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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 10 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,202 reviews)
"The breakfast was solid. The precheck in emails they send you are nonsense. They will still need you to do all of it when you check in so don't bother. They sent me an email saying the room was ready, I get there and it's not ready. I had to wait 40 minutes once I got there so the room could be cleaned. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 12 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,099 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff. Great pool area. Perfect for the fam!"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Ocean Pacific Lodge
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great, busy, family, happy!"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Good view"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Dream Inn 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
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 clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (906 reviews)
"Walking distance to the boardwalk"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

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
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,151 reviews)
"Nice rooms and good bar/restaurant"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Very comfortable and clean. Checked in a bit early with no charge."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,112 reviews)
"Great overall service, spacious and clean room."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Very happy with this spot! Nice clean rooms, no noise, and a solid breakfast"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Mission Inn
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Fun time
"Perfect for large families walking distance to the beach and boardwalk"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Surf City Inn and Suites
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
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 helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Just suggest getting better tv service"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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! (1,049 reviews)
"This is my second time staying here and it is a great location. You can walk across the street and you are at the boardwalk. The staff is extremely friendly. The manager was a great representation of the hotel and new ownership. This is my go to locations."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Marea Sol Hotel
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