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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property

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Relax by the pool with ocean views and a pier in the background, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Relax on the balcony overlooking the water with a seating area and stunning views.
Enjoy a room with two beds, a desk, and a window offering a view of the pier and water.
Enjoy expansive views from large windows and balconies in this contemporary hotel.
Enjoy the beach view from this balcony with a table and chairs.

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cowell's Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - King ADA)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - King ADA)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - Two Queen)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - Two Queen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Suite - Tower)

  • 473 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shore Break Suite ADA)

  • 580 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Suite - Cloud Level)

  • 473 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (West Cliff Suite)

  • 600 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Dream Suite)

  • 600 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower - Two Queen)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower - Two Queen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive Two Qu)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive Two Qu)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - Two Queen)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - Two Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - Two Queen)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - Two Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Resort in Westside Santa Cruz
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Dream Inn Santa Cruz's full-service spa.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers 165 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies.

This Santa Cruz resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. The resort offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

3 meeting rooms are available. This beach resort also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Jack O'Neill Restaurant - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 35 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Jack O'Neill Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 35.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Dream Inn
Dream Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
Dream Hotel Santa Cruz
Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
a Joie De Vivre Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 740 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keshia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I thought the facilities could have been better looking and the suite larger, due to their pricing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

José

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and friendly staff, comfortable room, EXCELLENT VIEW!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yien

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little Gem Getaway

Our trip was wonderful! We loved the beachfront location—so convenient and close to everything. The kids had an amazing time in the pool and jacuzzi and were in the water almost every day, rain or shine. The food was delicious, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We’re already looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marissa

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next to the beach and shopping. Very clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff, and accommodations were all excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan, San Francisco

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except that it took 7 hours to fix a clogged toilet and the second time they cleaned the room it was not well done
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aurelio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Cupertino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always one of our favorite places.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing! Book directly through their website though because Expedia charged me $40 more than if I’d gone directly through them. Not cool! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor was great, very stylish hotel and all staff was nice. Pool and hot tub were hard to access as it’s rather small for the amount of rooms there. All chairs and loungers were claimed by 9:00 am. We ended up using the pool and hot tub from 9:15-10:00 pm since that was really the only time it wasn’t super crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it was right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing experience from checking in to check out

This hotel was booked based on other people’s reviews, and it didn’t disappoint, the hotel on the outside looks like any other hotel, but the rooms are very spacious with good decoration, and my view from the balcony had a view right onto the beach. The greeting was amazing. I spoke to a lady called Ann, she was extremely helpful and informative about the local area. Car parking is pretty easy. You can pull to the drop up zone outside the hotel, then when you’ve got your luggage in the hotel, you drive across the street and park in the open space Carr park of which your room key will let you access. This hotel was in an amazing location right next to the beach, the pier and the boardwalk, which is essentially a fun fair on the seaside. You could have a 30 minute walk to get to a local lighthouse, which is well worth the trip. If you’re a coffee connoisseur, the coffee shop in the hotel is fantastic or locally your options would be trying coffee, which will be near the lighthouse next to the hotel. They also do very good coffee. The hotel restaurant also serves amazing food. I opted for the steak, which was very enjoyable, and the service was second to none. If you are a light sleeper, while there was no noise from the hotel, you could hear the waves crashing on the beach - which from my point of view helped with me getting to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

darrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Wouldn’t return. Slow check in and made us wait till 4 to Check in. No help finding our way around. Parking/ valet fee and room charge is extreme for the small room it is. Wouldn’t return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haoyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Bad service

The property was convenient, and one of the nicer hotels in the area. The heated pool came in handy when it was chilly. Quick access to the beach. Close to the boardwalk. However, service wasn't great - maybe it was because I wasn't of a certain race, or that I was traveling alone with kids. Regardless, I would not stay here ever again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mally

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Elk Grove

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay. Right on the beach, view of the pier from out 9th floor window was fantastic, sitting on the patio while listening to the waves and feeling the ocean breeze, wandering down to walk along the beach. Had on room service meal of a burger and it was wonderful. I will want to come back to the 'Dream Inn' again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025