Best Santa Cruz hotels near Main Beach
"Offering direct access to the beach, this Westside Santa Cruz motel is steps away from Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 0.6 mi (1 km) away. "




Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 786 reviews
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Excellent
8.2
Pros: The people working in the office were supper friendly
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Great beach front view, awesome deck, massive custom shower and close proximity to wharf
Good
7.3
Pros: The rooms were adorable. Location ideal.
Good
6.5
Pros: Right across the street from the beach? Boardwalk and peir.
"Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this beachfront resort is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Main Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away. "




Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 704 reviews
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: The amazing view and comfy king size bed!
Excellent
8.8
Pros: All rooms oceanfront with balconies.
Clean, vibrant and great location.
Nice restaurant on property, Aquarius.
Fire pits, pool, spa.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Over looked the beach and ocean.
Excellent
8.2
Pros: The customer service is superior, the location is ideal. The room looked nice just a couple minor areas things needed to be addressed. TV did not work and the cleaning crew needed to revisit our room. They addressed my concerns immediately!!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: great view, awesome pool and restaurant, perfect location
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great hotel for the entire family! Walking distance to the wharf and boardwalk. The views of the ocean from each hotel room are fantastic. We will do it again!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great ocean view!
Excellent
9.4
Pros: The staff was really helpful and kind. The view is gorgeous and it's close to everything. The room was clean and upgraded.
Good
6.5
Pros: I like the location and the service.
Okay
5.4
Pros: The room was good size, nice design, beautiful view and nice pool
Okay
5.7
Pros: Loved the location. The rooms were small but nice and clean. The restaurant is really nice with great views.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: What breakfast? And bed was good
Excellent
8.0
Pros: From the valet service with luggage assistance and parking, this was a superior hotel. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The ocean and beach view from the room was lovely, the rooms clean and bright, with the decor giving them a spa feel. The beds were comfortable and the shower had plenty of water pressure. Although we didn't eat there for every meal, given that there were several excellent restaurants in town, the hotel restaurant was elegant, providing good selection and prices for all meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and service was superior. This hotel is luxurious, and providing that one can afford it, I would consider it a destination hotel for Santa Cruz. We will definitely return to the Dream Inn on our next visit!
Good
6.7
Pros: location
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Quickness of check-in. Addressed by name was nice. Staff was excellent.
Good
6.7
Pros: We loved the design of the seventh floor, the view above the wharf, although it rained all day, the quiet place out of season.
Good
7.6
Pros: We liked very much , and everything was graet.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Great cusomer service. The room was super nice. Pictures did not do it justice.
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Good
7.6
Pros: Location
Good
7.6
Pros: Awesome view of SC Beach and Boardwalk...right on the beach.
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Good
7.6
Pros: Our Anniversary, very enjoyable.
With a stay at Pacific Blue Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5 minutes from Monterey Bay. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 389 reviews
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Excellent
8.5
Pros: Cozy spot and the location
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very pleasant, privacy, quite, nice staff
Good
7.7
Pros: Friendly staff, home baked cookies, clean room with fireplace, DVD player, Eco-green, close to downtown and beach. They called ahead with instructions in case of late check-in after 8pm. Attendant picked up call after hours and offered assistance, overall great service. "Patio", which is a little table and chairs in the walkway in front of each room, and a bigger lounge area in the courtyard with fire pit was nice.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: The location, once one entered, was private, serene and quiet (if no basketball game in large arena close to Inn). The rooms were comfortable, bathrooms nice, little outside tables good touch, outside area with fire pit nice. Location close to beach, boardwalk and downtown area. plenty of restaurants close by. Fresh fruit and cereal available in lobby in a.m. Would stay there again.
Okay
4.7
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With a stay at Ocean Pacific Lodge in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 15 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay. Featured amenities include a computer station, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Limited parking is available onsite.




Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 1,173 reviews
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Excellent
9.1
Pros: The room was spacious for one or two adults, furniture & deco were pleading & not garish. The bed was comfortable - no soreness & refreshed in the morning. The bathroom's great - double shower & a separate vanity station so 2 can easily share & get ready simultaneously. The office & housekeeping staff were very nice, informative & accomodating. My son is ending is undergrad time at UCSC & I'm sure that I'll be staying here again this summer as we transition him to his next academic pursuit.
Good
6.2
Pros: Close to the beach.
Excellent
9.0
Pros: I had a great time in my visit to ocean pacific lodge the room was great the location is excellent the breakfast was filling and delicious
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Great location - quick walk to the water. Staff was great - friendly at check-in, brought us a crib for the little one. Pool and breakfast included. Obviously not a 5-star resort, but I would definitely go back for a nice, convenient place to stay in Santa Cruz
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Only several minutes walk to the beach! The location is convenient and close to everything. We booked the king room with jetted tub. The room was very clean, I thought the layout was a bit odd but we managed and it actually worked out great! The bed was super comfortable! I'm sad we couldn't stay longer because the rain started to come in and we wanted to make it back home before the storm came. The pool area from where I could see on the third floor looked decent. Each floor had ice and vending machines which was awesome! I wasn't hungry so we didn't look at the breakfast options and I'm bummed I didn't. The staff were pleasant. Overall, we'd definitely come back! Well worth the money!
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The beds were very clean and comfortable.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very clean and everything seems like new. Comfortable place. Very clean looking pool but didn’t use it. Excellent staff and front office. And you can’t beat the location! Btw, great morning coffee and bagel sandwich place: Firefly, a 5 minute walk away.
Good
6.8
Pros: The location is fantastic, close to the beach and downtown. Love that they have bicycle rentals now. The staff is great, very friendly and professional. The pool is nice and clean.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Clean & big. Very spacious.
Good
6.0
Pros: Convenience to the shore/boardwalk and wharf at Santa Cruz. Quiet, neat room with a comfy bed!
Okay
5.7
Pros: nice stay
Good
7.7
Pros: Our accommodations were excellent.
Striking the perfect balance between nature and urban design, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection will challenge your current understanding of hospitality. Surrounded by rugged mountains and majestic redwoods, our contemporary hotel captures the essence of bold contradictions. Following a good night's sleep in our rustic yet modern accommodations, set out to explore nearby attractions including Mount Hermon or California's Mystery Spot. When you return, stop by our on-site eatery, Solaire Restaurant + Bar, for delicious American cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Ross McKee. Want to stay active during your visit? Our new fitness center boasts plenty of cardio equipment and free weights for when you want to work up a sweat. Those who would prefer an afternoon of relaxation can do so at our outdoor pool and deck, the largest in Santa Cruz, by swimming or resting in one of our poolside day beds. No matter what brings you to town, opt for authenticity with a stay at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection.




Overall 8.5 Excellent
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Excellent
9.4
Excellent
9.4
Pros: No complaints. Accommodated all of our requests. Would stay here again.
Good
7.4
Excellent
9.1
Pros: The staff is actually warm and welcoming, not just cold or professional. The rooms are smart and clean and the beds are unusually comfortable. The decor and cleanliness of the pool area is refreshing; the bar attached to the pool deck is a very nice touch.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Overall I really liked the concept of the hotel. My room was comfortable and well designed. The lobby, pool area, and touches like the mats by the elevator were nice. Staff was very helpful and kind when I complained about the pool issues, the manager of the restaurant let me know that they're going to hire a pool attendant.
Good
7.7
Pros: Overall this is a good hotel with very nice staff. What I expect from a Marriott. Everything was clean and there was tons of parking for self park. Our room was spacious and the hotel was quite. The pool looked very popular for families and the restaurant always had people in it- but we didn't visit either.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Upscale hotel very close to the beach. The interiors are very well appointed and well thought off. The heated pool and hot tub are quite awesome and the pool side bar is a blessing. They have got cabanas on pool side, which can either be reserved or on first come first serve basis (did not use, so not so sure). The Solaire in house restaurant is quite upscale and offers quite a variety of sumptuous eating options. Overall an excellent hotel with courteous staff.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great facility, good location. Sweet shower! Nice towels. Coffee maker and fridge in room. Comfortable beds.
Good
6.0
Good
6.2
Pros: Location
Good
6.8
Pros: the shower,
Excellent
9.7
Pros: The hotel staff gave our party of 150 people 5 star service, the food created for the buffet was excellent, valet service for our guests was a wonderful touch, the ballroom was spacious with tasteful decor, and our private room was clean and well designed. Above all our event planner was knowledgeable and accommodating!
"Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this beach hotel is steps away from Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 0.6 mi (1 km) away. "

