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Seaside Inn & Suites
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 15 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $75 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$75
per night
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (299 reviews)
Best Stay in Stay in Santa Cruz
"I was very impressed with my stay here. Everything was clean and well maintained. The staff was professional and friendly. One of the best stays I have had in Santa Cruz!"

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024

Seaside Inn & Suites
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 $115 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$115
per night
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great property, very friendly staff"

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

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 $129 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$129
per night
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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 pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Thanks. Great stay"

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2024

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 $127 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$127
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (320 reviews)
"Excellent . We enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott 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 $101 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$101
per night
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,051 reviews)
"The gent checking us in was fabulous! Many thanks!"

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2024

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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 $259 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$259
per night
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was amazing! Room was clean view amazing. First time staying here and I woul come back for sure. The only thing that I was concerned about is you can hear everything!"

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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 $130 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$130
per night
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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 the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (738 reviews)
"Very nice and beach was only a 5 minute walk"

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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 $155 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$155
per night
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,192 reviews)
"Great location!!Walking distance from boardwalk and pier. Not a full breakfast at all. Room could use some extra cleaning. Love the balcony with fireplace!"

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024

Casablanca On The Beach
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
Stay at this beach motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
Definitely stay here
"Perfect ocean view room. Cute hotel. Delicious hot chocolate in the morning. Loved the kitchenette. Wow those stairs are a workout. Felt safe. Already recommended to all family and friends"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2024

Beach Street Inn and Suites
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 $134 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$134
per night
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (336 reviews)
Close to wharf
"Great location. Really close to wharf. Parking is tight but always available in two spots so that was fine. Nice beach town."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2024

Marea Sol Hotel
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 $89 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$89
per night
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (1,009 reviews)
One night trip to Santa Cruz
"We were there for one night to attend a concert. The room was clean, if basic. The location was within walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go. Our only complaint was that there was a family with children staying in the room above us who stomped around until at least midnight. Not the motel's ..."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2024

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
110 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 29 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $93 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$93
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
where's the eggs?
"everything was great, breakfast was just ok, no eggs with the breakfast meal, only over cooked sausage and toast and the usual stuff."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2024

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
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