If you're on a budget, stay at Continental Inn, which is accompanied with a sauna, an indoor swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. Beachview Inn is an affordable option that is 1 km from Pacific Garden Mall.
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Dream Inn Santa CruzHotel
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View on map1.4 km from City Centre200 m from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Located in Westside Santa Cruz district close to University of California Santa Cruz, this hotel boasts a patio, a shared lounge and a golf course.
8.2
Great74 reviews
From
£ 239
/night
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The hotel has
- On-site car park
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The hotel has
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The hotel has
- Seasonal outdoor pool
View on map1.3 km from City Centre400 m from Sky Glider
Located a few steps from Seymour Marine Discovery Center, the hotel features 23 rooms with views over the ocean.
7.8
Very good77 reviews
From
£ 161
/night
700 m from City Centre800 m from Nickelodeon Theatre
There are rooms facing the ocean and the hotel is set close to Cowell's Beach.
8.6
Great47 reviews
From
£ 209
/night
1.0 km from City Centre600 m from Veterans Memorial Building
Travelers will enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool available in the authentic hotel centrally located in Westside Santa Cruz district close to a motorway.
7.8
Very good29 reviews
From
£ 190
/night
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters InnBed & Breakfast
1.3 km from City Centre200 m from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
The hotel is based close to Ocean View Park in Santa Cruz, and consists of 9 rooms with Victorian decor.
8.8
Great42 reviews
From
£ 175
/night
7.0 km from City Centre2.2 km from Scotts Valley Recreation Div
The venue features a year-round outdoor swimming pool and a casual restaurant, boasting location next to Pasatiempo Golf Club.
8.0
Great98 reviews
From
£ 197
/night
1.5 km from City Centre1000 m from Veterans Memorial Building
A spa area and a Jacuzzi along with cosy rooms are available at this hotel, conveniently set adjacent to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
7.6
Very good230 reviews
From
£ 159
/night
1.2 km from City Centre200 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Located a few steps from Cowell's Beach, the hotel features 25 rooms with views over the landscape.
6.0
Guest rating124 reviews
From
£ 108
/night
Pacific Blue InnHotel
Located in the downtown district of Santa Cruz, the venue features an outdoor pool together with a hot tub, a water slide and a poolside snack bar.
8.8
Great105 reviews
From
£ 107
/night
1.2 km from City Centre800 m from Veterans Memorial Building
This hotel has 42 rooms and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, offering location in Westside Santa Cruz district not far away from a motorway.
7.0
Very good33 reviews
From
£ 78
/night
Ocean Pacific LodgeMotel
1000 m from City Centre300 m from Santa Cruz
Boasting a café bar and a seasonal pool, the property is located close to Catalyst and less than 1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz.
8.0
Great245 reviews
From
£ 198
/night
1.1 km from City Centre500 m from Pacific Garden Mall
Offering a beautiful location in Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, the hotel welcomes guests with a daily continental breakfast.
7.4
Very good178 reviews
From
£ 91
/night
1.0 km from City Centre700 m from Pacific Avenue
This hotel offers the garden bar and 55 rooms together with convenient location close to Santa Cruz Mystery Spot.
6.0
Guest rating57 reviews
From
£ 133
/night
Beachview InnMotel
1.2 km from City Centre100 m from Santa Cruz
There are rooms facing the ocean and the hotel is set close to University of California Santa Cruz.
7.6
Very good78 reviews
From
£ 85
/night
Ocean Gate InnHotel
1.4 km from City Centre600 m from Sky Glider
Boasting location close to University of California at Santa Cruz, the venue includes 25 rooms and an outdoor pool.
6.2
Nice60 reviews
From
£ 88
/night
1.1 km from City Centre200 m from Santa Cruz
The budget hotel is a good starting point to Santa Cruz' sights including University of California Santa Cruz and Neary Lagoon Park.
