 865 reviews

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

From US$148.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews

Located next to Boardwalk Bowl, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is less than 5 minutes' walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi and free 1 car parking is included in the reservation.

From US$86.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 932 reviews

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

From US$202.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews

Located less than 5 minutes’ walk from the beach, this hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes’ drive from University of California -Santa Cruz.

From US$97.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews

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.

From US$146.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews

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.

From US$104.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 801 reviews

Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.

From US$92.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 867 reviews

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.

From US$106.97 per night

Budget hotels in Santa Cruz and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews

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.

From US$87.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews

Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers free parking and easy access to a variety of local attractions.

From US$63.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,143 reviews

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

From US$102.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,092 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.

From US$103.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 567 reviews

Located within 10 minutes' walk of the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers free WiFi. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hair dryer.

From US$86.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,392 reviews

Located within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.

From US$100.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 856 reviews

This central Santa Cruz motel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.

From US$81.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,574 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.

From US$79.93 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Cruz and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews

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...

From US$302.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 691 reviews

Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.3 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.

From US$143.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 243 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.

From US$117.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 524 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.

From US$137.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews

Located in Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is 15 minutes' walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests.

From US$92.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

Located 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area offers 2-star accommodation in Santa Cruz and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

From US$103.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 819 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

From US$137.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 888 reviews

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.

From US$126.94 per night

FAQs about hotels in Santa Cruz

Surfin’ USA in Bohemian CA

Santa Cruz was surf central California long before the Beach Boys sang about it. The Surfing Museum in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse tells stories of those who have braved some of the world’s best waves.

Overlooking the ocean rollers are the Coconut Grove Ballroom and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - the oldest amusement park in the state of CA, and the last original one on the West Coast. Its historic carousel, rollercoasters and rides are a colourful backdrop to Cowell’s Beach, best viewed from the Sky Glider cable cars.

Jutting into Monterey Bay is the wharf where sea lions bask and pelicans decide on their next meal. Seafood restaurants are abundant here and the bars provide lively nightlife. Pacific Avenue is the main shopping area and one street away is the Museum of Art & History.

Unsurprisingly for a surfer hotspot, the city has a liberal outlook and is known for political activism - a far cry from the era when the Santa Cruz Mission was established. The mission is now a state park alongside Natural Bridges Beach and the Big Basin Redwoods in forested hills behind the city, home to the gravity-defying Mystery Spot.

Booking.com’s Santa Cruz accommodation includes pet-friendly motels, hotels with hot tubs and cheap inns near UCSC.

What guests said about Santa Cruz:

8.0

The purpose of our visit was to spend time with family...

The purpose of our visit was to spend time with family nearby. Restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops are all accessible by car or public transport, but parking and traffic can be challenging in some neighborhoods. SC offers several nice places to walk and view the ocean. The University of California campus is on the edge of town, a short drive from the city center.
Guest review by
Julian E
United States
6.0

Santa Cruz has gone downhill in the few years since I was...

Santa Cruz has gone downhill in the few years since I was last there. I also used to live there. We were almost run down on a cross walk by a lunatic who yelled at us because we were crossing the road (At the town end of the pier) and hadn't recieved the memo the road belonged to him. Prices unjustifiably through the roof and quality average at best. I get it's a playground for most and that is great, we went to Capitola and that is preferable to us, though still over priced.
Guest review by
Laura
United States
10

The Harbor beach is our favorite and we stayed in our motor...

The Harbor beach is our favorite and we stayed in our motor home, we're able to park right next to the beach. We parked up at the Lighthouse to walk down to the wharf. Meet up with family and the weather was Perfect.
Guest review by
Durell
United States
6.0

Although we had passed through Santa Cruz previously, this...

Although we had passed through Santa Cruz previously, this was our first stay. Candidly, the town felt quite run down and in some places downright shabby. We were staying principally to visit the Roaring Camp Railroad and Scotts Valley, ultimately on our way to San Francisco. If we were staying in the area again, we would stay in the much more attractive town of Capitola, just a few minutes South of Santa Cruz.
Guest review by
Anthony
United Kingdom
8.0

Ebikes along the ocean was amazing.

Ebikes along the ocean was amazing. Boardwalk had lots of great rides and food options. Beautiful wharf to walk on and visit many shops/restaurants. Don't miss out on Gayle's Bakery or the Mystery Spot that is nearby.
Guest review by
Tammy
United States
10

When I was young I lived in San Jose and our mom would bring...

When I was young I lived in San Jose and our mom would bring us to Santa Cruz all summer long. Coming again as an adult brought back so many fond memories. The boardwalk was so different then then. Santa Cruz is such a fun place and so many rides and shops. Every child needs to experience it at least once in their lifetime.
Guest review by
Wanda Papineau
United States

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Sunny Cove Motel

Santa Cruz
From US$114.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews
Perfect location for accessing all the fun activities in Santa Cruz! Jane is such a sweet lady! She is so friendly and takes the time to walk the property with you and explain what all is around to do. She truly cares about her guests stay and their comfort. The hotel is a cute little vintage motel stay, very clean rooms with a “comfort of home” feel. We will definitely be back!
Guest review by
Julie
United States

Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz
From US$92.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 801 reviews
The location of the hotel is good, but the street closures in town made it difficult to get there. Luckily I know the area and could figure it out. It's logistically in a great spot - close to downtown and easy to get to the beach. The remodeled Victorian style was so charming and the area-specific artwork was a wonderful touch. The bed was VERY comfortable.
Guest review by
TIFFANY
United States

Mission Inn

Santa Cruz
From US$126.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 888 reviews
Good location to explore Santa Cruz. The hotel was comfortable enough and the stay was ok. Room was pretty big and bathroom was nice.
Guest review by
Rachel
United Kingdom

Carousel Beach Inn

Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,673 reviews
Central location with free parking in Santa Cruz.
Guest review by
tony
United Kingdom

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz
From US$136.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,195 reviews
Great location for exploring Santa Cruz.
Guest review by
Janet
United Kingdom

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