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Best Hotels in Santa Cruz, California

Updated June 19, 2026 at 6:57 PM PDT

Hotels in Santa Cruz

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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.

10 hotels in this view13,993 reviews (summed)Pick dates for live rates

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.

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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North — hotel in Santa Cruz, California
8.2/10

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Budget

Santa Cruz, CA, US

8.2/10 (1,135 reviews)

0.8 mi from city center

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.

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz — hotel in Santa Cruz, California
8.2/10

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Budget

Santa Cruz, CA, US

8.2/10 (734 reviews)

1.2 mi from city center

Modern Accommodation with Prime Location Luxurious Amenities : Enjoy a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge, and a bar.

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz — hotel in Santa Cruz, California
8.6/10

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Value

Santa Cruz, CA, US

8.6/10 (1,135 reviews)

0.9 mi from city center

Luxurious Amenities Hyatt Place Santa Cruz offers a range of luxurious amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a hot tub.

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley — hotel in Santa Cruz, California
7.9/10

Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Santa Cruz, CA, US

7.9/10 (1,166 reviews)

4.0 mi from city center

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.

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG — hotel in Santa Cruz, California
8/10

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Santa Cruz, CA, US

8/10 (1,123 reviews)

0.8 mi from city center

Outdoor Pool and Sauna : Enjoy a relaxing swim in the outdoor pool or unwind in the sauna after a day at the beach.

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Dream Inn Santa Cruz — hotel in Santa Cruz, California
9/10

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA, US

9/10 (1,274 reviews)

1.3 mi from city center

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.

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Surf City Inn & Suites — hotel in Santa Cruz, California
7.5/10

Surf City Inn & Suites

Budget

Santa Cruz, CA, US

7.5/10 (2,110 reviews)

1.0 mi from city center

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.

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Beach Street Inn and Suites — hotel in Santa Cruz, California
9/10

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Value

Santa Cruz, CA, US

9/10 (1,979 reviews)

1.2 mi from city center

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.

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Terrace
Casablanca Inn on The Beach — hotel in Santa Cruz, California
8/10

Casablanca Inn on The Beach

Santa Cruz, CA, US

8/10 (2,444 reviews)

1.3 mi from city center

Prime Location Situated across from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach offers stunning ocean views of Monterey Bay.

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection — hotel in Santa Cruz, California
8.2/10

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Santa Cruz, CA, US

8.2/10 (893 reviews)

0.8 mi from city center

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.

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool

Popular picks from this search

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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 in Santa Cruz
  • Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North8.2/10 in Santa Cruz

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  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz9/10 in Santa Cruz
  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection8.2/10 in Santa Cruz
  • Casablanca Inn on The Beach8/10 in Santa Cruz
  • Beach Street Inn and Suites9/10 in Santa Cruz

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Things to do

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