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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$ | |
| West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn |
9.1 / 10 (227 Reviews) |
From 299$ | |
| Dream Inn Santa Cruz |
8.7 / 10 (859 Reviews) |
From 239$ | |
| Chaminade Resort & Spa |
7.4 / 10 (439 Reviews) |
From 245$ |
If you're searching for a luxury stay near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, there are 3 hotels to consider.
Consider booking Rio Vista Inn & Suites (rating: 7.8/10) at the cost of 219US$ per night. It's located 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and provides a golf course, windsurfing and horse riding.
Other top options are Pacific Blue Inn, West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn and Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages.
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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The property is located in the Westside Santa Cruz district and offers to visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park and San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center. The hotel has a central location a short walk from the beach. The nearest bus stop is 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue, about 5 minutes' walk away. Mineta San Jose International airport lies 55 km away from Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz and it takes about 49 minutes by car to get there.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is placed 25 minutes on foot from the designer property, while Museum of Art and History is merely 1 km away. You can get to the centre of Santa Cruz in about 10 minutes' walk. There is Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park just 1.7 km away, and Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station a 10-minute walk from the hotel. A train station is just around the corner.
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
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Cowell's Beach Surf Shop is located only metres from the accommodation, and Mineta San Jose International airport is approximately a 50-minute drive away. The centre of Santa Cruz is reachable within 15 minutes' walk. There is the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach 17 minutes' walk away, and Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station 950 metres of the hotel. West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn is around a 10-minute walk of Sky Glider cable car.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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The luxury accommodation is set in the Westside Santa Cruz district, within a minutes' drive from Laurel Park. This Santa Cruz hotel has a great location close to the beach. Museum of Art and History lies 5 minutes' drive away. Situated in the very heart of Santa Cruz, Dream Inn Santa Cruz is merely a 5-minute walk away from Bay Street & West Cliff Drive bus stop.
Chaminade Resort & Spa
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The accommodation has a quiet location a short distance away from DeLaveaga Park. This comfortable hotel is set in a mountain.
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 |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn |
Pacific Blue Inn
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Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the smoke-free property is set 25 minutes' walk from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach. The beach is close to this Santa Cruz hotel. Guests may also get to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, which is nearly 25 minutes' walk away. The Sky Glider cable car station is about 10 minutes' walk to Pacific Blue Inn.
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
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The deluxe accommodation has a quiet location in the immediate vicinity of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The hotel is located near the free beach of Santa Cruz. The nearest bus stop is Portola Drive & 18th Avenue just 0.2 km away.
Casablanca Inn On The Beach
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The lovely accommodation has a beachfront setting right off the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach. Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz is a short distance from the hotel. Nearby you will also find Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Well-connected to many sights, Casablanca Inn On The Beach is around 10 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station.
For example, Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott rated 8.2/10 is one of the best options from 72US$ per night.
Try as well Inn At Pasatiempo — it is rated 7.8/10 and costs 139US$ per night.
Travellers have left more than 1328 positive reviews about Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection rated 7.8/10 for 169US$ per night.
Chaminade Resort & Spa rated 8.0/10 may also suit you — only 206US$ per one night.
Other top-rated options include National 9 Motel and Comfort Inn.
Rio Vista Inn & Suites with room rates from 70US$ per night is a 4-star property that includes a golf course, windsurfing and horse riding.
One more suitable place is Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites — pay about 293US$ to book it.
Other great deals are Sea & Sand Inn, Coastview Inn and Casablanca Inn On The Beach.