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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
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,177 reviews)
Very cool property with comfortable beds, great lobby and pool area.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
  • 7 min drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Hidden gem in the mountains

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
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
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Made beds and new towels everyday. Restaurant probably one of the better ones in Santa Cruz, although a bit expensive

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive Santa Cruz CA
  • 12 min drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,247 reviews)
Friendly Staff, cute place, good amenities Bed and pillows were awful. Overall pleased but may not come back

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
  • 7 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
Beautiful rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,189 reviews)
Staff was very friendly, helpful & knowledgeable.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
  • 10 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,243 reviews)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had such a wonderful stay! The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, which made our experience even better. Everything was clean and comfortable, and we really appreciated the complimentary breakfast. The waffles were honestly the highlight of my morning—so good! 😄 Thank you for such a ...

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
  • 28 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,176 reviews)
I've been to many other hotels in the past.And the breakfast wasn't as good as this one.It's not as good as if you were to go out to eat.But it's still good for the price

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,068 reviews)
Great property, great location, great staff

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
  • 6 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,348 reviews)
Thank you for your support very nice hotel

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
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
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Check in was great, staff were pleasant and courteous especially the staff at the valet. The complimentary breakfast could be improved.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Continental Inn

Continental Inn

2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
  • 13 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was very clean and had lots of nice finishing touches

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Continental Inn
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