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Hotel Solares, hotel in Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.

I had stayed there a couple of different times and there was no problem. And the last time I went i want and booked a room. when I got there. I was turned away and told I was on a no rent list and I wasn't really given a reason why I can't imagine so it was a big hassle and I'm not happy with what happened and I would never stay there again
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
1,528 reviews
Price from
$134.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz, hotel in Santa Cruz

This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the center of the city, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family vacation or...

View was amazing! Location was great! Room was clean with a lot of amenities although our refrigerator didn't work.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
944 reviews
Price from
$299
1 night, 2 adults
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Continental Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.

Great job!
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
632 reviews
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$74
1 night, 2 adults
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Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley, hotel in Santa Cruz

Just minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California.

Great location. Great to have a restaurant and bar in the hotel. Friendly staff. Large room and comfortable beds.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
764 reviews
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$130.38
1 night, 2 adults
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, hotel in Santa Cruz

Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.

Close to downtown and view
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
793 reviews
Price from
$112.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, hotel in Santa Cruz

Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.

Lizzie was a great server - our dinner was great!
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
496 reviews
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$119
1 night, 2 adults
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz, hotel in Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, a 16-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge.

It was in close proximity to the boardwalk and there were several places to grab a meal/ snack/ treat. The breakfast buffet was great! Staff was very friendly and when the front desk was called to bring towels to our room it was a fast response time- it was much appreciated.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
814 reviews
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$148.72
1 night, 2 adults
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Comfort Inn Boardwalk, hotel in Santa Cruz

This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.

Clean room, friendly staff, Great location, Good Breakfast and Great Location
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
470 reviews
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$93.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Pacific Blue Inn, hotel in Santa Cruz

Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers rooms with attached bathroom with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

Comfortable and clean place in a good location. Friendly staff and good mattresses. Would stay here again.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
473 reviews
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$159
1 night, 2 adults
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca, hotel in Santa Cruz

Conveniently located 1.1 miles from the Natural Bridges State Beach, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers a fitness room and guest laundry room.. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.

The entire stay was great, love the location and everything there is to do in the area.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
371 reviews
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$124.84
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with parking in Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz's best hotels with breakfast

  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good     · 371 reviews

    Conveniently located 1.1 miles from the Natural Bridges State Beach, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers a fitness room and guest laundry room.. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.

    The staff was friendly and the location was perfect

  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good     · 200 reviews

    Ideally located off Highway 17 and only minutes from the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz, California, this hotel offers many thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.

    the property is very close to eating place & the downtown santa cruz area.

  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good     · 496 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.

    Location, cleanliness, Friendly staff and service.

  • Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant     · 793 reviews

    Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.

    Great location. Was able to walk to the beach& boardwalk.

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good     · 683 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool, a sauna, and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

    The pool is 10/10, good temperature and nice size

  • Comfort Inn Boardwalk
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good     · 470 reviews

    This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.

    It was just what we needed. Something for everyone

  • Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good     · 237 reviews

    Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 2 mi from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' drive to the University of California Santa Cruz.

    The staff in the lobby were very nice and helpful.

  • Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good     · 764 reviews

    Just minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California.

    comfortable and quiet rooms very comfortable beds!

Budget hotels in Santa Cruz

  • Hotel Solares
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant     · 1,528 reviews

    Hotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.

    I didn’t get to eat, I wasn’t aware there was breakfast.

  • The Aqua Pacific Hotel
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good     · 492 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, within a 14-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach and 0.8 miles of Seabright State Beach, The Aqua Pacific Hotel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

    Spotlessly clean in great location with lovely hosts.

  • Continental Inn
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good     · 632 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.

    It was very clean..staff were helpful and friendly.

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant     · 549 reviews

    This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.

    è molto vicino a piedi dal Luna Park di Santa Cruz

  • Ocean Gate Inn
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good     · 163 reviews

    The Ocean Gate Inn is ideally located in the heart of Santa Cruz! Each room includes a balcony with a view, a TV with cable channels, air conditioning, ironing facilities, a microwave, a...

    I loved the view. It was very close to everything.

  • SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant     · 508 reviews

    Located in Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is 15 minutes' walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests.

    Buena atención el personal en recepción muy amable

FAQs about hotels in Santa Cruz

Surfin’ USA in Bohemian CA

Santa Cruz was surf central California long before the Beach Boys sang about it. The Surfing Museum in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse tells stories of those who have braved some of the world’s best waves.

Overlooking the ocean rollers are the Coconut Grove Ballroom and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - the oldest amusement park in the state of CA, and the last original one on the West Coast. Its historic carousel, rollercoasters and rides are a colourful backdrop to Cowell’s Beach, best viewed from the Sky Glider cable cars.

