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Featured Downtown Santa Cruz Hotels

Pacific Blue Inn
Pacific Blue Inn
3 out of 5
636 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (818 reviews)
Loved it here!
"Cozy, delightful and great location"

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2024

Pacific Blue Inn
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This was my first time staying at this place and I loved it I’ll look forward to coming back soon"

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
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Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel is dated and can be pricey. However, its a beautiful property with many trails, and we enjoy the amenities such as the pool, gym/ steam room and tennis courts."

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2024

Chaminade Resort & Spa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,064 reviews)
"The property is three years old and a gem of a place in the heart of it all. It is a minute's walk from the wharf and all the boardwalk action. It is very quiet and charming in a clean and upscale location. The premises were clean and well-maintained. The beds are comfy. The staff was wonderful."

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (693 reviews)
"Nice location"

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,068 reviews)
"Was perfectly fine"

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Los Gatos Lodge
Los Gatos Lodge
3 out of 5
50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, Los Gatos, CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Gatos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Since this is my second visit I knew it was convenient for my stay and the staff were and continue to be excellent."

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024

Los Gatos Lodge
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Solid hotel option, well located, large rooms."

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,132 reviews)
Fair price for the area
"Great clean well located and comfortable"

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2024

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice even pulling in late at night. Directly across the street from the ocean and right on pacific coast highway. Nice fireplace."

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Casablanca On The Beach
Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 out of 5
101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,278 reviews)
"Nice place - no restaurant"

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2024

Casablanca On The Beach
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The office staff is so accomodating. Hassle free check in!!! Keep up the good work!!!"

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024

Ocean Pacific Lodge
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Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on Downtown Santa Cruz. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that Downtown Santa Cruz has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of Downtown Santa Cruz hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Santa Cruz so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the Downtown Santa Cruz underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the Downtown Santa Cruz city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of Downtown Santa Cruz cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

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  • Price: You have a price in mind, and we have solutions. Hotels start as low as $104
  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the Downtown Santa Cruz hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.