Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Seafront with outdoor pool, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers beachfront living with ocean views from Jack O'Neill Restaurant. Guests enjoy dry cleaning services, luggage storage, and friendly staff. The heated pool with comfy sun loungers is a popular gathering spot all day.

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Parking available

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20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Room options

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Oct 13 - Oct 14

Tomorrow

Oct 14 - Oct 15

All rooms

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2 beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

IPod dock

31 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

IPod dock

31 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

IPod dock

31 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - Two Queen)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

IPod dock

31 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive Two Qu)

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

IPod dock

31 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower - Two Queen)

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

IPod dock

31 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - Two Queen)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

IPod dock

31 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - King ADA)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

31 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

IPod dock

31 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - Two Queen)

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

IPod dock

31 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Dream Suite)

Highlights

Balcony

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

55 sq m
1 bedroom
Ocean view
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Suite - Tower)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

43 sq m
1 bedroom
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (West Cliff Suite)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

IPod dock

55 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Suite - Cloud Level)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Coffee/tea maker

IPod dock

43 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Shore Break Suite ADA)

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

53 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

About the area

175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cowell's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Natural Bridges State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stagnaro Bros. - ‬12 min walk
‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
‪Marini’s at the Wharf - ‬11 min walk
‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Eco-certified resort near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a firepit at Dream Inn Santa Cruz. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Jack O'Neill Restaurant, features ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Other perks at this resort include:

Heated pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and valet parking (surcharge)
An outdoor pool, a banquet hall and a vending machine
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and outdoor furniture
Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, beach locale and helpful staff

Room features

All 165 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Wardrobes/cupboards and balconies
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Recycling, coffee/tea makers and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Air conditioning
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includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Secured, uncovered parking on site (USD 35 per night)
Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Jack O'Neill Restaurant

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Heated pool
Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

Firepit
On the beach
On the waterfront
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

Massage
Spa open daily

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hand-held showerhead
Lift
Pool hoist on site
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

10 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Pay films

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service

Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Recycling
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 per person
Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Dream Inn

Dream Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

Dream Hotel Santa Cruz

Coast Santa Cruz Hotel

a Joie De Vivre Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort

Dream Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Dream Inn Santa Cruz have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

As of 13 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dream Inn Santa Cruz on 20 Oct 2025 start from €241.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Dream Inn Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Self-parking is available for USD 35 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 40.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dream Inn Santa Cruz located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this beachfront resort is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Cowell's Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.