What are the best hotels in Santa Cruz that travellers recommend?

Two of the best hotels in Santa Cruz that receive consistently high recommendations from travellers are the WoodSpring Suites Davenport FL and the Hyatt Centric Santa Cruz. The WoodSpring Suites Davenport FL is praised for its clean and great rooms, as well as its friendly and good staff. Guests frequently mention the great customer service and the nice, quiet surroundings. This hotel also offers convenient amenities such as nearby golf courses, free self-parking, and accessible van parking. The 4-star Hyatt Centric Santa Cruz, with a 9.0 rating, is another excellent option. It is highly regarded for its convenient location and excellent service. Guests particularly appreciate the modern facilities and the comfortable rooms. The hotel is situated in an accessible area, making it easy to explore the city.

What are the top pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz?

For pet-friendly accommodation in Santa Cruz, consider the WoodSpring Suites Davenport FL . The WoodSpring Suites Davenport FL is an excellent option for travellers with pets. Guests frequently describe the rooms as superb and clean. Many also highlight the friendly and good staff and great customer service. The hotel is situated in nice and quiet surroundings, and the front desk staff are often complimented for being nice.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

Many Expedia hotel reservations are refundable, provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline – this is often within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable booking, it might still be possible to receive a refund if you cancel it within 24 hours of booking. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. For maximum flexibility, use our "Fully refundable property" filter during your search to find the right Santa Cruz hotel for you.

How much is the nightly rate at a Santa Cruz hotel?

Hotel prices in Santa Cruz often vary, but you can find a great deal on Expedia. Different factors affect nightly hotel rates, such as the time of year or the days of the week you want to book. To find the best deals for your stay, be flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for our cheapest rates.

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A large outdoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a sloped roof.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clermont Se West Orlando by IHG

9.1 km from Santa Cruz

ivan

CA $104 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A hotel room with two beds, a microwave, a coffee maker, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS(r) Town Center

13.4 km from Santa Cruz

Marcellus

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, modern seating, and a view of the outdoor area.

3. Kompose Boutique Resort at Theme Parks

10.3 km from Santa Cruz

Theresa

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A large hotel with multiple floors, a central courtyard, and a reflective water feature.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Flamingo Crossing/Western Entrance

13.4 km from Santa Cruz

Michael

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A pool with a waterfall feature, lounge areas, and a building with a green roof in the background.

5. Hilton Vacation Club Mystic Dunes Orlando

8.6 km from Santa Cruz

Juan

CA $185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern interior with a kitchen area, a staircase, and a seating area with a black sofa.

6. Destiny Palms Hotel Maingate West

9.2 km from Santa Cruz

Christopher

CA $73 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple seating options, including booths and chairs.

7. Quality Inn & Suites By the Parks

9.9 km from Santa Cruz

Melissa

CA $102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central fountain.

8. Margaritaville Resort Orlando with H2O Waterpark

9.6 km from Santa Cruz

Samuel

CA $281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a sign for 'Galleria'.

9. Galleria Palms Hotel

10.3 km from Santa Cruz

Lynette

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, yellow and blue seating, and a covered section with a pergola.

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at Flamingo Crossings

13.5 km from Santa Cruz

Saniya

CA $143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A swimming pool area with multiple water features, palm trees, and lounge chairs under orange umbrellas.

11. Summer Bay Orlando MOD Collection by Sonesta

9 km from Santa Cruz

Juan

CA $235 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel entrance with a pool, palm trees, and a fountain.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway

10.2 km from Santa Cruz

Sandra

CA $81 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies.

13. Silver Lake Resort

10.8 km from Santa Cruz

crystal

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

14. Comfort Suites Maingate East

15.8 km from Santa Cruz

Juan

CA $120 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A swimming pool with a slide and a small waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando at Flamingo Crossings

13.5 km from Santa Cruz

Suzanne M.

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel with multiple floors, a rooftop pool, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

16. Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando SW - Celebration Area by IHG

16.1 km from Santa Cruz

Victor

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An aerial view of a curved swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas around it.

