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Our top choices for Wilder Beach hotels

Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Wilder Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean and decent. Good place for the price."
Canada
Lehe
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Mission Inn
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 4.8 km from Wilder Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,363 reviews)
"Very clean room, great parking and very friendly staff. "
United States
Samuel
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.2 km from Wilder Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,504 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel in a great location!!!"
United States
John
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Marea Sol Hotel
Business centre

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5 km from Wilder Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,270 reviews)
"Clean, close to pier and free breakfast would stay again "
United States
jose
The price is AU$230
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach views

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.8 km from Wilder Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing vacation spot, most definitely doing it again!!"
United States
Laura
The price is AU$324
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Wilder Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room and great breakfast."
United States
Oksana
The price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
One Queen Bed

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Wilder Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable room!"
United States
Amelia
The price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Beachview Inn
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Wilder Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,208 reviews)
"Great view friendly staff! "
United States
Benjamin
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Casablanca On The Beach
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.8 km from Wilder Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (197 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious and clean. The close proximity to the beach made for a very relaxing place to spend a couple of days. I would stay there again."
United States
Linda
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Seaway Inn
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Wilder Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,028 reviews)
"very friendly staff, nice location, easy parking"
United States
Sunyoung
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Wilder Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (916 reviews)
"Perfect location. Staff was really friendly."
United States
Rosa
The price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Pacific Blue Inn
Exterior

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, 6 km from Wilder Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,187 reviews)
"Very clean and updated accommodations. I had read that they were renovating recently, and it almost felt like a brand-new hotel! Great location; convenient underground parking (for a fee) with elevator to all floors. Highly recommend this hotel."
United States
Janice
The price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 5.5 km from Wilder Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (929 reviews)
"Great location for reasonably priced hotel. Clean room and nice staff."
United States
Katarina
The price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Wilder Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,245 reviews)
"Great breakfast, spacious and clean rooms, fantastic location."
United States
Lalit
The price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
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, 5.2 km from Wilder Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (256 reviews)
"We loved our stay at this beautiful hotel."
United States
Robin
The price is AU$502
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Wilder Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,230 reviews)
"great location, nice restaurant, relaxing pool, very much enjoyed"
United States
Keith
The price is AU$209
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Suite

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5 km from Wilder Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Thomas
The price is AU$292
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 5.8 km from Wilder Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (825 reviews)
"For the price and location it’s great "
United States
Julianna
The price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.4 km from Wilder Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room, amazing staff, super accessible. Will stay again. "
United States
Megan
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Aqua Breeze Inn
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Wilder Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and the room was clean. Would stay there again."
United States
Conor
The price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels close to Wilder Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Front of property
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,363 reviews
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Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,504 reviews
View
Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,270 reviews
View
Beach views
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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Top Wilder Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Staff was friendly. Breakfast only goes until nine. Underground parking lot, more difficult for larger vehicles. And the beds were a little to hard for us."
Alicia 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotels near other Wilder Beach attractions

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Fern Grotto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fern Grotto Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wilder Beach?
Wilder Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 312 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Wilder Beach?
Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 3 mi (4.8 km) from Wilder Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels are there close to Wilder Beach?
Expedia has 312 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Wilder Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Wilder Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Wilder Beach.
What can I see and do near Wilder Beach?
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Lighthouse Point Park, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are must-sees while exploring the area. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and University Terrace Dog Park.