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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, (1,247 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff. I will definitely stay here again."
United States
Gabriela
The price is ￥32,449
￥37,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
Aptos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,086 reviews)
"Great place to stay down the street from the beach away from SC and Capitola much quieter and very close. Hotel is perfect for a getaway."
United States
marcus
The price is ￥21,324
￥24,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,189 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is ￥21,132
￥29,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Casablanca On The Beach
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great property and staff"
United States
Kelli
The price is ￥24,918
￥28,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,108 reviews)
"Wonderful property and stay."
United States
Amy Ochi
The price is ￥23,640
￥27,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Lobby

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
Scotts Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff were very helpful. Rate was amazing for this hotel. Will stay again."
United States
Margaret
The price is ￥16,133
￥18,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
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)
"Room was clean and staff where excellent! "
United States
Michael
The price is ￥22,362
￥25,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (966 reviews)
"The staff (Katrina) was very professional and responsive to our requests , love the nature walk around the property "
United States
Malina
The price is ￥30,494
￥34,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Monarch Cove Inn
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. Rooms were spacious and very clean."
United States
alana
The price is ￥27,018
￥30,923 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Exterior

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (589 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is ￥27,356
￥31,302 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Exterior

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
Capitola
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (519 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean rooms great location"
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥38,060
￥44,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Capitola Hotel
Courtyard

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (907 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 ￥14,216
￥16,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Pacific Blue Inn
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (481 reviews)
"Nice grounds but you have to bring your own coffee and coffee filters if you want coffee in the morning. Wasn’t aware of that and would have liked to relax in the morning while having a cup in the patio area."
United States
Athena
The price is ￥17,890
￥22,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Fern River Resort
Front of property - evening/night

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, clean/beautiful room, loved the view. Happy hour and breakfast a big plus"
United States
Olivia
The price is ￥29,984
￥36,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Cottage (1 Bedroom) | Interior

California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails

California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails
3.0 star property
Ben Lomond
California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails
Hiking

East Cliff Nook

East Cliff Nook
3.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
East Cliff Nook
House (1 Bedroom) | Interior

Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen

Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen
Front of property

Redwood Oasis - Luxe Santa Cruz Cabin w/ Hot Tub

Redwood Oasis - Luxe Santa Cruz Cabin w/ Hot Tub
3.0 star property
Ben Lomond
Redwood Oasis - Luxe Santa Cruz Cabin w/ Hot Tub
Exterior

Cottage at the Point For 4!

Cottage at the Point For 4!
3.5 star property
Pleasure Point
Cottage at the Point For 4!
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ￥42,983 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
￥42,983
￥48,888 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

4/10 Poor
"Beds were absolutely horrible, extra plush, you can feel body indentations in the mattresses. Pillows were trash!! Rooms were very clean though, Soo appreciated. Room 214 bathroom door only opened half way."
Rebecca 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Santa Cruz?
Travelers in search of a pleasant and affordable Santa Cruz stay often book Hyatt Place Santa Cruz. This 3-star hotel, around 1.13 kilometers southeast of the center, comes with a terrace and an electric car charging station. Want another hot tip? Located 2 kilometers south of downtown and featuring a garden and a lake view, Rio Vista Suites is another go-to choice for guests.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Santa Cruz?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Santa Cruz?
Check in to a 3-star hotel and you can expect comfortable and well-kept rooms and amenities such as free WiFi, exercise equipment and tea and coffee facilities. These stays may also include a bar and restaurant. Elevate your Santa Cruz trip by picking a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness area, round-the-clock room service and deluxe toiletries, you'll experience a superior level of relaxation and comfort.