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Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
The only local hotel located directly on the beach! Walk to the Pacific Garden Mall, Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the historic lighthouse and Steamers Lane. We offer 165 spacious guest rooms with private balconies and breathtaking ocean views, refrigerators, wi-fi internet access, coffee makers, iron/ironing boards and in room safes in every room. All of our rooms and furnishings have been recently upgraded! We also have an outdoor heated pool and spa as well as complimentary Valet Parking. (Must be at least 21 years of age or older & possess a major credit card to check in.)
We are sorry that we are no longer accepting pets and are now a 100% non smoking facility.The Santa Cruz Dream Inn captures the essence of the Central California Coast like no other. This seaside resort features Cowell's Beach as it's backyard playground. Following a 2008 extensive renovation and relaunching as a Joie deVivre hotel, the Dream Inn is the only luxury beach front hotel in the city. Every one of our 165 deluxe guest rooms and suites feature spectacular views of the Monterey Bay from private balconies or patios. Take in breathtaking sunsets from your balcony, watch the surfers and let the sea lions and peaceful sound of the ocean waves lull you to sleep. Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, the Dream Inn is the ideal setting. Located adjacent to the Santa Cruz wharf and the legendary boardwalk, the hotel boasts a myriad of attractions, dining, activities and entertainment all within easy walking distance and diverse enough to delight visitors of all ages. Unwind on the spacious beach front pool deck with a hot tub, children's wading pool, and fire pits to keep you warm on those chilly evenings. The retro-chic, boutique style rooms are tastefully appointed and include distinctive touches and amenities such as complimentary wireless internet service, in room binoculars, plush bath robes, flat screen TV's with full cable access, video on demand with CD/DVD capability, MP3/ipod sound systems, refrigerators and exceptionally stocked refreshment center, in room safes, large showers with rainwater shower heads and movable wands, lush spa products and more. Friendly, knowledgeable staff will spoil you with personalized, four-star service. For meetings and banquets, expect experienced catering and conference staff to help create a memorable event in one of our bright, contemporary rooms which also boast floor-to-ceiling windows with the same stunning views you enjoy from guest rooms. Full service catering and professional audio visual services will ensure a successful event.
Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Dec 5, check-out Dec 6
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
4.3 out of 5
(16 reviews)
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Hotel address: 175 W. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz, CA
(SJC)San Jose Airport (SFO)San Francisco Airport
Located near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, Municipal Wharf, UCSC, Longs Marine Lab, Henry Cowell's Redwood State Park, Ocean Beaches and downtown Santa Cruz.
Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room
Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Dec 5, check-out Dec 6
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
4.3 out of 5
(16 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Score
4 out of 5
Great hotel and value
GuyG Nov 16, 2009
The hotel is great and has a wonderful ambiance. Staff are great. Location is really good and an easy walk to downtown - if ... you like walking.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Our Stay @ Dream Inn
Amburoth Oct 14, 2009
After a long trip in from CT it was extremely pleasant to walk in the front door and be greeted warmly by the lobby staff. ... They recommened "Hawgs" for dinner, which was very satisfying. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant with its wonderful views was also good. We spent an entire afternoon at the pool/hot tub. We also visited Big Basin Redwood Forest, which we highly recommend. The downtown area was very busy at night, lots of young college kids around. It was great to see them enjoying themselves. We saw an impromptu salute to Michel Jackson's "Thriller". All in all we had a wonderful stay. The boardwalk area appeared closed during the week, but the rides were open on the weekend.
Traveler type: Couples
Visit the downtown area-lots of cafes, clubs and street entertainers.
Score
4 out of 5
Great family get away
FARMLDY Oct 7, 2009
THE TRIP WAS GREAT. HOTEL LOCATION TO THE BOARDWALK AND FISHERMANS WARF WAS GREAT. THE ONLY THING WE HAD A PROBLEM WITH WAS ... A VERY EXPENSIVE RESTRAUNT WE WENT TO THAT YOU TAKE A LITTLE ELEVATOR TO GET INTO. WE HAD RESERVATIONS AND STILL HAD TO WAIT FOR AT LEAST 30 MIN. THEN WE HAD TO GO DOWN 3 LEVELS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PLACE TO FINLY SIT DOWN. FOOD WAS OK.
Traveler type: Family
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
Visit the downtown area-lots of cafes, clubs and street entertainers.
--Amburoth, Granby, CT Oct 14, 2009
Go down to Cowels beach for larger (body-surhing type waves)...there will not be any at the bay in front of the hotel.
--California Dreamer, Oroville, CA Sep 8, 2009
Papa Doo Run Run's free concert at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk was GREAT! Great beach music with lots of energy and humor. They play every year as part of the Boardwalk's "Bands on the Beach" series. Check them out!
