Santa Cruz Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown, Santa Cruz, United States of America

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,335 reviews)
"Clean, easy walking to food and beach, friendly staff. "
United States
Krista
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Ocean Pacific Lodge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"national park and santa cruz boardwalk were close by and the staff were all so friendly, accomodating, and nice!"
United States
Jenna
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (182 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Seaway Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (912 reviews)
"Great warm welcoming, very professional, super helpful pointing out points of interest. Also, had a mid-afternoon delicious snack out for us (brownies yum)! Nice touch but most importantly, our room was very clean. We will most definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you so much Pacific Blue Inn for a wonderful stay!"
United States
Claire
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Pacific Blue Inn

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (494 reviews)
"Great location near park and very spacious cabin. "
United States
Gustavo Gamboa
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Fern River Resort

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"The view was amazing, the rooms quite clean and spacious, and the pool/hot tub area was perfect."
United States
Sarah
The price is €168
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (564 reviews)
"I had the harbor master room and loved the charm of the room. The views of Elkhorn Slough were glorious. Bring your binoculars!"
United States
Gwynne
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (979 reviews)
"The staff (Katrina) was very professional and responsive to our requests , love the nature walk around the property "
United States
Malina
The price is €198
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Monarch Cove Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (356 reviews)
"Staff was good and property was clean. "
United States
Diego
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,473 reviews)
" Nice and clean, great location "
United States
Gelena
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Marea Sol Hotel

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.4 km from Downtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The room was updated from what I saw on yelp but in a very good way. The room was very clean "
United States
Lizette
The price is €238
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Bella Notte

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,255 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"We love the location, it’s perfect for when we visit our children who attend UCSC!!"
United States
Roxana
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Mission Inn

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
24.6 km from Downtown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (117 reviews)
"Worth it for the price "
United States
Andy
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
ROYAL INN

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (199 reviews)
"Great staff and clean room great value for the price."
United States
Scott
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
National 9 Santa Cruz

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"staff is very nice and helpful! very easy to check in and out, breakfast is delicious, would absolutely come back! "
United States
Charlie
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Location was amazing! Parking was easy even though at an incline."
United States
Beverly
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Beachview Inn

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (634 reviews)
"Bathroom was spotless. Shower was amazing and the breakfast hit the spot! Would definitely stay again!"
United States
Robert
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
Michael
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (594 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is €162
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers to the Downtown neighbourhood in Santa Cruz will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House as part of your Downtown travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?
Expedia customers rank Ocean Pacific Lodge the highest for a stay in Downtown.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Downtown.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are also worth a stop.