Overall 8.3 Excellent
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Mediocre
2.0
Mediocre
2.8
Pros: Location
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Location, location, location and comfort.
Excellent
8.5
Pros: Locations and vibe of the area
Good
7.7
Pros: Fantastic location...
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: great location
Mediocre
3.7
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: The location of this low budget motel was nice!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I surprised my husband with a quick getaway to Santa Cruz and booked a room at the Casablanca. I was shocked to find out how close to the water it was! With the warf on your right and the Boardwalk on your left, our stay was complete with the Casablanca on the Beach! We could walk right down to the water or any shops or restaurants.
Our room was a family room with a cute living area we could see the water from and a private room in the back. The decor was vintage yet updated and it was fairly quiet. They even had a great little continental breakfast- not the typical stale bagels and coffee! We will definitely be coming back :)
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Loved the location, charm, updates and view. Our room resembled a studio apartment with a refrigerator, stove & kitchen area. We will definitely come back for longer stays with the kids and save money by having the kitchenette.
Good
6.5
Pros: Great location, nice terrace but needs updated furniture. Staff was friendly and the rooms were clean.
Okay
4.5
Pros: I loved the proximity to the boardwalk and the beach access. Restaurants were all in walking distance. Off street parking was great. Staff very nice and let us keep our car there while we spent the day at the boardwalk after checking out.
With a stay at Rio Vista Suites in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes from Monterey Bay. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.




Overall 8.0 Excellent
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: NA
Mediocre
3.7
Pros: Free Parking in secure lot
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Staff was friendly and the room was great. I will stay there again when I go to Santa Cruz
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Comfortable, good location, quiet, clean. Nice fireplace and the staff was nice.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The location and friendly service. Great experience. Will return in the future.
"Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ocean Street and within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Town Clock are also within 15 minutes. "




Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 451 reviews
Excellent
9.7
Pros: This hotel was very clean & the breakfast very satisfactory.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: We enjoy plush hotel emenities, with very comfy bed. Enclosed and safe hotel bedroom. Clean!! And quiet.
And very nice breakfast
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Safe parking, great breakfast!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The rate cane dramatically vary in this town and at this hotel. When the rate is good we always stay here, it has the best amenities, nothing too fancy, but super nice, comfortable, tasty breakfast with lots of options. Feels more like home.
Good
7.7
Pros: Breakfast was great
Okay
5.7
Pros: Good location
Okay
4.8
Pros: It was convenient
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Continental Breakfast had a lot of options and it was only a short drive from the hotel to sunset beach!
Excellent
8.6
Pros: Very clean and quiet. Nice.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The receptionist was really nice and had our room cleaned ASAP because we got to Santa Cruz early. The room was really nice and big and so was the bathroom.
"Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is steps away from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 0.6 mi (1 km) away. "

