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Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

Each room at Beach Street Inn and Suites includes a microwave and a refrigerator. Coffee facilities are also provided along with cable TV.

It was amazing, we got some popcorns, the staff were friendly. they were helpful.

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9
Wonderful
1,561 reviews
Price from
$136.53
per night

Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.

Offering a city or ocean view, each suite at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz features a flat-screen TV. A microwave and refrigerator are provided. Guests are pampered with free toiletries.

Very beautiful place. Great location close to Boardwalk and Downtown. Clean and really nice decorated. The attention from the staff was so kind and they also gave us an upgrade for free.

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8.5
Very Good
829 reviews
Price from
$69
per night

Built in the early 1900s, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is located on a quiet cul-de-sac that ends at Monterey Bay's unique Sunny Cove Beach. The inn's cul-de-sac location minimizes traffic and provides for a relaxing and safe beach stay. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 10 minutes’ drive away.

A wonderful and heartful place, lovely decorated. You will love it.

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8.4
Very Good
311 reviews
Price from
$229
per night

Seymore Marine Discovery is 2 miles from this Santa Cruz area inn. A free breakfast is provided and all rooms offer free WiFi.

The free breakfast at the Santa Cruz Mission Inn includes eggs, waffles, cereal, and oatmeal. Fruit, bagels, toast, and yogurt are also available. Guests can also enjoy various breakfast beverages.

Attractive, clean, comfortable room. Very nice breakfast bar, in an upstairs area. Well located for access to the campus of UC Santa Cruz, up the hill. Not far from the downtown, easily accessible. On a main street, but we weren't bothered by traffic noise.

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8.3
Very Good
905 reviews
Price from
$112
per night

Ideally set in the centre of Santa Cruz, Cliff Crest Inn features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a terrace, the inn is close to several noted attractions, around 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, 700 metres from Cowell's Beach and 1.4 km from Seabright State Beach. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

All rooms have a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries.

We like the history regarding the property. The hospitality from the staff was perfection. The owner is very accommodating to your needs.

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8.6
Excellent
27 reviews
Price from
$345
per night

Located across the street from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach overlooks Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and ocean views are featured in most rooms.

Each room includes a TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Linens and towels are also provided.

fantastic views, great beds and bathroom, friendly staff, small treats in the morning

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7.9
Good
1,360 reviews
Price from
$199
per night

Offering a fitness centre, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

Pacific Avenue is 1.3 km from Best Western Inn, while University of California Santa Cruz is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 43 km from the property.

Great Service in a very clean and well organiced hotel Thanl you for a great stay!

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7.2
Good
258 reviews
Price from
$88.40
per night

The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

All rooms offer a coffee machine, a hairdryer, ironing facilities, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Select rooms offer a spa bath.

room is clean, staff nice, stay was awesome.

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7.9
Good
647 reviews
Price from
$89.25
per night

Located in Santa Cruz town centre, this hotel is 1 mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a sun deck and seasonal outdoor pool. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi.

This family-friendly hotel offers a daily continental breakfast and a free weekday newspaper. Business travellers have access to fax and copy services and free on-site parking is available.

Staff was the best . My room was very clean and fresh , Felt safe in the area . Would stay there again . And again ..

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6.5
Review score
205 reviews
Price from
$80.96
per night

Located within 10 minutes' walk of the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers free WiFi.

All rooms include a private bathroom with a hair dryer. All rooms also include a TV with cable channels. All rooms offer a microwave and a refrigerator.

Everything was great. Hotel is located near to the bus station and to the beach, so it was possible to reach every needed destination within 10 minutes walk. Clean rooms, nice and friendly staff, who helped me with solving all problems (even not related to the stay in hotel itself).

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7.5
Good
730 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

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  • Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 311 reviews

    Built in the early 1900s, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is located on a quiet cul-de-sac that ends at Monterey Bay's unique Sunny Cove Beach.

    we love that property is right at Sunny cove beach.

  • Mission Inn
    Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 904 reviews

    Seymore Marine Discovery is 2 miles from this Santa Cruz area inn. A free breakfast is provided and all rooms offer free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Mission Inn.

    Large clean room with comfortable bed & chairs.

  • Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 258 reviews

    Offering a fitness center, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

    Kaci the girl at the front desk was ver ver helpful.

  • Comfort Inn
    Breakfast options
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 647 reviews

    The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    really comfy beds, great breakfast, room clean, nice pool

  • Quality Inn
    Breakfast options
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 205 reviews

    In Santa Cruz town center, this hotel is one mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a deck and seasonal outdoor pool. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi.

    We liked the breakfast but the room it's very small.

  • Cliff Crest Inn
    Breakfast options
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 28 reviews

    Ideally located in the center of Santa Cruz, Cliff Crest Inn has free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

    lovey, quaint room in a nice location near the beach.

  • Harbor Inn
    Breakfast options
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 51 reviews

    Within 10 minutes’ drive of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pleasure Point, this Santa Cruz inn offers accommodations with charming décor and free WiFi in all rooms.

    It’s clean, comfortable, and close to where I want to be.

Great access to the city center! Check these B&Bs in Santa Cruz

  • Beach Street Inn and Suites
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,560 reviews

    Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

    Perfect location, lovely pool and hot tub, comfy beds

  • Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 828 reviews

    Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.

    Charming villa in optimal location, comfortable room.

  • Casablanca Inn on The Beach
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,361 reviews

    Located across the street from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach overlooks Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and ocean views are featured in most rooms.

    we really liked the bathroom, the location and the style of this hotel!

  • Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 731 reviews

    Located within 10 minutes' walk of the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers free WiFi. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hair dryer.

    Quiet, single story, walking distance to the beach

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B&Bs That Guests Love in Santa Cruz

  • Avg. price/night: $215.73
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 484 reviews
    Friendly staff, huge room, great location. Very flexible with check out and parking, a lovely place to stay.
    Nicky
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $171.21
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,226 reviews
    Great location, clean and large rooms, pool was a bonus
    Karen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $187.15
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 463 reviews
    Bed large clean and comfortable Pleasant room.great area Quiet,friendly.
    Lee-anne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $164.61
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 704 reviews
    Fantastic location, convenient for the highway but also very peaceful and quiet setting amongst trees & gardens
    Paul
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 147 reviews
    Great location near the warf and ocean. Charming historic cottages that have been beautifully updated. Very helpful staff. Exceptionally clean rooms and premises.
    Marylia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $223.28
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 201 reviews
    Great location, helpful staff, good breakfast (we had a voucher to spend each morning, this didn't cover the total bill but if we'd of opted for a bagel and coffee each it would of). The kids loved the pool. Laundry was a bonus! Nice and quiet at night in our room. I was worried after seeing some of the reviews, but we had a wonderful stay. Yes, you pay for parking, but we factored that into our budget. Try Pizza of my heart and penny ice creamery!
    Jayne
    Family with young children
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 147 reviews
    great location, kind employees and cheap price !!
    Gonzo
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $112.98
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 416 reviews
    Great location and just a short walk over the bridge into Santa Cruz. Rooms were very spacious and beds very comfortable. Annan at reception was a great host and extremely helpful.
    Kathryn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $134.13
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 594 reviews
    Verye clean, great location very near beach. Private parking
    Aleksandra
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 147 reviews
    Lovely charming place, very close to the beach. Charming people, super quiet and friendly.
    Celia Sadie
    Family with young children

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