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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach views
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - King ADA)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - King ADA)

  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - Two Queen)

  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Suite - Tower)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shore Break Suite ADA)

  • 580 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Suite - Cloud Level)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (West Cliff Suite)

  • 600 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Dream Suite)

  • 600 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower - Two Queen)

  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive Two Qu)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive Two Qu)

  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - Two Queen)

  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - Two Queen)

  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Resort in Westside Santa Cruz
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Dream Inn Santa Cruz's full-service spa.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers 165 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies.

This Santa Cruz resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. The resort offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

3 meeting rooms are available. This beach resort also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Jack O'Neill Restaurant - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 35 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Jack O'Neill Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 35.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Dream Inn
Dream Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
Dream Hotel Santa Cruz
Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
a Joie De Vivre Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 734 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

frederick, Brentwood

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay. Going to sleep with the sound of the ocean at night is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Dream Inn! Definitely recommend for location, quietness, and ease of walking to wharf and boardwalk!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time visiting the Dream Inn. We really enjoyed our stay. We reserved the cloud king and it was very comfortable and the views were amazing. Next time I would prefer a room on one of the higher floors other than the 7th floor. We were also given the first room right off the elevator so we could hear every time someone exited onto our floor. We also had an adjoining door with one of the other guest rooms. I wish that the guest service attendant would have given us a floor option as we checked in close to the check-in time and I’m sure that there were other rooms available. With that said, we will definitely be back during our next trip to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Santa Cruz area is limited for high end choices, and "high end" is used loosely here. The property is ok and the view is great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of shops, bars, and restaurants near by. Boardwalk is right next door. Excellent ocean view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEESA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in offered a late check out with was appreciated. The room was clean and large with a great shower and comfortable bed. Amazing views from our balcony, make sure you are awake for sunrise. The food at the Jack O'Neill restaurant was delicious and the staff were friendly. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and hotel. A must do when in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane, Fort Collins

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location with unbelievable views!
The front desk staff was so friendly and professional. Our room had phenomenal views and was beautiful and spacious. I highly recommend this gorgeous hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and quiet. maintenance and room service were very responsive and fast when needed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

It’s my favorite hotel in Santa Cruz. Walking distance from the pier … the restaurant is excellent. Overlooking the ocean what more can you ask for?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Most uncomfortable beds,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amariah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for all the main reasons to go to Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. Top notch service, super cool place, incredible location. 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARLEEN F, Cupertino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, quiet and very accommodating. Staff was super friendly. The hotel is within walking distance to the boardwalk and pier which has shops and many restaurants. The pool and hot tube was wonderful, tons of chairs and umbrellas were available. Great view of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024