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Discover 1,148 Downtown Santa Cruz hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Casablanca On The Beach
Newly Renovated 2 Queens, Street View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,239 reviews
"A great place to stay ..close to the beach and not far from haystack rock and canon beach !"
The price is $209
$272 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Casablanca On The Beach
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 394 reviews
"Great property, a little rough on the outside, really nice in inside.great price"
The price is $89
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Seaside Inn & Suites
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 405 reviews
"Excellent staff!"
The price is $199
$225 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Marea Sol Hotel
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,002 reviews
"Exceptional property, the provided excellent service. The location is perfect and offers easy access to the beach, pier shopping and dining . I would highly recommend to families traveling with children . "
The price is $264
$301 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Exterior
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 418 reviews
"Loved it!"
The price is $139
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,005 reviews
"Great place to stay "
The price is $149
$171 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 1,013 reviews
"Very clean"
The price is $140
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,044 reviews
"The staff went above and beyond for us and everyone was kind and efficient. The property is lovely, the room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. I was shocked at the affordability based on how nice the facility was. "
The price is $119
$137 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Continental Inn
Property grounds
Continental Inn
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, 1,004 reviews
"It was a comfortable stay when you’ve been outside in the elements for a while."
The price is $67
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Continental Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 818 reviews
"Clean motel. Nicely renovated. Comfortable bed. Large shower. Free continental breakfast. Secure parking under (for fee). Recommend!"
The price is $139
$159 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 941 reviews
"The whole place ŵas clean, well organized, smelled incredibly pure clean without any chemical or scented cover-up. Management was great, reception was great also. Seems like the Star ship of the fleet, displaying the pride of the man that started it all."
The price is $148
$170 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Property grounds
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, 1,004 reviews
"We love that the property had an onsite dining and incredible views! We also like the amenities and spa , you dont ever have to leave the resort. What we didnt particularly lile was the room size we got king suite with forest view. The rooms could use a bit of an update. Other than that our stay was great."
The price is $207
$277 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Chaminade Resort & Spa
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, 388 reviews
"Check in was smooth, the service was good. The lighting in the room was not sufficient. The old cooling system needs an upgrade. If you like purple, this is your place. "
The price is $98
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Reception
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 1,004 reviews
"The smell of cannabis permeated the property and we had to change rooms it was so awful Nothing the poor proprietors can do about it.. which is a shame for them They were great handling the complaint about our room "
The price is $109
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Beachview Inn
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,000 reviews
"Staff were so nice and polite- we stay here 2-3x a month!"
The price is $79
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Beachview Inn
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant
Los Gatos Lodge
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 1,003 reviews
"Good location. Has good restaurant and breakfast "
The price is $148
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Los Gatos Lodge
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, 1,003 reviews
"Walking distance from the boardwalk! Very clean. I have never stayed in a super 8, but the pictures didnt lie. I decided to give it a try and so glad I did! The only downside- their coffee is terrible and I didn’t see anywhere to get coffee in the morning that was walking distance. Great for families. When we arrived there were so many families getting back from the beach and in the pool. I didn’t hear anyone once inside. "
The price is $99
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
Monarch Cove Inn
Front of property
Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 675 reviews
"Zero complaints. Everything was great. will stay here again."
The price is $177
$202 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Monarch Cove Inn
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Exterior
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,000 reviews
"This hotel was amazing! The staff was phenomenal! So quick to help out! The hotel and room are super clean and very cool! I love love love love it there! "
The price is $129
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Aqua Breeze Inn
Aerial view
Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, 1,000 reviews
"I love that the employee gave me the option for beach view."
The price is $81
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Aqua Breeze Inn
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Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Info

Number of reviews
17,328
Location
Santa Cruz, United States of America
Similar neighborhoods
Westside Santa Cruz, Lower Ocean and Live Oak
Accommodation
1,148 hotels
Lowest price
$67
Highest price
$264

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?

Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and biking. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Be sure to check out Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighborhood.

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 guesthouse 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 hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Santa Cruz.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Santa Cruz?

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What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighborhood?

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 neighborhood. 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.

Recent reviews of Downtown Santa Cruz hotels

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5/5 Excellent
"Very clean"
A verified traveler stayed at Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Posted 19 hours ago
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton