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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.

There was no breakfast. Toilet didn't work. Arrived early in the morning only to find a stabbing in the parking lot. Waited 1.5 hours just to check in. My 11 yo daughter needed a bed to sleep in and had to wait until 3am just to get out of the car. Shady staff member accepted a tip to bring in my dogs only for me to have to pay full price to keep the animals during our stay. Toilet was never fixed during the three day stay. Try to change rooms only to be put in a lesser of the rooms . Horrible hotel experience.
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Good
1,620 reviews
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£86.18
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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...

Ocean view
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Excellent
878 reviews
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£246.12
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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.

This location was the perfect location it was a 10 min walk to the board walk and 10 min walk to down town . The price was right, it had great safety measures to use your card to get into the building was very lovely
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Good
565 reviews
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£66.58
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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.

The pool was great, the rooms where okay
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Good
736 reviews
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£84.65
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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 the boardwalk. Walking distance to just about everything by the water.
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Good
705 reviews
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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.

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Very Good
497 reviews
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Located in Santa Cruz, a 15-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.

The breakfast served was pretty good. Different options daily.
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Excellent
776 reviews
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£105.48
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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.

The location
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Good
450 reviews
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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.

No one was there to check you in after 4:30 pm on a Saturday so had to use a lockbox. No amenities at all, not even a luggage cart. Room was perfectly fine, comfortable bed, but the sink was dirty - I texted staff about it and never got a response. Definitely would not rate this hotel 3 stars. If it was half the price I would have been happier. Location was great and it was quiet.
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Excellent
425 reviews
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£118.95
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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.

There were many options.
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Very Good
371 reviews
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£108.08
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  • Review score
    Excellent · 776 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, a 15-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.

  • Review score
    Very Good · 191 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.

    Guest review
    Nice staff! Easy access to downtown and beach and boardwalk
  • Review score
    Good · 705 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.

    Guest review
    The view was fantastic for upstairs! Fast check in.
  • Review score
    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.

    Guest review
    Excellent facilities, rooms well kept, professional staff.
  • Review score
    Good · 737 reviews

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

    Guest review
    It was okay. A small selection and no juice so that was unfortunate
  • Review score
    Good · 450 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.

    Guest review
    Very convenient and economical. The staff are lovely.
  • Review score
    Good · 258 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.

    Guest review
    Breakfast was surprisingly good. Exceeded my expectations.
  • Review score
    Good · 490 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.

    Guest review
    Location was very near to boardwalk Easy check in check out

Hotels located in the center of Santa Cruz

  • Review score
    Wonderful · 269 reviews

    Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach...

  • Review score
    Very Good · 383 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared...

    Guest review
    Our stay was very nice. The room was clean the pool was heated
  • Review score
    Very Good · 497 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.

    Guest review
    The bar was a terrific experience and thank you for allowing us to park before checking in. Parking in SC is hard.
  • Review score
    Good · 736 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.

    Guest review
    Friendly staff, very accommodating. Beautiful property.
  • Review score
    Good · 151 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...

    Guest review
    I loved the view. It was very close to everything.
  • Review score
    Good · 565 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.

    Guest review
    The staff was very friendly and the rooms were clean
  • Review score
    Pleasant · 520 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.

    Guest review
    Breakfast was aside there to do. Also it's just set time.

  • Featuring 3-star accommodations, Swell House Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, a 6-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 2.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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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:

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    Location was very central to all the places we went.

    Location was very central to all the places we went. The hotel and room was decorated very nicely and it was very clean. The breakfast had many options but I would have appreciated availabllity of non dairy milk. Staff was not welcoming and nor did they talk to us unless spoken to. The mirror in the bathroom stated the room would be cleaned every other day. ON the third day, I asked when our room would be cleaned, the desk person thought it might be cleaned the next day. On the fifth day of our stay, I had to request that the sheets be changed and the wastebaskets emptied.
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    Anonymous
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    I had amazing time at the city, so beautiful and chill.

    I had amazing time at the city, so beautiful and chill. It feels like u enter anothe space in the world. The community so easy phase and welcoming. This is a must city to visit. My spot was the beach as i love to run and meditate over there, i also visit downtown and few places. Great experience with a kava bar which was my first time so if u dont want to consume alcohol this place is for you , get a natural buzz from the kava roots.
    Guest review by
    Amran
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    I grew up going to Santa Cruz with me family, its a nice...

    I grew up going to Santa Cruz with me family, its a nice area. Its a great place to walk around, there is more there than the boardwalk, the boardwalk is dun. But the harbor, there are great restaurants.
    Guest review by
    GINA
    United States
  • Review score

    Santa Cruz is great any time of the year.

    Santa Cruz is great any time of the year. The Christmas lighted train was a a big surprise and fun to watch each evening. A lovely walk above the ocean to watch the sun sets over the crashing waves near the Surfer Museum (formerly a light house. A wonderful Shakespeare theatre company (now doing A Christmas Carol i town) that does more than Shakespeare in the summer in a beautiful outdoor setting. Lots to do for families, couples, sports, just try it out!
    Guest review by
    Maryann and Mark
    United States
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    It has gotten way to run down with all the homeless and...

    It has gotten way to run down with all the homeless and people doing drugs I have lived here since 1970 moved in 2006 only been back 2 times since It used to be so beautiful I would expect a lot more from a tourest location I'm really sad at how this place turned out
    Guest review by
    Gibson
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    Much easier to park downtown at this time of the year and no...

    Much easier to park downtown at this time of the year and no wait time for restaurants. It’s a short drive to Whaler City Bakery up the coast in Davenport for a hearty meal, lots of restaurants in town, and we enjoyed Pretty Good Advice for vegan options.
    Guest review by
    Mary
    United States

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  • Sunny Cove Motel

    Santa Cruz
    From £182.27 per night
    Review score
    Wonderful · 284 reviews
    Perfect location for accessing all the fun activities in Santa Cruz! Jane is such a sweet lady! She is so friendly and takes the time to walk the property with you and explain what all is around to do. She truly cares about her guests stay and their comfort. The hotel is a cute little vintage motel stay, very clean rooms with a “comfort of home” feel. We will definitely be back!
    Guest review by
    Julie
    United States

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz

    Santa Cruz
    From £304.39 per night
    Review score
    Excellent · 878 reviews
    We love hearing the waves all night and easy access to the beach. Also love that the pool and spa are basically on the beach. The location is great and the rooms are always clean and comfy. It's great being able to walk to the Boardwalk, the wharf and Westcliff Drive. Just a 2 mile drive to downtown. Parking is nice and easy too. Can't beat the views!!!
    Guest review by
    Jill
    United States

  • SeaSide Inn & Suites

    Santa Cruz
    From £105.93 per night
    Review score
    Very Good · 819 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.
    Guest review by
    Bei
    United States

  • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

    Santa Cruz
    From £129.26 per night
    Review score
    Very Good · 383 reviews
    Great location, clean and modern rooms. Good lighting and comfortable beds also the best neigbourhood you want to be in when staying at Santa Cruz.
    Guest review by
    Simon
    Belgium

  • National 9 Motel

    Santa Cruz
    From £68.32 per night
    Review score
    Very Good · 782 reviews
    Clean, comfortable, great place in santa cruz. Amazing hospitality, wonderful time
    Guest review by
    Krste
    North Macedonia

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