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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Marea Sol Hotel
"Service at front desk was great! I think his name was Max!"
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Seaside Inn & Suites
"Good Host"
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Casablanca On The Beach

Mission Inn

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
"Phenomenal experience!"
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Surf City Inn and Suites
"This place can be great. The best option is the Premier Studio Suite with a king bed; it is so much space + a kitchenette and sink at a cost hardly above their regular room rate. My last statement however was not the best. As sometimes happens you'll get partying neighbors music creeping through ..."
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
"It was exactly what we needed at a really great price. Reception was painless, the woman at the front was very helpful, check-out was just the same and not a disturbance the whole weekend. Also, the location couldn’t be better if you want to explore Santa Cruz."
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Inn At Pasatiempo
"Overall a good option. The parking area was a little unkempt. The room was clean, however there was crayon on the wall, broken tile at the entry door threshold, and glitter on the floor."
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026
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