7.0
Very good47 reviews
From
£ 61
/night
Sea & Sand InnHotel
1.4 km from City Centre300 m from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
This budget hotel with ocean views lies close to the sights of Santa Cruz including Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.
7.4
Very good8 reviews
From
£ 174
/night
Torch Lite InnMotel
1.2 km from City Centre600 m from Pacific Garden Mall
Within easy reach of Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, this hotel comprises 38 rooms with en suite bathrooms.
6.4
Nice110 reviews
From
£ 75
/night
1.3 km from City Centre100 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, the hotel is about 20 minutes' walk from the center of Santa Cruz.
6.8
Nice27 reviews
From
£ 101
/night
Ocean LodgeMotel
1.2 km from City Centre700 m from Veterans Memorial Building
Refurbished in 2009, the hotel offers 30 rooms housed in a historic-style building.
6.6
Nice32 reviews
From
£ 88
/night
1.3 km from City Centre200 m from Santa Cruz
Set close to To Honor Surfing Monument in Westside Santa Cruz district, this family venue features an outdoor swimming pool.
8.0
Great26 reviews
From
£ 296
/night
1000 m from City Centre300 m from Santa Cruz
Located in a recreational area of Santa Cruz, the hotel features a year-round outdoor pool along with umbrellas.
7.0
Very good207 reviews
From
£ 142
/night
1.2 km from City Centre200 m from Santa Cruz
This charming hotel with ocean views lies close to the sights of Santa Cruz including Ocean View Park.
7.4
Very good62 reviews
From
£ 124
/night
1.3 km from City Centre600 m from Sky Glider
Set near University of California Santa Cruz, this central venue is 10 minutes' walk of the city center.
5.8
Guest rating63 reviews
From
£ 75
/night
1.0 km from City Centre500 m from Pacific Garden Mall
The hotel was built in 1962 in a business area of Santa Cruz, and nowadays has 63 rooms.
5.4
Guest rating51 reviews
From
£ 379
/night
Motel Santa CruzMotel
1.1 km from City Centre700 m from Pacific Garden Mall
Located a few steps from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the hotel features 62 rooms with views over the city.
5.0
Guest rating69 reviews
From
£ 82
/night
1.3 km from City Centre300 m from Sky Glider
Offering convenient proximity to Santa Cruz Wharf, the hotel is also close to Cowell's Beach.
7.4
Very good102 reviews
From
£ 151
/night
Inn At PasatiempoHotel
3.0 km from City Centre600 m from Pasatiempo Golf Club
Guests of the property can relax in the café bar, swim in a year-round outdoor pool, or enjoy a picnic area and a golf course close to a motorway.
7.8
Very good52 reviews
From
£ 174
/night
2.9 km from City Centre1.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz
Situated in a beach area of Santa Cruz, this hotel features a heated pool, a cinema room and tennis courts.
8.2
Great20 reviews
From
£ 130
/night
2.7 km from City Centre800 m from Rio Theatre
Less than 3 km from the city centre of Santa Cruz, this 31-room accommodation features barbeque grills and a golf course.
7.2
Very good65 reviews
From
£ 96
/night
Chaminade Resort & SpaResort
4.9 km from City Centre1.1 km from Dominican Hospital
A health club, a treatment room and a massage room along with designer rooms are available at this hotel, conveniently set adjacent to Pacific Avenue.
8.0
Great51 reviews
From
£ 150
/night
1.4 km from City Centre1000 m from Veterans Memorial Building
Guests at this hotel will enjoy a private swimming pool and local meals together with a beautiful setting in a shopping area.
7.8
Very good57 reviews
From
£ 174
/night
Salt Air LodgeHotel
Located close to Natural Bridges State Beach, the hotel has 26 rooms, and boasts access to a bus stop.
6.8
Nice29 reviews
From
£ 104
/night
Hotel SolaresHotel
1.0 km from City Centre500 m from Pacific Garden Mall
For your convenience the hotel offers a spa centre and a Jacuzzi, and features a year-round outdoor pool, conveniently set near PF Atelier.
