Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Travelers enjoy a full breakfast at this beachside spot before relaxing by the seasonal outdoor pool or hitting the 24-hour fitness center

## Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

![Exterior - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2460000/2458100/2458057/703e2771.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2460000/2458100/2458057/a7604f87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Lobby - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2460000/2458100/2458057/a397aad9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz offers a warm welcome and practical comforts for every traveler. Guests start each morning with a full breakfast, use on-site laundry facilities, work out in the 24-hour gym, relax in the sauna, or lounge by the seasonal outdoor pool.

## Reviews

8.6

Excellent

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
- Business services

## Room options

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All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

### View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

![Suite, 2 Queen Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2460000/2458100/2458057/5ea22bb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8

Excellent

15 reviews

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds

### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

![Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2460000/2458100/2458057/9fbbfde7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6

Exceptional

27 reviews

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed

### View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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### Suite, 1 King Bed

7.8

Good

14 reviews

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed

### View all photos for Standard Room

![Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2460000/2458100/2458057/e482fa00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Room

8.6

Excellent

9 reviews

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

### View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

![Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2460000/2458100/2458057/b66a4e9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8

Excellent

120 reviews

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds

### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

![Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2460000/2458100/2458057/984443f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.2

Wonderful

5 reviews

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed

### View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

![Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2460000/2458100/2458057/5ad23c14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

8.2

Very good

10 reviews

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds

### View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Roll-In Shower)

![Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2460000/2458100/2458057/5ad23c14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Roll-In Shower)

8.8

Excellent

8 reviews

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds

### View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

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### Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

10.0

Exceptional

1 review

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed

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## About the area

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1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

#### What's nearby

- Ocean Street \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km
- Pacific Avenue \- 12 min walk \- 1.0 km
- Mission Santa Cruz \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km
- Santa Cruz Wharf \- 4 min drive \- 2.9 km
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk \- 4 min drive \- 2.9 km

#### Getting around

- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 40 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
- ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬12 min walk
- ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
- ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
- ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk

## About this property

### Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG provides amenities like free full breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

You'll also find perks like:

- A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
- Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
- An elevator, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
- A computer station, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
- Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location

Room features

All 100 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property. 

Other conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Bathrooms with hair dryers
- LCD TVs with cable channels
- Refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

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### Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley

- Pool
- Hot tub
- Breakfast included
- Pet friendly

8.2

Very good

1,002 reviews

CA $132

CA $151 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 28 - Dec 29

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### Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- 24/7 front desk

8.2

Very good

1,000 reviews

CA $88

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 24 - Dec 25

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Electric car charging station on site
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
- Covered self parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
- Limited onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

### Food and drink

- Free full breakfast available daily
- Coffee and tea in common areas

### Things to do

- Seasonal outdoor pool

### Family friendly

- Crib (surcharge)
- In-room refrigerator
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave on request
- Seasonal outdoor pool

### Conveniences

- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Vending machine
- Water dispenser

### Guest services

- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Multilingual staff

### Business services

- Computer station

### Outdoors

- Pool loungers

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Assistive listening devices
- Braille/raised signage
- Elevator
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking

### More

- 1 building
- 3 floors
- Built in 2009
- Smoking not allowed

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided
- Blackout drapes
- Crib (surcharge)

### Bathroom

- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- LCD TV with cable channels

### Food and drink

- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave on request
- Refrigerator

### More

- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Free local calls
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 18 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change): 
- Business center
- Meeting facilities
- Sauna

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 1 to March 31:
- Swimming pool

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

- Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. 

### Optional extras

- Covered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

### We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to November

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Parking height restrictions apply

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

### Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz

Inn Express Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

## Frequently asked questions

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## Reviews

## Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG Reviews

8.6

### Excellent

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### 8.8

Cleanliness

### 8.6

Amenities

### 8.8

Staff & service

### 8.4

Eco-friendliness

### 8.6

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

665

8 - Good

264

6 - Okay

128

4 - Poor

52

2 - Terrible

57

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Maria

Oct 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great staff, clean room, and good breakfast. 

##### Maria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Robbie

Sep 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, close to everything, breakfast good. 

##### Robbie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### monique

Sep 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean, cozy and great staff. 

##### monique

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### MELISSA

Jul 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great room, location, safe environment, clean property, and great breakfast

##### MELISSA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Jiehone

Sep 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The front desk people were nice 

##### Jiehone

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Gary

Sep 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The hotel was close to the freeway, ckean quiet and walkable to restaurants

##### Gary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### CHENGXIA

Sep 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed for one night and really enjoyed the experience! Thanks for the great service!

##### CHENGXIA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Rebecca

Jul 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

#### Great hotel 

Great staff and clean facility. Breakfast was nice and the room was comfortable. 

##### Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Monica

Jul 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

#### Wonderful stay with family.

Wonderful stay with the family. The hotel had friendly staff and the amenities were great. Room was very comfortable and clean, would definitely stay here again!

##### Monica

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Patricia

Jun 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room and comfortable bed is all we needed and the Holiday Inn was it!

##### Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Reggie

Jul 23, 2025

Property was clean, staff was professional and courteous.

##### Reggie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Vimerald

Jun 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location to Santa Cruz boardwalk, decent breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. 

##### Vimerald

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Sona

Jul 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel in center of the city surrounded by good eateries and all city attractions closeby . The Santa Cruz boardwalk is close and the hotel rooms were very comfortable and spacious for a family stay . Highly recommend the hotel .

##### Sona

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Juan

Jul 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean rooms, great breakfast. parking fee low compared to other hotels

##### Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### agnieszka

Sep 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good stay. Staff & housekeeping were great. Thank you. 

##### agnieszka

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Raymond

Oct 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The breakfast was solid the hotel is being renovated but only issue I had on the second floor is the furniture was wore out. Though they brought me a good chair and provided good service. 

##### Raymond

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Olga

Jun 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly staff, clean room, nice pool 

##### Olga

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jessica

Nov 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Breakfast was good, pancake machine was out and not refilled. The rest of the selection was good though. Suite was spacious and comfortable but rooms are noisy. We heard talking and footsteps throughout the day and night. 

##### Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Sandra

May 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfy.. staff very friendly..definitely will stay again.

##### Sandra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Marites

Jun 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Breakfast is good, service is good..

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##### Marites

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Kelsey

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and spacious. 

##### Kelsey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Michael

Jun 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very nice staff and clean quiet room. Breakfast was a good.

##### Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Kendra

Jun 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The whole property was nice and clean. The people were really nice and the breakfast was amazing.

##### Kendra

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Angelette

Jul 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Comfortable and spacious. Clean and close to downtown shops, restaurants, and the wharf and beach 

##### Angelette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Janie

Jul 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff is so nice and accommodating. Very polite and professional. Loved it

##### Janie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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