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Hotels and Motels in Santa Cruz, CA



Santa Cruz is at the north end of Monterey Bay on California's central coast. It is 35 miles southwest of San Jose and 75 miles south of San Francisco. It is the home of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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  • Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
    110 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

    Rated Average
    • Midscale, smoke-free motel near UC Santa Cruz
    • 2 floors, 64 rooms and suites - no elevator
    • Heated outdoor swimming pool
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free hot breakfast buffet
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
    • Not pet friendly
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 315 reviews 
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  • Howard Johnson Inn Santa Cruz
    130 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Howard Johnson Inn Santa Cruz

    Rated Average
    • Cheap, smoke-free motel 1 block from the beach
    • Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    • 2 floors, 30 rooms and suites - no elevator
    • No swimming pool
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
    • Not pet friendly
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 362 reviews 
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  • Best Western Plus All Suite Inn Santa Cruz
    500 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Best Western Plus All Suite Inn Santa Cruz

    Rated Average
    • Upper-midscale, smoke-free, all-suite hotel
    • Located on Ocean Street
    • No swimming pool
    • Exercise room
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every suite
    • Free hot breakfast buffet
    • Free WiFi
    • Parking costs $10 per night
    • Not pet friendly
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 887 reviews 
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  • Super 8 Motel Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz
    338 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Super 8 Motel Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz

    Rated High
    • Cheap, smoke-free motel
    • Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    • 2 floors, 24 rooms - no elevator
    • Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
    • Not pet friendly
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 629 reviews 
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  • Inn at Pasatiempo Santa Cruz
    555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Inn at Pasatiempo Santa Cruz

    Rated Average
    • Upper-midscale, smoke-free motel
    • 2 miles north of downtown
    • Single-story, 54 rooms
    • Outdoor swimming pool
    • Restaurant - lounge - room service
    • Restaurant open for lunch and dinner only
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
    • Not pet friendly
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 628 reviews 
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  • Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
    126 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Best Western Inn Santa Cruz

    Rated Average
    • Midscale, smoke-free motel near UC Santa Cruz
    • 2 floors; 28 rooms, 3 suites - no elevator
    • No swimming pool
    • Exercise room
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
    • Not pet friendly
  • Note: You must be 18 or older to reserve a room at this hotel.
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 279 reviews 
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  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz
    2956 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

    Rated High
    • Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near UC Santa Cruz
    • 4 floors; 45 rooms, 37 suites
    • Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
    • Not pet friendly
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 139 reviews 
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  • Holiday Inn Express East Santa Cruz
    1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Holiday Inn Express East Santa Cruz

    Rated High
    • Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near UC Santa Cruz
    • 2 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    • 3 floors, 100 rooms and suites - elevator
    • Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free hot breakfast buffet
    • Free WiFi
    • Parking costs $10 per night
    • Not pet friendly
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 583 reviews 
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  • Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz
    One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Call Us

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    Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz

    Rated High
    • Upper-upscale, smoke-free, full-service, spa resort
    • 5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    • 12 villas - 2 floors, 156 rooms and suites - no elevator
    • Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
    • Full-service spa
    • Restaurant - lounge
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  • Note: This resort charges an amenity fee of $37 per night - includes parking and WiFi.
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 1180 reviews 
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  • Hyatt Place Hotel Santa Cruz
    407 Broadway Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Hyatt Place Hotel Santa Cruz

    Rated Very High
    • Upscale, smoke-free hotel near Ocean Street
    • 4 floors, 106 rooms
    • Heated outdoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room
    • 24-hour self-serve restaurant - lounge
    • Free hot breakfast buffet
    • Free WiFi
    • Valet parking only - $13 per night
    • Pet friendly hotel More >
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 639 reviews 
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  • Hotel Paradox Santa Cruz
    611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Hotel Paradox Santa Cruz

    Rated High
    • Upper-upscale, smoke-free, full-service hotel
    • Near UC Santa Cruz
    • An Autograph Collection hotel
    • 5 floors, 170 rooms and suites
    • Free shuttle to attractions within 3-mile radius
    • Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
    • Restaurant - lounge - room service
    • Free WiFi
    • Parking costs $10 per night
    • Not pet friendly
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 819 reviews 
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  • Beach Street Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
    125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Beach Street Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

