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Our top choices for Cowell's Beach hotels

Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again. "
United States
Sunayana
The price is AU$469
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Suite

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (161 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Seaway Inn
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,401 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Marea Sol Hotel
Business centre

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,273 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach views

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, < 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is AU$359
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Outdoor spa tub

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.5 km from Cowell's Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,304 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the staff was outstanding. "
United States
Wallace
The price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,181 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Casablanca On The Beach
Courtyard

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (900 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (639 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,023 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Mission Inn
Front of property – evening/night

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Cowell's Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, clean/beautiful room, loved the view. Happy hour and breakfast a big plus"
United States
Olivia
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Staircase

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Cowell's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Rooms were excellent and staff as well. They locked our bikes up in storage so that we did not have to lug them upstairs. Rio Vista is a real find in Santa Cruz. Will stay there again. A really great value."
United States
David
Rio Vista Suites
Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Cowell's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (960 reviews)
"Room was really nice and the location is perfect"
United States
Athena
Seaside Inn & Suites
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Cowell's Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,097 reviews)
"Great property, great location, great staff"
Australia
Christopher
The price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff are nice and hot breakfast is good."
United States
Wilson
The price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Two Double Beds

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
shiana
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Beachview Inn
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Cowell's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,220 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Malcolm
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Exterior

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, 2.6 km from Cowell's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,180 reviews)
"It was clean and front desk person was awesome. "
United States
Jesus
The price is AU$209
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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Compare popular hotels close to Cowell's Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
133 reviews
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Suite
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View
Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
161 reviews
View
Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,401 reviews
View
Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,273 reviews
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Top Cowell's Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"clean room.. friendly staff"
Joseph 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Casablanca On The Beach

Hotels near other Cowell's Beach attractions

Pier at Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz Wharf

4.4/5 (790 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.3/5 (3,850 reviews)
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cowell's Beach?
Cowell's Beach is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 143 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Cowell's Beach?
Adjacent to Cowell's Beach, Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Marea Sol Hotel and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Cowell's Beach?
Expedia has 143 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cowell's Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cowell's Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Cowell's Beach.
What can I see and do near Cowell's Beach?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Williams-Reynolds House are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Neary Lagoon Park if you want a dose of fresh air.