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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 10 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $161 per night from May 5 to May 6
$161
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,188 reviews)
"Very nice room."

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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 $272 per night from May 6 to May 7
$272
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Pool view & ocean front property"

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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 $121 per night from May 5 to May 6
$121
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,090 reviews)
"Great customer service at the front desk."

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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 $149 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$149
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location. All the amenities. I will definitely be back. I will tell my family and friends about it too. :) Michele M. Conrad"

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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 $130 per night from May 5 to May 6
$130
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
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 helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Staycation
"Every year for Spring Break, our Family does a “Staycation” and we love spending time in Santa Cruz. We decided to try a new hotel and we happy with our experience; especially the friendly Staff"

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025

Hyatt Place 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 $151 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$151
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (793 reviews)
"Loved the property and walkable to all Santa Cruz activities at the Boardwalk. Nice dining option at the Bistro for breakfast. pool was clean and large compared to most in Santa Cruz. Property has valet parking which is necessary with beach parking at hotels these days. Thanks for a great time."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

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
The price is $149 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$149
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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! (841 reviews)
"Staff were very nice and helpful. Parking was annoying but not too bad. Rooms felt new and clean. Comfortable beds. Close to everything. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025

Marea Sol Hotel
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 $242 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$242
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (1,197 reviews)
Precious guest problem
"Previous guest interrupted my stay looking for something they said they left behind at 9:00 in the morning, I found this inappropriate and disturbing. It was not the hotel staffs fault but kinda messed the experience up!"

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025

Casablanca On The Beach
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 $216 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$216
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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 restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Love it! But, but not the restaurant.
"We really love the hotel. It had everything we needed. The Charging Stations was a major plus. The pools where heated and the Jacuzzi was hot. My only complaint..... the Restaurant was a major disappointment. The staff were nonexistent and the food took almost 45min to come out. Staff never came ..."

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 9 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $172 per night from May 13 to May 14
$172
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Book a stay at this beach motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great staff and amazing location and view . The room even though looks updated , I felt wasn’t as clean as I had hoped . The bathroom smelled like urine and I couldn’t figure out where the smell was coming from . The blanket on the Murphy bed had a blood stain or something and we had to ask for new ..."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

Beach Street Inn and Suites
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 $115 per night from May 4 to May 5
$115
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"A good basic stay for a night in town"

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Surf City Inn and Suites
Surf City Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 9 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $88 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$88
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Book a stay at this spa motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Amazing
"Had a great night here amazing price and super clean will definitely be staying here again"

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025

Surf City Inn and Suites
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