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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (1.1 miles from University of California Santa Cruz)

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.

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8.6
Fabulous
407 reviews
Price from
£117
per night

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (1.2 miles from University of California Santa Cruz)

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

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8.3
Very good
281 reviews
Price from
£110
per night

West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (1.8 miles from University of California Santa Cruz)

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
Superb
283 reviews
Price from
£201
per night

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (1.1 miles from University of California Santa Cruz)

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.

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8.3
Very good
905 reviews
Price from
£114
per night

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (1.8 miles from University of California Santa Cruz)

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
Superb
1,558 reviews
Price from
£130
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Pacific Blue Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (1.7 miles from University of California Santa Cruz)

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

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8.5
Very good
483 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

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  • West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 283 reviews

    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...

    Everything but more than anything, the staff were amazing.

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 662 reviews

    Well situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre and free WiFi.

    location, lounge/meeting/tv area well designed

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

    Located in Santa Cruz, 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

    it was a beautiful property & that it was fairly new

  • Capitola Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 147 reviews

    Set in Capitola and with Capitola Beach reachable within 80 metres, Capitola Hotel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Love the location, and how elegant the property is.

  • Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 856 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

    Clean, spacious room, decent breakfast, close to Boardwalk

  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 467 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.

  • Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 474 reviews

    Nestled in California just 1.5 km from Capitola Beach & Wharf, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A fitness centre is located on site.

    Great Pool & gym, comfortable & spacious rooms

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 399 reviews

    This Capitola hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach.

    Very clean. Breakfast pick up was set up very well.

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  • The Aqua Pacific Hotel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 229 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz, within 1.2 km of Santa Cruz Beach and 1.2 km of Seabright State Beach, The Aqua Pacific Hotel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking...

    Good located, nice rooms and a very very friendly manager

  • Continental Inn
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 674 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 Watsonville
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 44 reviews

    The Comfort Inn hotel is conveniently located between Santa Cruz and Monterey, close to Capitola Beach.

    La habitación muy cómoda y las sabanas muy limpias

  • Capitola Beach Suites
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 168 reviews

    Located in Capitola and within 100 metres of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    It was absolutely beautiful and perfect location!!

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  • Sea & Sand Inn
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 154 reviews

    Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking.

    The ocean view was amazing and complimentary breakfast was yummy

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,004 reviews

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

    really loved this place - cool quirky trendy and fun!

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

    Marea Sol Hotel is well 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
     · 508 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

  • The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 620 reviews

    Situated in Brookdale, The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains provides 3-star accommodation with private balconies.

    Everything about the motel and staff was perfect!!!

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

    Set in Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Great front counter service, nice comfortable rooms

  • Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 557 reviews

    This motel, just 10 minutes' walk from Capitola beach and village, offers free Wi-Fi. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and guest launderette are available for guest use.

    Room was a good size & good amenities in room.

  • Capitola Venetian Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 188 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Capitola Venetian Hotel is located in Santa Cruz, 6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free private parking is available on site.

    Jo in the office was super sweet! Beautiful location

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