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Discover 1,169 Downtown Santa Cruz hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (888)
"Excellent property. Will stay there again."
United States
Carol
The price is ￥13,711
￥16,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Pacific Blue Inn
Property amenity
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
9.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"For being last minute booking it was worth it! Love the area and staff was very friendly "
United States
Erica
The price is ￥16,022
￥18,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Lobby
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

2.5 star property
10.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Staff was great check-in check out was a breeze pool and jacuzzi were in working order and clean breakfast was great couldn't ask for a better stay"
United States
William
The price is ￥14,777
￥16,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
23.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (944)
"Always a great time staying at Hilton properties family loved the quiet ambiance and the delicious breakfast!"
United States
Fernando
The price is ￥18,980
￥21,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Exterior
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1216)
"Excellent hotel stay. I just wish that they had the breakfast buffet open during my stay. "
United States
Phyllis
The price is ￥16,296
￥18,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Lobby
Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
2.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Staff was nice "
United States
Heather
The price is ￥16,793
￥19,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Inn At Pasatiempo
Free buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Clean and nice service "
United States
Karla
The price is ￥20,731
￥23,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Bar (on property)
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
10.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Easy check-in, beautiful property, room was.l excellent amd clean. "
United States
Veronica
The price is ￥16,365
￥19,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lobby
Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
29.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (916)
"Nice property,really clean ,easy parking and easy check in."
United States
Daniel
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
22.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.0 out of 10, Good, (609)
"Clean quiet friendly service "
United States
Deborah Kyle
The price is ￥14,274
￥16,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Bar (on property)
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
16.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"As always a great stay for a great price "
United States
Alex
The price is ￥13,266
￥15,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Outdoor pool
Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
27.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Nice rooms, pleasant atmosphere wonderful restaurant onsite! "
United States
Brian
The price is ￥24,599
￥32,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Hotel Los Gatos
Terrace/patio
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
27.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (674)
"The room was very clean and the staff was super friendly. The grounds are very nice, unfortunately it was raining. The parking lot is a little tight, but at least there is parking. "
United States
mary
The price is ￥22,825
￥25,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Exterior
Pacific Coast Inn

Pacific Coast Inn

2.0 star property
23.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
5.4 out of 10, (56)
"Good clean room "
United States
Ferdinand
The price is ￥11,955
￥13,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Pacific Coast Inn
Exterior
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
6.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Overall a really nice place to stay!"
United States
William
The price is ￥12,209
￥15,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
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
8.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (454)
"Cabin was absolutely beautiful and clean. Resort was conveniently located near popular spots. Will definitely be staying again!"
United States
Adrian
The price is ￥13,169
￥17,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Fern River Resort
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Spacious junior suite. "
United States
Jose
The price is ￥21,414
￥24,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge

3.0 star property
19.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (171)
"I loved our stay. Great staff, made me feel like family."
United States
Earvin
The price is ￥21,393
￥31,093 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Masood's Lodge
Lobby
Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel

3.5 star property
6.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (505)
"My wife and I decided to spend our 39th anniversary in Capitola and wanted to stay right in town. We chose the Capitola Hotel and we were not disappointed. It is truly a wonderful boutique hotel. The building and rooms are beautiful and the staff were absolutely the best. It will be our go to hotel whenever we visit the Capitola/Santa Cruz area."
United States
Robert
The price is ￥33,108
￥38,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Capitola Hotel
Lobby
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great staff, breakfast was great, very clean rooms. "
United States
Keley
The price is ￥17,091
￥19,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz with a pool

Terrace/patio
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
  • Pool
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1215)
The price is ￥16,964
￥19,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Top guest rated hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn
Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
    9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (888)
    The price is ￥13,711
    ￥16,393 total
    includes taxes & fees
    Nov 18 - Nov 19
    Pacific Blue Inn
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    Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

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    Westside Santa Cruz

    Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

    Eastside Santa Cruz

    Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

    Pleasure Point

    World-renowned surf spot with a strong surf culture, Pleasure Point offers picturesque ocean views along East Cliff Drive and a walkable path with separate bike lanes. Enjoy amenities at Pleasure Point Park and nearby 41st Ave commercial district.

    Beach Hill - Beach Flats

    Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

    Upper Seabright

    When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

    Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

    Ocean Pacific Lodge

    Ocean Pacific Lodge

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?
    Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and biking. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Be sure to check out Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighborhood.
    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 guesthouse 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?
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    What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighborhood?
    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 neighborhood. 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.