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Our top choices for Cowell's Beach hotels

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (389 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, amazing staff, prime location."
United States
Toleen
The price is RM1,575
RM1,995 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Cowell's Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Great spot. Love the keyless, personless checkin!"
United States
Andrew
The price is RM882
RM1,253 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Bella Notte

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (253 reviews)
"Convenient and clean - rooms were large, and beds were comfortable."
United States
Cristina
The price is RM893
RM1,019 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Seaway Inn

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, < 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,030 reviews)
"Great experience and great staff. Cant beat the view and beach access."
United States
Austin
The price is RM1,790
RM2,026 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Brian
The price is RM1,142
RM1,298 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Beach Street Inn and Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,350 reviews)
"Really great hotel."
United States
Gaelle
The price is RM1,057
RM1,203 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay and plan to stay again the next time we visit the Santa Cruz area."
United States
Angelica
The price is RM567
RM681 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Mission Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,601 reviews)
"We loved being across the street from the beach and walking distance to the boardwalk. The location was perfect and the hotel was nice. The staff was very kind and helpful. Would totally come back!"
United States
Azra
The price is RM657
RM754 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Marea Sol Hotel

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (687 reviews)
"Very quiet, great breakfast selections, and near walking distance to restaurants!"
United States
Monika
The price is RM699
RM801 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was amazing from the kind staff to the beautiful room."
United States
Delinda
The price is RM1,011
RM1,152 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (937 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely - quiet, clean and it feels very safe. Accommodations were great - terrific bed and shower."
United States
William Thomas
The price is RM608
RM715 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Pacific Blue Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.5 km from Cowell's Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,478 reviews)
"A great stay close to the boardwalk and pier at a great value."
United States
Lawrence
The price is RM510
RM635 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Cowell's Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,302 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Very nice property."
United States
Clifford
The price is RM918
RM1,047 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Cowell's Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (613 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, pack a sweater or two"
United States
Jason
The price is RM1,024
RM1,164 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Cowell's Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The breakfast was delicious and healthy! They offer a lot of extras like wine and cheese, bikes and beach supplies. The rooms were comfortable and smelled fresh. I only wish there was a chair in my room. Otherwise still a 5-star experience! Fantastic location to getting to a popular beach as well."
United States
Christine
The price is RM1,060
RM1,205 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Cowell's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (420 reviews)
"Absolutely Love This Place! Stay here every time I am in town and recommend it to everyone I know. This is a family friendly place to stay where you can still have family dinners while on vacation. Amazing Owners who remember you and warmly welcome you on your return ❤️"
United States
Brittany
The price is RM400
RM460 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Cowell's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,268 reviews)
"This is our second time staying here. My family and I have enjoyed our trip"
United States
Daisy
The price is RM622
RM711 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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, 2.6 km from Cowell's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,224 reviews)
"Great place and staff"
United States
Alexandre
The price is RM708
RM811 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Cowell's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Cute place. Very clean and quiet."
United States
Kelly
The price is RM410
RM528 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Rio Vista Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Cowell's Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,081 reviews)
"Convenient location, well maintained and clean property. Great value."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is RM363
RM485 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Seaside Inn & Suites
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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
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
389 reviews
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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Bella Notte
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
253 reviews
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Restaurant
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,030 reviews
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Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
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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 163 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 Casablanca On The Beach.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Cowell's Beach?
Expedia has 163 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. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House 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.