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Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 out of 5
101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $300 per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$300
per night
Jun 13 - Jun 14
1.01 mi from city center
8.4/10 Very Good! (902 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2023

Casablanca On The Beach
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $299 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$299
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
1.15 mi from city center
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean rooms"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $109 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$109
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
0.33 mi from city center
9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
Terrific staff
"The staff was super helpful. The manager couldn't do enough for you."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2023

Seaside Inn & Suites

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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $169 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$169
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
0.85 mi from city center
8/10 Very Good! (88 reviews)
"Staff was wonderful and very nice, rooms were great.Will stay again"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Continental Inn
2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $99 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
$99
per night
Jun 12 - Jun 13
0.45 mi from city center
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice location, closes to beach and restaurants"

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Continental Inn
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $161 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$161
per night
Jun 25 - Jun 26
3.98 mi from city center
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,023 reviews)
"Hotel was amazing and clean, customer service was excellent. Bar area was nice as well."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $165 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
$165
per night
Jun 19 - Jun 20
0.44 mi from city center
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Overall a great stay at the property, free breakfast in the morning and friendly & accommodating staff members. Rooms are nice and look upgraded. Wanted to check the pool and hot tub out but too many kids all day the day I stayed. Valet parking $17 add on I did not like. Area surrounding is older ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $271 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$271
per night
Jun 28 - Jun 29
0.99 mi from city center
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jun 3, 2023

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $146 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
$146
per night
Jun 12 - Jun 13
0.43 mi from city center
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was great. Our shower curtain could have been longer room 252"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Beachview Inn
2 out of 5
50 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $118 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
$118
per night
Jun 12 - Jun 13
0.98 mi from city center
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"the lady working at the front desk was very nice and extremely acconmodating with my needs. rooms are nicez location is amaIng. thisnplacr is great value abd i will be visiting again soon!"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023

Beachview Inn
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
110 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $114 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$114
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
0.46 mi from city center
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Customer service"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $199 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$199
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
0.2 mi from city center
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Desk staff was fabulous. Friendly happy and took my needs into account. Knew property very well and the map and directions to my room made sense! This is not normal for a lot of hotels."

Reviewed on May 19, 2023

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
2 out of 5
338 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $122 per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$122
per night
Jun 21 - Jun 22
0.82 mi from city center
7.4/10 Good! (998 reviews)
"The On-site Staff were very kind and helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2023

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $178 per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$178
per night
Jun 21 - Jun 22
0.95 mi from city center
9/10 Wonderful! (485 reviews)
Pie!
"This may be - without exaggeration - my favorite hotel stay ever. The rooms are large with a full kitchen & comfortable."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2023

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2 out of 5
330 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $106 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$106
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
0.58 mi from city center
8.6/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
"Comfortable and accommodating."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 out of 5
500 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $146 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$146
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
0.4 mi from city center
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We had a nice time everything was clean and new and we enjoyed the breakfast"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2023

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Torch Lite Inn
2.5 out of 5
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $94 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$94
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
0.69 mi from city center
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
"The desk clerk was pleasant and courteous. Room was clean and nicely done. Excellent price, too."

Reviewed on May 25, 2023

Torch Lite Inn
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $283 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$283
per night
Jun 15 - Jun 16
2.5 mi from city center
7.6/10 Good! (979 reviews)
"We have been coming to the Chaminade for sometme now.It's like a mini vacation. Our daughter lives here in Santa Cruz and the grandkids love it here. Can't think of anything to say that it needs or change."

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
1435 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is $186 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
$186
per night
Jun 25 - Jun 26
3.31 mi from city center
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very easy to find"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 out of 5
620 El Salto Drive, Capitola, CA
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The price is $182 per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$182
per night
Jun 13 - Jun 14
4.42 mi from city center
9.2/10 Wonderful! (543 reviews)
"Very nice continental breakfast, relatively spacious, and very quiet. Staff extremely friendly."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

Monarch Cove Inn
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Accommodation
647 hotels
Lowest Price
$94
Highest Price
$300

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Santa Cruz?

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is ranked highly by Expedia customers. This 4-star resort offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It is located a short 10-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Traveler reviews also recommend Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola and Beach Street Inn and Suites as top choices for your stay. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

Westside Santa Cruz is a walkable neighborhood known for its beautiful beach. Other favorite areas in Santa Cruz include Downtown Santa Cruz and Eastside Santa Cruz.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Santa Cruz?

YACHT HARBOR BEACH HOUSE: This Santa Cruz vacation home rental is located near the beach and has a patio, a garden, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop. Another good choice for your trip to Santa Cruz is Surfs Up @ 26TH AVE Family Beach House/HOT TUB. See all vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Cruz.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Santa Cruz?

For more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Santa Cruz, head over to our customer service page.

What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in Santa Cruz?

Based on reviews, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz is a popular 3-star hotel for our travelers looking for an economical choice, and features free buffet breakfast and free WiFi. Other good options to stay on the cheap include Salt Air Lodge and Motel Santa Cruz. View all budget hotels in Santa Cruz.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Westside Santa Cruz?

With 67 hotels and other accommodations to choose from in this neighborhood, you should find the perfect place for your trip. Based on Expedia customer reviews, West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn is the highest ranked property in Westside Santa Cruz. This 3.5-star B&B offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It is located a short 2-minute walk from Main Beach. Other favorite options in the area include Babbling Brook Inn and Pacific Blue Inn.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Santa Cruz?

Pacific Blue Inn is a favorite with our customers staying in Downtown Santa Cruz. This 3-star B&B offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It is located a short 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

What's the best hotel for a family vacation to Santa Cruz?

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is a hotel with an outdoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your stay with the kids include Ocean Pacific Lodge and Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites. Attractions like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Santa Cruz.

What's the best place to stay for a romantic vacation to Santa Cruz?

Inn At Pasatiempo is a favorite hotel for couples, and features wedding services and free WiFi. Other good options for your romantic getaway include Babbling Brook Inn and Rio Vista Suites. See all romantic hotels in Santa Cruz.

What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Santa Cruz?

Quality Inn Santa Cruz is a top hotel for people traveling with their pets, and offers a seasonal outdoor pool and flat-screen TVs for its human guests. Other good options for you and your pet's trip include Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz and Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Santa Cruz.

Where is the best hotel to stay with easy access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

Adjacent to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca On The Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3.5-star hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices close by include Dream Inn Santa Cruz and Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection.

What about the best place to stay near Mystery Spot?

One of the top choices for your stay is Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Mystery Spot, and this 3.5-star hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and Chaminade Resort & Spa are a couple of other good options within a few miles.