Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Where to?

Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz offers a warm welcome and practical comforts for every traveler. Guests start each morning with a full breakfast, use on-site laundry facilities, work out in the 24-hour gym, relax in the sauna, or lounge by the seasonal outdoor pool.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pool
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Tomorrow

Oct 5 - Oct 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Roll-In Shower)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

LCD TV

Blackout curtains

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG is near theme parks. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide

1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Pacific Avenue - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬12 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG provides amenities, such as free full breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and a lift
A water dispenser, coffee/tea in reception and a computer station
Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location

Room features

All 100 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with hairdryers
LCD TVs with cable channels
Fridges, on-request microwaves and cots/infant beds

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Covered parking on site (USD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily
Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

Cot (surcharge)
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff

Business services

Computer station

Outdoors

Pool loungers

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

1 building
3 floors
Built in 2009
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave on request
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 18 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):

Business centre
Meeting facilities
Sauna

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 December to 31 March:

Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Covered self-parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to November

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Parking height restrictions apply

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz

Inn Express Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from December 1 until March 31.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

As of 4 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG on 27 Oct 2025 start from AU$199.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Self-parking is available for USD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is steps from Ocean Street and within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are also within 15 minutes.