Overall 7.9 Good
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Excellent
9.3
Pros: I liked how close it was to the wharf and the cliff
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Literally nothing.
Good
6.2
Pros: Kindness and smile of the lady at the front desk
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The staff were pleasant and welcoming, which I find most critical to feeling comfortable.
Good
7.7
Pros: The location is great! Just one block from the wharf and the beach. Parking available at the hotel so no need to pay for parking at the beach.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Staff was very friendly. Room had a comfy bed with 4 pillows, small but very clean bathroom, nice TV and a fridge and microwave. The room was very clean and smelled great.
Good
7.6
Pros: Location location location!!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: the location and parking
Good
6.5
Pros: It is hard to park your car. But better than no place to park.
Good
6.8
Pros: The location was great! Just a short walk to the beach and the wharf.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Quick walk to pier and boardwalk! Quiet hotel, super friendly front desk. We would stay again.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It is barely a hop,skip, and jump from the wharf and beach.
The staff was friendly and helpful.
Next to an awesome pizza place.
Clean, affordable and furniture was modern and new.
Saved money by using the in room mini fridge and microwave for food.
Fancy new door locks made the rooms feel very safe.
With a stay at Continental Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes from Monterey Bay. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Limited parking is available onsite.




Overall 7.9 Good
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: The location was great. Less than 10min walking distance to the beach and downtown area. Everything was clean: sheets, bathroom, floor etc. The room was way better than I expected. It was a little small, but it was just my boyfriend and I so it was perfect. I definitely would come back
Okay
4.2
Pros: available
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Cery nice but parking was limited
Good
7.4
Pros: This hotel is by no means a luxury hotel...however, I have stayed in room 119 twice and I love it. The bathroom is small but updated, same with the room. The linens were nice (though the beds could use a heavier blanket added). The complimentary bathroom supplies were of good quality and a nice touch. The location is great and it's decently quiet (though you can hear the footsteps of the person above you).
"Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Santa Cruz Main Beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Ocean Street and Main Beach are also within 10 minutes. "




Overall 7.8 Good
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Excellent
9.4
Pros: The owners awe very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable.
Okay
4.5
Okay
4.8
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Close to the boardwalk and super comfy bed.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I love how close it is to the boardwalk. It's literally a 5 minute straight walk. Super clean rooms and comfy beds! Friendly staff too! We come down and stay a few times during the summer and I always pick this place. It's a great price considering the location and in regard to the many other hotel/motels around.
Good
7.0
Pros: Hotel was very clean, nice pool. Great location
Good
7.7
Pros: The staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were very clean and had everything we needed. Free brekkie in the morning was a bonus. The location was very close to both the beach and downtown.
Good
6.0
Pros: the matress, and their helpfulness.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Extremely clean, spacious and well-kept room (with jacuzzi); excellent and personable service; perfect location to the Boardwalk; a great value - a wonderful stay!!
"Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ocean Street and within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Town Clock are also within 15 minutes. "




Overall 7.6 Good
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Awesome Value, Fair Price, Friendly Staff, Great included breakfast in the morning, they weren't too pushy at checkout time, the beds and pillows were soooo comfy I didn't want to leave. Rooms were nice and very clean, easily the nicest comfort inn I have ever stayed at. DirecTV cable boxes in each room.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Clean room
friendly personnel
quiet
good breakfast
comfortable beds
Excellent
9.3
Pros: The desk clerk, Brandy, gave us quick, effective help when we were having trouble making the reservation online. When we stayed at the motel, we found that kind of friendly help always available, and the beds exceedingly comfortable. The free breakfast was very extensive and well managed.
Good
6.2
Pros: Quite
Mediocre
3.4
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Loved it. The staff was extra friendly and very helpful.
Okay
5.1
Pros: The room was overall clean.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: We hadn't been to Santa Cruz in so long and just wanted a nice place to relax and we found that ! It was a bit noisy at times but loved it there. Room was so nice ! Nicely decorated. Clean and beds comfortable ! We had been there before with granddaughters many years ago and so there was many good memories ! Price was good and breakfast outstanding !! Staff was very friendly and helpful when we didn't know how to do the AC. I would defiantly go again. !!
With a stay at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 8 minutes from Monterey Bay. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.




Overall 7.6 Good
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Mediocre
2.5
Pros: Nothing
Okay
4.0
Pros: Nice bathroom
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Loved it
Mediocre
3.4
Pros: It was nice how close it was to the boardwalk.
Good
7.4
Pros: Close proximity to beach and downtown. Fairly priced (I went in January) we got a kitchenette and separate bedrooms within the unit.
Good
7.1
Pros: You get a lot of space for your $$! It was two bedrooms with a kitchenette and full bathroom. They have a nice little breakfast available if you want to grab a quick bowl of cereal or muffin before heading to the beach. The closeness to the boardwalk is what really makes this place worth it.
Mediocre
3.6
Pros: It was close to the Boardwalk and the Downtown area. The parking and wifi were free.
Mediocre
2.0
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Close to the board walk and the beach
Good
6.0
Pros: Room was clean and fairly good location
Good
6.8
Pros: The room was cute, and the bathroom was nice. Very close to the boardwalk and restaurants.
Mediocre
2.8
Pros: Location
"Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach and Santa Cruz Wharf. Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km). "




Overall 7.5 Good
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Good
7.1
Pros: A few blocks from Downtown Santa Cruz and all the restaurants I wanted. Even an easy 20 min walk to the boardwalk and wharf. I didn't want a beach front hotel as I wanted to also spend some time in downtown. This was a near perfect location for me. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Good
6.5
Pros: The sana was my favorite part. The room was clean. The young lady who checked us in was very sweet.
Good
6.8
Pros: Breakfast
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Included breakfast was nice and had a variety of selection. Walk-in shower was great
Excellent
8.5
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Like the breakfast areas, the seating area outside of the room.
Good
6.2
Pros: Location was in great proximity to downtown and the boardwalk.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The continental breakfast
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Slept well. Close to everything.
Myself and my 3 teens had a pleasant stay.
Excellent
9.1
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The size of the room and that it was clean.
Okay
5.1
Pros: Close to beach, boardwalk, and downtown.
Okay
5.0
Pros: The hotel was convenient
Good
6.3
Pros: It is 7 minutes away from ucsc. Underground parking is great. Continental breakfast is convenient.
"Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Santa Cruz Main Beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Main Beach and Cocoanut Grove are also within 10 minutes. "




Overall 7.5 Good
Based on 225 reviews
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Good
6.0
Pros: Room was clean, beds were comfortable, and very close to the boardwalk.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Staff was attentive
Room was clean and comfortable
Great location close to Boardwalk
Take the family to this Howard Johnson Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for your next fun-filled vacation. Nearby Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers miles of beautiful beaches, roller coasters and mini-golf. Fish and enjoy water recreation at Santa Cruz Wharf across the street from this lodging. Museums and colleges are also nearby. Walk to delicious seafood meals in a waterfront setting at Ideal Bar and Grill, or to flavorful Mexican dishes at Las Palmas Taco Bar. Wake up to a complimentary Rise and Dine continental breakfast, then soak in the outdoor hot tub after an exciting day. Enjoy complimentary parking, making exploring the beautiful Santa Cruz simple. Plan your exciting day from the comfort of your guest room with complimentary wireless Internet access, and enjoy in-room microwave and refrigerator. For additional relaxation, book a room with a hot tub, or request a balcony or ocean view room. Business rooms and efficiency rooms with kitchenette are also available at this smoke-free lodging.




Overall 7.2 Good
Based on 942 reviews
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Excellent
8.6
Pros: The front desk receptionist Antoinette was helpful & friendly.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: It was so nice being in walking distance of the beach. It's all about location. The rooms were comfortable and clean. Close to dining locations.
Good
7.6
Pros: This hotel is close to the beach and good dining locations.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Close to beach and board walk great room for the price staff very friendly nice place
Excellent
9.1
Pros: The room was fantastic for the price and walking distance to everything.
Mediocre
2.2
Pros: Nothing. Very poor quality. It's a motel. Under the Wyndham name I expected so much more. This was a hole in the wall. We didn't even stay for the comp breakfast.
Okay
4.8
Pros: the location is close to the beach
This relaxed hotel is walking distance from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Downtown, and 3 miles from Natural Bridges State Beach.
Heated Pool & Pet-friendly - the homey rooms feature hardwood floors, and offer complimentary Wi-Fi and cable TV, plus microwaves, minifridges and Keurig coffeemakers. Airy studios add sofabeds and/or kitchenettes.