6.8
Nice183 reviews
From
£ 89
/night
Carousel Beach InnHotel
1.5 km from City Centre200 m from Sky Glider
Located a few steps from Pacific Avenue, the hotel features 34 rooms with views over the ocean.
7.6
Very good2 reviews
From
£ 110
/night
1.2 km from City Centre100 m from Santa Cruz
Featuring historic architecture, the venue provides 45 rooms and offers easy access to University of California Santa Cruz.
8.6
Great87 reviews
From
£ 241
/night
1.2 km from City Centre400 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
There are rooms facing the city and the hotel is set close to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
7.6
Very good9 reviews
From
£ 77
/night
Mission InnInn
1.9 km from City Centre1.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz
Adjacent to MJA Vineyards, and close to Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve, this business hotel features 53 en-suite rooms.
7.6
Very good10 reviews
From
£ 144
/night
The Islander MotelMotel
1.1 km from City Centre700 m from Pacific Avenue
The central hotel is a good starting point to Santa Cruz' sights including Mystery Spot and Pacific Garden Mall.
7.6
Very good125 reviews
From
£ 113
/night
1.1 km from City Centre700 m from Pacific Avenue
Thanks to its prime location, the property is easily accessible from University of California Santa Cruz and there is a motorway just steps away.
8.0
Great154 reviews
From
£ 135
/night
Seaway InnMotel
1.3 km from City Centre200 m from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Located a few steps from Ocean View Park, the hotel features 23 rooms with views over the garden.
7.8
Very good1 review
From
£ 156
/night
Continental InnHotel
The hotel boasts location in Westside Santa Cruz district close to University of California Santa Cruz and offers its guests a Jacuzzi and a sauna.
8.0
Great127 reviews
From
£ 136
/night
3.6 km from City Centre1.6 km from Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
Located near Pacific Avenue, this boutique hotel features a continental breakfast.
8.0
Great7 reviews
From
£ 156
/night
1.0 km from City Centre700 m from Pacific Avenue
Conveniently located right next to University of California at Santa Cruz, the hotel has non-smoking rooms to offer as well as a 24-hour bar.
7.6
Very good7 reviews
From
£ 171
/night
Aqua Breeze InnMotel
1.3 km from City Centre300 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The hotel lies not far away from Lighthouse State Beach Park and offers a garden restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool onsite.
7.4
Very good89 reviews
From
£ 110
/night
3.9 km from City Centre1.8 km from Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
Placed close to McPherson Center in the centre of Santa Cruz, this hotel offers 15 rooms.
8.0
Great41 reviews
From
£ 205
/night
1.5 km from City Centre1.0 km from Veterans Memorial Building
The hotel offers easy access to Mystery Spot, boasting 28 rooms in the centre of Santa Cruz.
7.0
Very good32 reviews
From
£ 124
/night
1.5 km from City Centre1.1 km from Veterans Memorial Building
Set close to Mission State Park in Westside Santa Cruz district, this budget venue features an outdoor swimming pool.
7.4
Very good38 reviews
From
£ 88
/night
Salt Air LodgeHotel
The hotel perfectly located in Westside Santa Cruz district close to University of California Santa Cruz has 27 rooms.
From
£ 94
/night
1.2 km from City Centre800 m from Veterans Memorial Building
The hotel centrally located in Westside Santa Cruz district close to Seabright State Beach has 50 rooms.
6.6
Nice48 reviews
From
£ 78
/night
1.2 km from City Centre700 m from Pacific Garden Mall
The hotel is based close to Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History in Santa Cruz, and consists of 36 rooms with Mediterranean decor.
6.8
Nice333 reviews
From
£ 99
/night
Capri MotelMotel
1.2 km from City Centre400 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Offering convenient proximity to Cowell's Beach, the hotel is also close to Pacific Garden Mall.
