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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Pool, views and easy beach/boardwalk access. Love it. Rooms clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Rooms and common spaces were clean and appeared newly updated.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Nice hotel overall, but the service did not match the experience. The staff came across as unfriendly unless concerns were raised directly, otherwise, issues seemed to go unaddressed. At the bar, Mitch appeared to be having a difficult day, handling items roughly and creating an uncomfortable atmosphere ...
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Great location, clean room
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
everything is worn and dirty
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
The hotel and staff were amazing. Our room was top-tier. But we thought Neighbors above us on the second night of our stay and let’s say they sound like they had a circus in their room. So we had to endure at least five hours of listening to the people above us move furniture around their room. I ...
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Pool water is cold, I chose this hotel to come after hiking, hit the pool and walk by the beach… pool is cold, beach and boardwalk aren’t pet friendly (we have service animal but security kept asking)
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
It was clean, we had a good stay and the front desk in the am is really nice, though the audit is in opposite. I requested a extra pillow and he said housekeeping left we have to go down, we did but he gave us 1 pillow that was used and has a blood. Though he gave us 1pilow case for us to change. ...
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Everyone working at Vallet was friendly and welcoming. Pool run out towels regularly. Breakfast wasnt bad. Would have been nice to have more tables available. Front desk staff were not as friendly as vallet. Rooms were clean. Very family friendly.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Location was amazing. The staff were fantastic. Our big issue was the a/c didn’t work properly. Room felt hot and stuffy. It made it difficult to sleep.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Seaside Inn & Suites
The WiFi was weak and we were located right by the office. The hotel is located on a busy street and so there was a lot of noise from traffic and screaming homeless people during the night. Overall, though it was a nice hotel for the price.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
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