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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
The price is $126 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$126
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31
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! (1,007 reviews)
"A great place to stay!"

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2025

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
The price is $254 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$254
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025

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 $112 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
$112
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
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! (1,089 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and helpful. I forgot my pillow in the hotel room after checking out. I called the front desk to ask if they could check if my pillow was still there. They called back a few minutes later to let me know my pillow would be waiting for me at the front desk to pick up. The property ..."

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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 $125 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$125
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Eclectic hotel across the street from the Santa Cruz wharf. The rooms are clean and spacious, but the beds were very uncomfortable. The staff accommodating and helpful."

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025

Beach Street Inn and Suites
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 $127 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$127
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Close to beach"

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2025

Hyatt Place 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 Jan 28 to Jan 29
$272
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great place/location"

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3 out of 5
2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 6 min drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $117 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$117
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"We stayed here for the weekend and it was perfect for our needs. The room was comfortable and clean. It was right next to a school, so I'm not sure how congested it gets during school hours since school was not in session when we stayed. It was quiet because it was just off the main street and away ..."

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
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 $126 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$126
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31
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! (736 reviews)
Convenient spot
"Very convenient location, less than 5 minutes walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk."

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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 $95 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
$95
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Liked being close to the pier, but neighborhood was a bit sketchy. Liked having 2 bedrooms. No plug for the bathtub, had to improvise with the rubber mat."

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2025

Ocean Pacific Lodge
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 $126 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$126
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
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! (1,104 reviews)
Nice stay.
"Good enough for the price. Everything as expected."

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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 $126 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$126
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 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! (755 reviews)
"Stayed 2 nights with full ocean view with balcony Just as described as the photo online.Will definitely stay again and recommend"

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025

Marea Sol Hotel
Mission Inn
Mission Inn
2.5 out of 5
2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 4 min drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $111 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$111
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"I always have a nice stay at Mission Inn. Great people, clean rooms, comfortable beds. Pleasant courtyard and patio areas. Nice variety at the Continental Breakfast. I think it's a bit more than Continental, actually. Well worth it."

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2025

Mission Inn
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