6.6
Nice87 reviews
From
£ 98
/night
River View VillaApartment
The largest option:
2 adults
1.2 km from City Centre400 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Featuring a sunbathing terrace, this property is situated a short distance from McPherson Center and about a 10-minute walk from the center of Santa Cruz.
8.8
Great5 reviews
From
£ 116
/night
1.1 km from City Centre300 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
This cheap hotel overlooks Monterey Bay and is located in the immediate proximity to Seabright State Beach.
From
£ 149
/night
1.4 km from City Centre1000 m from Veterans Memorial Building
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this venue offers 100 rooms right in a coastal area.
8.6
Great35 reviews
From
£ 174
/night
Harbor InnInn
3.0 km from City Centre1.2 km from Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
Offering 19 rooms with garden views, the hotel is set in Eastside Santa Cruz district, just steps from Pacific Avenue.
8.0
Great11 reviews
From
£ 114
/night
The Darling HouseHotel
1.6 km from City Centre500 m from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
There are rooms facing the ocean and the hotel is set close to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
7.8
Very good11 reviews
1.3 km from City Centre400 m from Sky Glider
Nestled next to University of California Santa Cruz, this budget venue features an outdoor swimming pool and 23 rooms not far from a motorway.
7.2
Very good5 reviews
From
£ 53
/night
2.1 km from City Centre1.9 km from University of California Santa Cruz
The hotel conveniently located in Westside Santa Cruz district close to University of California Santa Cruz has 32 rooms.
5.8
Guest rating2 reviews
From
£ 75
/night
97.1 km from City Centre
The boutique hotel is a good starting point to Santa Cruz' sights including Lombard Street and Goodman Building.
From
£ 268
/night
1.2 km from City Centre200 m from Santa Cruz
This family hotel with non-smoking rooms and a private swimming pool is situated in a busy area near Santa Cruz Wharf.
8.4
Great19 reviews
From
£ 152
/night
Villa VistaVilla
6 adults
3 bedrooms
3 beds
5.1 km from City Centre1.4 km from First Church-Religious Science
Situated a 10-minute drive to Pacific Avenue, this villa features a balcony and a terrace.
From
£ 419
/night
Boardwalk DreamVilla
4 adults
2 bedrooms
3 beds
1.1 km from City Centre400 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Featuring a sunny patio, this villa is located in Westside Santa Cruz district, 1 km away from city centre.
9.4
Perfect2 reviews
From
£ 171
/night
4 adults
2 bedrooms
4 beds
5.6 km from City Centre1.6 km from First Church-Religious Science
Featuring a patio and 2 bedrooms, the property is set close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
From
£ 161
/night
The Boardwalk HavenVilla
4 adults
2 bedrooms
2 beds
1.2 km from City Centre600 m from Pacific Garden Mall
Offering a kitchen complete with a dishwasher, a cooktop and a washing machine, this villa is located close to Abbott Square.
From
£ 150
/night
10 adults
2 bedrooms
3 beds
6.9 km from City Centre100 m from Armida Winery
6.8 km from City Centre200 m from Armida Winery
Located next to SUP Shack, the venue comprises 10 rooms with views of the street.
8.2
Great6 reviews
From
£ 161
/night
9 adults
4 bedrooms
5 beds
6.8 km from City Centre200 m from Armida Winery
6 adults
3 bedrooms
3 beds
4.7 km from City Centre1000 m from First Church-Religious Science
Featuring a sunny patio along with 3 bedrooms, this villa is set 4.6 km from The Salvation Army.
From
£ 251
/night
1.1 km from City Centre300 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
While staying in the hotel you are invited to discover Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center set nearby, or walk for only 10 minutes to enjoy Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
1.3 km from City Centre400 m from Sky Glider
Featuring an outdoor pool, this property is set a short distance from Ocean View Park and MJA Vineyards.
