Hotels in Santa Cruz, CA

  • Our list of the best places to stay in Santa Cruz, California features the top 65 nearby hotels - including 42 budget-friendly hotels like Babbling Brook Inn, 6 luxury hotels like Santa Cruz Dream Inn, and 35 hotels with user ratings of 80% or more!
  • The results below include 18 of the top Santa Cruz hotels, followed by 47 popular hotels in nearby cities like San Jose, Marina, Pacific Grove, and Campbell.
  • From Winchester Mystery House to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz has a variety of great attractions to visit during your stay. Top categories of activities include: Beaches, Movie Theaters, Fishing and Winery/Vineyard.

Santa Cruz, CA

Hotel Highlights
  • All Hotels - $130 average
  • 2 Star Hotels - $116 average
  • 3 Star Hotels - $143 average
  • 4 Star Hotels - $199 average
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4.2 Miles
Business Center, Swimming Pool 720 Hill Street, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Situated between Capitola's beaches and the Santa Cruz Mountains, Quality Inn & Suites Capitola boasts of quick access to Pleasure Point and Monterey Bay Aquarium. The hotel also neighbors the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
76% Rating
from $99
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4.4 Miles
250 Monterey Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
A short walk from the Inn At Depot Hill is the Capitola Historical Museum and Nobel Park. This small luxury hotel has fireplaces in all guestrooms, turn down service, and afternoon wine with hors d'oeuvres.
99% Rating
from $237
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6.4 Miles
Business Center, Swimming Pool 6020 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-3234 MoreLess Info
BEST WESTERN PLUS Inn Scotts Valley is a secluded hotel situated on Highway 17, amongst the mountains of Scotts Valley. It’s just minutes away from downtown Santa Cruz, and local attractions Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Wharf, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, and Bargetto Winery.
72% Rating
from $99
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6.7 Miles
Business Center, Swimming Pool 7500 Old Dominion Ct., Aptos, CA 95003-3807 MoreLess Info
BEST WESTERN Seacliff Inn is a quaint hotel nestled amongst the lush northern Californian landscape, near Seacliff Beach. It’s a short drive to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and local destinations Wilder Ranch, Henry Cowell State Park, Roaring Camp Railroads, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
82% Rating
from $130
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7.0 Miles
Swimming Pool 116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Rio Sands Hotel is within walking distance of the Seacliff State Beaches and Rio Del Mar, and it is just 35 minutes from Carmel and Monterey. Guests have access to complimentary 24-hour coffee service, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour business center on site, and a daily expanded continental breakfast.
80% Rating
from $124
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8.7 Miles
Swimming Pool 9733 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 MoreLess Info
Attractions like the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, Ben Lomond Park, and Mountain Community Theater are within walking distance of the Quality Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Mountains. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, complimentary weekday newspapers, and free on-site Wi-Fi.
80% Rating
from $100
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14.1 Miles
Business Center 112 Airport Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
The Comfort Inn Watsonville is located near Capitola Beach as well as Cannery Row, the National Steinbeck Center and other tourist attractions along the Monterey Peninsula. The hotel offers a fitness center and business center as well as being 100% smoke free.
69% Rating
from $90
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14.4 Miles
Business Center, Swimming Pool 1855 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
Situated just off Highway 1, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Watsonville is close to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and Gilroy Factory Outlets. In addition to a hot daily breakfast, the hotel has a heated indoor pool and adjoining whirlpool.
85% Rating
from $140
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17.2 Miles
Business Center 140 South Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030 MoreLess Info
Located at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Los Gatos, California, Toll House Hotel adds modern sophistication to a charming old town. A popular area for outdoor activities, nearby attractions include Los Gatos Historic Commercial District, Mountain Winery and Los Gatos Mountain Trails.
82% Rating
from $169
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17.3 Miles
Swimming Pool 210 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 MoreLess Info
Hotel Los Gatos in Silicon Valley combines a breezy Mediterranean atmosphere with Californian charm to create a luxury experience for guests. The hotel is located at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, with easy access to both Silicon Valley and the Santa Cruz Coast.
91% Rating
from $209
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