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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
Beachside comfort near Santa Cruz Boardwalk with convenient breakfast options and leisure facilities for creating memorable vacation moments

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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is minutes from the Beach Boardwalk, offering to-go breakfast and a 24-hour business center. Enjoy the indoor pool, tennis courts, free newspapers, and deli snacks. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mini) | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mini)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Cruz, Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is in the city center. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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1505 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mission Santa Cruz - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel near Monterey Bay
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a snack bar/deli at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Santa Cruz Hampton Inn
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hampton Inn Santa Cruz have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

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

As of Jan 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz on Feb 1, 2026 start from $101.39, 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 Hampton Inn Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hampton Inn Santa Cruz located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is steps from Ocean Street and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Town Clock are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 606 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was real good and the heated pool sealed the deal. Family really enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, friendly staff, nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above. The rooms very clean and staff was very friendly. Stayed there for a wedding and I was very happy with my say . I would totally recommend this hotel .
Very nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good. The location was convenient and overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rittinell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptionally warm, polite & helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff. No issues
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and nice spacious rooms. Good breakfast as well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very clean room. Only the traffic noise was a bit high due to the room location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Good stay in SC

The hotel was extremely comfortable. AC, comfortable beds, very accommodating, lovely staff, clean, free parking and a free breakfast too! Good location- Close to highway, boardwalk and food. No complaints, would stay here again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay was a very good experience and the breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very friendly and helpful staff Has a great breakfast Love the indoor pool Very clean It's a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice staff easy parking good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Amenities
Really enjoyed my stay my daughter loved the indoor pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was a great stay and I’ll come back. Friendly!

Our stay at The Hampton Inn was great. My family and I will definitely come back. Everyone was so nice that worked at the hotel. I was welcomed warmly by the front counter staff in the evening and the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilfredo

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gid Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel when you’re in Santa Cruz! Indoor heated pool, complimentary breakfast, and lots of parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay

Staff was very nice and answered all my questions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Webster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location to food and highway entrances!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good spot, close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bed was comfortable and it was really nice walking in to a clean room. Definitely a good affordable place for a quick getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Santos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was friendly and helpful! The room super clean I’m absolutely recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The indoor pool is small but great when traveling with kids. Breakfast was fresh and good with plenty of choices.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for a work trip

Perfect place for a business trip. Room was clean, quiet, breakfast was good, staff were friendly. The stay here made my business trip better as it was located near everything. only draw back was the pool and spa are not very impressive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024