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La Bahia Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Santa Cruz

Facing the beachfront, La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers 5-star accommodations in Santa Cruz and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and terrace.

B
Brie
From
United States
Beautiful and brand new everything!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
Price from
$499
1 night, 2 adults
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, a 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and...

M
Mirna
From
Switzerland
The hotel exceeded our expectations. During our roadtrip we visited 9 different hotels, and this was the best that we got for the value. The staff was friendly and the room was spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,242 reviews
Price from
$160.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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

S
Shane
From
United States
The staff was very accommodating
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 910 reviews
Price from
$179
1 night, 2 adults
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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

R
Richelle
From
United States
The rooms are so nice and clean, and I really loved the mini Starbucks
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 457 reviews
Price from
$193
1 night, 2 adults
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, a 15-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.

M
Marisol
From
United States
Great staff. I was able to pick the floor of my room. Clean facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 713 reviews
Price from
$174
1 night, 2 adults
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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

C
Chere
From
United States
The location was perfect. The room very accommodating and the breakfast very nice variety
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Price from
$160.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Sea & Sand Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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 for one vehicle.

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Patti
From
United States
Location and grounds were great. Loved the afternoon cookies and wine and cheese happy hour. Breakfast was also great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews
Price from
$389
1 night, 2 adults
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The Inn at Pasatiempo

Hotel in Santa Cruz

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

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Matt
From
United States
Cozy hotel in the perfect location in Santa Cruz: close to the forests and the beach. Highly recommend and will stay again when we return to Santa Cruz!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 412 reviews
Price from
$149.32
1 night, 2 adults
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Pacific Blue Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

M
Miranda
From
Thailand
It was so cute! And I felt really safe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews
Price from
$149
1 night, 2 adults
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

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Charmlene
From
Qatar
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews
Price from
$151
1 night, 2 adults
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Swell House Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
From $339.47 per night

Sea & Sand Inn

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews
From $463.05 per night

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Hotel in Watsonville
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
From $192.75 per night

West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews
From $584.34 per night

La Bahia Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
From $675.03 per night

Pacific Blue Inn

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Private Parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 713 reviews
From $274.55 per night

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 910 reviews
From $316.83 per night

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Hotel in Capitola
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 741 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,242 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 533 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews

Located next to Boardwalk Bowl, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is less than 5 minutes' walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi and free 1 car parking is included in the reservation.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews

Located less than 5 minutes’ walk from the beach, this hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes’ drive from University of California -Santa Cruz.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 487 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 795 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,017 reviews

Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 245 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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews

This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews

Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers free parking and easy access to a variety of local attractions.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 654 reviews

This motel is off the Santa Cruz Highway One and is 2 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The motel offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 941 reviews

Aqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

A comfortable vacation home within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Steps to Sand: 'Beach Hill Bungalow' w/ Patio offers a base for a relaxing getaway in Santa Cruz.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Fair - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Cliff Crest Bed and Breakfast Inn offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and 1.3 miles from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Santa Cruz Retreat Near Beach with Free Parking offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 6-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 31 miles from San Jose Convention Center.

Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk is located in Santa Cruz, just 31 miles from San Jose Convention Center and 2.4 miles from University of California Santa Cruz.

Just a 10-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach and 0.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 6BD Downtown House Walk to Beach Boardwalk features accommodations in Santa Cruz with a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Featuring garden views, Cowell's Beach Retreat - steps to beach, restaurants, wharf, Boardwalk, shops, fast wifi, surf-in surf-out in Santa Cruz features accommodations and a garden.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 256 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 for one vehicle.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 299 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 506 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews

Located in Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is 15 minutes' walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Located 1.4 miles from Santa Cruz Beach, Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area offers 4-star accommodations in Santa Cruz and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 852 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 754 reviews

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

FAQs about hotels in Santa Cruz

Surfin’ USA in Bohemian CA

Santa Cruz was surf central California long before the Beach Boys sang about it. The Surfing Museum in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse tells stories of those who have braved some of the world’s best waves.

Overlooking the ocean rollers are the Coconut Grove Ballroom and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - the oldest amusement park in the state of CA, and the last original one on the West Coast. Its historic carousel, rollercoasters and rides are a colourful backdrop to Cowell’s Beach, best viewed from the Sky Glider cable cars.

Jutting into Monterey Bay is the wharf where sea lions bask and pelicans decide on their next meal. Seafood restaurants are abundant here and the bars provide lively nightlife. Pacific Avenue is the main shopping area and one street away is the Museum of Art & History.

