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Our top choices for Cowell's Beach hotels

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.
A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Julia
RM332
RM637 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Devin
RM1,282
RM1,667 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.
A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.
A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

3. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Scott
RM350
RM406 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Edgewater Beach Inn
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, < 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Jiexin
RM894
RM1,020 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a bar area with stools.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Frank
RM547
RM631 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

6. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Myla
RM511
RM590 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Seaway Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.
A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."
A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Philip
RM465
RM539 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Terrace/patio
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Grester
RM473
RM548 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.
A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

9. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Judy
RM374
RM465 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Mission Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

10. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Sofia
RM474
RM549 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Anna
RM482
RM558 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.
A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

12. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Nova
RM338
RM399 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Carousel Beach Inn
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.
A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

13. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Sharon
RM363
RM435 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Pacific Blue Inn
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.5 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Tasia
RM302
RM402 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

15. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
cindy
RM539
RM622 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Alan
RM389
RM449 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.
A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

17. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Molly
RM747
RM854 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."
An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

18. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Richard
RM768
RM877 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Jacob
RM510
RM590 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Leslie
RM500
RM578 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels close to Cowell's Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
19 reviews
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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
569 reviews
View
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
Edgewater Beach Inn
9.4
Exceptional
59 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
9.4
Exceptional
1,043 reviews
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A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a bar area with stools.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,346 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near Cowell's Beach

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a bar area with stools.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
RM547
RM631 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
RM894
RM1,020 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz
RM1,282
RM1,667 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.
A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
RM747
RM854 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.
A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.
A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz
RM357
RM577 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Casablanca On The Beach
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
RM302
RM402 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
RM474
RM549 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.
A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.
A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
RM350
RM406 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Edgewater Beach Inn

Top Cowell's Beach Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Our room was nice and clean and the a/c worked great. Uniformed the water for the shower never really got warm enough."
Kimberly 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Love the ocean Pacific Lodge that’s our go to place to stay in Santa Cruz. We go there quite often. The staff is very friendly. It’s super clean. Love the pool. Hopefully we’ll be back in December."
erin 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, great spacious parking"
Vladimir 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic location with a great view of the ocean, pier and boardwalk. We stayed in the tower section that always has a nice view. Staff was friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. So much is within walking distance. Downtown, pier, boardwalk, surfing, people watching. My number one place to stay when coming to Santa Cruz."
Xavier 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and an even better jet bath tub."
Scott 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Edgewater Beach Inn
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We had amazing family time! Short walk to the beach and many restaurants. Highly recommend!"
Chris 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Marea Sol Hotel

Other attractions near Cowell's Beach

A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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A blue door with a metal latch and lock.

Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (1 review)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Lighthouse Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Santa Cruz Main Beach

9.0/10 (19 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Neary Lagoon Park

Explore the great outdoors at Neary Lagoon Park, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cowell's Beach?
Cowell's Beach is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 166 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Cowell's Beach?
Adjacent to Cowell's Beach, La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices within a short distance include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Cowell's Beach?
Expedia has 166 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cowell's Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cowell's Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to 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 view the top deals on offer near Cowell's Beach.
What can I see and do near Cowell's Beach?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Neary Lagoon Park if you want a dose of fresh air.