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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (860)
"Wonderful place nice and quiet easy parking and dog friendly "
The price is RM632
RM743 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Pacific Blue Inn
ROYAL INN
1 bedroom, desk

ROYAL INN

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (16)
"it was a nice place "
The price is RM403
RM451 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
ROYAL INN
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Lobby sitting area

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Great staff and hotel"
The price is RM647
RM742 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Valley Inn
Front of property

Valley Inn

2.5 star property
5.6 out of 10, (296)
"Nice little motel. Clean "
Valley Inn
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (577)
"Excellent service, keep up the great job."
The price is RM501
RM579 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Decent place for a small city"
The price is RM675
RM775 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Rodeway Inn
Outdoor pool

Rodeway Inn

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1000)
"It was in a great location short distances from shopping centers and the highway to either Santa Cruz and Monterey "
The price is RM307
RM362 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Rodeway Inn
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Lobby

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1001)
"Great staff, nice pool."
The price is RM319
RM370 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (834)
"Great and clean hotel Check in was a breeze "
The price is RM675
RM776 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
Lobby

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Super friendly hosts and great breakfasts "
The price is RM589
RM660 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Great hotel! Really enjoyed our stay and close to everything."
Los Gatos Lodge
Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor pool

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Property was well kept and clean. We stayed 5 nights and it was lovely. "
The price is RM784
RM1,007 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Hotel Los Gatos
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Exterior

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (604)
"Beautiful property!! Wish we had been there longer to enjoy it more. Such great pillows!! "
The price is RM494
RM554 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (840)
"Great property and staff."
The price is RM1,001
RM1,137 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Balcony view

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (503)
"GREAT"
The price is RM608
RM679 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Terrace/patio

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Hotel is quiet and comfortable. "
The price is RM692
RM895 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Seascape Beach Resort
3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Seascape Beach Resort

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (732)
"An amazing place to visit with kids, we had a great family time."
The price is RM1,626
RM2,118 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Seascape Beach Resort
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great location "
Rio Sands Hotel
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1102)
"This was a great location cute restaurant and fun pool we will be back!"
The price is RM760
RM870 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Monarch Cove Inn
Front of property

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (853)
"We had a great time staying at the Monarch Cove Inn, it was beautiful and Katrina was very accommodating. "
The price is RM810
RM920 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Monarch Cove Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Cruz showing general coastal views and views as well as an individual male
Westside Santa Cruz map

Westside Santa Cruz

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

Eastside Santa Cruz map

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 map

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 map

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach.

Upper Seabright map

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Pacific Blue Inn is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Cruz. This guest house is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers in-room fireplaces and free WiFi.

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.