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Our top choices for Cowell's Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Andrea
P6,857
P11,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Bella Notte

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Toleen
P24,083
P30,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Patricia
P6,290
P7,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Carousel Beach Inn

4. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Michele
P12,008
P13,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Beach Street Inn and Suites

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, < 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Annette
P19,695
P22,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Bethany
P10,829
P12,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

7. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Cristina
P11,466
P13,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Seaway Inn

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Clarissa
P8,174
P9,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Marea Sol Hotel

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Susana
P8,899
P10,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Emily
P7,891
P9,536 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Mission Inn

11. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Monika
P8,947
P10,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Natalya
P8,756
P10,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

13. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Nicole
P9,082
P10,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Pacific Blue Inn

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.5 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Lawrence
P5,431
P7,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ocean Pacific Lodge

15. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Brenda
P10,301
P11,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

16. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Jason
P13,035
P14,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

17. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Christine
P14,752
P16,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

18. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Cecelia
P6,755
P7,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Carol
P8,385
P11,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Casablanca On The Beach

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Holly
P9,265
P10,651 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels close to Cowell's Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Bella Notte
9.8
Exceptional
7 reviews
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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
424 reviews
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View from room
Carousel Beach Inn
9.6
Exceptional
32 reviews
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Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,007 reviews
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Restaurant
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.4
Exceptional
1,045 reviews
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Top Cowell's Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good
"We had a great weekend visiting Santa Cruz with our grandsons! OPL was close enough to walk to the pier and boardwalk, but far enough to get away from the noise. The room was large and very accommodating. Beds were comfortable and the room was clean, albeit a bit worn, but to be expected. Staff was helpful and parking was free(no valet)., which was fine! Would recommend and stay here again!!"
Patrick 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good
"The room was clean yet needs more TP. I was not able to try pool or hot tub this visit."
Debra 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I had no problem parking. Staff was very kind. Bring your own coffee/coffee pot if you want AM coffee. You only get 2 tiny bars of soap. Walking distance to the beach is just a few minutes walk! The room was very clean. Bed comfy. AC at night was perfect & kept the room cool. No noise from upper level which was nice! It was pricy for the weekend but overall I was very happy. "
Rita 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Beachview Inn
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The front desk staff were so nice and the location is unbeatable, especially with the balcony rooms with a view of the boardwalk! Clean rooms, bathrooms, and felt safe with locked access to elevators, stairs, etc. We can’t wait to stay here again."
Emily 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"good for families"
Elisha 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great location"
Margaret 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"Overall the hotel is decent. The room was clean and spacious. The property is ok but could use some up-keep. Didn't care for the coffee from the machine in the lobby, it tasted like chemicals, maybe from the cleaning process."
Inez 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"We had an excellent time by the pool on a saturday. The burgers were out of this world. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Edgar 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Unique, the snacks in the room are “complimentary “…sure, you’re paying for them in the long run, but it’s a totally different “feel” than places that put $5.00 bottles of water in the room. Staff extremely polite, attentive and helpful. Will stay again. Longer next time."
David 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Other attractions near Cowell's Beach

A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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A blue door with a metal latch and lock.

Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (1 review)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Lighthouse Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Santa Cruz Main Beach

9.0/10 (19 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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Neary Lagoon Park

Explore the great outdoors at Neary Lagoon Park, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cowell's Beach?
Cowell's Beach is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 164 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Cowell's Beach?
Adjacent to Cowell's Beach, La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices within a short distance include Marea Sol Hotel and Ocean Pacific Lodge.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Cowell's Beach?
Expedia has 164 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cowell's Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cowell's Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Cowell's Beach.
What can I see and do near Cowell's Beach?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Neary Lagoon Park if you want a dose of fresh air.