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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 28 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $174 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$174
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a sauna. Our guests praise the comfy rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Cruz ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was amazing with the stay except for our neighbors being inconsiderate with all the noise the kids were making. I heard kids running up and down the hallway til late. Besides that, I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
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 $225 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
$225
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
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 family ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (539 reviews)
"Hotel was clean and rooms were spacious. Elevator wait time was a little long only one elevator was working"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott 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 $229 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$229
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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 comfy rooms and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (907 reviews)
"Great hotel with excellent parking. Very close to the board walk"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 11 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $155 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$155
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot are located ...
6.8/10 (1,005 reviews)
"Very helpful staff"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

Bay Front Inn 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 $189 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$189
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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! (1,047 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

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
The price is $211 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
$211
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff are friendly, helpful and genuine. Hotel is very nice and well decorated. It seems safe. Restaurant is good, lots of amenities."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2024

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Seaside Inn & Suites
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 16 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $124 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
$124
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 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 spacious rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (495 reviews)
Seaside Inn &, Suites
"Upon arrival, Mr. Kahn and his staff have been responsive, friendly, working hard, and very helpful. There is no swimming pool. It's in a busy area, walking distance to beaches, restaurants, drug stores, and local activities. I highly recommend Seaside Inn & Suites."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024

Seaside Inn & 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 $227 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$227
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (509 reviews)
"This was my 3rd time staying here, always a good experience. Staff is very nice & helpful. The convenience of the boardwalk being steps away is the best."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

Marea Sol Hotel
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 $407 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$407
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Good stay at the hotel"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2024

Dream Inn 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 $395 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$395
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the comfy rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,292 reviews)
"Within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk, and pier"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

Casablanca On The Beach
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 $227 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$227
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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 $385 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$385
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful view and cozy room."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

Chaminade Resort & Spa
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