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

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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Cruz hotels

Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (892)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Pacific Blue Inn
Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (173)
"Very relaxing stay. My whole family loved it!"
United States
Luz
The price is €193
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Masood's Lodge
Lobby
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
10.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Great value. Clean room, friendly staff, amenities as expected, good breakfast. "
United States
Rosabelle
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B)
Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (467)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Fern River Resort
Bar (on property)
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
KIM
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (993)
"Nice place to stay "
United States
Fernando
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
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Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
9.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"everything was great, can’t wait to comeback "
United States
Xochitl
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Lobby
Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
2.5 star property
24.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Solid place"
United States
Jacob
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Exterior
Pacific Coast Inn

Pacific Coast Inn

Pacific Coast Inn
2.0 star property
23.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
6.2 out of 10, (77)
"Clean room and good service "
United States
Gerardo
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Pacific Coast Inn
Free buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"The parking lot was limited, however the staff was very friendly and obliging. "
United States
Laura
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Family Triple Room | Balcony view
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (552)
"Great view, clean and nice room."
United States
JiaSheng
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Coffee service
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
22.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (1000)
"Clean room, friendly staff "
United States
Eddie
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2.5 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Beautiful place "
United States
Carmen
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Lobby
Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
29.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (941)
"The guy working the front desk was awesome!"
United States
Joshua
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
24.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.4 out of 10, Good, (91)
"Friendly staff."
United States
Eduardo Rodriguez
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
ROYAL INN
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
2.5 star property
14.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (882)
"Room smelled of mold. We found hair that wasn’t ours on the bed. We had to wait to shower in the morning because there were workers fixing the pipes and the water was shut off. Environment was off, sketchy people around. Staff was friendly."
United States
Thelma
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
Front of property
Valley Inn

Valley Inn

Valley Inn
2.5 star property
23.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
5.6 out of 10, (315)
"Great location as my son and his daughter stayed and had no car, but walk to local stores and restaurants. "
United States
Edgar
Valley Inn
Lobby
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Beach nearby
Harbor Inn

Harbor Inn

Harbor Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (354)
"the room was clean, the neighborhood was quiet and welcoming, and the staff were very kind. thank you!"
United States
ayreAnna
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Harbor Inn
Fountain
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
10.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great location. Helpful staff via phone."
United States
Calvin
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Cruz featuring views and general coastal views as well as an individual male

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 Pacific Avenue.

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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Spotless room...great staff...amenities galore... "
Ramsin 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?
Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and cycling. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Pacific Blue Inn is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Cruz. This guest house is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers in-room fireplaces and free WiFi.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Santa Cruz.
What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?
If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Downtown Santa Cruz, consider Pacific Garden Mall or Pacific Avenue, and pick out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Cruz include Williams-Reynolds House, Town Clock and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Mission Santa Cruz and Ocean Street are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

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