Top 10 Hotels Near Santa Maria's Beach in Santa Cruz for 2026

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Andrea

P7,175

P12,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

2. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Nathan

P9,281

P10,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Santa Maria's Beach

daphanie

P4,869

P5,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Danielle

P6,842

P7,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Donald

P10,052

P11,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

jessika

P8,717

P10,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Michelle Renee

P5,323

P6,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

8. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Sara

P6,305

P8,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

9. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Richard

P12,167

P13,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

10. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Arif

P4,243

P4,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

11. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

"Despite claims of a recent remodel, the bed was tough and felt like an outdated box-spring. We were stuck next to a loud ice machine that cycled on and off all night; the hotel was full so they couldn’t move us. Walls had unexplained stains running down them, and the bathroom had about five flies we had to swat. There was a mini fridge and microwave; however, there was a coffee maker— no cups, coffee, or tea. No ice bucket or bags either, and the lobby didn’t even have a fork. This was a real...

Isaac

P6,177

P7,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

12. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Rosa

P5,553

P6,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

13. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

John

P4,380

P4,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.

14. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

virgil

P3,346

P4,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a sign for the Torch Late Inn, and a building with a stone facade.

A patio with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and potted plants.

A modern kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

15. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Nevaeh

P3,931

P4,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, an ATM, and a digital screen displaying a welcome message.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a large sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

16. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Priscilla

P6,738

P7,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with two beds, a large painting, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a window with a view of the street, and a bench by the window.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a trash bin, and a large window with a view.

A motel with a prominent 'Super 8' sign, a two-story structure with balconies, and a well-maintained garden area.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Jorge

P7,083

P8,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

A sign for Ocean Gate Inn, a building with a balcony, and a road with directional arrows.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

18. Ocean Gate Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Hadi

P7,019

P8,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel," a parking lot, and a covered walkway with railings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a shower area.

A motel with a balcony on the second floor, located at a street corner with a clear sky.

19. Capri Motel

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Daniel

P3,744

P4,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

20. Inn at Depot Hill

3.6 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Jeff

P13,983

P19,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.0 Wonderful 62 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,611 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 619 reviews	View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"The Hotel is very nice, very close to the beach, Boardwalk etc. My only complaints are for the price we paid we got a small room with double bed, not very comfortable, no closet, no microwave! 😔 I guess we paid for the convience of being close to the beach."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot, easy walking distance to downtown!"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend/ This hotel was perfect- the view from the room of the beach was amazing/ the hotel staff was helpful & very friendly! They also have a fire pit looking out over the beach!! I WILL definitely return !!!"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Exactly what you'd expect of a slightly older hotel. Great staff, fine amenities, fantastic location- just a slightly older facility. We enjoyed our stay, and would return."

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. A bit small but that’s ok. Attentive staff easy check in and out. Only issue was A/C did not work. Room was at 73-75 during our stay"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"We were impressed by the room; it was very clean and cozy. The hotel is located near the ocean, within walking distance. We were very pleased."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained, well appointed room, very quiet, comfortable beds, easy parking, lots of choices at breakfast, short drive to the beach, GREAT burger place about 2 blocks away (Betty’s). I would definitely stay here again."

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, ac worked great and within walking distance to the Boardwalk"

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Sad to hear about the little breakfast. I think you should keep it. Wonderful place Just perfect"

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Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Moran Lake Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moran Lake Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Pleasure Point Park

8.2/10 (37 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure 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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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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38th Avenue Beach Access

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 38th Avenue Beach Access during your trip to Santa Cruz?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Maria's Beach?

Santa Maria's Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 179 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Adjacent to Santa Maria's Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good choice is Bella Notte, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Expedia has 179 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Maria's Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Maria's Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Santa Maria's Beach.

What can I see and do near Santa Maria's Beach?

Capitola Historical Museum, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Santa Maria's Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

2. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

3. Carousel Beach Inn

4. Marea Sol Hotel

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

8. Rio Vista Suites

9. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

10. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

11. Salt Air Lodge

12. Aqua Breeze Inn

13. Drift Inn

14. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

15. Torch Lite Inn

16. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

18. Ocean Gate Inn

19. Capri Motel

20. Inn at Depot Hill

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Seaside Inn & Suites

Casablanca On The Beach

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Surf City Inn and Suites

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

Seabright Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

Lincoln Beach

Moran Lake Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Harbor Beach

38th Avenue Beach Access

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