Jutting into Monterey Bay is the wharf where sea lions bask and pelicans decide on their next meal. Seafood restaurants are abundant here and the bars provide lively nightlife. Pacific Avenue is the main shopping area and one street away is the Museum of Art & History.

Unsurprisingly for a surfer hotspot, the city has a liberal outlook and is known for political activism - a far cry from the era when the Santa Cruz Mission was established. The mission is now a state park alongside Natural Bridges Beach and the Big Basin Redwoods in forested hills behind the city, home to the gravity-defying Mystery Spot.

Booking.com’s Santa Cruz accommodation includes pet-friendly motels, hotels with hot tubs and cheap inns near UCSC.

What Guests Said About Santa Cruz:

  • Scored 10
    10

    It was a refreshing visit to the seaside.

    It was a refreshing visit to the seaside. The Boardwalk was fun. We went outside of the Boardwalk for food, not being a big fan of fast food. A guide to restaurants would have been helpful, but we found a few places with an internet search. We enjoyed very good pizza and salad at Kianti's and a wonderful breakfast at homey Zachary's.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States of America
  • Scored 10
    10

    The staff at the hotel treated us wonderfully.

    The staff at the hotel treated us wonderfully. Check in & check out went so easy. We had a problem with our TV & it was fixed within 10 minutes! Having deck chairs to relax on anytime of the day was a big plus. It would have been nice to have a private deck because one morning a patron walked up & down in front of our room on a business call at 8:15am. I didn't need to hear about his dinner the night before or his hangover.
    Shaver
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Great place to visit and live. I almost moved there.

    Great place to visit and live. I almost moved there. Yep luv ocean and more matins so close together. It was a bit congested with people. If u visit u gotta see cal state Santa Cruze. Don’t forget to see the boardwalk
    Martin
    United States of America
  • Scored 10
    10

    Loved Santa Cruz. Capitola Beach is a must visit.

    Loved Santa Cruz. Capitola Beach is a must visit. Santa Cruz boardwalk and wharf are amazing. Lots of great restaurants and shopping. It’s only an hour to Monterey which has the best aquarium I have ever seen.
    Julie
    New Zealand
  • Scored 10
    10

    Love the beaches, The Beach Boardwalk (great place for...

    Love the beaches, The Beach Boardwalk (great place for restless teens), and the Point Lobos State Park. The coastal trail is well maintained and old folk friendly. There is easy access to redwood just north of Santa Cruz without the crowds drawn by better known locations. We enjoyed every minute of our time and satisfied the needs of a varied ages and abilities.
    Victoria
    United States of America
  • Scored 10
    10

    My kids loved the boardwalk but there is so much more to...

    My kids loved the boardwalk but there is so much more to Santa Cruz than just the Boardwalk. The weather is brilliant. I feel it has it all with plenty of action on the Boardwalk to entertain the kids but I feel you can easily avoid the hustle and bustle of the Boardwalk and have a relaxing & romantic time away with a special loved one.
    Simon
    New Zealand

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  • SeaSide Inn & Suites

    SeaSide Inn & Suites

    Santa Cruz
    From $101.24 per night
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good     · 709 reviews
    It can be seen that the interior of the building has been renovated. Although the room is not big, it is clean, fully furnished, the bed is very comfortable, and the price is moderate. Not far from the beach and restaurants. I will choose here again next time I come to Santa Cruz.
    B
    Bei
    United States of America
  • The Islander Motel Santa Cruz

    The Islander Motel Santa Cruz

    Santa Cruz
    From $86.54 per night
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good     · 405 reviews
    Good Size fridge & freezer. Clean and Bright bathroom that looks renovated. Sufficient room size. Reasonablely priced vending machine with sodas. Quiet Room. Ice machine. Shaded parking for 6 cars. Only a short driving distance to Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Grocery Outlet.
    FERDINAND
    United States of America
  • Casablanca Inn on The Beach

    Casablanca Inn on The Beach

    Santa Cruz
    From $182.18 per night
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good     · 1,458 reviews
    We had a nice stay at The Casablanca Inn. It was so lovely to wake up to sunrise over Santa Cruz beach. Great location. The room itself was nice and spacious, with a good shower. Nice to have a balcony [note that this is shared with other hotel residents].
    Karis
    United Kingdom
  • Surf City Inn & Suites

    Surf City Inn & Suites

    Santa Cruz
    From $89.56 per night
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good     · 1,339 reviews
    Room was basic but clean enough. It's very close to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk; you could walk to the boardwalk in about 10 minutes. The pool is indoors which was nice because the kids could swim even though it was a little chilly outside.
    Sotelo
    United States of America
  • Mission Inn

    Mission Inn

    Santa Cruz
    From $122.18 per night
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good     · 975 reviews
    Standard room, hot tub was lovely, will need a car to get around and into Santa Cruz.
    Simon
    United Kingdom

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