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1. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (70 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, super nice staff."
United States
daphanie
$88 nightly
The price is $99
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Carousel Beach Inn

2. 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, (1,349 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and the location was amazing!"
United States
Bethany
$144 nightly
The price is $165
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,530 reviews)
"I like the location , the clean rooms, it was quiet, free parking, for the price you cant beat it, I will be going there in the near future"
United States
Ramiro
$99 nightly
The price is $115
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Pacific Lodge

4. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Amazing property and fantastic helpful staff"
United States
Terry
$130 nightly
The price is $149
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Inn

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located so we could walk to attractions and restaurants. We would definitely stay again."
United States
Dori
$135 nightly
The price is $156
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

6. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"I stayed one night and it was perfect,clean and friendly staff"
United States
Michael
$79 nightly
The price is $90
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Beachview Inn

7. 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, (1,263 reviews)
"Great stay,"
United States
Steve
$108 nightly
The price is $125
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

8. 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)
"We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean, breakfast was awesome, lots of variety! Very pleasant atmosphere, and friendly staff!"
United States
Natalya
$134 nightly
The price is $155
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

9. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,112 reviews)
"Great spot, easy walking distance to downtown!"
United States
Justin
$61 nightly
The price is $71
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Seaside Inn & Suites

10. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,284 reviews)
"Extremely helpful staff! Excellent location-convenient to everything"
United States
James William
$159 nightly
The price is $182
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Casablanca On The Beach

11. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location walking distance to most places great view"
United States
Marci
$144 nightly
The price is $166
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Beach Street Inn and Suites

12. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,172 reviews)
"Great hotel close to boardwalk"
United States
jessika
$127 nightly
The price is $147
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,322 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
$101 nightly
The price is $116
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

14. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,613 reviews)
"Great location, right next to the boardwalk. Easy to get in and out for small day trips in the area."
United States
Danielle
$110 nightly
The price is $127
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Marea Sol Hotel

15. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (26 reviews)
"Loved the location. Cute place"
United States
April
$91 nightly
The price is $102
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Edgewater Beach Inn

16. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel that is well maintained and a joy to stay at. The front desk staff is great for any info you may need. We will definately stay here again when we are in Capitola."
United States
Steven
$110 nightly
The price is $126
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (703 reviews)
"Very quiet, great breakfast selections, and near walking distance to restaurants!"
United States
Monika
$123 nightly
The price is $142
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (673 reviews)
"Clean rooms breakfast was very good."
United States
Arturo
$122 nightly
The price is $141
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

19. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,338 reviews)
"Love this hotel! Beautiful accommodations, warm, friendly staff, awesome pool, very family friendly!"
United States
Brenda
$161 nightly
The price is $185
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

20. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (461 reviews)
"We loved every minute of our stay!"
United States
Elizabeth
$320 nightly
The price is $359
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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Number of reviews
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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
$71
Highest Price
$359

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: Chaminade Resort & Spa - Located within a 20-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Property features at this motel include free WiFi and a picnic area. 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. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz - Located within a 20-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool at this motel. Seaside Inn & Suites - 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. Ocean Pacific Lodge - 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.
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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Get out into nature with places like Santa Cruz Main Beach, Cowell's Beach, and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. Cultural attractions include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
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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