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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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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Exterior
Exterior
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

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

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

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

Highlights

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

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

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

Highlights

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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 - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 5.1 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
At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG, you can look forward to free full breakfast, laundry facilities and a sauna. 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, smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
  • A water dispenser, a lift 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

  • Sauna
  • 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

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
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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 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:
  • Meeting facilities
  • 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

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 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

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

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 26 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG on 22 Apr 2025 start from NZ$210.74, 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 Town Clock 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. 550 out of 1037 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1037 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1037 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1037 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1037 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario V

Great location very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Val

Great place to staff in the middle Of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

The staff was very helpful and pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruhullah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Basically, it was average to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Nice breakfast, filtered water fill up station, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Nice, welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Front Desk staff was amazing !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Nice location. Good breakfast. Quiet hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

It is a quiet very well run hotel. We’ll stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Great stay. Convenient, breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Matteo

Short drive to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

MOHAMMAD

Well worth the money. Breakfast was above average for a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shihee

The room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Good place. Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Lobby parking limited spaces and parking structure tight quarters with poles otherwise great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

It was a great price for what we got
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Place was clean and comfy. The breakfast was the best part.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Comfortable beds, morning breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

location and cleaness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maricela

Staff was helpful and friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
the staff was beyond excellent, but my sister noticed that there seemed to be homeless in the lobby when we were checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jillian

Easy check in and check out with a very friendly staff. Lobby and hotel room were super clean and there was a nice selection for breakfast. Definitely will be staying here next time I am in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024