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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn
Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (884)
"Super great location walked to boardwalk, downtown and beach, smaller quite hotel "
Alice
The price is RM419
RM499 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Pacific Blue Inn
Property amenity
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1011)
"Great place "
Nicholas
The price is RM440
RM503 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Lobby
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Clean, courteous, easy parking "
Rita
The price is RM424
RM485 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Exterior
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1208)
"I was impressed with the hotel and how nice the property is. We had a great stay. "
Brandi
The price is RM447
RM515 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (920)
"Always a great time staying at Hilton properties family loved the quiet ambiance and the delicious breakfast!"
Fernando
The price is RM534
RM617 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Lobby
Inn At Pasatiempo
Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1015)
"Nice room, close to towns, easy check in and out."
Steven
The price is RM461
RM531 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Inn At Pasatiempo
Free buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Good breakfast "
Michael
The price is RM546
RM630 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (603)
"Clean, quiet, friendly staff"
Lois
The price is RM397
RM462 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Bar (on property)
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (989)
"Great place to stay, great staff "
Rich
The price is RM364
RM421 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Exterior
Pacific Coast Inn
Pacific Coast Inn
2.0 star property
4.6 out of 10, (41)
"The staff very helpful and friendly. The facility very clean, but it needs some updates and more care of the green areas as well the parking."
Pedro
The price is RM359
RM416 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Pacific Coast Inn
Terrace/patio
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (659)
"I had a wonderful stay, and the Guest staff were very helpful and attentive"
Eric
The price is RM529
RM594 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Lobby
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (900)
"The hotel was very nice, clean, staff was extremely friendly. Would stay here again! "
Tina
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Outdoor pool
Hotel Los Gatos
Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Nice property and super convenient for purposes."
James
The price is RM715
RM929 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hotel Los Gatos
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Fern River Resort
Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (447)
"Beautiful property! We will definitely be coming back! "
Romina
The price is RM360
RM468 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Fern River Resort
Bar (on property)
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1017)
"Super clean rooms and the restaurant was great for breakfast and dinning. "
Mace
The price is RM447
RM519 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Coffee service
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1008)
"Staff was very friendly and accommodating "
Joan
The price is RM325
RM377 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
3 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Masood's Lodge
Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (170)
"Very relaxing stay. My whole family loved it!"
Luz
The price is RM587
RM853 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Masood's Lodge
Exterior
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1017)
"Great stay"
Rodrigo
The price is RM415
RM504 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Desk
ROYAL INN
ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (61)
"Friendly staff."
Eduardo Rodriguez
The price is RM285
RM320 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
ROYAL INN
Beach/ocean view
Capitola Venetian Hotel
Capitola Venetian Hotel
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (770)
"Great place to stay."
Sam
Capitola Venetian Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach.

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 Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10/10 Excellent
"Room are super large, clean and bed very comfortable. Nicely surprised 😍 close to stores and restaurants - perfect"
Patricia 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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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.