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Here is a quick list of Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| The Babbling Brook Inn |
8.6 / 10 (140 Reviews) |
From 209$ | |
| Chaminade Resort & Spa |
7.2 / 10 (253 Reviews) |
From 199$ | |
| Seaway Inn |
8.2 / 10 (105 Reviews) |
From 99$ | |
| Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection |
8.2 / 10 (520 Reviews) |
From 192$ | |
| The Inn At Pasatiempo |
8.1 / 10 (437 Reviews) |
From 129$ |
Thelakepowell.info travellers like to stay at Aqua Breeze Inn providing laundry facilities, housekeeping, and a sun deck. For those searching for a beach resort in Santa Cruz, Dream Inn might be the best option with concierge service, cots, and shopping service.
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The Babbling Brook Inn
From 209$
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is set a 5-minute ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The venue is 10 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz city centre and 49 minutes by car from Mineta San Jose International airport.
The property is also based near parks. The Babbling Brook Inn is a short ride from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Extras include a tub and a separate toilet.
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Chaminade Resort & Spa
From 199$
The accommodation is situated 5 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 60 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. The comfortable hotel is set in the mountain.
Chaminade Resort & Spa is a short ride from Pasatiempo Golf Club.
There is a private bathroom in the rooms.
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Seaway Inn
From 99$
The property is situated 2 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. A popular place in Santa Cruz is Seymour Marine Discovery Center University which is a 10-minute drive away.
Santa Cruz Wharf Pier can be found in the area.
An additional toilet and a shower can be found in the bathrooms.
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
From 192$
Surrounded by mountains, the venue is located within 47 minutes' drive from Mineta San Jose International airport. The accommodation features 170 spacious rooms featuring a coffee maker and a refrigerator.
Guests travelling on business will appreciate the proximity to business centres. Ocean Street and Fire Pit Fireplace Store are also in the area.
You can enjoy views of the pool from the rooms. A lowered sink, a raised toilet, and a shower are provided.
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The Inn At Pasatiempo
From 129$
The venue enjoys a perfect location near gardens and mountains. It is 3 km from the centre of Santa Cruz.
You can get to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier in a few minutes by car.
Rooms at The Inn At Pasatiempo feature a light-coloured decor. Guests can enjoy views of the garden. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a bath and a shower.
Hotels in Santa Cruz
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | The Babbling Brook Inn |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Chaminade Resort & Spa |
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Seaway Inn |
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
From 222$
The accommodation is situated in the very heart of Santa Cruz, near Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Ocean View Park is 2.4 km from the inn, while Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km from it.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a short ride from Arana Gulch Trail.
After a tiring day have a rest on an an individual balcony featured in your room. Guests can take advantage of views of the bay.
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
From 161$
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the hotel is set 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The centre of Santa Cruz is 10 minutes' walk away.
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz is a short ride from Seabright State Sandy Beach.
Rooms at the venue are equipped with coffee and tea making facilities, and a fridge provided for quest comfort.
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Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
From 75$
The venue is set in a popular area of Santa Cruz. The accommodation is set in a business district of Santa Cruz.
You can get to Valley Gardens Golf Course in a few minutes by car.
Certain rooms include views of the hills. Coffee and tea makers, and a refrigerator are also included.
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Ocean Gate Inn
From 95$
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is less than 1.7 km away. The centre of Santa Cruz is a 15-minute walk from the property.
The hotel is located near Mike Fox Skate Park, in the heart of Santa Cruz.
After a tiring day have a rest on an a private balcony featured in your room.
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Harbor Inn
From 167$
Laurel Park is a 10-minute drive, and Santa Cruz Wharf Pier is a 5-minute drive away. The accommodation is in a 30-minute walk to Santa Cruz city centre.
Harbor Inn is a short ride from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
Rooms feature a microwave oven and a fridge for comfortable stay.
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Sea & Sand Inn
From 319$
Guests may find UCSC Arboretum within 3.9 km and the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach within 2 km of the accommodation. It is set within a 15-minute walking distance from Santa Cruz city centre.
Sea & Sand Inn is a short ride from Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church.
The rooms have private bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a separate toilet, and a bath. The guestrooms look out on the sea. Also, the hotel features carpeted flooring.
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Bay Front Inn
From 100$
The accommodation is merely 0.9 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. The hotel is 10 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz city centre and 49 minutes by car from Mineta San Jose International airport.
Guests can also stroll to Cocoanut Grove.
The rooms have hardwood floor.
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Oceana Inn Santa Cruz (Adults Only)
From 59$
The property is 5 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.
You can get to Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church in a few minutes by car.
In-room dining is easy with amenities like a microwave, coffee and tea making facilities, and a fridge.
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Carousel Beach Inn
From 109$
The movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre" is less than 1.4 km away.
You can get to Seabright State Sandy Beach in a few minutes by car.
After a tiring day have a rest on an a separate balcony featured in your room. It boasts a view of the ocean. A bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower are also included in the units.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz
From 144$
The hotel is located 2.9 km from University of California at Santa Cruz and the Wide Main Sandy Beach is 9 minutes' walk away. It is just 1 km to the downtown of Santa Cruz.
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz is a short ride from Abbott Square.
The rooms have private bathrooms with a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower.
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Beach Street Inn And Suites
From 122$
The property is set in the heart of Santa Cruz in vicinity of Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. University of California at Santa Cruz is 10 minutes by car from the inn in Santa Cruz.
Beach Street Inn And Suites is a short ride from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
They offer views of the pool. Guests will enjoy a separate toilet and a shower provided in the bathrooms.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
From 172$
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 3 km from the inn, while Ocean Street is 4 km away. It takes 30 minutes on foot to get to Santa Cruz city centre.
The famous moore creek preserve is found nearby.
These rooms feature a microwave oven, coffee and tea making equipment, and a fridge as well as a bathtub, a walk-in shower, and an additional toilet provided in bathrooms.
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Mission Inn
From 114$
The accommodation is situated 2 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 60 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. West End Studio Theatre is a short walk away, while Seymour Marine Discovery Center Science Museum is at a 2.1 km distance.
You can get to the Wide Main Sandy Beach in a few minutes by car.
Rooms of the hotel have tile floors and bathrooms with a bath and a shower.
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Motel Santa Cruz
From 65$
The property is located in the very heart of Santa Cruz, within easy reach of Ocean Street. The venue is perfectly situated 25 minutes' walk from the sporty Harvey West Park.
They come with a microwave oven and a refrigerator as well as bathrooms with a bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower.
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Santa Cruz Hostel
From 40$
The property offers accommodation in Westside Santa Cruz district, an 18-minute walk from Cowell Beach. The hostel's location is close to Cowell's Beach Surf Shop. Firefly Coffee House and Las Palmas Taco Bar with delectable delicacies are 500 metres away.
The property contains 49 rooms. A raised toilet and a shower are provided.
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Casablanca Inn On The Beach
From 125$
The accommodation is 450 metres from the Wide Main Sandy Beach and 2.3 km from Ocean View Park. Guests will find Santa Cruz city centre within a 15-minute walk from the property.
The lovely Casablanca Inn On The Beach is located minutes away from Cowell's Beach Surf Shop.
Guestrooms also include a microwave oven, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.