Hotels in Downtown, Santa Cruz

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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,287 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,348 reviews)
"Great room and location "
United States
Aditya
The price is RM398
RM463 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Marea Sol Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,243 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is RM420
RM488 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (934 reviews)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
Seaside Inn & Suites

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (469 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is RM341
RM444 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Fern River Resort

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, (1,247 reviews)
"Friendly staff and clean room. Will definitely stay here again!"
Canada
michelle
The price is RM395
RM457 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
10.6 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,054 reviews)
"Clean rooms, good food"
United States
Carlos
The price is RM429
RM498 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"staff was sooo nice, rooms were clean and the location was excellent."
United States
Maria
The price is RM260
RM344 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Beachview Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Was a nice place to stay for my folks on vacation"
United States
Rosalie
The price is RM450
RM522 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice clean room close the beach."
United States
Thomas
The price is RM226
RM289 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Surf City Inn and Suites

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (154 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great location, and nice rooms."
United States
Robert
The price is RM453
RM547 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Seaway Inn

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Yes we really like this hotel "
United States
Em
Continental Inn

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, (950 reviews)
"Nice clean room and cordial reception staff."
United States
SAMINA
Inn At Moss Landing Point

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.2 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (775 reviews)
"My check in was a great experience! Love this hotel!"
United States
Justin
The price is RM274
RM393 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (630 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is RM432
RM502 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Amenities were great! "
United States
Paul
The price is RM479
RM719 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Chaminade Resort & Spa

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, (554 reviews)
"Great view, clean and nice room."
United States
JiaSheng
The price is RM437
RM490 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,189 reviews)
"Excellent location "
United States
George
The price is RM360
RM556 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Casablanca On The Beach

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is RM325
RM409 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Mission Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay great staff but no coffee til 8am in lobby so grab the night before "
United States
David
The price is RM280
RM325 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Aqua Breeze Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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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.
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.