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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Hotel in Capitola

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...

P
Peter
From
Canada
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Definitely would stay there again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews
Price from
US$319
1 night, 2 adults
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La Bahia Hotel & Spa

Hotel in 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 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$312.12
1 night, 2 adults
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SeaSide Inn & Suites

Hotel in 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.

M
Marco
From
Italy
Clear and cozy room. Nice and safe neighborhood. The staff is amazing. We will definitely stay again in this hotel during our next visit in Santa Cruz.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,033 reviews
Price from
US$80.10
1 night, 2 adults
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in 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
Beatrice
From
Italy
Very comfy beds! I missed it already! The room was very nice with a huge bathroom and everything impeccably clean! Heated pool is a plus together with the fitness centre.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,195 reviews
Price from
US$177.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel in Santa Cruz

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

K
Katharina
From
Germany
Thank you so much I had a lovely 3 days here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 859 reviews
Price from
US$129
1 night, 2 adults
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in 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, 470 reviews
Price from
US$179
1 night, 2 adults
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Capitola Hotel

Hotel in Capitola

Set in Capitola and with Capitola Beach reachable within 100 metres, Capitola Hotel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
US$259
1 night, 2 adults
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel in 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.

C
Christian
From
United States
The rooms are huge. Well appointed breakfast buffet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 693 reviews
Price from
US$198
1 night, 2 adults
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Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Hotel in Capitola

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals is situated in Capitola, 80 metres from Capitola Beach and 9.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

T
Tracy
From
United States
Location, location, LOCATION! And the room size was amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
US$310
1 night, 2 adults
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in 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, 218 reviews
Price from
US$175
1 night, 2 adults
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Very good - What previous guests thought, 693 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

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

From US$125.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is located in Aptos. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can chill out in the outdoor swimming pool.

From US$122.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 527 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$126.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews

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.

From US$126.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 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.

From US$131.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 825 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$154.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 607 reviews

This motel, just 10 minutes' walk from Capitola beach and village, offers free Wi-Fi. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and guest launderette are available for guest use.

From US$108.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews

Ideally situated off Highway 17 and only minutes from the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz, California, this hotel offers many thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.

From US$123.76 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews

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

From US$125.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 751 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.

From US$122.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,793 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.

From US$119.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 669 reviews

Situated in Santa Cruz, within 1.2 km of Santa Cruz Beach and 1.1 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, The Aqua Pacific Hotel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

From US$97.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 502 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.

From US$97.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 864 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$114.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 453 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$134.03 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

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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Santa Cruz
From US$103.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews
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.
Guest review by
Tine
Belgium

Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

Santa Cruz
From US$182.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
The property was very close to the sea and you could site on the community Deck and just relax. The cottage had everything a family could need , was clean nicely decorated and was ideal for our stay.
Guest review by
Lesley
United Kingdom

Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA

Santa Cruz
From US$86.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews
Lovely owners - very friendly and helpful. Good quality mattresses and very clean rooms. Perfect location for exploring Santa Cruz and within walking distance of everything you need. Highly recommend!
Guest review by
Helen
United Kingdom

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Santa Cruz
From US$144.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,427 reviews
Great location. Room was modern and clean. Staff super friendly and informative. Pool is good. We only had one night in Santa Cruz on our road trip so the location was perfect!
Guest review by
Hayley
New Zealand

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Aptos
From US$183.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 437 reviews
Remodeled rooms are really nice, simple attractive decor, nicer than many hotel chain decor, which was very nice in the evenings, relaxing. Close to the beach.
Guest review by
Elizabeth
United States

Surf City Inn & Suites

Santa Cruz
From US$79.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,571 reviews
Nicely renovated, clean and price was competitive for a 1 night stay. The area was a little shady, but once parked in the fenced area , we felt safe.
Guest review by
Daniel
Canada

Bay Front Inn

Santa Cruz
From US$102.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,140 reviews
I had a amazing time at Bay front Inn. Everything was so clean, organized, comfy and really close to the beach.
Guest review by
Marianna
Brazil

Seaway Inn

Santa Cruz
From US$177.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews
Fantastic location. Lovely, comfortable room and the friendliest staff. I only wish I could have stayed longer.
Guest review by
Lauren
Australia

Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling

Santa Cruz
From US$86.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
Always a pleasure each time to stay at this motel. So lovely and cosy and next to the beach. Love this motel
Guest review by
Cyril
France

Seascape Beach Resort

Aptos
From US$373.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Beautiful apartment. Excellent complex, staff were brilliant, beach was fantastic, we didn't want to leave!
Guest review by
Steve
United Kingdom

Hotel Solares

Santa Cruz
From US$119.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,793 reviews
Great location, friendly staff. Walking distance to the Boardwalk and beach (10min max away).
Guest review by
Djoomart
Canada

Casablanca Inn on The Beach

Santa Cruz
From US$144.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,886 reviews
fantastic views, great beds and bathroom, friendly staff, small treats in the morning
Guest review by
Agata
Poland

Aqua Breeze Inn

Santa Cruz
From US$202.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 930 reviews
I am a repeat customer. I will be back again to book the room from here.
Guest review by
Shereena Farida
United States

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola
From US$162.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Location, location, LOCATION! And the room size was amazing!
Guest review by
Tracy
United States

Beachview Inn

Santa Cruz
From US$97.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews
Verye clean, great location very near beach. Private parking
Guest review by
Aleksandra
Poland

Carousel Beach Inn

Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,669 reviews
Staff was amazing! So clean and well organized
Guest review by
Elizabeth
United States

Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz
From US$63.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
Staff were very helpful. Perfect
Guest review by
Corvette
United Kingdom

Motel Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz
From US$85.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 309 reviews
Location and last minute price
Guest review by
Krystyl
United States

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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

Capitola offers many good restaurants, and plenty of beaches...

Capitola offers many good restaurants, and plenty of beaches to visit. We went to the Moss Landing slew one day to watch the numerous birds. We ate at Cafe Cruz, and several other restaurants. We are not exactly a young couple, so we mostly like eating good food, and gazing at the Pacific. The weather was bright and sunny.
Guest review by
suzanne
United States
6.0

I went to Aptos for one night to attend an anniversary party...

I went to Aptos for one night to attend an anniversary party. I have visited the area several times and never found it very appealing as it is very crowded, traffic can be horrendous, and the public beaches that are easily accessible are not very beautiful. I much prefer Monterey or Half Moon Bay or Northern California area beaches for scenic beauty. The party was held at Bittersweet Bistro in Aptos, however, which is a restaurant I do highly recommend if you go to Aptos, the food was wonderful!
Guest review by
Jody
United States
10

You can't beat the property and the hospitality of the...

You can't beat the property and the hospitality of the owners as well. 5 stars and first class all around. I'd like to book it again, but it's a little too expensive right now during busy season so I'll likely have to wait
Guest review by
Santolucito
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
4.0

Of course, we may have missed what's on offer...

Of course, we may have missed what's on offer... Our hotel was on a busy road near shopping malls, boring chain food outlets and petrol stations, next to a noisy facility of some kind which beeps and crashes into action early in the morning. I hope there is more to Capitola, but our part was definitely NOT by the sea. If there is a better side, it's a pity the hotel didn't illustrate or explain this. If you're on business or visiting family - fine. On holiday looking for a stop by the ocean? Forget it.
Guest review by
Kathryn
United Kingdom
8.0

Beautiful grounds and beach.

Beautiful grounds and beach. Fresh, clean and well decorated and appointed room. Ocean view is spectacular. We didn’t use them although the resort has 3 pools and several outdoor fire pits. Shore birds galore. Soothing sound of the surf from our patio. Warm fireplace in the room added to its appeal. Kitchen went unused although it is well appointed including glasses, tableware, and utensils. Kitchen table seats four.
Guest review by
Robert
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

Drab and musty. Needs better decor.

Drab and musty. Needs better decor. Uncomfortable small bed and couches. Excellent location with view of ocean and ocean sights and sounds but overlooking a crappy roof first. No cookware, dishes or utensils in kitchen. Brown fake leather couches, cheap old pictures on the walls of Mediterranean?? Beige paint, dark brown carpet brown tables and more brown. Tiny shower. Spacious.
Guest review by
Rachel
United States
10

I liked Aptos.

I liked Aptos. There are some good restaurants and the people when I went to town were observing the correct protocol . The Swallow is a great dinner restaurant. When I return I'll be looking for a great place to stay...
Guest review by
Alida

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