17. Meliá Orlando Celebration

13.8 km from Santa Cruz

Demitri

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a chessboard.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Lake Buena Vista in Marriott Village

19.6 km from Santa Cruz

Kara

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel corridor with hexagonal brick flooring, surrounded by lush tropical plants and palm trees.

19. Westgate Towers Resort

10.1 km from Santa Cruz

Edward

CA $172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A resort with multiple buildings, a central swimming pool, and a waterway.

20. Hilton Vacation Club Aqua Sol Orlando West

9.3 km from Santa Cruz

Kevin

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Flamingo Crossing/Western Entrance	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,296 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS(r) Town Center	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 5,678 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at Flamingo Crossings	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 6,213 reviews	View
Kompose Boutique Resort at Theme Parks	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 6,233 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando at Flamingo Crossings	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 2,762 reviews	View

Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Find the best Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

The entrance to the Hollywood Studios area with a large sign and distinctive architecture.

Bay Lake

Home to all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and one water park, this city offers endless entertainment, including Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Magnolia and Palm Golf Courses.

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A large Ferris wheel with blue lights, surrounded by a cityscape with illuminated buildings and a tall green tower.

International Drive District

Adventure activities, iconic attractions, shopping and world-class dining destinations make this famous street one of Orlando’s most popular tourist attractions.

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A roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort, featuring a tall palm tree and a clear blue sky.

Florida Center

While visiting Florida Center, you might make a stop by sights like Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida.

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A large Ferris wheel with blue lighting, surrounded by a parking lot and buildings.

Champions Gate

Abundant dining options and pristine golf courses are well-reviewed features of Champions Gate. Make a stop by top sights like ChampionsGate Golf Club while you're exploring the area.

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A golf course with bunkers, water hazards, and a large lake.

Reunion

The waterparks and pristine golf courses are top of the list for many visitors to Reunion. A stop by Reunion Resort Golf Course or Jack Nicklaus Course might round out your trip.

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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Conviene"

Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area

10/10 Excellent

"My first day I questioned going there as there was water in the dishwasher. But once I notified staff there were there within the hour and had the machine fixed. I absolutely loved the resort. We have gone to many resorts in Florida over the past 20 years but this was my favorite. The staff were great and so friendly. I have never seen a place so clean before. They are constantly cleaning around the property and the pool was so well maintained. Truly the cleanest resort I have ever been too. I can not wait to return. I loved that there were several places to eat on the resort and just having an ice cream at the end of the day was great."

Walt Disney World Dolphin

8/10 Good

"Very well maintained Resort with clean rooms and comfortable beds. Friendly staff everywhere you go from valet to the front desk to housekeeping. The only issue I had was a two week convention going on at the resort that put up a temporary building taking up the entire guest parking lot. Guests were forced to pay the up charge for valet parking or to park over at the Swan hotel and walk back over. So now you have two resorts full of guests parking in one parking lot. On my checkout day they got smart and were running a shuttle bus from the dolphin resort to the Swan parking lot."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Lake Buena Vista in Marriott Village

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is a nice hotel , but the rooms needs work the light fixtures outdated and the window leagues need work , the refrigerator was not cooling . The room had an odor where my daughter alleges act up .But over all it was a nice weekend stay and I will book again. It was in the heart of everything the outlets , food and shopping areas."

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1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clermont Se West Orlando by IHG

2. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS(r) Town Center

3. Kompose Boutique Resort at Theme Parks

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Flamingo Crossing/Western Entrance

5. Hilton Vacation Club Mystic Dunes Orlando

6. Destiny Palms Hotel Maingate West

7. Quality Inn & Suites By the Parks

8. Margaritaville Resort Orlando with H2O Waterpark

9. Galleria Palms Hotel

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at Flamingo Crossings

11. Summer Bay Orlando MOD Collection by Sonesta

12. Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway

13. Silver Lake Resort

14. Comfort Suites Maingate East

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando at Flamingo Crossings

16. Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando SW - Celebration Area by IHG

17. Meliá Orlando Celebration

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Lake Buena Vista in Marriott Village

19. Westgate Towers Resort

20. Hilton Vacation Club Aqua Sol Orlando West

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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Bay Lake

International Drive District

Florida Center

Champions Gate

Reunion

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites

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