10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Santa Cruz Harbor in Santa Cruz from AU$133

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Julia

AU$240

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Josh

AU$501

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

3. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Elizabeth

AU$143

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Frank

AU$300

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

5. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Roxanna

AU$213

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

6. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Jiexin

AU$377

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Sherlyn

AU$182

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

8. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Nova

AU$140

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Grester

AU$217

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Sharon

AU$185

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

James

AU$141

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Brooke

AU$223

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Donald

AU$244

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Molly

AU$362

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Raquel

AU$158

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Leslie

AU$210

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Grant

AU$133

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Steve

AU$209

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Johnnie

AU$203

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

20. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Shawna

AU$192

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Harbor

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 549 reviews	View
Edgewater Beach Inn	9.4 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,355 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 305 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Harbor Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Liked that hotel was within walking distance from Santa Cruz Boardwalk and free parking at hotel. Clean room & plenty of storage space in bathroom for our stuff. Manager nice & helpful & made popcorn for us. Wish there was extra blanket bc got a little cold sleeping and chair to sit in. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you"

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible stay. Friendly staff and great rate"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk guy Jo is very helpful and always kind .. The property is well maintained and clean .. i will keep coming back to stay here… Jush Philippines"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, great location (short walk to the boardwalk). Also good onsite restaurant."

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet location. Walkable to breakfast joints and Deke's Market/Deli. Comfortable bed. Love the kitchenette. High ceilings so the room temperature stayed on the cool side. The Panasonic microwave/oven was high performance and allowed us many options for reheating some foods like our Hawaiian rice and crisp up our chicken katsu and leftover pizza. Perfect idea! The bathroom is also high ceiling and didn't get steamy from the shower; there's a window to open if that became a problem. Love the rainshower head, but we could have used more water pressue than the gentle rainfall it gave. We felt the room was too cool for us when we arrived but had a hard time figuring out the controls on the thermostat and ended up turning it off. The room never got stuffy even though we did that. We also had a small problem of ants crawling up from behind the bathroom sink one night after returning from our outing and contacted the staff right away. Great communication! They made plans immediately to come and cleaned out the problem area the very next day. Would recommend this hotel to anyone and everyone."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Good service at affordable price, staff very friendly."

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"Weds a good update of the property. Security gates on the property were all broken and taped so homeless individuals were sleeping inside the property gates at night. Great view however from the sun deck and they gave us blankets for sit with our fire pit at night."

Harbor Home - 2 blocks from the beach!

8/10 Good

"Beautiful home near the beach. Restaurants and coffee in walking distance."

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"I had a perfect 11 night stay in this unit while in Santa Cruz for work. It was a perfect fit for me, a minute walk to the beach, restaurants in walking distance, and I did enjoy the sounds of the sea lions in the background.The hosts were very easy to communicate with. I needed additional towels and they were dropped off the next day. My girlfriend came out for one of the weekends and it was plenty of room for us, especially since we were out most of the time exploring the area."

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Harbor

A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)

Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History during your trip to Lower Seabright. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Santa Cruz Main Beach

9.0/10 (19 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Harbor?

Santa Cruz Harbor is located in Santa Cruz. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 182 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Cruz Harbor?

Marea Sol Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Santa Cruz Harbor. Other good options close by include Carousel Beach Inn and Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Harbor?

Expedia has 182 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Cruz Harbor.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Harbor, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Santa Cruz Harbor.

What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Harbor?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

Top Hotels Near Santa Cruz Harbor in Santa Cruz from AU$133

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Harbor hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Edgewater Beach Inn

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Seaway Inn

6. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Carousel Beach Inn

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Pacific Blue Inn

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

19. Casablanca On The Beach

20. Rio Vista Suites

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Top Santa Cruz Harbor Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Surf City Inn and Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Harbor Home - 2 blocks from the beach!

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Harbor

Seabright Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Harbor Beach

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Twin Lakes State Beach

Lincoln Beach

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

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