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Our top choices for Westside Santa Cruz hotels

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,349 reviews)
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
United States
Frank
The price is RM585
RM674 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is RM550
RM634 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,269 reviews)
"Great stay,"
United States
Steve
The price is RM513
RM593 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

4. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (106 reviews)
"The staff was super helpful and the inn was clean. Location was perfect! The beds were comfortable! Overall great stay!"
United States
Carmen
The price is RM338
RM398 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,174 reviews)
The price is RM588
RM677 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

6. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,624 reviews)
"Great Location"
United States
Lisa
The price is RM481
RM557 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

7. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
KimLien
The price is RM412
RM508 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

8. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Corinne
The price is RM571
RM657 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Beach Street Inn and Suites
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean, breakfast was awesome, lots of variety! Very pleasant atmosphere, and friendly staff!"
United States
Natalya
The price is RM511
RM590 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

10. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (710 reviews)
"Great location, comfy bed, great breakfast spread and amenities, free parking. Go Slugs!"
United States
Linda
The price is RM498
RM576 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,343 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brooke
The price is RM619
RM712 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

12. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (520 reviews)
"Beautiful property, awesome pool and hot tub, perfect location"
United States
paola
The price is RM1,067
RM1,425 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

13. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (301 reviews)
"Love it , will be back soon"
United States
Roxanna
The price is RM491
RM569 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Seaway Inn
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,545 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Anthony
The price is RM335
RM439 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

15. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,037 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jiexin
The price is RM1,218
RM1,384 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

16. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (39 reviews)
"Overall a great place to stay while in santa cruz. Property is well maintained and you can beat the price for the location! Would absolutely stay again!"
United States
Kurtis
The price is RM393
RM454 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Edgewater Beach Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

17. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,328 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is RM380
RM439 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.

18. Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"easy access, good location, and breakfast was very good."
United States
NELSON A.
The price is RM444
RM510 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Best Western Inn
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,286 reviews)
"This location was amazing!"
United States
Madeline
The price is RM522
RM761 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Casablanca On The Beach
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

20. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem. Terrific location, charming and with so much attention to the guest’s experience. If I could rate higher than 10 I would."
United States
Molly
The price is RM893
RM1,062 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
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Compare popular hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,349 reviews
View
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
106 reviews
View
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
301 reviews
View
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,037 reviews
View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View

Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

Find the best Westside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant

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.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

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

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

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.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

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.

Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"You pay $55 per night for valet parking and Santa Cruz adds on a tourism fee of $50 so it adds up pretty quickly"
Sandra 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Frequently asked questions

What is Westside Santa Cruz like?
Westside Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. Experience the best of Westside Santa Cruz with a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay during your trip.
Where is the best place to stay in Westside Santa Cruz?
Based on our traveller data, La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay in Westside Santa Cruz. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Seaside Inn & Suites.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Westside Santa Cruz area?
Expedia has 192 hotels and other accommodation options in Westside Santa Cruz to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Westside Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Westside Santa Cruz.
What is there to do in this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?
Explore Westside Santa Cruz's landmarks such as Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and learn about the local history. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Neary Lagoon Park, Pacific Avenue and Pacific Garden Mall are just a few of the places to visit in and around Westside Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing and Mission Santa Cruz are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

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