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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Cruz boutique hotels

1. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (964 reviews)
"We arrived after hours and self-checkin was super easy. The Inn was lovely and was a great location near downtown."
United States
Sharon
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Pacific Blue Inn

2. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,371 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,363 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

5. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,184 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

6. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"The breakfast was spectacular and the staff very kind and helpful. Great room."
United States
Susan Ortiz
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,554 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,661 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Marea Sol Hotel

9. 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, 1.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,299 reviews)
"Great sized room."
United States
Josette
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,284 reviews)
"Good place to stay right next to the beach and food!!"
United States
Harjeet
The price is AU$240
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Casablanca On The Beach

11. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (328 reviews)
"Great location, clean perfect stay"
United States
Myla
The price is AU$203
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Seaway Inn

12. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"We loved the hot breakfast, The sausage links and waffles made our day. The walkability was perfect to the beach and downtown, we got our steps in! There are more expensive places to stay, but for the price and the added hot breakfast, this place was perfect for people who were in the hotel room a limited time and just wanted a comfy and fresh place to rest up for the next day of fun!"
United States
Heather
The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

13. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,162 reviews)
"Clean room and helpful staff"
United States
Troy
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Seaside Inn & Suites

14. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (208 reviews)
"Great place to stay !"
United States
Deina
The price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Carousel Beach Inn

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Good place for traveler"
United States
Aldo
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

16. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,032 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

17. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"Very convenient to the boardwalk and downtown."
United States
Marlene
The price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Edgewater Beach Inn

18. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,039 reviews)
"Awesome view great staff clean facilities"
United States
Janet
The price is AU$331
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

19. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (727 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

20. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Free parking, free refreshments in lobby, clean room, great smelling toiletries. Walking distance to beach and boardwalk, would definitely stay again."
United States
Reilly
The price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Rio Vista Suites
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see and do in Downtown Santa Cruz?
The beaches, restaurants and coffee shops are just some of the things to enjoy while you're in the area. Activities and attractions to experience around Downtown Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue. Some other things you might want to enjoy include Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Lighthouse Point Park.

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