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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,335 reviews)
"Really great hotel."
United States
Gaelle
The price is €203
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,155 reviews)
"Close to the beach and Boardwalk."
United States
Doug
The price is €187
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,230 reviews)
"Great place and staff"
United States
Alexandre
The price is €169
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was amazing from the kind staff to the beautiful room."
United States
Delinda
The price is €176
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,279 reviews)
"This is our second time staying here. My family and I have enjoyed our trip"
United States
Daisy
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay with family"
United States
Iram
The price is €228
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Patricia
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Carousel Beach Inn
Terrace/patio

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great friendly and professional staff. Very clean hotel and very clean rooms. Great location and large parking area"
United States
marco
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
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Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,590 reviews)
"We loved being across the street from the beach and walking distance to the boardwalk. The location was perfect and the hotel was nice. The staff was very kind and helpful. Would totally come back!"
United States
Azra
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Marea Sol Hotel
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay and plan to stay again the next time we visit the Santa Cruz area."
United States
Angelica
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Mission Inn
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good
"Love the location."
Walter 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach

Frequently asked questions

Searching for romantic hotels in Santa Cruz?
Are you in need of a romantic holiday? Couples choose Santa Cruz for its beautiful beaches, sporting events and surfing. If you want to spend some time strolling through captivating scenery with your love, you might make a visit to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Whether you want to sip a glass of champagne or watch the sunset from your balcony, you'll be sure to find your ideal accommodation in Santa Cruz to make for the perfect couples' weekend.
What's the best accommodation for a romantic getaway to Santa Cruz?
Sweet 1 BDRM Cottage, FAST WIFI, near ocean, W&D, Full kitchen and bath, BBQ! is a favourite guest house for couples, and features in-room kitchens and free WiFi.
When is the best time of year for a romantic getaway to Santa Cruz?
If you're looking forward to lots of outings with your partner, take a look at these details about year-round temperatures in Santa Cruz: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 677 mm.
What is there to do in Santa Cruz?
There's nothing better than seeing a new destination with your sweetheart, so consider checking out all there is to see and do in Santa Cruz. If you and your partner are planning an adventurous holiday, you'll love Santa Cruz for its sporting events, surfing and camping. If you want to spend a day exploring, you might consider stopping at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay or Ocean Street.
What's the best way to get to Santa Cruz and around town during my romantic getaway?
These transportation options in Santa Cruz might help your romantic getaway go off without a hitch: Make your way to Santa Cruz with a flight to Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is the closest major airport located 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.