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Best Santa Cruz Beach Hotels

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill

4 out of 5
250 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$489 per night from 30 Nov. to 30 Nov.
4.8/5 Exceptional! (559 reviews)
"Beautiful Inn, very comfortable bed and delicious breakfast. Look forward to staying there again."

Reviewed on 11 Sep. 2021

Inn at Depot Hill
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 out of 5
1255 41st Ave, Capitola, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 12 Dec. to 12 Dec.
4.7/5 Exceptional! (983 reviews)
"Went there to spend one night with the family, was happy with the service, cleanliness and their breakfast"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2021

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is AU$215 per night from 5 Dec. to 5 Dec.
4.6/5 Exceptional! (858 reviews)
"Our family of 4 absolutely loved our stay here. The rooms are fantastic, SUPER clean, loved being able to walk everywhere and the patio overlooking the beach! Will definitely come back"

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2021

Beach Street Inn and Suites
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
4.5/5 Wonderful! (962 reviews)
"Location and price are bar none of you are going for a beach side vacation with a Wharf, board walk, night life, shops and views. Staff was accommodating and helpful. Great stay. Would go back."

Reviewed on 23 Nov. 2021

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$167 per night from 2 Dec. to 2 Dec.
4.3/5 Excellent! (957 reviews)
"Staff were friendly. Parking was limited, but there was over flow down the street. Room was clean. Some lights were missing bulbs and some were burnt out. Overall good."

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2021

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Best Western Seacliff Inn

Best Western Seacliff Inn

3 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA
The price is AU$176 per night from 30 Nov. to 30 Nov.
4.2/5 Very Good! (981 reviews)
"Came here with my two kids and hubby to get away from the city and relax a couple of nights. I picked this hotel because the pool looked nice in the pictures. And because there is a restaurant right on the grounds! Pool turned out to be lovely and the restaurant was delicious and cozy. There is a ..."

Reviewed on 26 Nov. 2021

Best Western Seacliff Inn
Rio Sands Hotel

Rio Sands Hotel

2 out of 5
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$176 per night from 30 Nov. to 30 Nov.
4.1/5 Very Good! (987 reviews)
"Small nice hotel, clean, close proximity to the beach."

Reviewed on 23 Nov. 2021

Rio Sands Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 out of 5
720 Hill Street, Capitola, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$175 per night from 30 Nov. to 30 Nov.
4/5 Very Good! (979 reviews)
"Walking distance to restaurants and beach"

Reviewed on 31 Oct. 2021

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Continental Inn

Continental Inn

2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is AU$158 per night from 8 Dec. to 8 Dec.
3.9/5 Very Good! (977 reviews)
"didn't like people slamming their doors all night."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2021

Continental Inn
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is AU$275 per night from 1 Dec. to 1 Dec.
3.9/5 Good! (223 reviews)
"Casablanca on the Beach is in a great location, less than a block from the beach. The staff was lovely. They are pet friendly and even have an enclosed dog area (although they were out of doggy bags). But the room we stayed in -- which happened to be handicapped -- was a bit bleak. All industrial ..."

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2021

Casablanca On The Beach
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

2 out of 5
50 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$125 per night from 30 Nov. to 30 Nov.
3.9/5 Good! (964 reviews)
"Very near wharf. Adequate parking. Room was modest, but warm, clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2021

Beachview Inn
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

2.5 out of 5
314 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is AU$150 per night from 1 Dec. to 1 Dec.
3.7/5 Good! (947 reviews)
"Close to the beach/Boardwalk"

Reviewed on 11 Nov. 2021

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 out of 5
204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$126 per night from 1 Dec. to 1 Dec.
3.5/5 Good! (979 reviews)
"Great location for beach and Boardwalk. The room we had was roomy and clean with a microwave, mini-fridge and comfortable bed."

Reviewed on 20 Oct. 2021

Aqua Breeze Inn
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

2 out of 5
130 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is AU$109 per night from 22 Dec. to 22 Dec.
3.5/5 Good! (989 reviews)
"2nd time I've stayed here - both in the "business" section with partial "ocean" view (not ocean, it's Monterey Bay), private patio. Lowest price of other places in the vicinity. Clean, good water pressure, quiet except for the thin walls so I could hear the snoring of the guest next door. Walkable ..."

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2021

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
311 2nd Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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The price is AU$132 per night from 30 Nov. to 30 Nov.
3.5/5 Good! (503 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and let us check in early. Rooms were in the process of being redone while we were there. New bed in our room was comfortable. No room service at the time. Towels each had large clumps of long black hair in them. Location was great-short walking distance to lots of main sites ..."

Reviewed on 23 Nov. 2021

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge

2.5 out of 5
510 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
3.4/5 Good! (758 reviews)
"I like it had multiple rooms for a low price. But the manager was very rude. Had me waiting in lobby for over 15 minutes. Than when he finally came to help me asked me to wait a little longer while he go wash his hands. Also was talking on his cell phone while assisting me. Than while I was unpacking ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2020

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Salt Air Lodge
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$159 per night from 30 Nov. to 30 Nov.
3.3/5 (984 reviews)
"The place was perfect. Very clean, easy check in and out. Walking distance to where we had plans for the night. Highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2021

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

2.5 out of 5
600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$115 per night from 12 Dec. to 12 Dec.
3.3/5 (961 reviews)
"The property itself was nice, very affordable. It could do with a remodel on the rooms to clean up drywall chips, stained baseboards, and replace carpeting with more hard surfaces. It's a little hard to get to and the surrounding area is a bit run down and dirty."

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2021

Hotel Solares
Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

2.5 out of 5
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$129 per night from 30 Nov. to 30 Nov.
3.2/5 (977 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 1 Nov. 2021

Torch Lite Inn
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
2.6/5 (995 reviews)
"Caught on fire got evacuated and they would not refund me. Were there maybe 6 hours"

Reviewed on 9 May 2020

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Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

5/5 Excellent
"A perfect place to stay and enjoy the beach. It is a great vacation spot and we will definitely be back for our anniversary! We were so happy that you are pet friendly and even have a little dog “park” spot. We highly recommend Casablanca on the Beach!"
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Casablanca On The Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

5/5 Excellent
"I loved the eco-friendly key-card option in the room. Insert your key into the slot by the light switch to access lights and A/C. This keeps the electricity off when no one is there-- great idea!"
A verified traveller stayed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Posted 3 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites

5/5 Excellent
"Our family of 4 absolutely loved our stay here. The rooms are fantastic, SUPER clean, loved being able to walk everywhere and the patio overlooking the beach! Will definitely come back"
A verified traveller from Paradise stayed at Beach Street Inn and Suites
Posted 3 days ago
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

5/5 Excellent
"Clean, safe, easily accessible, fast check in process. Good quality for price "
A verified traveller stayed at Mission Inn
Posted 6 days ago
Mission Inn
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

5/5 Excellent
"Access & cleanliness "
A verified traveller stayed at Ocean Pacific Lodge
Posted 9 days ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

5/5 Excellent
"I like it"
A verified traveller stayed at Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Posted 9 days ago
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

5/5 Excellent
"There was a staff member working Saturday night Nov 13 Saturday night at the pool area Handing out the towels i didn’t get her name but she was very nice and my two daughter's liked her attitude. She looked like she enjoyed her job. "
A verified traveller stayed at Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Posted 9 days ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

5/5 Excellent
"Easy check in"
A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Solares
Posted 10 days ago
Hotel Solares
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

5/5 Excellent
"This place is beautiful, love the ambience, friendly staff. This is our place to stay every time we fly to Santa Cruz. We also love the pool and the music."
A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Posted 10 days ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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