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Three-Star Hotels in Santa Cruz

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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.

R
Richard
From
Switzerland
Everything. Such a cool and quirky hotel. Surfing themed rooms is a great idea. Comfortable beds, great staff and a perfect location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,425 reviews
Price from
US$159
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.

S
Simon
From
Belgium
Great location, clean and modern rooms. Good lighting and comfortable beds also the best neigbourhood you want to be in when staying at Santa Cruz.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews
Price from
US$109
1 night, 2 adults

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 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews
Price from
US$123
1 night, 2 adults

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, 214 reviews
Price from
US$122
1 night, 2 adults

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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
Price from
US$289
1 night, 2 adults

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

C
Charles
From
France
Attractive, clean, comfortable room. Very nice breakfast bar, in an upstairs area. Well located for access to the campus of UC Santa Cruz, up the hill. Not far from the downtown, easily accessible. On a main street, but we weren't bothered by traffic noise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 886 reviews
Price from
US$107
1 night, 2 adults

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, 438 reviews
Price from
US$109
1 night, 2 adults

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.

L
Lauren
From
Australia
Fantastic location. Lovely, comfortable room and the friendliest staff. I only wish I could have stayed longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Price from
US$179
1 night, 2 adults

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

S
Su Jin
From
United States
Friendly staff and convenient location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Price from
US$116.45
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

E
Emily
From
United Kingdom
Breakfast was the best, plenty of choice from warm bits, to pancakes and fruit. The room and beds were comfy, dove products in the bathroom. Excellent facilities in the room and very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews
Price from
US$149
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

R
Richard
From
Switzerland
Everything. Such a cool and quirky hotel. Surfing themed rooms is a great idea. Comfortable beds, great staff and a perfect location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,425 reviews
Price from
US$159
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.

S
Simon
From
Belgium
Great location, clean and modern rooms. Good lighting and comfortable beds also the best neigbourhood you want to be in when staying at Santa Cruz.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews
Price from
US$109
1 night, 2 adults

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 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews
Price from
US$123
1 night, 2 adults

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, 214 reviews
Price from
US$122
1 night, 2 adults

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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
Price from
US$289
1 night, 2 adults

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

C
Charles
From
France
Attractive, clean, comfortable room. Very nice breakfast bar, in an upstairs area. Well located for access to the campus of UC Santa Cruz, up the hill. Not far from the downtown, easily accessible. On a main street, but we weren't bothered by traffic noise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 886 reviews
Price from
US$107
1 night, 2 adults

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, 438 reviews
Price from
US$109
1 night, 2 adults

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.

L
Lauren
From
Australia
Fantastic location. Lovely, comfortable room and the friendliest staff. I only wish I could have stayed longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Price from
US$179
1 night, 2 adults

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

S
Su Jin
From
United States
Friendly staff and convenient location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Price from
US$116.45
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

E
Emily
From
United Kingdom
Breakfast was the best, plenty of choice from warm bits, to pancakes and fruit. The room and beds were comfy, dove products in the bathroom. Excellent facilities in the room and very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews
Price from
US$149
1 night, 2 adults
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Looking for a three-star hotel?

Combining comfort with value for money, three-star hotels offer a wide assortment of amenities to keep you content. You can expect to find en suite bathrooms, WiFi in public areas and a dining area with breakfast options. Plenty of chain hotels fall within this star rating and offer central locations close to popular landmarks.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

Popular with guests booking three-star hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews

Popular with guests booking three-star hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 886 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,425 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Santa Cruz and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 245 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 189 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews

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.

From US$96.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews

This Capitola hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach.

From US$159.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 456 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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Swell House Santa Cruz is situated in Santa Cruz, 4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5.5 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.

From US$190.06 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$110.11
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 886 reviews
I like the location
Guest review by
JING
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$110.11
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 886 reviews
Convenient Location, good price and comfortable.
Guest review by
Pauline and Steven
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$136.88
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews
Great location, helpful staff, good breakfast (we had a voucher to spend each morning, this didn't cover the total bill but if we'd of opted for a bagel and coffee each it would of). The kids loved the pool. Laundry was a bonus! Nice and quiet at night in our room. I was worried after seeing some of the reviews, but we had a wonderful stay. Yes, you pay for parking, but we factored that into our budget. Try Pizza of my heart and penny ice creamery!
Guest review by
Jayne
Family with young children