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Our top choices for Santa Cruz County hotels

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (596 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
$337 nightly
The price is $378
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A lakeside hotel with outdoor seating and a bridge over the water.

2. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
Aptos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,200 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay it was clean and a fun atmosphere."
United States
Landon
$102 nightly
The price is $118
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

3. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,152 reviews)
"Great value. Clean and convenient! Will stay here again!"
United States
Joe
$70 nightly
The price is $80
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Seaside Inn & Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,648 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
$119 nightly
The price is $138
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Marea Sol Hotel
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

5. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,292 reviews)
"Good place to stay right next to the beach and food!!"
United States
Harjeet
$154 nightly
The price is $177
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Casablanca On The Beach
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

6. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,359 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Brandall
$106 nightly
The price is $122
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,364 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
$118 nightly
The price is $137
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
$134 nightly
The price is $155
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

9. Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Rio del Mar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful place with all the amenities you need for a great vacation!"
United States
Carrie
$263 nightly
The price is $300
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Seascape Beach Resort
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,186 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
$110 nightly
The price is $127
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A large, white, multi-story estate surrounded by dense forest, with a well-maintained lawn and a circular driveway.

11. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"It was very good. Would recommend staying here."
United States
SERGIO
$191 nightly
The price is $219
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Chaminade Resort & Spa
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,550 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
$84 nightly
The price is $97
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,352 reviews)
"This hotel was clean, well maintained and staff was great! Location was a bit challenging, however we will happily stay again, definitely recommend!"
United States
Bobbi
$87 nightly
The price is $101
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,359 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
$123 nightly
The price is $142
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,300 reviews)
"Would stay again. Amazing staff."
United States
Sarika
$126 nightly
The price is $146
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

16. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,273 reviews)
"Second time staying here, will most likely be back again!"
United States
Ian
$64 nightly
The price is $74
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Surf City Inn and Suites
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,038 reviews)
"Awesome view great staff clean facilities"
United States
Janet
$239 nightly
The price is $272
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

18. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
$109 nightly
The price is $125
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Inn
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

19. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (203 reviews)
"Great place to stay !"
United States
Deina
$88 nightly
The price is $99
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Carousel Beach Inn
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location !! , friendly staff clean room"
United States
Christine
$63 nightly
The price is $74
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (643 reviews)
$28 off
$114 nightly
The price is $132
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Showing deals for:Nov 6 - Nov 7
An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (643 reviews)
$26 off
$266 nightly
The price is $302
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Showing deals for:Nov 13 - Nov 15
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
$80 off
$203 nightly
The price is $464
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Top Santa Cruz County Hotel Reviews

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Communication is great, Everything went smoothly.
United States
Brenda
Reviewed October 16, 2026
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do hotels in Santa Cruz County cost?

Prices for Santa Cruz County hotels differ according to the season and other factors, like Christmas and school holidays. You can find cheap options from $98 in a few different ways. Select your destination and travel dates and then set your budget using the "Price per night" filter. You can then narrow your search by choosing your preferred amenities and more.

When is the best time to go to Santa Cruz County?

The best time of year for a Santa Cruz County escape depends on the type of weather you enjoy, as temperatures differ from one area to another. Seeking a summer vacation in Santa Cruz? With a Mediterranean climate, you can expect temperatures ranging from 54ºF to 73ºF between June and August.

What is the best area to stay in Santa Cruz County?

If your adventures are taking you to Santa Cruz County, consider a stay in Santa Cruz or Watsonville. Once you've picked your hotel, have a look at the many fantastic things there are to see and do here.

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What are the best hotels in Santa Cruz County for families?

Pack your bags (and the kids!) and look forward to a fun-packed vacation at one of our top family-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz County. Located in Santa Cruz, Inn At Depot Hill is an awesome pick. Complimentary breakfast and housekeeping services are a couple of the amenities here. Or unwind with the fam at West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn. You can also look for your ideal getaway by checking the "Family friendly" box in the "Traveler experience" section of our filter tool.

What are the top beach hotels in Santa Cruz County?

Relaxation mode ON! Savor the beach life at Santa Cruz County's top-rated sea-view hotels like Inn At Depot Hill. This sought-after getaway in Santa Cruz features a garden, premium bedding and many other amenities. You can also soak up relaxing coastal vibes at West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn, another in-demand escape here.

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