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Seaside Inn & Suites
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 15 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $75 per night from May 14 to May 15
$75
per night
May 14 - May 15
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (364 reviews)
A needed weekend getaway
"We stay here mostly every time we come to Santa Cruz. Facility is clean and conveniently located near attractions, restaurants and shops. Management and staff are helpful and courteous. Place is a great value compared to other surrounding hotels that seem to be overpriced."

Reviewed on May 6, 2024

Seaside Inn & Suites
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 18 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $127 per night from May 20 to May 21
$127
per night
May 20 - May 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Very accommodating and courteous staff."

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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
The price is $229 per night from May 20 to May 21
$229
per night
May 20 - May 21
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"I will be staying here in the near future"

Reviewed on May 11, 2024

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 5 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $118 per night from May 16 to May 17
$118
per night
May 16 - May 17
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (388 reviews)
"The landscaping was beautiful."

Reviewed on May 11, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 7 min drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $233 per night from May 14 to May 15
$233
per night
May 14 - May 15
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 pool and the restaurant in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"beautiful views and the food at the view was very good"

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 12 min drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $104 per night from May 20 to May 21
$104
per night
May 20 - May 21
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,046 reviews)
"Pleasure to revisit."

Reviewed on May 4, 2024

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 13 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $132 per night from May 28 to May 29
$132
per night
May 28 - May 29
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I thought the breakfast was a great option. I thought the amenities were lacking though. No disposable shower caps or hand lotions. No free parking $19/day for valet parking. But the hotel was in a good walking distance to downtown and the boardwalk, if you like walking. Not many restaurants close ..."

Reviewed on May 4, 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Casablanca On The Beach
Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 out of 5
101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 8 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $209 per night from May 14 to May 15
$209
per night
May 14 - May 15
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,228 reviews)
"Great view…"

Reviewed on May 12, 2024

Casablanca On The Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 28 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $114 per night from May 16 to May 17
$114
per night
May 16 - May 17
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Check in staff were friendly and quick with check in. Great service Parking was abit of an inconvenience - recommend compact.cars. Cleaning ladies were rude..practically pounding hard on our door around 10.55am for check out??"

Reviewed on May 11, 2024

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 12 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $99 per night from May 14 to May 15
$99
per night
May 14 - May 15
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! (1,005 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Loved the location."

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel
2 out of 5
301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 6 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $149 per night from May 14 to May 15
$149
per night
May 14 - May 15
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (379 reviews)
"First time staying here. The location is great and will be even better once the construction nextdoor is done :) Right across from boardwalk and a nice stroll to the pier. The room was really nice. We had 2 Queens with a balcony. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom was clean and had nice toiletries. ..."

Reviewed on May 11, 2024

Marea Sol Hotel
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
110 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 29 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $89 per night from May 28 to May 29
$89
per night
May 28 - May 29
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The location is perfect, the tub is great, the bed is not so good."

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
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