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Our top choices for Fern Grotto Beach hotels

Terrace/patio

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff where excellent! "
United States
Michael
The price is P7,333
P8,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"We love the location, it’s perfect for when we visit our children who attend UCSC!!"
United States
Roxana
The price is P7,213
P8,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (648 reviews)
"Great location, great staff and a really clean room. 10 out of 10 recommend. "
United States
Lane
The price is P7,402
P8,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (172 reviews)
"Easy check in/out. Basic room but clean. Very close to the Boardwalk. Less than 10 minute walk. "
United States
Kristin
The price is P9,683
P11,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Seaway Inn
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (985 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
The price is P4,397
P6,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Seaside Inn & Suites
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,435 reviews)
"It was a very wonderful stay for my kids and I. "
United States
Joanna
The price is P8,060
P9,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Marea Sol Hotel
Business center

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,250 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
The price is P9,737
P11,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Outdoor spa tub

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 5.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,320 reviews)
"Older hotel but clean and in a great location. "
United States
Rebecca
The price is P4,814
P6,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Courtyard

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (909 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 P7,152
P8,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Pacific Blue Inn
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
shiana
The price is P4,147
P5,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Beachview Inn
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,189 reviews)
"Everything was great, made my wifes mini vacation/birthday amazing! "
United States
Rafael
The price is P7,092
P8,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Beach views

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"The Dream Inn is always our go to spot. The hotel is close to everything fun, clean and the staff are great!"
United States
Cameron
The price is P13,469
P15,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,212 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay!"
United States
Kathleen
The price is P6,590
P7,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 6.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (882 reviews)
"A nice place at a great price "
United States
David
The price is P4,598
P5,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Staircase

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.1 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"This room was definitely good for its reasonable price! Room was clean, check in smooth, and close to both the boardwalk and downtown. Could use some upgrades like a window ac unit and some more insulation, or thicker curtains to block outside noise. "
United States
Rebecca
The price is P5,891
P7,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Rio Vista Suites
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.1 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (343 reviews)
"Clean and close to Capitola and Santa Cruz. Would stay here again. "
United States
Dan
The price is P5,139
P5,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and the room was clean. Would stay there again."
United States
Conor
The price is P4,271
P5,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,229 reviews)
"Pool was great and plenty of lounge chairs available. "
United States
Bruce M
The price is P7,814
P9,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Favorite out of the bunch we stayed at "
United States
Nancy
The price is P8,234
P9,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,192 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is P9,008
P12,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Casablanca On The Beach
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Compare popular hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Terrace/patio
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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Front of property
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
648 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
172 reviews
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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.4
Very Good
985 reviews
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Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

6/10 Okay
"Funky layout. Tight spaces. PAPER THIN windows and walls to the balcony. Might as well have slept ON actual Beach Street. We paid for two horrible nights of sleep and we’ve stayed at neighboring properties with zero of these issues. Will not return. "
Anthony 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel

Hotels near other Fern Grotto Beach attractions

Wilder Ranch State Park

Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities like surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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Sand Plant Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sand Plant Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fern Grotto Beach?
Fern Grotto Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 248 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Fern Grotto Beach?
Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Fern Grotto Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.
How many hotels are there near Fern Grotto Beach?
Expedia has 248 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Fern Grotto Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fern Grotto Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Fern Grotto Beach.
What can I see and do near Fern Grotto Beach?
You'll want to browse the collections at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Lighthouse Point Park, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve, or University Terrace Dog Park.