Beach Hill BungalowVilla
3 adults
1 bedroom
2 beds
1.1 km from City Centre300 m from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
6 adults
1 bedroom
2 beds
6.8 km from City Centre200 m from Armida Winery
8 adults
2 bedrooms
2 beds
6.8 km from City Centre200 m from Armida Winery
6 adults
1 bedroom
3 beds
6.9 km from City Centre200 m from Armida Winery
Beachwalk BungalowVilla
4 adults
2 bedrooms
3 beds
5.1 km from City Centre1.3 km from First Church-Religious Science
10 adults
4 bedrooms
5 beds
5.5 km from City Centre1.4 km from First Church-Religious Science
4 adults
2 bedrooms
2 beds
1.0 km from City Centre1.3 km from Nickelodeon Theatre
Located 2.1 km from Beach Street, the beachfront villa consists of 2 bedrooms and a kitchen.
From
£ 216
/night
6 adults
2 bedrooms
4 beds
5.7 km from City Centre1.6 km from First Church-Religious Science
Boardwalk is 4.4 km from this villa that offers 2 bedrooms along with a kitchen.
From
£ 233
/night
4 adults
2 bedrooms
2 beds
5.7 km from City Centre1.6 km from First Church-Religious Science
The villa features 2 bedrooms, a fully-fitted kitchen and 1 bathrooms and is located near a port.
From
£ 248
/night
Magical OasisVilla
8 adults
4 bedrooms
5 beds
2.0 km from City Centre600 m from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
Featuring a sunny patio and 4 bedrooms, the property is set close to Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.
From
£ 443
/night
6 adults
3 bedrooms
3 beds
6.2 km from City Centre1.1 km from Armida Winery
Situated a 90-minute drive to San Jose Airport, this villa features the garden and a terrace.
From
£ 288
/night
772 Heath Cv TownhouseApartment
7 adults
3 bedrooms
4 beds
4.1 km from City Centre200 m from First Church-Religious Science
Situated 46 km from San Jose Airport, this venue features a golf course and a garden.
From
£ 241
/night
202 Pelton Ave HomeVilla
8 adults
3 bedrooms
4 beds
2.1 km from City Centre400 m from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
Featuring a fully equipped kitchen along with 2 bathrooms, this villa is set in Westside Santa Cruz district.
From
£ 413
/night
8 adults
3 bedrooms
4 beds
5.2 km from City Centre1.5 km from First Church-Religious Science
Offering a kitchen complete with a microwave oven, a stove and kitchenware, this villa is located close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
From
£ 310
/night
10 adults
4 bedrooms
4 beds
5.6 km from City Centre1.6 km from First Church-Religious Science
Situated in the beach area of the city 6 km from the city centre, the villa boasts a tennis court and a golf course.
From
£ 443
/night
English Garden Studio SuiteApartment
2 adults
1 bedroom
1 bed
2.2 km from City Centre1.3 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
Located in the beach area of the city, the villa comprises 1 bedrooms and a kitchen for guests' convenience.
From
£ 88
/night
Westside BeautyVilla
8 adults
3 bedrooms
3 beds
2.7 km from City Centre1.5 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
Set in Westside Santa Cruz district and 48 km from San Jose Airport, this villa provides a kitchen with a microwave oven, a dishwasher and coffee/tea making equipment.
From
£ 211
/night
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What are some of the best cheap hotels to stay in Santa Cruz?
Some of the top-rated affordable hotels are:
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley rating: 4.0/5
Mission Inn rating: 3.9/5
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley rating: 4.0/5
Mission Inn rating: 3.9/5
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What are the most popular hotels near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz?
Oceana Inn Santa Cruz is the best hotel located only 15 minutes' on foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
What are good hotels for a short-term stay on business in Santa Cruz?
Business travelers can be quite busy, but keen to see the atmosphere of Santa Cruz. On this, you might enjoy these popular highly-rated business hotels within walking distance of the city center - Harbor Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz with a sundeck and a sun terrace.
Which hotels are located near the airport in Santa Cruz?
Travellers who stayed in Santa Cruz near Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport have left good reviews about Rodeway Inn and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watsonville.