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Torch Lite Inn
Torch Lite Inn
2.5 out of 5
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • 8 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $70 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$70
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cocoanut Grove and Sky Glider are located nearby. ...
6.6/10 (1,005 reviews)
Basic and functional
"Very basic room, clean and functional."

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2023

Torch Lite Inn
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, 95060
  • 10 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $123 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$123
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration ...
9/10 Wonderful! (412 reviews)
Best Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach
"I’ve stayed at many hotels near the boardwalk and honestly La Quinta is the best when it comes to cost, service, and location. The amenities are clean, welcoming, and the gym is a great perk. The rooms have been clean during each of my stays. The staff is welcoming and engaged in conversation with ..."

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2023

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • 11 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $209 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$209
per night
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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 helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2023

Dream 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, 95060
  • 12 min drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $127 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$127
per night
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Prompt service, nice and clean room"

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • 18 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $149 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$149
per night
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2023

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz
  • 5 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $122 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$122
per night
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Sky Glider ...
7.2/10 Good! (25 reviews)
"Very nice hotel! Across the street from the boardwalk parking lot!"

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2023

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
110 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • 29 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $93 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$93
per night
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Closed pool hot tub early."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2023

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065
  • 7 min drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $164 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$164
per night
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (940 reviews)
Wonderful Getaway
"Very quiet, comfortable, clean rooms. Wonderful spa and massage center. Huge gym and workout area. Nice trails to walk."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2023

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Casablanca On The Beach
Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 out of 5
101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • 8 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $129 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$129
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (827 reviews)
"Staff is outstanding . The nicest people I have meet in a long time . Very convenient location very clean and beautiful boutique hotel"

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023

Casablanca On The Beach
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • 13 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $149 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$149
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"I appreciated the friendliness of the staff and the clean, warm atmosphere."

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2023

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • 12 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $89 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$89
per night
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"We are return customers and love it here. Very clean and fabulous location to the pier, the downtown and our favorite coffee place-Firefly. Our only complaint is that we had a poolside room, which was somewhat noisy. That was not the fault of the staff as we were too lazy to change rooms!"

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2023

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Continental Inn
Continental Inn
2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • 13 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $84 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$84
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean ,bed was comfortable had coffee maker fridge and microwave in room"

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023

Continental Inn
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