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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (1.1 miles from University of California 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.

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8.6
Excellent
404 reviews
Price from
$131
per night

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (1.2 miles from University of California Santa Cruz)

Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz.

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8.4
Very Good
287 reviews
Price from
$132
per night

West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (1.8 miles from University of California Santa Cruz)

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...

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9
Wonderful
280 reviews
Price from
$211
per night

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (1.1 miles from University of California Santa Cruz)

Seymore Marine Discovery is 2 miles from this Santa Cruz area inn. A free breakfast is provided and all rooms offer free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Mission Inn.

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8.3
Very Good
912 reviews
Price from
$109
per night

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (1.8 miles from University of California Santa Cruz)

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

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9
Wonderful
1,552 reviews
Price from
$150
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Pacific Blue Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (1.7 miles from University of California 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.

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8.5
Very Good
484 reviews
Price from
$139
per night

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  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 659 reviews

    In a prime location in the center of Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center and free WiFi.

    location, lounge/meeting/tv area well designed

  • Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 200 reviews

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

    it was a beautiful property & that it was fairly new

  • Capitola Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 147 reviews

    Located in Capitola and with Capitola Beach reachable within a few steps, Capitola Hotel has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Love the location, and how elegant the property is.

  • Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 854 reviews

    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.

    Clean, spacious room, decent breakfast, close to Boardwalk

  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 466 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.

  • Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 470 reviews

    Nestled in California just 0.9 mi from Capitola Beach & Wharf, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A fitness center is located on site.

    Great Pool & gym, comfortable & spacious rooms

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 404 reviews

    This Capitola hotel is a 10-minute drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach. It features an outdoor pool, and spacious suites with 32-inch flat-screen TVs and an iPod dock.

    Very clean. Breakfast pick up was set up very well.

  • Hotel Solares
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,072 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.

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  • West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 280 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...

    Everything but more than anything, the staff were amazing.

  • Marea Sol Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 296 reviews

    Marea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in Santa Cruz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.

    We got upgraded to a suite which was a massive bonus

  • Capitola Beach Suites
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 169 reviews

    Located in Capitola and within a few steps of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    It was absolutely beautiful and perfect location!!

  • Capitola Venetian Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 187 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Capitola Venetian Hotel is located in Santa Cruz, 3.7 mi from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free private parking is available on site.

    Jo in the office was super sweet! Beautiful location

  • The Inn at Pasatiempo
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 508 reviews

    Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie.

    We didn't eat breakfast and the location was perfect

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  • Sea & Sand Inn
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 151 reviews

    Within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It has a 24-hour front desk and free guest parking.

    The ocean view was amazing and complimentary breakfast was yummy

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,005 reviews

    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...

    really loved this place - cool quirky trendy and fun!

  • The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 619 reviews

    Located in Brookdale, The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains provides 3-star accommodations with private balconies.

    How private it was and not being bothered by staff

  • SeaSide Inn & Suites
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 397 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Great front counter service, nice comfortable rooms

  • Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 710 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.

    Facilities were good, also great location for Santa Cruz

  • Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 557 reviews

    This motel, just 10 minutes' walk from Capitola beach and village, offers free Wi-Fi. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and guest launderette are available for guest use.

    Room was a good size & good amenities in room.

  • Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 401 reviews

    Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is located in Aptos. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can chill out in the outdoor swimming pool.

    The grounds are neat and clean and so nice to walk around.

  • The Aqua Pacific Hotel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 223 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...

    Good located, nice rooms and a very very friendly manager

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