    Rated Very High
    • Midscale, smoke-free motel near beach
    • Also near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    • 3 floors, 42 rooms and suites - no elevator
    • Heated outdoor swimming pool
    • Free WiFi
    • Parking costs $15 per night
    • Not pet friendly
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 942 reviews 
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  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz
    175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Dream Inn Santa Cruz

    Rated Very High
    • Upscale, smoke-free, full-service, beachfront hotel
    • Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    • 10 floors, 165 rooms and suites
    • Heated outdoor swimming pool
    • Restaurant - lounge - room service
    • Free WiFi
    • Parking costs $25 per night
    • Not pet friendly
  • Note: You must be 21 or older to reserve a room at this hotel.
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 4034 reviews 
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  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
    1505 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

    Rated High
    • Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near UC Santa Cruz
    • 3 floors, 46 rooms - elevator
    • Heated indoor swimming pool
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
    • Not pet friendly
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 854 reviews 
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  • Hampton Inn West Santa Cruz
    2424 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Hampton Inn West Santa Cruz

    Rated High
    • Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel
    • 3 miles from UC Santa Cruz
    • 2 floors, 60 rooms - elevator
    • No swimming pool
    • Exercise room
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
    • Not pet friendly
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 40 reviews 
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  • La Quinta Inn & Suites near Wharf Santa Cruz
    550 2nd Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    La Quinta Inn & Suites near Wharf Santa Cruz

    Rated Very High
    • Midscale, smoke-free hotel
    • 1 mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    • 3 floors, 60 rooms and suites - elevator
    • Outdoor swimming pool open all year - exercise room
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free hot breakfast buffet
    • Free WiFi
    • Parking costs $20 per night
    • Not pet friendly
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 32 reviews 
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  • SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
    516 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

    Rated Very Low – Not Recommended
    • Cheap, smoke-free motel near UC Santa Cruz
    • 2 floors, 50 rooms - no elevator
    • Heated outdoor swimming pool
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free continental breakfast
    • Free WiFi
    • Free parking
    • Not pet friendly
  • TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  2.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 477 reviews 
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  • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
    313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Call Us

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    Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

    • Upscale, smoke-free hotel
    • 1 mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    • 4 floors, 151 rooms and suites
    • Outdoor swimming pool open all year - exercise room
    • Restaurant - lounge
    • Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner only
    • Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    • Free WiFi
    • Valet parking only - $25 per night
    • Not pet friendly

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Hotels near The Catalyst   0.3 mile SE
Hotels near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk   1.0 mile SE
Hotels near UCSC – UC Santa Cruz   1.8 miles NW
Hotels near Natural Bridges State Beach   2.2 miles SW
Hotels near Wilder Ranch State Park   3.0 miles west
Hotels near 41st Avenue Capitola   3.6 miles east
Hotels near Shadowbrook Restaurant   4.1 miles east
Hotels near Margaritaville   4.3 miles east
Hotels near Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park   4.9 miles north
Hotels near Felton Music Hall   6 miles NW
Hotels near Seacliff State Beach   6 miles east
Hotels near Manresa State Beach   10 miles east
Hotels near Sunset State Beach   12 miles SE
Hotels near Big Basin Redwoods State Park   17 miles NW
Hotels near Ano Nuevo State Park   18 miles NW
Hotels near Mountain Winery   19 miles north
Hotels near Cambrian Park   20 miles north
Hotels near Bascom Avenue San Jose   21 miles north
Hotels near Westfield Oakridge Mall   21 miles NE
Hotels near Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park   22 miles east

Nearby Cities


Soquel CA Hotels   4.3 miles east
Felton CA Hotels   6 miles NW
Davenport CA Hotels   9 miles west
Boulder Creek CA Hotels   12 miles NW
Moss Landing CA Hotels   18 miles SE
Los Gatos CA Hotels   18 miles north
Saratoga CA Hotels   21 miles north
Castroville CA Hotels   21 miles SE
Campbell CA Hotels   22 miles north
Morgan Hill CA Hotels   23 miles NE
Marina CA Hotels   24 miles SE
Prunedale CA Hotels   24 miles SE
Pacific Grove CA Hotels   25 miles south
Gilroy CA Hotels   25 miles east
Santa Clara CA Hotels   26 miles north
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