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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, (1,248 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff. I will definitely stay here again."
United States
Gabriela
The price is CA $270
CA $308 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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, (1,087 reviews)
"Great place to stay down the street from the beach away from SC and Capitola much quieter and very close. Hotel is perfect for a getaway."
United States
marcus
The price is CA $175
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,190 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is CA $205
CA $281 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Casablanca On The Beach

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great property and staff"
United States
Kelli
The price is CA $208
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 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, (1,111 reviews)
"Wonderful property and stay."
United States
Amy Ochi
The price is CA $185
CA $213 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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)
"Room was very clean, staff were very helpful. Rate was amazing for this hotel. Will stay again."
United States
Margaret
The price is CA $138
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff where excellent! "
United States
Michael
The price is CA $192
CA $220 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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, (966 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 CA $261
CA $297 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Monarch Cove Inn

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)
"Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. Rooms were spacious and very clean."
United States
alana
The price is CA $259
CA $295 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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, (589 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is CA $231
CA $265 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
Capitola
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (519 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean rooms great location"
United States
Jessica
The price is CA $337
CA $391 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Capitola Hotel

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (907 reviews)
"Great warm welcoming, very professional, super helpful pointing out points of interest. Also, had a mid-afternoon delicious snack out for us (brownies yum)! Nice touch but most importantly, our room was very clean. We will most definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you so much Pacific Blue Inn for a wonderful stay!"
United States
Claire
The price is CA $122
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Pacific Blue Inn

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (481 reviews)
"Nice grounds but you have to bring your own coffee and coffee filters if you want coffee in the morning. Wasn’t aware of that and would have liked to relax in the morning while having a cup in the patio area."
United States
Athena
The price is CA $153
CA $193 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
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
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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

East Cliff Nook

East Cliff Nook
3.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
East Cliff Nook

Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen

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

Redwood Oasis - Luxe Santa Cruz Cabin w/ Hot Tub

Redwood Oasis - Luxe Santa Cruz Cabin w/ Hot Tub
3.0 star property
Ben Lomond
Redwood Oasis - Luxe Santa Cruz Cabin w/ Hot Tub

Cottage at the Point For 4!

Cottage at the Point For 4!
3.5 star property
Pleasure Point
Cottage at the Point For 4!
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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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