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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (866)
"Super great space for the price."
The price is Rp1.938.867
Rp2.294.869 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Pacific Blue Inn
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Property amenity

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Overall, great stay!"
The price is Rp2.198.745
Rp2.503.527 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Lobby

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Always like staying at this best western plus rooms are clean beds are comfortable and the pool and hot tube are a nice perk, not to mention the continental breakfast Is not to bad either."
The price is Rp2.135.551
Rp2.427.559 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1155)
"Nice rooms and good bar/restaurant "
The price is Rp2.201.999
Rp2.516.128 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"The property was beautiful "
The price is Rp2.426.763
Rp2.775.631 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Inn At Pasatiempo
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Free buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Good location, nice staff,"
The price is Rp2.623.173
Rp3.010.685 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (861)
"Friendly staff clean room breakfast was nice complimentary coffee and water was nice also"
The price is Rp2.132.754
Rp2.460.459 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Lounge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (922)
"Great spot"
The price is Rp1.402.474
Rp1.620.719 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (587)
"Clean, quiet, friendly staff"
The price is Rp1.874.510
Rp2.168.696 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Terrace/patio

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (621)
"Great stay"
The price is Rp1.891.617
Rp2.122.394 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1027)
"Very close to Sea Cliff State Park where we spend the day swimming. Lots of restaurant options nearby and easy drive into Santa Cruz."
The price is Rp2.267.986
Rp2.612.183 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Lobby

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (999)
"Great staff clean rooms"
The price is Rp1.218.105
Rp1.413.874 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (867)
"The location is ok, but the hotel itself is great!"
The price is Rp2.315.197
Rp2.675.966 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Amazing breakfast, and nice clean pool and sitting area. However, the rooms are a little dated."
Los Gatos Lodge
Masood's Lodge
3 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Masood's Lodge

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (159)
"This is an amazing place to stay with family. The river is a super nice spot! We just loved the place and definitely will be back soon! "
The price is Rp2.120.242
Rp3.111.468 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Masood's Lodge
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Enjoyed our stay, impressed with the amenities and what it offers so close to the beach. Staff helpful, great place to stay if you don’t book a beach house, this is next best. "
Rio Sands Hotel
Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor pool

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Love this hotel and it’s accessibility to the restaurants and shopping! "
The price is Rp2.427.657
Rp3.212.499 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Hotel Los Gatos
Fern River Resort
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Fern River Resort

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (444)
"Beautiful property! We will definitely be coming back! "
The price is Rp2.024.568
Rp2.517.594 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Fern River Resort
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Exterior

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Overall a really nice place to stay!"
The price is Rp1.834.266
Rp2.204.924 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Clean and food is great!"
The price is Rp2.915.373
Rp3.332.808 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Cruz which includes general coastal views and views as well as an individual male
Westside Santa Cruz map

Westside Santa Cruz

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Eastside Santa Cruz map

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point map

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats map

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach.

Upper Seabright map

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"First time staying at Hotel Paradox and was not disappointed. Everything was great. Checking-in was painless, the rooms were clean and comfortable for a family of four, and the pool was very welcoming. Highly recommend and would 100% stay again. Can not say enough good things about it. "
Anonymous traveller 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent
"The property is conveniently situated near freeways, but it is quiet and easily accessible. We had a great breakfast in the hotel which was reasonably priced. Check in was smooth and the staff were very helpful and pleasant. Our only complaint was that our room was not made up after the first night, prior to our second night. The staff knocked on the door to do the room, and we said we needed 5 minutes to get out for them to to the cleaning. We went away for 45 minutes, but upon our return the room had not been made up which was a disappointment as we afforded them plenty of time to clean it and make up the bed, change towels etc. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay, and would definitely stay there again. "
Roy 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?

Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and cycling. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Pacific Blue Inn is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Cruz. This guest house is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers in-room fireplaces and free WiFi.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Santa Cruz.

What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Downtown Santa Cruz, consider Pacific Garden Mall or Pacific Avenue, and pick out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Williams-Reynolds House and Town Clock. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mission Santa Cruz are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.