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Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz

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Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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...

E
Emma
From
United Kingdom
The cutest motel with a vintage feel, literally 3 minutes walk from a lovely little cove and beach lookout where you can see across the whole bay. Super friendly owner, we felt really at home here and would go back anytime
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews
Price from
US$105
1 night, 2 adults

Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Comprising a spa and wellness centre and a garden, Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi is a recently renovated accommodation in Santa Cruz located close...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$700.25
1 night, 2 adults

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Well situated in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre.

B
Barbara
From
United States
Breakfast was great- location central- staff coyrteous and friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,191 reviews
Price from
US$131.75
1 night, 2 adults

Casablanca Inn on The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

A
Agata
From
Poland
fantastic views, great beds and bathroom, friendly staff, small treats in the morning
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,878 reviews
Price from
US$500
1 night, 2 adults

Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.

H
Heidi
From
Switzerland
great spot, close to boardwalk
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,672 reviews
Price from
US$119
1 night, 2 adults

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 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.

E
Eronn
From
Sweden
The location and the ocean view. Large room for the family of five. Clean room, nicely furnished. Happy kids playing in the pool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,429 reviews
Price from
US$153
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

M
Monaliza
From
Canada
Very accomodating Staff. I felt safe walking around the area
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,094 reviews
Price from
US$79
1 night, 2 adults

Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Ideally situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, Edgewater Beach Inn features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

K
Kate
From
New Zealand
Fantastic location, very neat and tidy, rooms had everything you needed. Great to have a laundry facility aswell.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
US$119
1 night, 2 adults

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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

T
Tammy
From
United States
Front end staff Mike And sulie were Great Friendly and helped us out with our stay after a long drive . I will highly recommend to friends and family to stay here .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 854 reviews
Price from
US$127.20
1 night, 2 adults

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

M
Mustafe
From
United Arab Emirates
Hotel location and cleanliness is excellent, staff is very kind and collaborative.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$119
1 night, 2 adults
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Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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...

E
Emma
From
United Kingdom
The cutest motel with a vintage feel, literally 3 minutes walk from a lovely little cove and beach lookout where you can see across the whole bay. Super friendly owner, we felt really at home here and would go back anytime
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews
Price from
US$105
1 night, 2 adults

Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Comprising a spa and wellness centre and a garden, Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi is a recently renovated accommodation in Santa Cruz located close...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$700.25
1 night, 2 adults

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Well situated in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre.

B
Barbara
From
United States
Breakfast was great- location central- staff coyrteous and friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,191 reviews
Price from
US$131.75
1 night, 2 adults

Casablanca Inn on The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

A
Agata
From
Poland
fantastic views, great beds and bathroom, friendly staff, small treats in the morning
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,878 reviews
Price from
US$500
1 night, 2 adults

Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.

H
Heidi
From
Switzerland
great spot, close to boardwalk
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,672 reviews
Price from
US$119
1 night, 2 adults

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 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.

E
Eronn
From
Sweden
The location and the ocean view. Large room for the family of five. Clean room, nicely furnished. Happy kids playing in the pool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,429 reviews
Price from
US$153
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

M
Monaliza
From
Canada
Very accomodating Staff. I felt safe walking around the area
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,094 reviews
Price from
US$79
1 night, 2 adults

Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Ideally situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, Edgewater Beach Inn features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

K
Kate
From
New Zealand
Fantastic location, very neat and tidy, rooms had everything you needed. Great to have a laundry facility aswell.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
US$119
1 night, 2 adults

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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

T
Tammy
From
United States
Front end staff Mike And sulie were Great Friendly and helped us out with our stay after a long drive . I will highly recommend to friends and family to stay here .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 854 reviews
Price from
US$127.20
1 night, 2 adults

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

M
Mustafe
From
United Arab Emirates
Hotel location and cleanliness is excellent, staff is very kind and collaborative.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$119
1 night, 2 adults
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Looking for a beach hotel?

There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,878 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$300.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,429 reviews
Spacious room, lovely terrace over looking the sea. Staff were friendly and helpful. Pool and fire pit were great to have. I liked the teas and coffees, popcorn and snow cones offered throughout the day. Location was amazing right on the beach.
Guest review by
claire
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 806 reviews
We had a double queen overlooking the beach and ocean - it was an amazing view. Lovely hotel, fabulous pool area with direct access to the beach and volleyball courts. Right next to the pier and boardwalk. Décor of the room was fun and stayed with the surfing theme Valet parking was on $5 more than self parking - so why wouldn't you?
Guest review by
Sarah
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 806 reviews
Excellent location right on the beach. Rooms had balcony and view of the beach/ocean. Rooms well appointed. Beds very comfortable. Valet parking reasonable and very convenient. Lots of restaurants within a ten minute walk to the pier or the boardwalk. Recommended.
Guest review by
Peter
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$300.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,429 reviews
Authentic American seaside town accommodation - right on the Ocean with easy walk to the pier and boardwalk. Lovely staff who were helpful and service orientated.
Guest review by
robert
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$267.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,878 reviews
The room was an ocean view and stunning! Large space and immaculate. An unobstructed view of Sunrise/sunsets was amazing. Pricepoint extremely reasonable during the week. I absolutely loved opening my door and sitting in comfy chair on balcony looking out on beach.
Guest review by
Pamela
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 806 reviews
Location is the main selling point of this hotel. On the beach, sea view, sound of ocean waves as you fall asleep. The adjacent Jack ONeill restaurant was very good as well. Not pretentious, great views as well of the beach and high quality food.
Guest review by
Jennifer
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 806 reviews
I loved the bar near the hot tub and fact area is right on the beach. The pool was perfectly heated to an ideal temperature despite it being cool outside.
Guest review by
Robin
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$267.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,878 reviews
The location is amazing, right on the beach and boardwalk. Just a beautiful and amazing view.
Guest review by
CARLOS
Group