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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property

Ocean-view resort with a poolside bar, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach views
Reception
Bathroom sink

Overview of Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Popular LocationCowell's Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk9 min walk
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)43 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - King ADA)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - King ADA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - Two Queen)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Suite - Tower)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 500 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shore Break Suite ADA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Suite - Cloud Level)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 500 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (West Cliff Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 592 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Dream Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 592 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower - Two Queen)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive Two Qu)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive Two Qu)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - Two Queen)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - Two Queen)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located on the beach, Dream Inn Santa Cruz is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Cowell's Beach - 1 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 4 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk
  • Ideal Bar & Grill - 3 min walk
  • Stagnaro Bros - 11 min walk
  • Boardwalk Bowl - 8 min walk
  • Cruzin' Crêpes - 11 min walk

About this property

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Resort near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Dream Inn Santa Cruz. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Jack O'Neill Restaurant, features ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • Heated pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An outdoor pool, an elevator, and ATM/banking services
  • Smoke-free premises, a ballroom, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 165 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, recycling, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10–30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Jack O'Neill Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 21 2024 to May 1 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00–30.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Dream Inn
Dream Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
Dream Hotel Santa Cruz
Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
a Joie De Vivre Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Dream Inn Santa Cruz have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–9:00 PM. The pool will be unavailable from April 21 2024 to May 1 2024 (dates subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dream Inn Santa Cruz on May 1, 2024 start from $233.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Dream Inn Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Self parking is available for USD 30.00 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 35.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dream Inn Santa Cruz located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this beachfront resort is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Cowell's Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 706 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This spot was amazing the view was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalena

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were able to check in early which was nice as our baby is only 3 months old. Staff are very friendly, knowledgeable & accommodating. The view was amazing and the room as well as hotel is very well maintained. The area is walkable, quiet hotel and wonderful restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is great and the view is amazing! Staff has been great- will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sarahi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl, Rancho Cordova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing! So friendly and willing to lend a hand if needed. My favorite part was being able to enjoy a cup of coffee in the early morning on my private veranda and watch the beach combers. The only disappointment was that there was a person smoking cigarettes in the room next to me (despite this being a non-smoking hotel). I wanted to leave the door open so I could enjoy the sounds of the ocean but had to keep it closed so I would not be choked out by the stench. No fault of the hotel though. Hotel is a bit dated but is clean and comfortable overall. Does not have a coffee maker or fridge in rooms, which was a bit surprising for the price point. Not a luxury hotel but does have a million dollar view!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

brian

Traveled with family
Loved the location on the beach. Did not like the front desk staff and their attitude. They were not very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had areas obviously warn like around the bathroom door no paint on the edges etc ran out of shampoo and conditioner the first day asked multiple times to have it filled no avail luckily we had bought some for my daughter who attends us Santa Cruz loved the staff so,sweet and friendly. We come down pretty much monthly now so look forward to coming again will be down for her 21st bday April 28 see you soon
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a wonderfully- located, well appointed hotel with friendly helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leila, Mill Valley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staying!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Great Location
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0