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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, (1,337 reviews)
"Really great hotel."
United States
Gaelle
The price is CA $316
CA $360 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,247 reviews)
"The parking was good the location of the hotel the hotel room was clean. And the staff was very nice. I would stay there again."
United States
Glenna
The price is CA $341
CA $436 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Casablanca On The Beach

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, (1,144 reviews)
"Nice restaurant and beautiful property"
United States
Jennifer
The price is CA $303
CA $346 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Overall we had comfortable stay at Hyatt Place, Santa Cruz. Staff was friendly and accommodating!"
United States
Navjot
The price is CA $336
CA $382 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,172 reviews)
"Great stay! Easy walk to the boardwalk."
United States
Monique
The price is CA $337
CA $384 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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, (1,003 reviews)
"The diner and staff were fantastic!"
United States
Thomas
The price is CA $143
CA $164 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

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)
"So nice. all the staff was super nice "
United States
Emily
The price is CA $207
CA $236 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

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)
"Great place to stay."
United States
John
The price is CA $308
CA $351 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great friendly and professional staff. Very clean hotel and very clean rooms. Great location and large parking area"
United States
marco
The price is CA $260
CA $298 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (999 reviews)
"Excellent location."
United States
Chris
The price is CA $267
CA $304 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Monarch Cove Inn

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"A pleasant stay in a clean and beautifully renovated hotel—I recommend it to everyone!"
United States
Jan
The price is CA $251
CA $304 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Rio Vista Suites

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (929 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely - quiet, clean and it feels very safe. Accommodations were great - terrific bed and shower."
United States
William Thomas
The price is CA $205
CA $241 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Pacific Blue Inn

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, (608 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, pack a sweater or two"
United States
Jason
The price is CA $386
CA $438 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
Capitola
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (537 reviews)
"Amazing staff"
United States
Thanh
The price is CA $422
CA $486 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Capitola Hotel

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (508 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 CA $248
CA $299 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Fern River Resort

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 CA $362
CA $427 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

East Cliff Nook

East Cliff Nook
3.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"My kitty and I had a wonderful time there. The management was very accommodating. "
United States
Judith
East Cliff Nook

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

Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen

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

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
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Santa Cruz?
Expedia guests recommend Hyatt Place Santa Cruz. It features a terrace and pool sun loungers, and is around 0.64 kilometres southeast of central Santa Cruz. Rio Vista Suites is another popular 3-star hotel. Located approximately 2 kilometres south of downtown, it offers a water view and a lake view.
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Stay at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to clean and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as WiFi, gyms and coffee and tea facilities. These properties may also offer an on-site bar and restaurant. Elevate your Santa Cruz trip by opting for a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness area, round-the-clock room service and upscale toiletries, you'll enjoy a heightened level of comfort.

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