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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,587 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay with pets, local food and shopping nearby, really nice!"

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,273 reviews)
"I have stayed at Monterey Plaza a number of times and each time is more memorable than the last. Beautiful, good vibes, clean, gorgeous views and smells exactly like the Ritz, which is one of my all time favorite hotel scents. If you’re looking for a weekend getaway in Monterey the Plaza is the place ..."

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,363 reviews)
"Needs some upgrades."

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,201 reviews)
"Hotel ok, quite some homeless people around though"

Reviewed on May 25, 2025

The Monterey Hotel
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 11 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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! (1,004 reviews)
"It was"

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
4 out of 5
2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (253 reviews)
"Staff was so nice and welcoming! Everything was perfect and beautiful views"

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 7 min drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was amazing!!"

Reviewed on May 18, 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Stargazer Inn and Suites
Stargazer Inn and Suites
2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,472 reviews)
"Well maintained and very clean. Little noisy if someone is above you, but not bad noise level. Free wi-fi and free parking. Small rooms, but we were happy with our stay. They don't have someone manning the desk during really early and really late hours, so you won't get to speak to anyone if you ..."

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Stargazer Inn and Suites
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 10 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,187 reviews)
"This hotel is clean and modern and very convenient. You can walk to the wharf and the boardwalk. The beds are super comfie too!"

Reviewed on May 23, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd, Marina, CA
  • 50 min drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this motel in Marina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,199 reviews)
"It's a simple stay. It's a get the job done property. Clean, safe, and the AC worked great. Staff was helpful. No shampoo or an Iron, but solid stay for great price."

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Pacific Inn
Pacific Inn
2 out of 5
2332 North Fremont Street, Monterey, CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,284 reviews)
"Clean, modern renovation, friendly staff"

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Pacific Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 28 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,063 reviews)
"Room was spacious and clean"

Reviewed on May 15, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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