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West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (0.1 miles from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center)

Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach...

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9
Wonderful
279 reviews
Price from
$211
per night

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (0.1 miles from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center)

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.

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9
Wonderful
1,553 reviews
Price from
$165
per night

Santa Cruz Hostel

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (0.2 miles from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center)

Featuring barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 1640 feet from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

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8.9
Excellent
146 reviews
Price from
$43
per night

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (0.1 miles from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center)

In a prime location in the center of Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center and free WiFi.

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8.8
Excellent
650 reviews
Price from
$131
per night

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (0.1 miles from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center)

This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the center of the city, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family vacation or...

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8.7
Excellent
1,002 reviews
Price from
$239
per night

Sea & Sand Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (0.1 miles from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center)

Within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It has a 24-hour front desk and free guest parking.

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8.8
Excellent
150 reviews
Price from
$269
per night

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  • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 200 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

    it was a beautiful property & that it was fairly new

  • Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 857 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, a 16-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge.

    Clean, spacious room, decent breakfast, close to Boardwalk

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 288 reviews

    Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz.

    Close to UCSC / out of way from traffic/tourist -

  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 463 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.

    Location, cleanliness, Friendly staff and service.

  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 405 reviews

    Conveniently located 1.1 miles from the Natural Bridges State Beach, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers a fitness room and guest laundry room.. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.

    The staff was friendly and the location was perfect

  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 228 reviews

    Ideally located off Highway 17 and only minutes from the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz, California, this hotel offers many thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.

    convenient location. excellent breakfast and very clean room

  • Hotel Solares
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,065 reviews

    Hotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.

    I didn’t get to eat, I wasn’t aware there was breakfast.

  • Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 652 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

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  • Pacific Blue Inn
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 486 reviews

    Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers rooms with attached bathroom with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

    Really lovely little place, great host. Perfect location

  • Marea Sol Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 293 reviews

    Marea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in Santa Cruz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.

    We got upgraded to a suite which was a massive bonus

  • The Inn at Pasatiempo
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 506 reviews

    Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie.

    We didn't eat breakfast and the location was perfect

  • SeaSide Inn & Suites
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 387 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Great front counter service, nice comfortable rooms

  • The Aqua Pacific Hotel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 220 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, within a 14-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach and 0.8 miles of Seabright State Beach, The Aqua Pacific Hotel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

    Good located, nice rooms and a very very friendly manager

  • Continental Inn
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 677 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.

    It was very clean..staff were helpful and friendly.

  • Comfort Inn Boardwalk
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 441 reviews

    This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.

    It was just what we needed. Something for everyone

  • Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 310 reviews

    Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 2 mi from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' drive to the University of California Santa Cruz.

    The staff in the lobby were very nice and helpful.

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