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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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"It was"

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

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Dream Inn 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
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)
"Everything was amazing!!"

Reviewed on May 18, 2025

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Chaminade Resort & Spa
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,187 reviews)
"This hotel is clean and modern and very convenient. You can walk to the wharf and the boardwalk. The beds are super comfie too!"

Reviewed on May 23, 2025

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,063 reviews)
"Room was spacious and clean"

Reviewed on May 15, 2025

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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! (1,025 reviews)
"Great location ,"

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

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Ocean Pacific Lodge
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,118 reviews)
"Maid service was not good. They skipped cleaning my room one day. The next day they did service my room but they didn’t restock the coffee bar or clean it."

Reviewed on May 18, 2025

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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)
I'd stay here again
"It was decent for the price. The rooms are very spacious, clean and the beds were comfortable. The only con was the parking"

Reviewed on May 25, 2025

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Bay Front Inn 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! (914 reviews)
"Cute property right by the Boardwalk. Booked oceanfront with balcony on 3rd floor. The room was a little small but I wouldn’t mind staying here again. Cafe for yummy coffee right below us. Parking was a little weird because it was only 1 way out but we managed it. Overall, I’d give it an 8 out of ..."

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

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Marea Sol Hotel
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Great pool. Rooms are a bit sparse for the price but we spent all our time in the restaurant and pool anyway."

Reviewed on May 26, 2025

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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
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff members were A+++"

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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
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! (745 reviews)
Excellent service
"The owner is very hospitable and made my stay comfortable. Im im town to work and the spacious room was a great place to recharge after each workday. I really appreciate the service provided."

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

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Seaside Inn & Suites
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! (814 reviews)
"Very nice, convenient location."

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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