Unsurprisingly for a surfer hotspot, the city has a liberal outlook and is known for political activism - a far cry from the era when the Santa Cruz Mission was established. The mission is now a state park alongside Natural Bridges Beach and the Big Basin Redwoods in forested hills behind the city, home to the gravity-defying Mystery Spot.

Booking.com’s Santa Cruz accommodation includes pet-friendly motels, hotels with hot tubs and cheap inns near UCSC.

What Guests Said About Santa Cruz:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Many High School days spent surfing in Santa Cruz, it's a...

Many High School days spent surfing in Santa Cruz, it's a great place to visit, but because it's so popular road in and out can be an issue with traffic. Lots to see and do, USCS has a great visitor area. You can see wales from the pier when they are in.
Guest review byJames
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Santa Cruz is a beautiful place. I can’t wait to go back.

Santa Cruz is a beautiful place. I can’t wait to go back. I mostly went because Lost Boyz was filmed there but other than that I found good food on the wharf and everybody was really nice and I loved it.
Guest review byCanelo
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

I like being 5 minutes from the Boardwalk/beach , the rooms...

I like being 5 minutes from the Boardwalk/beach , the rooms at Comfort Inn North are decent size for the price , we always get a hot tub/jacuzzi tub room and the tub is huge! We love it here and we'll definitely be back! I strongly recommend room 210 at Comfort Inn North, it's huge! We ate at Beach Hut Deli and it was fantastic, huge sandwiches and great atmosphere. We also liked Gildas on the pier, great food and great view of the water! We love Santa Cruz❤️
Guest review byDani
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Santa Cruz is a very walkable city, but good eating places...

Santa Cruz is a very walkable city, but good eating places have to be driven to as those close to the beach and Boardwalk are very touristy and very expensive. Also, the traffic near the beach area is very busy and crossing the street in crosswalks is tricky. The streets in the city are not easy to drive and follow as they are very curvy, Street signs were hard to see or find. But Santa Cruz is a great destination to get away and enjoy the ambiance of the beach life, and the sea air was wonderful!
Guest review byRobert
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Santa Cruz is a beautiful area.

Santa Cruz is a beautiful area. The walk along the cliffs is worth the trip. Dinner on the wharf is a must when we visit. We were born in Santa Cruz and come back every few years. The beach the cliffs the wharf it’s awesome. The only downside is the traffic. But after leaving Santa Cruz 60 years ago it growing so much is expected.
Guest review byGary
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 2.0

I was very angry to find out I had to pay an additional $ 25...

I was very angry to find out I had to pay an additional $ 25 a night to park. I booked on Booking.com and it said there was parking but did NOT mention it cost more to park. I would have book elsewhere.
Guest review bylinda
United States

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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Santa Cruz
From $198.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 754 reviews
Comfortable room with two queen beds and a sofa bed. Air conditioning, plenty of power sockets (including USB charge station), and good free wifi. Beds are comfortable. Shower is decent. Standard of cleanliness is very good. Breakfast was nice and the hotel was quiet, despite being on a main street. Lots of parking, which seems reasonably secure. Within easy walking distance of downtown Santa Cruz. We also walked to the beach and boardwalk, which is a couple of miles from the hotel.
Guest review byDVB
United Kingdom

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 741 reviews
The property is on the beach in a prime location, pool area and facilities are good. However, on our last morning the hotel charged my card for somebody else's parking bill! They took an unauthorised payment of £250 and made my account overdrawn! The manager did arrange a refund and was apologetic took 5 days to go back into my account. This is unacceptable and not what I'd expect from a hotel of this standard.
Guest review byKelly
United Kingdom

Bay Front Inn

Santa Cruz
From $204.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,204 reviews
Loved this hotel. Ideally located for me between the downtown area and beach. Great burrito/coffee Cafe just over the other side of the road. The pool was nice and refreshing. Very comfortable bed. Nice having a microwave and fridge, etc. I arrived by bus, which was a good walk but doable. There did seem to be local buses going past, so I guess I could have got on one of them.
Guest review byAngelina
United Kingdom

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,363 reviews
Great location. Room was modern and clean. Staff super friendly and informative. Pool is good. We only had one night in Santa Cruz on our road trip so the location was perfect!
Guest review byHayley
New Zealand

Mission Inn

Santa Cruz
From $265.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 852 reviews
Location, super close to Santa Cruze just minutes away, wood floors, comfy beds, nice staff ( Jennifer @ the front desk was super nice! ) easy check in & Out!
Guest review byJennifer
United States

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