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Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (186 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
$124 nightly
The price is $143
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Total with taxes and fees
Seaway Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (914 reviews)
"Great warm welcoming, very professional, super helpful pointing out points of interest. Also, had a mid-afternoon delicious snack out for us (brownies yum)! Nice touch but most importantly, our room was very clean. We will most definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you so much Pacific Blue Inn for a wonderful stay!"
United States
Claire
$91 nightly
The price is $106
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Blue Inn

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"The stay was nice "
United States
Michelle
$175 nightly
The price is $197
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Chaminade Resort & Spa

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, (1,258 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
$142 nightly
The price is $163
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The room was updated from what I saw on yelp but in a very good way. The room was very clean "
United States
Lizette
$229 nightly
The price is $259
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Bella Notte

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
Boulder Creek
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"national park and santa cruz boardwalk were close by and the staff were all so friendly, accomodating, and nice!"
United States
Jenna
$95 nightly
The price is $109
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

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, (594 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
$161 nightly
The price is $185
Apr 16 - Apr 17
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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (494 reviews)
"Great location near park and very spacious cabin. "
United States
Gustavo Gamboa
$118 nightly
The price is $136
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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Fern River Resort

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (980 reviews)
"Yes, plenty of spots."
United States
Louis
$205 nightly
The price is $232
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
Monarch Cove Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,338 reviews)
"Clean, easy walking to food and beach, friendly staff. "
United States
Krista
$90 nightly
The price is $105
May 5 - May 6
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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,015 reviews)
"The Dream Inn is always our go to spot. The hotel is close to everything fun, clean and the staff are great!"
United States
Cameron
$239 nightly
The price is $272
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,474 reviews)
"It was a very wonderful stay for my kids and I. "
United States
Joanna
$129 nightly
The price is $149
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
Marea Sol Hotel

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,277 reviews)
"Great stay, place is very nice. Definitely recommend and price was perfect. "
United States
Isabel
$109 nightly
The price is $125
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Love this spot, and stay here on quick trips along the coast. "
United States
Michael
$127 nightly
The price is $146
Apr 23 - Apr 24
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
Capitola
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel location is prime, clean room and fresh linens made my stay comfortable "
United States
Olga
$116 nightly
The price is $132
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast and jacuzzi rooms were amaaing "
United States
Monica
$135 nightly
The price is $155
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,215 reviews)
"clean room.. friendly staff"
United States
Joseph
$145 nightly
The price is $166
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Total with taxes and fees
Casablanca On The Beach

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
$77 nightly
The price is $89
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Seaside Inn & Suites

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,020 reviews)
"I recommend The Inn at Pasatiempo for the clean and spacious rooms, convenient location and wonderful staff."
United States
Michael
$129 nightly
The price is $148
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Inn At Pasatiempo

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Ines
$118 nightly
The price is $135
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Inn
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Highest Price
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Santa Cruz?
You may be able to find reasonable prices at these Santa Cruz accommodations, which have good reviews from our travelers: Dream Inn Santa Cruz - Located within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace at this hotel. La Bahia Hotel and Spa - Located within a 20-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You can take advantage of free parking and a picnic area at this hotel. Chaminade Resort & Spa - Located within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Property features at this motel include an indoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and tour assistance. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz - Located within a 20-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool at this motel. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Santa Cruz?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 27 inches.
What is there to see and do in Santa Cruz?
Generally, Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, sports, and surfing. Top attractions include Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Get out into nature with places like Santa Cruz Main Beach, University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, and Seabright Beach. Cultural attractions include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory.
What's the best way to get to and around Santa Cruz while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Santa Cruz on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), located 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the city center. An alternative is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 27.6 mi (44.3 km) away.

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