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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz: 14 property found
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500 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States
7.5
Average · 309 reviews

Providing 80 rooms, the 3-star smoke-free Best Western Plus All Suites Inn Santa Cruz is nestled approximately a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River. The unique hotel is 2.2 km from the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach" and provides guests with an outdoor hot tub, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

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from US$ 134 / per night
555 Highway 17 · Santa Cruz, United States
7.9
Average · 400 reviews

Located 4.3 km from such natural attractions as the Cowell Beach|Cowell Beach, the lovely The Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz includes a restaurant. To keep fit, a golf club and a golf course provided for guests at the 3-star smoke-free hotel.

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from US$ 139 / per night
2956 Mission Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.6
Good · 204 reviews

Offering a storage for belongings and a shopping area, the 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz lies in a shopping neighbourhood, approximately a 25-minute walk from the University of California at Santa Cruz and 3.2 km from such cultural places of interest as the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Featuring a scenic location, this Santa Cruz hotel includes a swimming pool and a fitness studio, plus guests can visit the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach, which is about 3 km away.

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from US$ 216 / per night
550 2Nd Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.7
Good · 1228 reviews

Situated around a 25-minute walk from the Mission Santa Cruz, the smoke-free La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz offers a business centre with a range of business amenities. Offering views of the sea, this 2-star hotel is a short way from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and boasts a heated swimming pool.

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from US$ 255 / per night
2250 Mission Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.3
Good · 819 reviews

Featuring a vending machine and free newspapers, the 3-star Mission Inn Santa Cruz stands approximately a 5-minute walk from the New Leaf Community Markets. Boasting whale watching, the inn is located in proximity to the Neary Lagoon Park.

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from US$ 114 / per night
126 Plymouth Street · Santa Cruz, United States
7.1
Average · 172 reviews

The 3-star smoke-free Best Western Inn Santa Cruz offers spacious rooms situated around 20 minutes' walk from Duck Island Pond. The perfect inn offers Wi-Fi in public areas as well as a 24-hour front desk and wake-up service.

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from US$ 144 / per night
130 West Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
7.7
Average · 1016 reviews

Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel, located a 13-minute walk from the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre", features high-speed Internet access in public areas. The hotel provides guests with guided snorkelling trips and horseback riding for a more entertaining stay.

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from US$ 108 / per night
1505 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.7
Good · 205 reviews

Situated nearly a 20-minute stroll from Duck Island Pond, the 3-star Hampton Inn Santa Cruz includes 42 rooms for guests. Located 2.9 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the hotel features a safe deposit box.

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from US$ 219 / per night
611 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States
7.9
Average · 514 reviews

Offering car rentals, along with a 24-hour front desk, late check-out, and wake-up service, the welcoming 4-star Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection Santa Cruz is around a 5-minute stroll from the Visit Santa Cruz County. Surrounded by mountains, the designer hotel is situated in the Westside Santa Cruz district, within a 2-km distance of the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.

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from US$ 192 / per night
301 Beach Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.5
Good · 888 reviews

Marea Sol Hotel Santa Cruz, located a 15-minute walk from Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This hotel in the Cowell Beach district has an outdoor swimming pool, as well as private parking on site.

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from US$ 199 / per night
313 Riverside Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
8.1
Good · 445 reviews

Featuring 162 rooms, the 3-star smoke-free Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz Hotel is located near an entertainment district and nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Boasting a heated swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness room, this Santa Cruz hotel offers access to the Seabright State Beach, which is just 1.6 km away.

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from US$ 419 / per night
1410 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.3
Good · 591 reviews

The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg is located 19 minutes' walk from the Pacific Garden Mall and offers 24-hour front desk assistance, wake-up service, and express check-out. The hotel also offers high-speed Internet access in public areas, as well as a vending machine and a lift.

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from US$ 100 / per night
One Chaminade Lane · Santa Cruz, United States
7.8
Average · 232 reviews

Situated 4.3 km from the Blacks Beach and around 10 minutes' drive from the Ocean View Park, the 4-star smoke-free Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz features a banquet hall for various purposes. Guests can relax in a heated pool or enjoy a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna offered by the comfortable resort, conveniently nestled near a motorway.

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from US$ 199 / per night
110 Plymouth St. · Santa Cruz, United States
7.9
Average · 730 reviews

Located about a 25-minute stroll from the Seabright State Beach, the 2-star Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North features Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking on site. Boasting the opportunity to go on a picnic by Branciforte Creek 2, which runs only 1.2 km away, this Santa Cruz inn offers to relax in an outdoor heated swimming pool.

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from US$ 94 / per night
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