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A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

1. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Grester
CA $188
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.
A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

2. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
David
CA $165
CA $237 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Casablanca On The Beach
A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.
A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.
A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.
A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

3. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Aptos
United States
Michael
CA $234
CA $268 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Jill Susanne
CA $201
CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

5. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
jessika
CA $201
CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A rustic wooden cabin with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden deck, surrounded by dense forest and a flowing stream.
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by trees.
A cozy bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.
A building with a large tree in front, a parking lot, and a clear blue sky.

6. The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Boulder Creek
United States
Jose
CA $124
CA $164 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a TV screen.
A living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".

7. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley
United States
Margaret
CA $164
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.
A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.
A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
United States
Anna Christine
CA $188
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.
A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Natalya
CA $174
CA $202 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

10. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Shawna
CA $142
CA $186 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Rio Vista Suites
A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.
A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.
A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

11. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
Capitola
United States
Deborah
CA $266
CA $302 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Monarch Cove Inn
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."
An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz
United States
Donald
CA $205
CA $236 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

13. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Nicole
CA $152
CA $180 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Pacific Blue Inn
A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.
A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.
A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.
A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

14. Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
Capitola
United States
Mary
CA $348
CA $404 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Capitola Hotel
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.
A cabin surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage.
A cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.
A row of cabins with a dirt path leading to them, surrounded by tall trees.

15. Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
Felton
United States
CarriLin
CA $159
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Fern River Resort
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.
A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Molly
CA $327
CA $388 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A beach scene with waves and a sunset.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of the ocean and buildings.
A waterfront property with colorful buildings, a calm reflective water surface, and palm trees in the background.
A coastal golf course with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy bunker, and a well-maintained green.

17. East Cliff Nook

East Cliff Nook
Eastside Santa Cruz
United States
Judith
East Cliff Nook
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense foliage and pampas grass.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a brick fireplace, and a large window.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a window with a view of a balcony.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with colorful cushions, a coffee table with remote controls, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

Rustic Mtn-view Home w/ Wood Stove: Dog Friendly
Felton
Rustic Mtn-view Home w/ Wood Stove: Dog Friendly
A house with a green door, a porch, and a staircase leading to the front door.
A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, a cabinet, and a refrigerator.
A house with a porch, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a window with blinds.

19. Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen

Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen
Westside Santa Cruz
Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen
A covered porch with a wicker sofa, a striped rug, and a hexagonal planter with flowers.
A dining area with a glass-top table, four wooden chairs, and a view of a forest through large windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a dishwasher, and a window with a view.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and two bar stools.

20. California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails

California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails
Ben Lomond
United States
LAURA
California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails
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A colorful coastal town with a sandy beach and a calm sea.

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"I always stay here when in Santa Cruz. Excellent customer service. Perfectly located and the property is always spotless."
Tim 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely loved our stay. Great and friendly staff. Valet was super welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The treadmills weren’t working. We didn’t eat breakfast at the hotel. The location was in close proximity to the beach and downtown which was perfect. Overall it was amazing and would definitely book again."
Matthew 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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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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