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Chaminade Resort & Spa
The view was amazing, the rooms quite clean and spacious, and the pool/hot tub area was perfect.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Staff was great! We stayed one night over the holiday weekend and enjoyed our evening at the restaurant/bar.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Perfect location right on the sand in Santa Cruz! Could watch the waves and the surfers from the room and activity on the pier. Room was a good size. Enjoyed the convenience of the coffee cart in the lobby and the food and views at Jack O’neills were excellent!
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Jose and check in very friendly. Room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
What a wonderful place. Wonderful service.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
clean room.. friendly staff
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Clean room..nice place..great access to wharf and boardwalk!
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
This is our favorite place to stay when we visit our daughter @ Santa Clara University! It’s an easy drive up/down the hill. It’s so quiet, set on a tranquil tree filled hillside. You truly feel and are away from the chaos of the Bay. The only areas that do need improvement are their bathrooms and ...
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
I called in advance and asked if the electric vehicle charging was complementary and was told that it was. When I arrived to check in, having prepaid, I was told that I’d have to pay a $15 per day parking fee to access the charger. The manager refused to waive the fee and became quite condescending ...
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Rooms weren’t ready until way after 4 . It’s weird we rent rooms for a day then only get them for just enough time to sleep. And they can’t even keep that time right
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
clean room. Breakfast was a big plus.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Ocean Pacific Lodge
I love this place. Close to the beach, close to downtown. Great location. Friendly staff. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
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