Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Front of property
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great location with parking. Easy access to wharf and strip. Comfy room/beds and mega shower. Staff very friendly and informative Bedroom has high level windows with no blinds so morning light gets in."
The price is RM 646
per night
15 May - 16 May
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Front of property
Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (665)
"Enjoyed our stay. "
The price is RM 838
per night
15 May - 16 May
Monarch Cove Inn
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"I will be staying here in the near future"
The price is RM 1,083
per night
20 May - 21 May
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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Exterior
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (803)
"Nice pool, decent breakfast, very clean, comfy bed..pillows not so much. Ocean view from the third floor. Close to the beach. Our family enjoyed our stay and we will stay again. "
The price is RM 579
per night
16 May - 17 May
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Excellent spacious room. Service very good. Very good selection of food at breakfast. State of rooms to be commended! Delightful little swimming pool and spa Would recommend this Best Western to others!"
The price is RM 638
per night
27 May - 28 May
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (382)
"First time staying here. The location is great and will be even better once the construction nextdoor is done :) Right across from boardwalk and a nice stroll to the pier. The room was really nice. We had 2 Queens with a balcony. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom was clean and had nice toiletries. The staff was wonderful. We got a great recommendation for dinner. I would definitely stay again"
The price is RM 705
per night
20 May - 21 May
Marea Sol Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great place "
The price is RM 624
per night
28 May - 29 May
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (937)
"It was an excellent experience...although when the young very large group of students or athletes arrived, the quiet and manners at breadfast deteriorated...but otherwise, atmosphere, room & staff were pleasant & helpful."
The price is RM 568
per night
27 May - 28 May
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Front of property – evening/night
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"hot tub is a must "
The price is RM 516
per night
15 May - 16 May
Mission Inn
Outdoor pool
Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Loved it! So beautiful! "
The price is RM 799
per night
19 May - 20 May
Hotel Los Gatos
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1229)
"Location"
The price is RM 686
per night
15 May - 16 May
Casablanca On The Beach
Terrace/patio
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (366)
"Great location with good price"
The price is RM 348
per night
15 May - 16 May
Seaside Inn & Suites
Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"We enjoyed our stay. Loved the location."
The price is RM 468
per night
15 May - 16 May
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Bar (on property)
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (619)
"Soap dispensers were empty in the shower and sink"
The price is RM 549
per night
15 May - 16 May
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Lobby
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Check in and out was super simple and staff helpful. Only issues we had were WIFI wasnt connecting and toilet seat was extremely loose. Pool was said to be heated but was not. Kids didnt mind but us parenta had to suffer it. Lol all things aside. We always stay here so we will be back. "
The price is RM 516
per night
20 May - 21 May
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Very accommodating and courteous staff. "
The price is RM 586
per night
30 May - 31 May
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Outdoor pool
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"The hotel was a lovely escape from the bustle of downtown noise. Loved the location. Not super familiar with the area surrounding the hotel. The ac unit needs to be turned on through the actual unit and not through the system in the wall. "
The price is RM 639
per night
27 May - 28 May
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Reception
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"The location is perfect, the tub is great, the bed is not so good."
The price is RM 422
per night
28 May - 29 May
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Restaurant
Los Gatos Lodge
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Convenient Room was clean comfortable. TV remote was not working. "
The price is RM 702
per night
19 May - 20 May
Los Gatos Lodge
Exterior
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (392)
"Very easy to go back and forth from the beach and boardwalk. "
The price is RM 539
per night
16 May - 17 May
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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Downtown Santa Cruz hotels information

Number of reviews
17,430
Accommodation
1,152 hotels
Lowest Price
RM348
Highest Price
RM1,083

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?

Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and cycling. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Santa Cruz.

What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Downtown Santa Cruz, consider Pacific Garden Mall or Pacific Avenue, and pick out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Williams-Reynolds House and Town Clock. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mission Santa Cruz are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

Recent Reviews in Downtown Santa Cruz

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

5/5 Excellent
"Clean and modern. Will come back again."
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley