
Best Hotels in Santa Cruz, California
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About the destination
Santa Cruz, California is a searchable hotel market on Voyza: neighborhoods, property types, and guest scores all show up in one flow.Santa Cruz has about 167,835 residents in Santa Cruz, with solid dining and event infrastructure for visitors.
Why stay in town
Staying central cuts transit time for dining and evening plans; suburban or airport-adjacent stays can save on nightly rates. Use filters and sort after dates are set so pricing and scores stay comparable.
Voyza ranks this Santa Cruz shortlist with embedding-based semantic match to your query, then guest review scores and official star classification. Filters and sort refine results; nightly prices are requested from suppliers when check-in and check-out are set.
Hotels in Santa Cruz
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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Santa Cruz, US
~0.8 mi straight-line from Santa Cruz city center (map reference point)
Convenient Location and Amenities The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is perfectly situated where Highway 1 and Highway 17 intersect, offering easy access to major routes.

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, US
~1.2 mi straight-line from Santa Cruz city center (map reference point)
Modern Accommodation with Prime Location Luxurious Amenities : Enjoy a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge, and a bar.

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, US
~0.9 mi straight-line from Santa Cruz city center (map reference point)
Luxurious Amenities Hyatt Place Santa Cruz offers a range of luxurious amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a hot tub.

Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz, US
~4.0 mi straight-line from Santa Cruz city center (map reference point)
Luxurious Accommodations Indulge in spacious guestrooms and suites at Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, complete with unique amenities like free Wi-Fi, microwaves, and refrigerators for a comfortable stay.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Santa Cruz, US
~0.8 mi straight-line from Santa Cruz city center (map reference point)
Outdoor Pool and Sauna : Enjoy a relaxing swim in the outdoor pool or unwind in the sauna after a day at the beach.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, US
~1.3 mi straight-line from Santa Cruz city center (map reference point)
Ocean-Inspired Atmosphere Experience a natural, laid-back ambiance at The Dream Inn, where every room offers a private balcony or patio overlooking the stunning Monterey Bay.
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Surf City Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz, US
~1.0 mi straight-line from Santa Cruz city center (map reference point)
Prime Location near Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk Surf City Inn & Suites is ideally situated just a short 10-minute stroll from the iconic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk.

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Santa Cruz, US
~1.2 mi straight-line from Santa Cruz city center (map reference point)
Courtyard with Picnic Tables and Outdoor Pool The Beach Street Inn and Suites boasts a charming courtyard area with picnic tables, perfect for enjoying a meal outdoors.

Casablanca Inn on The Beach
Santa Cruz, US
~1.3 mi straight-line from Santa Cruz city center (map reference point)
Prime Location Situated across from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach offers stunning ocean views of Monterey Bay.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Santa Cruz, US
~0.8 mi straight-line from Santa Cruz city center (map reference point)
Outdoor Pool with Cabanas: Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection boasts an inviting outdoor pool with luxurious cabanas, perfect for guests to relax and soak up the sun.
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Top guest scores
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- Dream Inn Santa Cruz9/10 in Santa Cruz
- Beach Street Inn and Suites9/10 in Santa Cruz
- Hyatt Place Santa Cruz8.6/10 · $431 in Santa Cruz
- Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North8.2/10 · $261 in Santa Cruz
Lowest nightly rates
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- Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North8.2/10 · $261 in Santa Cruz
- Surf City Inn & Suites7.5/10 · $268 in Santa Cruz
- Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley7.9/10 · $309 in Santa Cruz
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG8/10 · $336 in Santa Cruz
Highest star class
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- Dream Inn Santa Cruz9/10 in Santa Cruz
- Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection8.2/10 · $508 in Santa Cruz
- Casablanca Inn on The Beach8/10 in Santa Cruz
- Beach Street Inn and Suites9/10 in Santa Cruz