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A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Frank
$183 nightly
$209 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.
A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

2. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Johnnie
$135 nightly
$155 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Casablanca On The Beach
Terrace/patio
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Grester
$127 nightly
$147 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Leslie
$131 nightly
$151 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.
A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.
A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

5. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Aptos
United States
Michael
$106 nightly
$123 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".
An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.
A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a TV screen.

6. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley
United States
Fabian
$110 nightly
$125 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
A rustic wooden cabin with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden deck, surrounded by dense forest and a flowing stream.
A rustic bar with wooden furniture, a pool table, and a large TV screen displaying a guitar.
A cozy bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.
A building with a large tree in front, a parking lot, and a clear blue sky.

7. The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Boulder Creek
United States
Mon
$98 nightly
$112 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.
A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
United States
William
$135 nightly
$156 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.
A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.
A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Natalya
$118 nightly
$137 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.
A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.
A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

10. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
Capitola
United States
Matthew
$191 nightly
$217 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Monarch Cove Inn
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.
A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

11. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz
United States
Donald
$152 nightly
$175 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.
A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

12. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Shawna
$123 nightly
$141 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Rio Vista Suites
A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.
A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.
A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.
A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

13. Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
Capitola
United States
Liz
$219 nightly
$249 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Capitola Hotel
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.
A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

14. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Sharon
$112 nightly
$129 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Blue Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.
A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Molly
$200 nightly
$228 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.
A cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.
A cabin surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage.
A wooden deck with a view of a garden and a road.

16. Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
Felton
United States
CarriLin
$105 nightly
$122 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Fern River Resort
A beach scene with waves and a sunset.
A waterfront property with colorful buildings, a calm reflective water surface, and palm trees in the background.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of the ocean and buildings.
A view from a window overlooking a beach with a house and palm trees.

17. East Cliff Nook

East Cliff Nook
Eastside Santa Cruz
United States
Judith
East Cliff Nook
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense foliage and pampas grass.
A wooden interior with a red door, wicker furniture, and a visible kitchen area.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with colorful cushions, a coffee table with remote controls, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a window with a view of a balcony.

18. Rustic Mtn-view Home w/ Wood Stove: Dog Friendly

Rustic Mtn-view Home w/ Wood Stove: Dog Friendly
Felton
Rustic Mtn-view Home w/ Wood Stove: Dog Friendly
A covered porch with a wicker sofa, a striped rug, and a hexagonal planter with flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bench, and a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a dishwasher, and a window with a view.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and two bar stools.

19. California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails

California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails
Ben Lomond
United States
LAURA
California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails
A house with a green door, a porch, and a staircase leading to the front door.
A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, a cabinet, and a refrigerator.
A living room with a wooden desk, a sofa, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A house with a porch, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.

20. Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen

Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen
Westside Santa Cruz
Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen
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$347 nightly
$389 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
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$161 total
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Total with taxes and fees
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$199 nightly
$228 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
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A beach with a Ferris wheel and amusement park rides in the background.

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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Was an awesome experience. Was happy to see a small food items to order. Wish there was more kid friendly items for dinner to order. Besides that the place was fabulous"
Jennifer 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Santa Cruz

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Santa Cruz, California are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Santa Cruz, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Santa Cruz?
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.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Santa Cruz?
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.

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