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

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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,406 reviews)
"Had a great stay."
United States
Nicole
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Really like the historic hotel "
United States
Ed
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,045 reviews)
"Location is great, plenty of parking and the staff is very professional"
United States
Richard
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Seaside Inn & Suites

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect location close to a lot of places and staff was very friendly. "
United States
Miguel
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Beachview Inn

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
22.4 km from Downtown
6.6 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was nice and helpful, only thing is I feel it needs a bit more cleanness in the bathroom ."
United States
Enny Doris
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
24.6 km from Downtown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (141 reviews)
"Great parking and location "
United States
Shawn
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
ROYAL 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, (382 reviews)
"Good clean and secure"
United States
Delia
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.1 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (87 reviews)
"There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk"
United States
Emere
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Drift Inn

Valley Inn

Valley Inn
2.5 star property
24.1 km from Downtown
5.8 out of 10, (328 reviews)
"The staff are always nice, friendly and accommodating. I stay here when I’m in town at least every other month. Some of the rooms, the bed isn’t the most comfortable but some of the beds like the one I nose recently experienced were great. Always a pleasure. "
United States
Stacy
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Valley Inn

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (643 reviews)
"Room was very clean. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was good."
United States
REGINALD
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Comfort Inn Watsonville

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and rooms were clean and conveniently located."
United States
Bob
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Downtown
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Affordable and close to the beach."
United States
love
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Good breakfast and nice clean room Very quiet and pleasant"
United States
Mario
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (954 reviews)
"Great location for families who want to enjoy downtown santa cruz and the boardwalk"
United States
Michael
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.2 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (857 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Richard
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. Loved the resort facilities, room and the View restaurant was amazing!"
United States
Kully
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Best motel in town"
United States
Adam B
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Mission Inn

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Downtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,058 reviews)
"Check in was effortless and customer service was excellent!"
United States
Robert G
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Surf City Inn and Suites

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
11.1 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We love this family friendly property. Close enough to walk to the beach!"
United States
Shelly
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay for my son and I. Thanks "
United States
joseph
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
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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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

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 Pleasure Point Park.

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?
For your stay in Downtown, Ocean Pacific Lodge is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 14 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.