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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Free daily full breakfast
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €169
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(107 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Roll-In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mariannes Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG provides amenities, such as free full breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, a water dispenser and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 100 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, on-request microwaves and cots/infant beds

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 18 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Business centre
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 December to 31 March:
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from 2 January 2025 to 31 July 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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 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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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

The seasonal pool will be open from April to November
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz
Inn Express Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from December 1 until March 31.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

As of 20 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG on 5 Aug 2025 start from €169.38, 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 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Self-parking is available for USD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is steps from Ocean Street and within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1107 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kiki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vimerald

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location to Santa Cruz boardwalk, decent breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rufino

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good vacation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, clean room, nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Melissa in the front desk was so kind and helpful! We loved the pool and the breakfast! The room was spacious and clean! Very happy to pick this Holiday Inn
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and clean quiet room. Breakfast was a good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable and spacious. Clean and close to downtown shops, restaurants, and the wharf and beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
studio suite 2 queen bed was our room, we found the room had plenty space for a family of 4. parking was easy, We were able to go in and out and still found parking at ease late night. the best part of the stay was that breakfast was included. selection of items for breakfast was good and plenty of space to sit and enjoy.. definitely going to stay there next time..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole property was nice and clean. The people were really nice and the breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many breakfast options. Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Very clean. Parking tight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a peaceful stay! I lo ed the hotel and the service, nice staff! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a bit snug for larger vehicles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, breakfast was delicious but the wallpaper in the room and bathroom is peeling. 5 minutes from the boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The King bed was so old and worn that it was too soft and mushy to sleep on. They were very responsive and gave us another room that had a nice mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast included was great. The outdoor pool was well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and supply everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were comfy spacious and clean. I enjoyed my stay. Breakfast was good. Nice variety! I will be booking again soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleased with the room, staff, location, and facility. The only thing that was lacking was the breakfast. It was not what we had expected. After the first morning, we chose to eat in our rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025