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1143 Cheap Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Casablanca On The Beach
Newly Renovated 2 Queens, Street View
Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,257 reviews
"👏"
The price is NZ$438
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Casablanca On The Beach
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 406 reviews
"Excellent accommodations at an inexpensive price."
The price is NZ$216
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Seaside Inn & Suites
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 415 reviews
"Great hospitality. Still under renovation but didn’t even notice the work being done. Clean establishment "
The price is NZ$369
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Marea Sol Hotel
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 1,009 reviews
"The location was great, super friendly staff and delicious breakfast! Highly recommend "
The price is NZ$372
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,016 reviews
"Room was nice. Had a really good view of the beach. Weather was perfect and the staff was helpful/friendly. Made for a good stay and i would come back to the same place. "
The price is NZ$813
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Exterior
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 436 reviews
"Great property ! Very close walk to the boardwalk. We really enjoyed our stay. We will definitely return. This place has a coffee maker, microwave and fridge in room which was perfect. The parking at this hotel is valet only but gave us peace of mind not having to look for parking. "
The price is NZ$351
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,016 reviews
"Close to beach "
The price is NZ$446
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Front of property
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,012 reviews
"The team was always helpful and accommodating "
The price is NZ$578
per night
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 1,020 reviews
"Everything was wonderful!!!"
The price is NZ$263
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 1,058 reviews
"Hotel front desk is friendly"
The price is NZ$272
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,018 reviews
"Convenient and good price."
The price is NZ$299
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Continental Inn
Property grounds
Continental Inn
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, 1,011 reviews
"It was a comfortable stay when you’ve been outside in the elements for a while."
The price is NZ$212
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Continental Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 829 reviews
"Absolute treat staying here. The people were friendly and the place was immaculately clean. "
The price is NZ$375
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 943 reviews
"The whole place ŵas clean, well organized, smelled incredibly pure clean without any chemical or scented cover-up. Management was great, reception was great also. Seems like the Star ship of the fleet, displaying the pride of the man that started it all."
The price is NZ$302
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Property grounds
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, 1,010 reviews
"This was an absolutely beautiful getaway. There were incredible views. "
The price is NZ$378
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Reception
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 1,010 reviews
"Nice, clean and updated rooms. Area had some unsheltered nearby but hotel and convenience to the wharf was good. Good value for the rate."
The price is NZ$225
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Beachview Inn
One Queen Bed
Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 1,005 reviews
"The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was small but comfortable. We were within walking distance of the wharf and many restaurants in the area. we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to our friends"
The price is NZ$201
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Beachview Inn
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Lobby
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,006 reviews
"Friendly & helpful staff. Room was comfortable. Rugs were dirty. Floors were sticky. Breakfast was good. Lots of options. "
The price is NZ$340
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant
Los Gatos Lodge
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 1,010 reviews
"Beautiful grounds, but the room had a horribly loud old window unit. Ambience would have been enhanced by a ceiling fan and a locking screen door so we could have left the AC turned off."
The price is NZ$265
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Los Gatos Lodge
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Bar (on property)
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 638 reviews
"Easy to check in. I just went to my room and went to sleep. Clean, comfortable, safe. Thanks."
The price is NZ$332
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
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Downtown Santa Cruz hotels information

Number of reviews
18,093
Accommodation
1,143 hotels
Lowest Price
NZ$201
Highest Price
NZ$813

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Williams-Reynolds House and Town Clock. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mission Santa Cruz are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

Recent Reviews in Downtown Santa Cruz

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

5/5 Excellent
"Very clean beautifully furnished. Lots of dining options."
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Seascape Beach Resort