Santa Cruz Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, United States of America

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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (798)
"Good room for the price and close to downtown."
Seaside Inn & Suites
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1025)
"Perfect location and great room! "
The price is €215
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Marea Sol Hotel
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (653)
"Very nice and close to everything "
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (863)
"Super great space for the price."
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Pacific Blue Inn
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (579)
"Excellent service, keep up the great job."
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Monarch Cove Inn
Front of property

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (861)
"We had a great time staying at the Monarch Cove Inn, it was beautiful and Katrina was very accommodating. "
The price is €187
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Monarch Cove Inn
Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor pool

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Love this hotel and it’s accessibility to the restaurants and shopping! "
The price is €204
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Hotel Los Gatos
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Terrace/patio

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Nice and reasonably placed hotel "
The price is €174
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Terrace/patio

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (613)
"Great stay"
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
National 9 Santa Cruz
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom

National 9 Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (112)
"Very good stay"
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
National 9 Santa Cruz
Beachview Inn
One Queen Bed

Beachview Inn

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Nice place "
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Beachview Inn
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Family Triple Room | Balcony view

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (509)
"Friendly, helpful staff, clean and beautifully decorated.—very unique"
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (845)
"Great and clean hotel Check in was a breeze "
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (852)
"Great property and staff."
The price is €230
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Seasonal outdoor pool

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great location and comfortable room"
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
"Great stay. The hotel was very clean and the beach is a 2 minute walk. "
Rio Sands Hotel
Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Super nice and friendly staff."
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Inn At Pasatiempo
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"The location was great"
Los Gatos Lodge
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
View from property

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (901)
"It was a great stay!"
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Property amenity

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Overall, great stay!"
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Westside Santa Cruz map

Westside Santa Cruz

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Eastside Santa Cruz map

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point map

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats map

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach.

Upper Seabright map

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"It was an amazing stay, I would recommend and I will book again. The restaurant was amazing! Food was great!!!"
Johnathan 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?

Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and cycling. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Pacific Blue Inn is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Cruz. This guest house is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers in-room fireplaces and free WiFi.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Santa Cruz.

What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Downtown Santa Cruz, consider Pacific Garden Mall or Pacific Avenue, and pick out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Williams-Reynolds House and Town Clock. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mission Santa Cruz are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.