--R. S., Cupertino, CA Aug 15, 2009
Overall score
4.3 out of 5
(16 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
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Score
4 out of 5
Great hotel and value
GuyG Nov 16, 2009
The hotel is great and has a wonderful ambiance. Staff are great. Location is really good and an easy walk to downtown - if ... you like walking.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Our Stay @ Dream Inn
Amburoth Oct 14, 2009
After a long trip in from CT it was extremely pleasant to walk in the front door and be greeted warmly by the lobby staff. ... They recommened "Hawgs" for dinner, which was very satisfying. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant with its wonderful views was also good. We spent an entire afternoon at the pool/hot tub. We also visited Big Basin Redwood Forest, which we highly recommend. The downtown area was very busy at night, lots of young college kids around. It was great to see them enjoying themselves. We saw an impromptu salute to Michel Jackson's "Thriller". All in all we had a wonderful stay. The boardwalk area appeared closed during the week, but the rides were open on the weekend.
Traveler type: Couples
Visit the downtown area-lots of cafes, clubs and street entertainers.
Score
4 out of 5
Great family get away
FARMLDY Oct 7, 2009
THE TRIP WAS GREAT. HOTEL LOCATION TO THE BOARDWALK AND FISHERMANS WARF WAS GREAT. THE ONLY THING WE HAD A PROBLEM WITH WAS ... A VERY EXPENSIVE RESTRAUNT WE WENT TO THAT YOU TAKE A LITTLE ELEVATOR TO GET INTO. WE HAD RESERVATIONS AND STILL HAD TO WAIT FOR AT LEAST 30 MIN. THEN WE HAD TO GO DOWN 3 LEVELS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PLACE TO FINLY SIT DOWN. FOOD WAS OK.
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Great Location
Z3 Sep 28, 2009
Great trip, had a wonderful time ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
lovely
snoman Sep 15, 2009
very friendly and clean ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
5 out of 5
Best Santa Cruz Experience
California Dreamer Sep 8, 2009
We stayed for Labor Day Weekend. The hotel was certainly more costly than the others, but when you get there you realize why. ... You are literally on the beach listening to the waves from your hotel room. The pool area was absolutley great durring the day (very resort like). The staff is very accomadatinng. Be sure to get down to that pool early on a busy summer day! The hotel also had a very convienient shower/wash room entrance to the beach. That is super convienient for kids! This hotel also has a lot of historic appeal (the pool is very 50s style), but it is almost nostalgic. The rooms are a little small, but very clean and decorated wonderfully! Overall, it was by far the best experience I have ever had in Santa Cruz and I travel there a lot. (You really don't want to leave the hotel).
Traveler type: Family
Go down to Cowels beach for larger (body-surhing type waves)...there will not be any at the bay in front of the hotel.
Score
4 out of 5
Great hotel
WondErica Aug 18, 2009
Wonderful location. Friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
5 out of 5
Fantastic Family getaway
Mom Aug 18, 2009
We love the Dream Inn. The best location in Santa Cruz if you want to go to the Boardwalk. ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Pricey, but worth it.
R. S. Aug 15, 2009
We stayed 1 night at the Dream Inn so we could attend Papa Doo Run Run's concert at Bands on the Beach at the Boardwalk, as ... well as have a night away from the kiddies at home. The hotel was the perfect place to stay--very nice room, comfy bed, great view, and just a quick walk to the boardwalk. The hotel didn't require a 2-night stay on a Friday night, which was great news, cuz we couldn't have afforded it! If you want to stay in a nice place within walking distance of the boardwalk, your choices are very limited. You definitely get what you pay for. Although I was cringing over the price, it was the best choice for the type of getaway we wanted.
Traveler type: Couples
Papa Doo Run Run's free concert at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk was GREAT! Great beach music with lots of energy and humor. They play every year as part of the Boardwalk's "Bands on the Beach" series. Check them out!
Score
4 out of 5
Great ocean views - perfect location
Santa Cruz traveller Aug 8, 2009
The best hotel in the Santa Cruz area, with ocean views, access to the beach, boardwalk and wharf. The pool area overlooks ... the beach and is one of the best parts of the hotel, but it is difficult to find anywhere to sit because they allow people to reserve pool seating with towels thrown over the chairs even when they are not using it. Overall, a great place to stay.
Traveler type: Family
Tide pools at Natural Bridges State Park
Score
5 out of 5
Santa Cruz Dream Inn
preus Aug 5, 2009
We split our time between the beach and the boardwalk. ...
Traveler type: Family
The boardwalk is full of many things other than the rides. Look on line to what the free entertainment is during your stay. We had a circus on the beach.
Score
5 out of 5
Love this hotel
DRD Aug 3, 2009
Perfect getaway for couples. There is no better location in Santa Cruz. You are on the beach. We loved that we could keep ... our window open and hear the breakers at night. The room was wonderful. It all all amenities including free WiFi and a USB charger (for you techie types). Do not miss the hotel restaurant, Aquarius. The halibut and hanger steak were marvelous. It is an up scale restaurant, but worth the money. The staff were first rate and very helpful. You don't need to order room service the night before. You can order it in the morning and get your breakfast 15 minutes later. Finally do visit the funky downtown of Santa Cruz. There are one-of-a-kind shops and interesting people watching.
