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Our top choices for Santa Maria's Beach hotels

Terrace/patio

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (586 reviews)
"Room, amenities "
United States
Sharmila
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, very nice breakfast."
United States
Zhiwei
The price is AU$256
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Lobby

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (336 reviews)
"Very quiet, clean,safe, and perfect for my 2 night stay. Nice new bathroom fixtures. I will stay here when I next come to town. "
United States
Margaret
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,408 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Marea Sol Hotel
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,097 reviews)
"Great property, great location, great staff"
Australia
Christopher
The price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Staircase

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Rooms were excellent and staff as well. They locked our bikes up in storage so that we did not have to lug them upstairs. Rio Vista is a real find in Santa Cruz. Will stay there again. A really great value."
United States
David
Rio Vista Suites
Suite, Fireplace | Balcony view

Capitola Venetian Hotel

Capitola Venetian Hotel
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (808 reviews)
"We had a great time, they were very accommodating with check in and steps from the beach!"
United States
Danielle
Capitola Venetian Hotel
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (72 reviews)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Drift Inn
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (870 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, good location."
United States
Samik
The price is AU$94
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice people. Easy location. Comfy beds. "
United States
Kathryn
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Aqua Breeze Inn
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (787 reviews)
"The staff are very nice and acc"
United States
Sharmaine
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Free daily continental breakfast

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room nice staff"
United States
liana
The price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
Signature Room

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly and fast check in, room was clean. "
United States
Hector
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Torch Lite Inn
Lobby

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was immaculate, much larger than expected, and very comfortable. Staff has always been absolutely wonderful and welcoming, as well as very accommodating. Absolutely will be staying here again soon!"
United States
Chelsea
The price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony view

Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"It was great stay,view and location "
United States
allen
The price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Ocean Gate Inn
Reception

Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
6.6 out of 10, (580 reviews)
"Only a small walk from the boardwalk and warf"
United States
nathan
The price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Capri Motel
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (139 reviews)
"Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again. "
United States
Sunayana
The price is AU$474
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Suite

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Library

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
3.6 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (724 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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Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"It is a really great place to feel you're escaping the rigours of life. "
John P 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Chaminade Resort & Spa

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Maria's Beach?
Santa Maria's Beach 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 156 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Santa Maria's Beach?
Adjacent to Santa Maria's Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices within a few miles include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Dream Inn Santa Cruz.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Maria's Beach?
Expedia has 156 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Maria's Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Maria's Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Santa Maria's Beach.
What can I see and do near Santa Maria's Beach?
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.