Downtown Hotels, Santa Cruz

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,283 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Ocean Pacific Lodge

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
24.6 km from Downtown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (92 reviews)
"Great place, easy to find!"
United States
Jesus
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
ROYAL INN

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
2.5 star property
24.6 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Solid place"
United States
Jacob
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Valley Inn

Valley Inn
2.5 star property
24.1 km from Downtown
5.6 out of 10, (315 reviews)
"Great location as my son and his daughter stayed and had no car, but walk to local stores and restaurants. "
United States
Edgar
Valley Inn

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (620 reviews)
"Clean facity and room, quiet, friendly reception."
United States
Celia
The price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
22.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"The property was clean. The staff was professional. Room was clean. Location convenient. "
United States
Marty
The price is AU$260
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Pacific Coast Inn

Pacific Coast Inn
2.0 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
6.2 out of 10, (78 reviews)
"Clean room and good service "
United States
Gerardo
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Pacific Coast Inn

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
22.4 km from Downtown
6.6 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff "
United States
Eddie
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (997 reviews)
"Nice place to stay "
United States
Fernando
The price is AU$211
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"Amazing hotel "
United States
Humberto
The price is AU$328
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Hotel Los Gatos

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (697 reviews)
"Love how each room is different we have stayed here multiple times and have enjoyed each room. Will definitely return when in the area. "
United States
Janette
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
29.3 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (946 reviews)
"Clean and great locat"
United States
MARK
Inn At Moss Landing Point

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
2.5 star property
29 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Room & breakfast was great. "
United States
Calvin
The price is AU$261
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (553 reviews)
"Great view, clean and nice room."
United States
JiaSheng
The price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
28.2 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location & very comfortable bed. "
United States
william
The price is AU$395
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
13.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (886 reviews)
"Location & amenities"
United States
Ellen
The price is AU$528
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Seascape Beach Resort

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
11.1 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"We loved the location of the room and the hot tub"
United States
Jewlia
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
10.6 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,034 reviews)
"Clean rooms, good food"
United States
Carlos
The price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (950 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Thank you all at Monarch Cove Inn✨"
United States
Mike
The price is AU$324
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Monarch Cove Inn

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
7.1 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (722 reviews)
"This property is highly recommended. Great staff and service! Private parking for the Kyoto room was a great bonus!"
United States
Aaron
Inn at Depot Hill
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers to the Downtown neighbourhood in Santa Cruz will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House as part of your Downtown travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?
For your stay in Downtown, Ocean Pacific Lodge is one of the top choices based on our traveller data. Another good option for your stay in the area is Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Downtown.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Pacific Garden Mall and Neary Lagoon Park are also worth a stop.