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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 Mystery ...
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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! (1,657 reviews)
"Service at front desk was great! I think his name was Max!"

Reviewed on Nov 8, 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 ...
Hyatt Place 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. ...
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
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 ...
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
  • 16 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,159 reviews)
"Good Host"

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
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 ...
Casablanca On The Beach
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

2.5 out of 5
2250 Mission Street Santa Cruz CA
  • 4 min drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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 ...
Mission Inn
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,304 reviews)
"Phenomenal experience!"

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,278 reviews)
"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

Surf City Inn and Suites
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
  • 8 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"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

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 out of 5
555 Highway 17 Santa Cruz CA
  • 6 min drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"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

Inn At Pasatiempo
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