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Featured Santa Cruz Family Hotels

Continental Inn
Continental Inn
2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Continental Inn
Rio Sands Hotel
Rio Sands Hotel
2 out of 5
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA
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Stay at this motel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
Rio Sands Hotel
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 out of 5
500 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2.5 out of 5
1255 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Hotel Solares
Hotel Solares
2.5 out of 5
600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Solares
Aqua Breeze Inn
Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 out of 5
204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
Aqua Breeze Inn
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
Dream Inn 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 business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Surf City Inn and Suites
Surf City Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this spa motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Surf City Inn and Suites
Torch Lite Inn
Torch Lite Inn
2.5 out of 5
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Torch Lite Inn
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
110 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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Hotels with Pools in Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"This was a staycation for us, celebrating our daughter’s birthday. The lobby and restaurant had a great Santa Cruz vibe.. very stylish and fun. The room was ok, it had a strong bleach smell when we first walked in .. the bedsheets were actually amazing. The pool and hot tub were fun and made us feel ..."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"rooms and pool area are very nice. views are incredible."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Dream Inn 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
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Happy wanderer
"Restaurant was excellent. Food and service outstanding and the value priced happy hour menu was great. Enjoyed the live music."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels With Connecting Rooms in Santa Cruz

Aqua Breeze Inn
Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 out of 5
204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
Aqua Breeze Inn
Babbling Brook Inn
Babbling Brook Inn
3 out of 5
1025 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free parking, a terrace, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Williams-Reynolds ...
Babbling Brook Inn
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
1435 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Cheap Family Hotels in Santa Cruz

When you’ve got the whole crew on the Santa Cruz travel itinerary, you’re probably looking for a hotel that’s a little different than when you’re on a vacay with pals. Luckily, planning your last-minute getaway can be easy—you can score some of the best Santa Cruz hotels for families when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal.

On the Family (Vacation) Plan

Traveling with the entire bunch can get costly, but you can keep your budget intact (and a smile on everyone’s face) when you book a giant-size Hotwire Hot Rate deal on your stay in a family hotel in Santa Cruz. And get ready to have a rousing round of high-fives from the kids, because these spots are a total hole-in-one for fun.

Just Kidding

Imagine you and the rest of the family in one of the best kid friendly hotels in Santa Cruz. Sure, the kids are loving it—maybe they aren’t even arguing—you can dream, anyway. Great times are being had by everyone, thanks to you booking the family hotel in Santa Cruz of your dreams, with every amenity you’re looking for, and for way less than you expected. There’s even some cash left for ice creams all around. With sprinkles.

Frequently Asked Questions About Family Hotels

How to get last-minute deals on family hotels in Santa Cruz?

Looking for the very best last-minute deals on family friendly hotels in Santa Cruz? You may think you’ve got your work cut out for you, but booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal will get you a top-tier place for way less than you expect, even if you’re short on time. In fact, you could save up to 60% on cheap family hotels in Santa Cruz versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier—we’re talking hotels as low as $71 kind of deals. Looks like that ice cream budget just got upgraded.

Where should a family stay in Santa Cruz?

There are a lot of great places to stay in Santa Cruz, and with 698 hotels to choose from, you’ll have some prime options ready for the picking. If you (and the kids) have your heart set on one of the best family hotels in Santa Cruz, you don’t have to break the bank—you can get a super-sweet 4-star hotel for a 2-star price when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal and keep your cash for the upcoming family fun.

How can I find kid friendly hotels in Santa Cruz?

Booking kid friendly hotels in Santa Cruz is a breeze with Hotwire. You can narrow down your options by selecting the area of Santa Cruz that you want to stay in, which amenities the fam just has to have, and even by the reviews. If you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal, you won’t know the exact place where you’ll be staying until you’ve reserved, but you can make sure it checks all the boxes for your perfect spot.

Is it safe to travel to Santa Cruz during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis?

With the most recent COVID-19 closures and reopenings, you’re probably wondering is it safe to travel to Santa Cruz right now. When you book your last-minute getaway to Santa Cruz, be sure to check the most up-to-date info on safety measures, closures, and important guidance on traveling during the coronavirus.