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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown, Santa Cruz

Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1256)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Property amenity
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
9.6 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"This hotel was very nice, clean and the room is spacious. I would stay here again"
United States
Rosie
The price is RM428
RM489 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Lobby
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

2.5 star property
10.8 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"It was a great stay , will stay there again "
United States
Jason
The price is RM394
RM452 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Exterior
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
7.5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1237)
"Location was great close to the beach and the Redwoods. "
United States
Malinda
The price is RM368
RM426 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (967)
"The breakfast was delicious! "
United States
Jeremy
The price is RM507
RM585 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Lobby
Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
3.5 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Fantasic room, comfy beds, very clean!"
United States
Linda
The price is RM448
RM516 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Inn At Pasatiempo
Free buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

2.5 star property
22.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"The parking lot was limited, however the staff was very friendly and obliging. "
United States
Laura
The price is RM572
RM658 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Bar (on property)
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
10.7 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"We always enjoy staying here. Everything is great! Clean, pet friendly, close to everything and has a great restaurant!"
United States
Ariana
The price is RM435
RM505 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool
Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Nice rooms, pleasant atmosphere wonderful restaurant onsite! "
United States
Brian
The price is RM695
RM903 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hotel Los Gatos
Balcony view
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (544)
"Very clean. Very pleasent reception and great views! "
Canada
David
The price is RM444
RM498 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Bar (on property)
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
17 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Connie
The price is RM322
RM373 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Lobby
Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
29.3 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (927)
"Nice property,really clean ,easy parking and easy check in."
United States
Daniel
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Fountain
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

2.0 star property
11.1 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great location. Helpful staff via phone."
United States
Calvin
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (612)
"Super nice staff, everything seemed really clean "
United States
Luis Armando
The price is RM372
RM434 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Exterior
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Very pleased with the room, staff very nice and courteous."
United States
Raul
The price is RM346
RM426 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Terrace/patio
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (682)
"Max was great. loved the location."
United States
Michelle
The price is RM500
RM561 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Exterior
Pacific Coast Inn

Pacific Coast Inn

2.0 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
5.8 out of 10, (67)
"Clean room and good service "
United States
Gerardo
The price is RM329
RM381 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Pacific Coast Inn
Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge

3.0 star property
19.4 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (172)
"Very relaxing stay. My whole family loved it!"
United States
Luz
The price is RM473
RM708 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Masood's Lodge
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (460)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is RM359
RM465 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Fern River Resort
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
5.7 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Beautiful place "
United States
Carmen
The price is RM572
RM657 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"It is a gorgeous property! The staff is first rate!"
Leanne 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers to the Downtown neighbourhood in Santa Cruz will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House as part of your Downtown travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?
Expedia customers rank Ocean Pacific Lodge the highest for a stay in Downtown.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Downtown.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Pacific Garden Mall and Neary Lagoon Park are also worth a stop.