Overall 7.2 Good
Based on 329 reviews
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Good
6.2
Pros: I loved the closeness to the beach boardwalk and the down town area is so close
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Location. Simple aesthetic. Waffles. Dog friendly (even though we don't have a dog).
Okay
5.1
Pros: Walking distance to the beach
Good
7.0
Pros: Located close to the pier and close to downtown.
Good
6.2
Pros: The first time we stayed here, we were pleasantly surprised. It looked just like a little budget motel. The room turned out to be spacious and clean with a very beachy vibe. The beds were decent too. Walking distance to the boardwalk!
Good
6.5
Pros: No breakfast served. WiFi did not work. Bed was comfortable. Room was very clean, a big plus.
Okay
5.0
Pros: Location location location
Okay
5.1
Pros: CLOSE TO WHARF AND BOARDWALK.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Somewhat friendly , we went to a concert at the catalyst and it was perfect in walking distance and to the boardwalk. Perfect if you staying for a night.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: The location was perfect, 5 minutes walk to the boardwalk. The bed was also incredibly comfortable!
Good
6.3
Pros: Location--close to beach
Okay
4.7
Okay
5.7
Pros: Clean rooms with a flat screen T.V. HBO and WIFI.
Good
7.0
Pros: Very good location
Okay
5.0
Pros: Great location, easy to walk everywhere in Santa Cruz: the boardwalk, beach, cliff drive, downtown.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: I like to location from the beach and the hotel sersvice was great. I would stay at the hotel again and tell my friends about the hotel too.
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Okay
5.2
Pros: Fine basic hotel. We had a room overlooking small pool (no hot tub). Continental breakfast was basic but nice. Free parking a plus, but not a great great part of town.
Good
6.0
Pros: Internet access, location, parking
Good
6.4
Pros: Great location near the beach, quiet, nice pool and garden area, comfortable and clean.
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Okay
4.4
Pros: easy to get to, close to beach and downtown, wharf, front office staff were wonderful
With a stay at Hotel Solares in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 8 minutes from Monterey Bay. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.




Overall 6.7 Good
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8.5
Pros: The works were nice
The pool was clean
Okay
5.4
Pros: the cheap rate we got
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: We chose this hotel, because of the location.
Mediocre
2.2
Pros: The only thing we liked was the waffles at breakfast. We had the breakfast provided by the hotel which was ok. The girl at the desk the night we arrived was great.
Mediocre
3.1
Pros: Not one thing the room had part of it remodel and the other tours the bathroom was old the shower old and dirty.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: Location, the hotel was within walking distance to the beach.
Okay
4.2
Pros: location was great.pool was nice.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Room wasn't ready on time so we got a free upgrade
Mediocre
3.4
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The facility is well cared for - newly painted, clean with attention to small details like the lighting in the courtyard. Breakfast was nice. Staff very friendly and helpful. Bed was comfortable.
Okay
4.8
Pros: The room and bathroom was large and spacious. Beds were comfortable. The pool was open until 10 p.m. Walking distance to the boardwalk.
Okay
4.7
Pros: Location and price
Good
6.0
Pros: location excellent-walk to both downtown and beach. Breakfast great-make your own waffles & fresh fruit (& other stuff).
Good
6.0
Pros: $self.pros
Okay
4.4
Pros: The breakfast was plentiful and had alot of variety.
Good
6.0
Pros: The morning staff and complimentary breakfast was fantastic!
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With a stay at Surf City Inn and Suites, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, a 2-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 8 minutes from Monterey Bay. Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.




