Downtown Hotels near Santa Cruz
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Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific LodgeDowntown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,313 reviews)
"I loved my stay "
Trice
Monarch Cove Inn
Monarch Cove Inn7.6 km from Downtown
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 "
Malina
The price is P11,341
P12,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains17 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean hotel with a great view "
Veronica
The price is P5,145
P5,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa CruzBeach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,244 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff. I will definitely stay here again."
Gabriela
The price is P10,614
P12,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay. Friendly staff. Convenient."
Robert
The price is P6,771
P7,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Fern River Resort
Fern River Resort8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (480 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."
Athena
The price is P6,156
P7,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa CruzWestside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent staff, ocean front rooms great spot for couples or families! Dinner and Breakfast at Jack O’Neill restaurant ocean front views for both wonderful stay!"
Michelle
The price is P15,540
P17,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Restaurant and hotel staff were very friendly. "
Michael
The price is P9,552
P13,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach CottagesEastside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (589 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
George
The price is P13,407
P15,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Seaway Inn
Seaway InnWestside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"Staff friendly and professional "
Maria
The price is P7,743
P9,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites5.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
Therese
The price is P9,990
P11,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Capitola Hotel
Capitola Hotel6.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (519 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean rooms great location"
Jessica
The price is P14,198
P16,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Mission Inn
Mission InnWestside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"We love the location, it’s perfect for when we visit our children who attend UCSC!!"
Roxana
The price is P6,680
P8,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea6.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Air conditioning was top tier, would come again"
Justin
The price is P7,264
P8,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel28.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (721 reviews)
"Quiet , comfortable, clean . Many dinning options ."
Steve
The price is P7,966
P8,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Inn at Depot Hill
Inn at Depot Hill7.1 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (724 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. Clean and comfortable room (Library suite), delicious breakfast and great location. The owners were very welcoming. "
Suzanne
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola5.7 km from Downtown
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."
alana
The price is P10,097
P11,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Hotel Los Gatos
Hotel Los Gatos28.4 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Awesome stay "
olga
The price is P10,634
P13,712 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Comfort Inn Watsonville22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (629 reviews)
"Clean facity and room, quiet, friendly reception."
Celia
The price is P5,724
P6,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Capitola Venetian Hotel
Capitola Venetian Hotel6.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (815 reviews)
"We had a great time, they were very accommodating with check in and steps from the beach!"
Danielle
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Where to stay in Downtown
Find the best Downtown areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Westside Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.
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Eastside Santa Cruz
Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.
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Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.
Beach Hill - Beach Flats
Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Upper Seabright
When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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