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Featured Santa Cruz Oceanfront Hotels

Beachview Inn
Beachview Inn
2 out of 5
50 Front St, 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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2024

Beachview 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"This spot was amazing the view was awesome."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3 out of 5
2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (930 reviews)
"Staff was nice. The room was clean. Comfortable mattress. Great location."

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Casablanca On The Beach
Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 out of 5
101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,213 reviews)
"Assigned parking would be nice. Overall excellent location and friendly staff. Will definitely be back again."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024

Casablanca On The Beach
Capitola Venetian Hotel
Capitola Venetian Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1500 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA
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Stay at this beach hotel in Capitola. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (587 reviews)
"Close to shopping and dinning"

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Capitola Venetian Hotel
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 out of 5
401 Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (442 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms. Kids love the pool and spa. Can’t beat the location- walkable to downtown, the pier and the boardwalk!!"

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Ocean Pacific Lodge
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent place. Right by the beach!"

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Rio Sands Hotel
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (999 reviews)
"Love staying here!! It's close to the beach and boardwalk. Super friendly staff. Woman that works the front desk is always super nice even though I'm usually checking in late at night!!"

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2 out of 5
130 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery ...
6.8/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was very nice"

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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 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! (1,003 reviews)
"We really enjoyed hanging out at the pool, dining in the restaurant and being able to walk into town. It was also close to the Beach Boardwalk, several beaches, the warf and the Mystery Spot. There was also a park next to the hotel."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 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! (1,001 reviews)
"This spot was amazing the view was awesome."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 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! (1,000 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Affordable and a perfect place for a weekend at the beach"

Reviewed on Apr 21, 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.

Spa Hotels in Santa Cruz

Continental Inn
Continental Inn
2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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
Surf City Inn and Suites
Surf City Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
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
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
Chaminade Resort & Spa
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.

Oceanfront hotels in Santa Cruz

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