Traveler type: Couples
Treat yourself to the Boardwalk. Yes its cheesy, but how often do you an your spouse get to ride a rollercoaster.
Score
4 out of 5
18th Birthday Bash
Sabrina May 26, 2009
It was everything we expected in a Hotel, great servie and very clean rooms. We had a total of 4 in our paty. One 17 year ... old, two 18 year olds and one adult. We celebrated my daughters 18th B-day. Her other friends joined us at the beach for volleyball and frisbe for the day. Later that night the girls went to the boardwalk. The next day we took a walk on the pier and had some hot chocolate and chowder, yum. The only issue was the cold weather, good ol' mother nature, and the water was contaminated. :) Obviously no one has control over that. I would love to stay there again with the family. There is so much to do without getting everyone back in the car and driving.
Traveler type: Family
Lots to do without having to drive. Good for all ages too.
Score
5 out of 5
Great Hotel & Great Value
Sanjay Oct 28, 2008
The staff was friendly and accomodating. We were there for our 4 month daughter's Baptisim and traveled from Texas. They ... checked us in early so we could get ready. The FREE valet parking was incredible (please tip well!!!!!). Even the room service & the honor bar prices were fair. Security. Then there is the view.
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
Dorothea Oct 26, 2008
The perfect Santa Cruz Location ... Water Views, Wave Music & Carousels .... Brand New ... Spotless ... At check out I asked ... if I was the first person to stay in the room... I was the 9th ... It will be fun to return when the Restaurant is open and Towel Racks are up ... Very Accomodating Staff ....
Traveler type: Couples
The Sunday Morning Santa Cruz Mountain Drive... Put the top down and drive through the Forest ... Be mindful of the bicyclists and winding Road ... You might get treated to a parade of Antique VW's or Hot Rods ... Stop at A Turn Out for a Spectacular View
Score
4 out of 5
Great location, Great renovations.
Mary Sep 8, 2008
The Dream Inn Santa Cruz is completing what appears to be an extensive renovation. The Dream Inn is right on the beach, an ... easy walk to the Santa Cruz boardwalk, and every room seems to have excellent ocean views. Our room was clean, the bed was comforable, the bathroom was nice and well-stocked (including bathrobes!), the hotel staff was knowledgeable and gave great advice on area activites and routes. The room featured two flatscreen TV's and laptop hookups. The elevators to our 9th floor tower suite were fast and the hotel seemed to be at near capacity for the weekend's area events. All very modern. My only complaint was the large quantity of honor bar items. I refused the key to the refrigerator, but found that a key was in the lock when I got to the room. Also, a large tray of snacks that remained unused for our stay and was so large that it was in the way. We'll see if they're honest with their honor bar. It's too soon. No restaurant as yet, so I'd recommend the Santa Cruz Diner on Ocean Street (it's a drive, but worth it) for breakfast. Great selection of seafood restaurants on the boardwalk a short walk away.
Traveler type: Family
Casino and amusement park on BeachSt., but those things don't interest us when near the ocean, so no comment.
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
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Visit the downtown area-lots of cafes, clubs and street entertainers.
--Amburoth, Granby, CT Oct 14, 2009
Go down to Cowels beach for larger (body-surhing type waves)...there will not be any at the bay in front of the hotel.
--California Dreamer, Oroville, CA Sep 8, 2009
Papa Doo Run Run's free concert at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk was GREAT! Great beach music with lots of energy and humor. They play every year as part of the Boardwalk's "Bands on the Beach" series. Check them out!
--R. S., Cupertino, CA Aug 15, 2009
Tide pools at Natural Bridges State Park
--Santa Cruz traveller, Sacramento, CA Aug 8, 2009
The boardwalk is full of many things other than the rides. Look on line to what the free entertainment is during your stay. We had a circus on the beach.
--preus, Yuba City, Ca. Aug 5, 2009
Treat yourself to the Boardwalk. Yes its cheesy, but how often do you an your spouse get to ride a rollercoaster.
--DRD, Sunnyvale, CA Aug 3, 2009
Lots to do without having to drive. Good for all ages too.
--Sabrina, Hollister, CA May 26, 2009
The Sunday Morning Santa Cruz Mountain Drive... Put the top down and drive through the Forest ... Be mindful of the bicyclists and winding Road ... You might get treated to a parade of Antique VW's or Hot Rods ... Stop at A Turn Out for a Spectacular View
--Dorothea, USA Oct 26, 2008
Casino and amusement park on BeachSt., but those things don't interest us when near the ocean, so no comment.
--Mary, Downers Grove Sep 8, 2008
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
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