Best-rated hotels in Santa Cruz for your unforgettable stay

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Wilder Ranch State Park 3
Felton Community Hall Santa Cruz 2
Rockview Drive County Park 14
Armida Winery Santa Cruz 8
Capitola Mall Santa Cruz 11
Santa Cruz County Parks Dept 26
Jade Street Park 10
Variety Video Games Santa Cruz 10
Kings Village Shopping Center 1
Henry Cowell Redwoods 3
Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz 16
Live Oak Senior Ctr Santa Cruz 15
Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange 15
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Santa Cruz Boardwalk 35
Cowell Beach 33
Eastside Santa Cruz 9
Downtown Santa Cruz 6
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Welcome to Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz invites you to explore its stunning coastline, vibrant boardwalk, and lush redwood forests. Enjoy surfing the iconic waves, indulging in local cuisine, and discovering unique shops. Experience the charm and adventure waiting for you in Santa Cruz-plan your visit today!

What our users say about Santa Cruz hotels

9.8

Exceptional

us Jeff 24 September 2022
The location was perfect, very close to the beach, restaurants, and main attractions. The hotel had awesome views.
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9.8

Exceptional

us Michael 15 September 2022
The atmosphere and location here are cozy and beautiful, and it's conveniently close to a museum by the water with a highly attentive and top-notch staff.
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9.8

Exceptional

us Donald 25 September 2022
Cozy room with nice decorations, 🛏️ super comfy bed, and a bottle of water all for just US$ 128.
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9.8

Exceptional

us Julius 14 November 2022
Rooms with comfy beds had a contemporary atmosphere. The staff was accommodating and gentle. Offered wake-up service and ironing free of charge
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9.8

Exceptional

us Robert 12 December 2022
This place has a prime location near the Academy Awards and a lovely fountain, in a great area within the vibrant downtown district.
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9.2

Excellent

us Charles 23 October 2020
Nice place for a 1-night stay. You can see pool from your window. For tea and goodies visit Andante Coffee, located close by...
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9.8

Exceptional

us Ralph 14 October 2022
The room was new-fashioned with balcony overlooking the patio. It was new-fashioned, we spent 7 nights.
A little tired bathroom, very average room; not very nice view, didn't like it.
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9.8

Exceptional

us Harry 16 June 2022
Typical hotel with yummy breakfasts and friendly staff. 🍳
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9.8

Exceptional

us Ron 09 November 2022
We appreciated every detail about our fantastic 1 night stay here. The standard room was immaculate and had central heating, a private safe, and pay television. The service was nice, with a shuttle to the airport. There were frequent shuttles available.
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9.8

Exceptional

us Andrew 07 January 2023
Stayed here for 3 nights and loved our choice. The room was huge with a view, had wake-up service, that's cool. The staff were helpful and fabulously friendly as well, would love to come back.
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Indulge yourself with luxury and comfort as you explore the exciting attractions of Santa Cruz.
La Bahia Hotel & Spa

215 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, United States

469 US$

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Experience the best value for your money by checking out our selection of 4-star Santa Cruz hotels.
Casablanca Inn On The Beach

101 Main Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
1906 reviews

125 US$

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Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
810 reviews

79 US$

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
799 reviews

222 US$

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The Aqua Pacific Hotel

330 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
661 reviews

98 US$

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Enjoy truly authentic experiences without compromising comfort and convenience.
Beach Street Inn And Suites

125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
1418 reviews

101 US$

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Mission Inn

2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
886 reviews

114 US$

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg

1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
772 reviews

100 US$

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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

407 Broadway Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
706 reviews

127 US$

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Discover the hidden gems of Santa Cruz by booking one of its budget-friendly hotels.
Hotel Solares

600 Riverside Avenue

Good
1766 reviews

67 US$

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Carousel Beach Inn

110 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
1709 reviews

109 US$

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Surf City Inn & Suites

619 Riverside Avenue

Good
1580 reviews

77 US$

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Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk

500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
1354 reviews

81 US$

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Travelers’ choice

Check out the most booked accommodations to find reliable places that our users have tried and tested.
Santa Cruz Hostel

321 Main St, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
182 reviews

40 US$

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The Midtown Cottage- W/ Private Entrance And Views

235 Linden Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
51 reviews

162 US$

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Marea Sol Hotel

301 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, United States

Good
15 reviews

199 US$

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Steps To Sand Beach Hill Bungalow With Patio

121 Younger Way, Santa Cruz, United States

Excellent
11 reviews

377 US$

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