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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Wharf hotels

Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,440 reviews)
"It was a very wonderful stay for my kids and I. "
United States
Joanna
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Marea Sol Hotel
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (172 reviews)
"Easy check in/out. Basic room but clean. Very close to the Boardwalk. Less than 10 minute walk. "
United States
Kristin
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Seaway Inn
Suite

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect location! Nice, clean and updated room with a great view. Very friendly and welcoming staff. We were able to park there before check in and for a few hours after check out which was very helpful. "
United States
Veronica
The price is €198
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Beach views

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"The Dream Inn is always our go to spot. The hotel is close to everything fun, clean and the staff are great!"
United States
Cameron
The price is €248
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Business centre

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,241 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Courtyard

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (909 reviews)
"Great warm welcoming, very professional, super helpful pointing out points of interest. Also, had a mid-afternoon delicious snack out for us (brownies yum)! Nice touch but most importantly, our room was very clean. We will most definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you so much Pacific Blue Inn for a wonderful stay!"
United States
Claire
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Pacific Blue Inn
Outdoor spa tub

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,321 reviews)
"Clean, easy walking to food and beach, friendly staff. "
United States
Krista
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"We love the location, it’s perfect for when we visit our children who attend UCSC!!"
United States
Roxana
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Mission Inn
Staircase

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"This room was definitely good for its reasonable price! Room was clean, check in smooth, and close to both the boardwalk and downtown. Could use some upgrades like a window ac unit and some more insulation, or thicker curtains to block outside noise. "
United States
Rebecca
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Rio Vista Suites
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (882 reviews)
"There are ways to get to your hotel without dealing with too much traffic if you’re staying during the weekend in the summer."
United States
heidi
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (648 reviews)
"Great location, great staff and a really clean room. 10 out of 10 recommend. "
United States
Lane
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Two Double Beds

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
shiana
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Beachview Inn
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,229 reviews)
"Pool was great and plenty of lounge chairs available. "
United States
Bruce M
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (985 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Seaside Inn & Suites
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, 3.1 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff where excellent! "
United States
Michael
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,114 reviews)
"Wonderful property and stay."
United States
Amy Ochi
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Courtyard by Marriott 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, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,214 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay!"
United States
Kathleen
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, very good room"
United States
Michael
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Aqua Breeze Inn
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (82 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!!"
United States
Romualdo
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Drift Inn
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and the room was clean. Would stay there again."
United States
Conor
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Wharf

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,440 reviews
View
Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
172 reviews
View
Suite
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
Beach views
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,006 reviews
View
Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,241 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Wharf Hotel Reviews

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Hotel staff were friendly. Rooms were clean. The view was spectacular. Enjoyed our stay very much!"
Kathy 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Hotels near other Santa Cruz Wharf attractions

T4D055 Sunset, Cowell Beach, Santa Cruz, California, United States

Cowell's Beach

Explore the waterfront of Cowell's Beach and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.3/5 (3,850 reviews)
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Wharf?
Santa Cruz Wharf is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 155 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Cruz Wharf?
Adjacent to Santa Cruz Wharf, Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Wharf?
Expedia has 155 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Cruz Wharf.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Wharf, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Santa Cruz Wharf.
What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Wharf?
Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory or Lighthouse Point Park. Explore notable local landmarks like Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Williams-Reynolds House. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Neary Lagoon Park.