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Here is a quick list of hotels in Santa Cruz, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz |
8.5 / 10 (609 Reviews) |
From 79$ | |
| Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection |
8.1 / 10 (386 Reviews) |
From 169$ | |
| Dream Inn Santa Cruz |
8.7 / 10 (859 Reviews) |
From 239$ | |
| Pacific Blue Inn |
8.4 / 10 (435 Reviews) |
From 114$ | |
| Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages |
8.5 / 10 (344 Reviews) |
From 229$ |
If you prefer luxurious stays near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, santacruz-luxuryhotels.com offers 3 deals to choose from.
Consider booking Dream Inn (rating: 8.2/10) at the cost of 518US$ per night. It's located 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and provides a business centre, shopping service and canoeing.
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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The property is set in the Westside Santa Cruz district, a minute's drive from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. The beach is near to this Santa Cruz hotel. Nearby you will also find Beach Flats Community Garden and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station can be found a 10-minute walk from Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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The modern property is situated in the heart of Santa Cruz adjacent to Visit Santa Cruz County. Guests can reach Santa Cruz city centre in 10 minutes on foot. There is the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach" approximately 25 minutes' stroll away, while Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station approximately a 10-minute stroll to this contemporary hotel. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is in close vicinity to a motorway.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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The luxury property is in the heart of Santa Cruz, within 50 minutes' drive from Mineta San Jose International airport. Pacific Garden Mall is a couple of blocks away from the beachfront hotel, while Bay Street & West Cliff Drive bus stop is approximately 5 minutes' walk away. A 17-minute stroll will take you to the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach. Dream Inn Santa Cruz is just 10 minutes' walk from Sky Glider cable car.
Pacific Blue Inn
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The smoke-free accommodation is in the very heart of Santa Cruz, within 49 minutes' drive from Mineta San Jose International airport. The hotel is a couple of blocks away from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park in Santa Cruz. Guests may also get to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, which is a 25-minute walk away. Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station, allowing a good connection throughout the city, is 350 metres from Pacific Blue Inn.
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
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The deluxe property is located in the centre of Santa Cruz, near the beach. The hotel also lies 350 metres to the free beach. The nearest bus stop is Portola Drive & 18th Avenue, it is just 5 minutes' walk away.
Hotels in Santa Cruz
| Average Price 🏷️ | 250$ |
| Rating 🏆 | 39 |
| Landmarks nearby 🌆 | University of California at Santa Cruz, Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Museum of Art and History, Cave Train |
| Top Santa Cruz Hotels 🔑 | 38 |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Dream Inn Santa Cruz |
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
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The property is located in the historical district of Santa Cruz, only metres from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Guests staying at this Santa Cruz hotel will find themselves a walk from Lighthouse Point. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 16 minutes' walk away. West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn stands close to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, in 5 minutes' stroll from Bay Street & West Cliff Drive bus stop.
Casablanca Inn On The Beach
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The lovely accommodation has a beachfront location in the heart of Santa Cruz, a few moments from Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is set right off this Santa Cruz hotel. There is the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach a 20-minute walk away. Casablanca Inn On The Beach stands close to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, 200 metres away from 2nd Street & Main Street bus stop.
For example, Hilton/Scotts Valley rated 8.0/10 is one of the best options from 70US$ per night.
Try as well Continental Inn — it is rated 8.0/10 and costs 156US$ per night.
Travellers have left more than 1081 positive reviews about National 9 Motel rated 7.6/10 for 75US$ per night.
Super 8/Beach Boardwalk West rated 7.2/10 may also suit you — only 70US$ per one night.
Other top-rated options include Bella Notte Inn, Harbor Inn and The Islander Motel.
Hotel Solares is one of the best value for money properties from 70US$ per night, offering an outdoor swimming pool, a picnic area and shopping service on site.
One more suitable place is Ocean Gate Inn — pay about 160US$ to book it.
Other great deals are Seaway Inn, Motel Santa Cruz and Carousel Beach Inn.