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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (132 reviews)
"Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again. "
United States
Sunayana
The price is ¥39,788
¥53,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Restaurant and hotel staff were very friendly. "
United States
Michael
The price is ¥22,649
¥32,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,304 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,268 reviews)
"Great stay , hotel staff was very helpful and nice! Clean hotel and and really enjoyed the bar"
United States
Miguel
The price is ¥16,358
¥18,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (477 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is ¥14,843
¥19,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Fern River Resort

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (900 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is ¥13,763
¥16,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Pacific Blue Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (964 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 ¥29,522
¥33,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Monarch Cove Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,399 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is ¥17,954
¥20,785 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Marea Sol Hotel

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (161 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is ¥16,697
¥20,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Seaway Inn

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean hotel with a great view "
United States
Veronica
The price is ¥12,754
¥14,761 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

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, (1,271 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is ¥19,746
¥22,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is ¥34,939
¥39,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is ¥17,656
¥20,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

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, (583 reviews)
"Room, amenities "
United States
Sharmila
The price is ¥18,572
¥21,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,021 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is ¥15,322
¥18,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Mission Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (639 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is ¥17,057
¥19,784 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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)
"Staff are nice and hot breakfast is good."
United States
Wilson
The price is ¥19,021
¥21,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
Capitola
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place with comfy beds. balcony rooms and free breakfast! "
United States
Heather
The price is ¥12,361
¥15,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,196 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is ¥15,386
¥23,118 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Casablanca On The Beach

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,097 reviews)
"Great property, great location, great staff"
Australia
Christopher
The price is ¥16,856
¥19,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Hostels information

Number of reviews
18,268
Accommodation
0 Hostels
Lowest Price
¥15,388
Highest Price
¥53,371

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Santa Cruz?
You may be able to find reasonable prices at these Santa Cruz accommodations, which have good reviews from our travelers: Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection - Located within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace at this hotel. Dream Inn Santa Cruz - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Marea Sol Hotel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool at this motel. La Bahia Hotel and Spa - Located within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Property features at this motel include an indoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and tour assistance. Casablanca On The Beach - Located within a 20-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Santa Cruz?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 27 inches.
What is there to see and do in Santa Cruz?
Generally, Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, sports, and surfing. Major attractions include Monterey Bay. Get out into nature with places like Main Beach, Santa Cruz Main Beach, and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. Cultural attractions include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Lighthouse Point Park.
What's the best way to get to and around Santa Cruz while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Santa Cruz on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), located 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the city center. An alternative is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 27.6 mi (44.3 km) away.

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