Overall 5.9 Okay
Based on 511 reviews
Okay
4.8
Pros: The only two things I personally liked about this hotel was its closeness to the beach and boardwalk area and that it was fairly comfortable and quiet
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: The refrigerator and stove and sink were nice.
Okay
4.5
Pros: The price. The location.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: I booked the wrong date, immediately cancelled and they refused to help me until reluctantly sending an email to booking .com 10 days later, much too late. So I got ripped off for a night’s stay that I never used.
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: Watched a couple funny movies. Getting back my deposit for the room without problems. I made sure to pay cash so I'm not stuck waiting 3 week's for a refund.
Okay
4.8
Pros: Walking distance breakfast,location
Mediocre
2.8
Pros: Location & that they take dogs.
Mediocre
3.7
Good
6.0
Pros: Breakfast..Friendly staff. Good cleaning staff.
Okay
4.8
Pros: The location was good enough. I liked the indoor pool option, although we never made it in.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: We hated everything , so dirty and nasty... Left at 530 in the morning to head home.
Okay
4.0
Mediocre
3.3
Pros: The Travelodge was only a few blocks from the Beach and Boardwalk.
Okay
4.0
Pros: It was close to the beach/boardwalk.
Okay
5.0
Pros: The price was good but you get what you pay for.
Okay
4.7
Pros: The location was excellent and the sheets were clean. The lady at the office was very nice and I enjoyed talking with her.
Good
6.7
Pros: Lots of close businesses.... Clean
Mediocre
2.8
Pros: There was an indoor pool and very it was very close to the Beach Boardwalk.
Okay
4.0
Pros: not much
With a stay at Oceana Inn, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.




Overall 5.7 Okay
Based on 944 reviews
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Super helpful staff
Mediocre
2.8
Good
6.0
Mediocre
3.7
Pros: Nothing about this place was good.
Okay
4.8
Pros: Close walk to downtown restaurants and bars
Okay
4.0
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: The pool was decent.
Okay
5.7
Pros: Helpful, flexible staff
Okay
4.0
Pros: Close by
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The room was spacious and cmfortable, the staff polite and professional, great price!!
Okay
5.7
Pros: Friendly staff good location
Mediocre
2.8
Pros: The location was conveniently located near the boardwalk.
With a stay at Pacific Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, a 2-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes from Monterey Bay. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.




Overall 5.1 Okay
Based on 363 reviews
Excellent
9.1
Pros: The staff are extremely generous and accommodating. They were NY favorite part. Also the whirlpool tubs are awesome! The hot tub was a little dirty otherwise everything would have five stars. That's a fixable and also not a key point at a hotel for me. The location is not in the best neighborhood but as soon as you are on the hotels grounds you would not be able to tell they keep it very safe. Also that's not really within the hotels power. The hotel itself was updated for the price range and clean.
The staff is non fussy and relaxed and attentive.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: The staff was nice. The room was clean. It wasn't noisey. I was happy with my experience
Excellent
8.0
Pros: cost
Okay
4.0
Pros: It sucked
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Walking distance to the Boardwalk. Staff seemed to be nice and welcoming.
Okay
4.0
Good
6.0
Pros: Nice pool and hot tub
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing
Okay
4.0
Pros: I liked that there was a little fridge and microwave In the room
Excellent
8.2
Pros: The staff was very helpful and nice! The room had the amenities we needed and was comfortable.
Okay
4.0
Okay
4.5
Pros: It was very cheap and close to the boardwalk.
Good
6.4
Pros: Conveniently located
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The hotel was clean and well kept. The breakfast was excellent.
Good
7.7
Pros: Alan, the manager, was very helpful. He kindly upgraded us to a jacuzzi room, which was wonderful. The room was smallish but had all the necessary items for a comfortable stay. The room was clean, and housekeeping promptly cleaned when we went out. The king bed was very comfortable.
Okay
4.0
Pros: Location was convenient but thought it was overpriced given the lower overall quality of the rooms. Nothing bad but nothing great either.
Good
6.0
Pros: staff was very friendly
Good
6.0
Pros: $self.pros
Okay
5.2
Pros: The manager/owner was very pleasant and the continental breakfast was definitely a plus
Good
7.6
Pros: Comfort and very quite!
Okay
4.4
Pros: $self.pros
Good
6.8
Pros: good hotel ,good brekfast,good room
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