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The best pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

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Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 4.3 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as...

Sunny Cove has a sweet courtyard-like setting and my room was next to the pool. It was perfect!
Review score
Superb
284 reviews
Price from
€ 153.15
1 night, 2 adults

Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

I stayed just one night, and it was exactly what I needed. The room was simple but had everything necessary for a comfortable stay. I also think the price was very fair for what was offered.
Review score
Very good
1,225 reviews
Price from
€ 132.55
1 night, 2 adults

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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Review score
Very good
498 reviews
Price from
€ 143.48
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Nothing
Review score
Very good
370 reviews
Price from
€ 141.32
1 night, 2 adults

Discover a modern coastal escape at Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages, located just 100 feet from Sunny Cove Beach on Monterey Bay.

Location and helpfulness, would have liked to stay longer
Review score
Very good
262 reviews
Price from
€ 253.71
1 night, 2 adults

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

This hotel is perfectly fine. It has the basics covered and if you are looking for an good value hotel for a couple nights, it will work for you.
Review score
Fabulous
426 reviews
Price from
€ 163.26
1 night, 2 adults

A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.

Close Cowell’s beach and Steamer Lane
Review score
Very good
46 reviews
Price from
€ 219.02
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Nothing
Review score
Good
1,619 reviews
Price from
€ 132.14
1 night, 2 adults

Located across the street from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach overlooks Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and ocean views are featured in most rooms.

Everything was nice, only at the check in. No body was there for that at the time to do so. I was waiting for somebody to arrive for quite some time with other families. Until decided to go get something to eat. Came back and was fine. The stay was really good overall.
Review score
Good
1,616 reviews
Price from
€ 223.55
1 night, 2 adults

Surf City Inn & Suites is just 10 minutes' walk away from Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. It features an indoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.

With British standards it was A***. Clean. Comfy. Spacious.
Review score
Good
1,483 reviews
Price from
€ 126.47
1 night, 2 adults
All pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

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Offering a variety of animal-adapted amenities, these properties provide a pet-friendly stay. Services may include sitting services, specialized bedding and dog walking. Some hotels even offer quirky perks like a gourmet room service menu for pets, as well as catnip and scratch poles.

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Great access to the city centre! Check these pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

  • Review score
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Tranquil Mountain Retreat in Santa Cruz is set in Santa Cruz.

  • Review score
    Superb · 284 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 4.3 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as...

    Guest review
    The place is close to the beach, The host is very nice.
  • Review score
    Fabulous · 426 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Really lovely little place, great host. Perfect location
  • Central location
    Review score
    Very good · 46 reviews

    A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.

  • Review score
    Very good · 262 reviews

    Discover a modern coastal escape at Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages, located just 100 feet from Sunny Cove Beach on Monterey Bay.

    Guest review
    Location and helpfulness, would have liked to stay longer
  • Review score
    Very good · 1,225 reviews

    Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Location was excellent for seafront and town centre.
  • Review score
    Very good · 370 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
    The property is well located and very clean and modern
  • Review score
    Very good · 498 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
    Location, cleanliness, Friendly staff and service.
  • Review score
    Good · 1,616 reviews

    Located across the street from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach overlooks Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and ocean views are featured in most rooms.

    Guest review
    No phone in my room but everything else was great!
  • Review score
    Good · 257 reviews

    Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 3.2 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' drive to the University of California Santa Cruz.

    Guest review
    The staff in the lobby were very nice and helpful.
  • Review score
    Good · 738 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
    comfortable and quiet rooms very comfortable beds!
  • Review score
    Good · 984 reviews

    Aqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.

    Guest review
    Onsite laundry, great location, excellent staff, tidy room
  • Review score
    Good · 1,483 reviews

    Surf City Inn & Suites is just 10 minutes' walk away from Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. It features an indoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Great location, affordable, comfortable, lovely staff.
  • Review score
    Good · 308 reviews

    Set in the Santa Cruz mountain range of Northern California, the Chaminade Resort & Spa is 5 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

    Guest review
    Dinner!! Fab food - salmon, halibut & dessert. View Great service at all meals.
  • Review score
    Good · 569 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz, within 1.2 km of Santa Cruz Beach and 1.1 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, The Aqua Pacific Hotel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

    Guest review
    Spotlessly clean in great location with lovely hosts.
  • Review score
    Good · 567 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
    It was very clean..staff were helpful and friendly.
  • Central location
    Review score
    Good · 1,619 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.

    Guest review
    I didn’t get to eat, I wasn’t aware there was breakfast.
  • Central location
    Review score
    Good · 1,079 reviews

    Situated 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Our room was clean and comfy. The location is excellent. Staff was friendly.
  • Central location
    Review score
    Pleasant · 153 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Quality Inn provides air-conditioned rooms and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

  • Review score
    Pleasant · 380 reviews

    A short distance from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other popular area attractions, this California motel provides comfortable accommodations and 24-hour front desk service.

  • Featuring 3-star accommodation, Swell House Santa Cruz is situated in Santa Cruz, 4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5.5 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.

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Pet friendly hotels that guests love in Santa Cruz

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  • Avg. price/night: € 218.41
    Review score
    Superb · 284 reviews
    Staff, location, room, pet friendly
    Guest review by
    Griffith
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 102.42
    Review score
    Good · 567 reviews
    The hotel location was good, the beds were comfortable, cleaning service came every day and the staff was friendly. Also, they are pet friendly.
    Guest review by
    Annette
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 261.58
    Review score
    Good · 984 reviews
    Location, pet friendly, across from the Boardwalk.
    Guest review by
    Melany
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 223.55
    Review score
    Good · 1,616 reviews
    Location, large room, views, dog friendly, nice staff
    Guest review by
    Lashaun
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 143.93
    Review score
    Good · 257 reviews
    Good location and dog friendly rooms.
    Guest review by
    Jillian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 143.48
    Review score
    Very good · 498 reviews
    What an unexpected surprise! The pool area is lovely. I felt very spoiled with pool side service and had drinks and dinner while lounging in the cute cabana areas they have. The room was very clean and inviting and the bed are VERY comfortable! I didn't want to leave! They are also pet friendly, so I may bring my dog next time.
    Guest review by
    Victoria
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 293.83
    Review score
    Very good · 262 reviews
    Very nice and located right by a nice local beach. The staff were super friendly and loved dogs. Having kids and let’s it’s nice to have a kitchenette which was perfect. Gas stove, apartment sized fridge/freezer, toaster, microwave, mini basic coffee maker, etc. They had special towels and treats for my dogs. I brought a crate to keep my dogs calm while we were out at the Boardwalk all day which is not pet friendly.
    Guest review by
    Kathleen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 101.86
    Review score
    Very good · 895 reviews
    Good location, quiet. Travel plans changed at the last minute, had to take our Blue Heeler cattle dog with us, and this is NOT a pet friendly motel. The manager approved allowing the dog in the Van, as long as it did not come on the premises, which was very helpful. There is a green belt/bike, hiking trail across the street which was perfect for walking the dog off property.
    Guest review by
    Sid
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 223.55
    Review score
    Good · 1,616 reviews
    Location, room size, great staff. Pet friendly, fenced dog area. Comfortable bed. View of ocean.
    Guest review by
    McKenna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 293.83
    Review score
    Very good · 262 reviews
    It was beautiful. The price, location and view was perfect for our little get away for the night. The fact that it was pet friendly was awesome since we could bring our dog and didn’t have to leave her at home.
    Guest review by
    Naleen
    Young couple

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