Find 3 Star Hotels in Santa Cruz, CA from $105

Expedia guests recommend Hyatt Place Santa Cruz. It features an electric car charging station and a swimming pool, and is around 0.7 mi southeast of central Santa Cruz. Rio Vista Suites is another leading 3-star hotel. Located roughly 1 mi south of downtown, it offers a fireplace and a garden.

Find the ideal combination of comfort, quality and affordability at a 3-star hotel in Santa Cruz with our handy filters. Enter your dates of travel and then narrow down your search based on the amount you wish to pay per night.

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Relaxation comes easy in 3-star hotels in Santa Cruz. Alongside pleasant surroundings, these more affordable lodgings come with plenty of welcome amenities like free WiFi, coffee or tea maker and on-site gym. A 4-star hotel offers a more sophisticated ambience with upmarket features such as a day spa, indoor or outdoor swimming pool and more spacious rooms. No matter your preferred hotel category or how much you want to spend, we have what you're looking for.

Motels generally offer more affordable rates than hotels, which makes them great if you're road-tripping around Santa Cruz on a budget. A popular pick for overnight stays, these roadside getaways have simply furnished rooms, limited services and on-site parking. Choose a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay extra for additional comfort, privacy and conveniences. Travelers can take advantage of things like free WiFi, fitness centers and conference rooms at this style of property.

Stay on budget at one of our 3-star hotels with breakfast included in Santa Cruz. Get up and grab a coffee at Hyatt Place Santa Cruz, which has a swimming pool and pool sun loungers. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is another escape that provides your morning drinks and food without an additional cost.

Expedia has some fabulous 3-star accommodations in Santa Cruz where you can enjoy a relaxing swim, such as Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Hyatt Place Santa Cruz. June, July and August, which are the summer months here, are wonderful for staying at a 3-star hotel with a pool. If you're craving the warmest weather for your poolside vacation, reserve in September when average temperatures range from 57ºF at night to 75ºF during the day.

Book a stay in one of our Santa Cruz escapes with an on-site restaurant and you won't need to venture far from your accommodations when you're hungry. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley and Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton are two 3-star stays with this tasty perk on the menu. The first also comes with amenities like a garden and a firepit, while the second includes a swimming pool and a terrace.

Yes. Casablanca On The Beach and Hyatt Place Santa Cruz are a couple of our 3-star hotels in Santa Cruz with WiFi. Lock in one of these getaways to easily access weather forecasts, trip suggestions and tourist information. Remember, this useful amenity may be free or require an additional payment.

If you're planning to explore Santa Cruz by car, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz comes with a space for your ride. Rio Vista Suites is another good 3-star getaway with parking. Want to embark on some sightseeing opportunities beyond the city? Buckle up and explore. Pier 39 and Stanford University are two popular day trip destinations from the heart of Santa Cruz.