What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Santa Cruz?

Motels typically offer cheaper rates compared to hotels, which makes them excellent if you're touring around Santa Cruz on a shoestring. A good option for overnight trips, these roadside getaways come with simply furnished rooms, limited services and on-site parking. Opt for a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay extra for additional comfort, privacy and amenities. Guests can take advantage of things like a fitness centre, free WiFi and conference rooms at this kind of property.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Santa Cruz?

Enjoy the free breakfast at Hyatt Place Santa Cruz . This 3-star stay in Santa Cruz also has an electric car charging station and a terrace. Or pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee and fill up at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages , which also offers a complimentary breakfast.

Do any 3-star hotels in Santa Cruz have a pool?

Expedia has some good 3-star choices in Santa Cruz where you can take a refreshing dip, including Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz and Hyatt Place Santa Cruz . June, July and August, which are the summer months here, are wonderful for staying at a 3-star hotel with a pool. If you're craving the warmest weather for your poolside break, come in September when temperatures average from 14ºC at night to 24ºC during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Santa Cruz have an on-site restaurant?

Book a room at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz and dine without venturing from the comfort of your accommodations. A firepit and pool sun loungers are other amenities at this popular 3-star getaway in Santa Cruz. Need to fill up after a full day of adventures? Enjoy the on-site restaurant at Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley , which also comes with a terrace and a garden.

Do any 3-star hotels in Santa Cruz have WiFi?

Certainly. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz and Hyatt Place Santa Cruz are among Expedia's 3-star hotels in Santa Cruz with WiFi. Book one of these stays to easily access weather updates, travel news and tourist information. Remember, this handy amenity may be free or incur an additional fee.

What 3-star hotels in Santa Cruz have parking?

Two of our favourites are Hyatt Place Santa Cruz and Rio Vista Suites . These 3-star options in Santa Cruz provide parking, making it convenient for you to grab the keys and go. Once you've seen the main sights in the city, why not top up the gas tank and venture a little farther away? Some excellent day trip ideas from central Santa Cruz are Oracle Park and Pier 39.

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Casablanca On The Beach

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CA $281 total

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CA $239 total

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Westside Santa Cruz

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CA $213 total

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Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley

Margaret

CA $158 total

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Apr 5 - Apr 6

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

Michael

CA $220 total

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Apr 5 - Apr 6

Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Monarch Cove Inn

Capitola

Malina

CA $297 total

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Mar 24 - Mar 25

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Santa Cruz

alana

CA $295 total

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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz

George

CA $265 total

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Mar 18 - Mar 19

Capitola Hotel

Capitola

Jessica

CA $391 total

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Mar 23 - Mar 24

Pacific Blue Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Claire

CA $146 total

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Felton

Athena

CA $193 total

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Westside Santa Cruz

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"The breakfast was decent, but I chose this hotel because it presents itself as family-friendly and it lacked some basic things.**There were no high chairs for babies in the breakfast area, even though many families were staying there and all the babies had to sit on their parents’ laps. Also, I didn’t agree with the extra parking fee. In a place like Santa Cruz where parking is limited, it feels unnecessary to charge guests for parking when the hotel already has its own spaces. It would make more sense to include it in the room rate."

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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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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Santa Cruz?

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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