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Our top choices for Sand Plant Beach hotels

Terrace/patio

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean, breakfast was awesome, lots of variety! Very pleasant atmosphere, and friendly staff!"
United States
Natalya
The price is ￥23,534
￥27,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Front of property

2. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"The check in process was great and staff was very helpful, going above and beyond to help us with (excellent) dinner choices!"
United States
Kristen
The price is ￥21,209
￥25,631 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Mission Inn
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

3. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,097 reviews)
"Good location. Clean room. Friendly staff. I had a great rest!"
United States
Nelli
The price is ￥13,721
￥18,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Seaside Inn & Suites
Business center

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,346 reviews)
"Super clean, breakfast was great, we got a complimentary room upgrade with an ocean view and my son loved it."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥35,218
￥40,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Front of property

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,488 reviews)
"A great stay close to the boardwalk and pier at a great value."
United States
Lawrence
The price is ￥16,809
￥21,384 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

6. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Patricia
The price is ￥23,884
￥27,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Carousel Beach Inn
Lobby

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
12.5 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Location away from crowds and quiet."
United States
Rhodonna
The price is ￥21,136
￥24,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Exterior

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,600 reviews)
"We loved being across the street from the beach and walking distance to the boardwalk. The location was perfect and the hotel was nice. The staff was very kind and helpful. Would totally come back!"
United States
Azra
The price is ￥24,887
￥28,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Marea Sol Hotel
Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

9. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,015 reviews)
"It was very clean and so convenient next to the beach."
United States
TONY
The price is ￥16,394
￥20,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Beachview Inn
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

10. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,292 reviews)
"Thank you for a lovely stay"
United States
Dana
The price is ￥21,165
￥24,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

11. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
13.2 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Very charming old house on a beautiful point overlooking the bay covered in trees absolutely one of the most scenic places i have ever stayed."
United States
William
The price is ￥31,258
￥35,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Monarch Cove Inn
Terrace/patio

12. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"We really enjoyed the pool, free breakfast, clean rooms, friendly staff."
United States
Susana
The price is ￥30,454
￥34,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Garden

13. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (433 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet Was with my kids and felt safe"
United States
Melanie
The price is ￥21,027
￥24,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Lobby

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
11.4 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Room was clean and breakfast was amazing."
United States
Kate
The price is ￥30,478
￥34,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Exterior

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,241 reviews)
"Great place and staff"
United States
Alexandre
The price is ￥25,977
￥29,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Lobby lounge

16. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.2 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,255 reviews)
"Love the location."
United States
Walter
The price is ￥26,553
￥35,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Casablanca On The Beach
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

17. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,308 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Very nice property."
United States
Clifford
The price is ￥34,711
￥39,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Library

18. Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
12.8 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (750 reviews)
"Totally recommend. Super fun place. Stayed in railroad baron and we were very happy."
United States
Brian
The price is ￥49,446
￥65,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Inn at Depot Hill
Restaurant

19. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,039 reviews)
"One of our favorite places to stay for a long weekend."
United States
Dr. Donald
The price is ￥58,831
￥66,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

20. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Great spot. Love the keyless, personless checkin!"
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥22,936
￥36,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Bella Notte
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Compare popular hotels close to Sand Plant Beach

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Terrace/patio
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
View
Front of property
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,014 reviews
View
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
8.4
Very Good
1,097 reviews
View
Business center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,346 reviews
View
Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,488 reviews
View

Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Surprised at the quality of this La Quinta property. Extremely nice, clean, rooms were nice, bed comfortable. Complimentary breakfast was better than expected. Great location, 2 min walk to the beach, maybe 5 min walk to the boardwalk."
Melinda 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sand Plant Beach?
Sand Plant Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 229 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Sand Plant Beach?
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.8 mi (3 km) from Sand Plant Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Mission Inn and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.
How many hotels will I find close to Sand Plant Beach?
Expedia has 229 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Sand Plant Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sand Plant Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Sand Plant Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sand Plant Beach?
For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Sand Plant Beach, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do near Sand Plant Beach?
Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve, and University Terrace Dog Park.