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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, (1,273 reviews)
"Clean, close to pier and free breakfast would stay again "
United States
jose
The price is ￥26,773
￥30,704 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,205 reviews)
"Great view friendly staff! "
United States
Benjamin
The price is ￥15,622
￥23,549 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Casablanca On The Beach
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, (1,113 reviews)
"Staff here is very welcoming and rooms are clean and comfortable."
United States
Candy
The price is ￥17,916
￥20,766 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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, (1,138 reviews)
"Everything was perfect doing our stay!! Shelby the receptionist was amazing!!"
United States
Teutonia Vernee
The price is ￥21,804
￥25,127 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room and great breakfast."
United States
Oksana
The price is ￥20,361
￥23,508 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Exterior

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
Boulder Creek
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"We really liked how reasonable the rates were, easy to park, very spacious rooms, and super dog-friendly. We enjoyed checking out the small towns and liked how close the hotel was to hiking trails. Plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby."
United States
S.
The price is ￥15,001
￥17,292 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
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, (1,001 reviews)
"I had a great time . The room was very clean , the staff was amazing, and location is convenient "
United States
Stephanie
The price is ￥18,276
￥20,865 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
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)
"Nice hotel! Friendly staff, clean, spacious rooms"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥23,888
￥27,420 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Love this spot, and stay here on quick trips along the coast. "
United States
Michael
The price is ￥20,361
￥23,469 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Rigoberto
The price is ￥15,671
￥20,227 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Rio Vista Suites
Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (985 reviews)
"Beautiful location! Nice staff, clean room, lovely peak at the ocean."
United States
Kimberly
The price is ￥32,793
￥37,250 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Monarch Cove Inn
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, (597 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is ￥36,713
￥41,784 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Exterior

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
Capitola
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (530 reviews)
"The room was clean and the location was great. Plenty to do in the nice beach town of capitola and this hotel is right in the sweet spot. Perfect for a couples getaway. Staff was friendly and very helpful. "
United States
Paulkatie
The price is ￥39,920
￥46,273 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Capitola Hotel
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (916 reviews)
"Perfect location. Staff was really friendly."
United States
Rosa
The price is ￥17,036
￥20,236 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
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, (500 reviews)
"Cozy, clean cabin surrounded by nature and close to local hiking trails. Great host easy process to book and arrive. "
United States
Seth
The price is ￥16,878
￥21,364 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Fern River Resort
Superior King + Beach View | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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)
"Absolutely gorgeous location. Friendly staff. The room was spacious and comfortable. The wine and cheese was a perfect snack and breakfast was delightful. Do yourself a favor and stay here."
United States
Dina
The price is ￥32,065
￥38,374 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Hiking

East Cliff Nook

East Cliff Nook
3.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"My kitty and I had a wonderful time there. The management was very accommodating. "
United States
Judith
East Cliff Nook
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
Front of property

Rustic Mtn-view Home w/ Wood Stove: Dog Friendly

Rustic Mtn-view Home w/ Wood Stove: Dog Friendly
3.0 star property
Felton
Rustic Mtn-view Home w/ Wood Stove: Dog Friendly
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
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ￥32,663 per night from May 12 to May 13
￥32,663
￥37,311 total
May 12 - May 13
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic stay! everything was clean and very comfortable with a great breakfast."
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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.