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Santa Cruz Dream Inn, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

4 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 4.3 out of 5
Reviews See all 14 reviews

Best Santa Cruz Experience ! Overall, it was by far the best experience I have ever had in Santa Cruz and I travel there a lot..."

California Dreamer

Santa Cruz Dream Inn "We split our time between the beach and the boardwalk."

preus

Hotel Description

. Located adjacent to the Santa Cruz wharf and the legendary boardwalk, the hotel... Read more

  • Value Save 15% when you book 21 days or more in advance

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANTA CRUZ EAST

3 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 4 out of 5
Reviews See all 11 reviews

Best Value in Santa Cruz! ), has a modern stylish decor that blows away the other local hotels which are old and dated, decent free breakfast..."

Celtic Rogue

Nicest hotel located in Santa Cruz . This hotel was very clean and nice. The best I've ever stayed at in Santa Cruz...."

Alex

Hotel Description

New Santa Cruz, CA Hotel Near the Boardwalk You can relish the comforts... Read more

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3.5 out of 5
Reviews See all 18 reviews

"very quiet and private in Santa Cruz enjoyable...."

Bekie

"A pleasant surprise small street on the other side of Santa Cruz..."

Candice

Hotel Description

. The Santa Cruz wharf, only two blocks away, offers boating tours, fishing, local shops, and fine dining... Read more

  • Value Winter Sale! Stay 3 nights save 15%

Torchlite Inn Santa Cruz

2 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3.3 out of 5
Reviews See all 17 reviews

My review of Torchlite Inn Santa Cruz I was able to chek in pretty easily the room was clean and the hotel staff were very accomadating..."

Katrina

My review of Torchlite Inn Santa Cruz "It was hard to move around in the room because the furniture was too..."

Carol

Hotel Description

Santa Cruz with convenient access to all the area has to offer including Santa... Read more

  • Value Save 15% on 1 night or more!

University Inn

3 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3.5 out of 5
Reviews See all 5 reviews

4th of July in Santa Cruz . My parents decided they wanted to take me to Santa Cruz for the 4th..."

Emi

Santa Cruz Second Home, this hotel made it so easy and comfortable We visit Santa Cruz every month to see our daughter who is in school..."

Dawn

Hotel Description

. Other credit arrangements must be made with the hotel prior to arrival... Read more

Travelodge Santa Cruz

2 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3.1 out of 5
Reviews See all 20 reviews

Travelodge Santa Cruz . You don't visit Santa Cruz to hang out in a hotel...."

Mike in Oakland

Traveldoge Santa Cruz There was nothing really wrong with the room or hotel it self..."

Sleeping In Santa Cruz

Hotel Description

streets in Santa Cruz, the Travelodge is only 2 blocks from downtown Santa Cruzs... Read more

  • Value Buy 2, Save A Few - 15% Savings

Coastview Inn Santa Cruz

3 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3.2 out of 5
Reviews See all 9 reviews

4 DAYS AT SANTA CRUZ CA "LOCATION GREAT FOOD EVERYTHING YOU NEED THEIR. PARKING FOR LG TRUCKS IN..."

CHADDER

"Pleasant surprise We where in Santa Cruz for a Sand Soccer Tournament..."

Beach Lovers

Hotel Description

The Coastview Inn Santa Cruz, Affiliate, Is Located In Santa Cruz, Ca... Read more

Knights Inn Santa Cruz

2 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3.1 out of 5
Reviews See all 13 reviews

Knights Inn Santa Cruz hotel was fine. cheaptickets did not send up the confirmation until I..."

Joe

"Great Customer Service . I will be using this hotel again for my next visit to Santa Cruz...."

Ashley

Hotel Description

The Knights Inn Santa Cruz is set in the ideal location for the vacationing family... Read more

  • Value Stay 2, Save a Few - 20% Savings

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

3 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3.1 out of 5
Reviews See all 2 reviews

Excellent Family Hotel "Very comfortable."

Linda

"The good very clean hotel,..."

o.l.

Hotel Description

. When you stay at our comfortable Santa Cruz hotel, you'll discover endless... Read more

Chaminade Resort And Spa

4 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3.5 out of 5
Reviews See all 2 reviews

Chamanide in Santa Cruz . If I had known I would have brought my own rackets since the hotel charged a small fee to rent their rackets..."

casual traveler

"Chaminade-dissappointing night in other spa/resort hotels that are, in my opinion, so superior!!!..."

Anti-climactic traveler

Hotel Description

After 5 million dollars of renovations, new ... Read more

Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street

3 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3.2 out of 5
Reviews See all 1 reviews

"Great Value . Great location-close to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and beach but not to close to be noisy..."

Kristie

Hotel Description

Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street is located in Downtown Santa Cruz... Read more

  • Value Stay 3 Nights or More, Save 20%

Super 8 Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East

2 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3.9 out of 5
Reviews See all 6 reviews

"Clean, basic motel, weird parking lot This was our first trip to Santa Cruz, and our goal was to stay at a budget..."

KH

"It's a Super Super Motel 8 wouldn't hesitate to stay any time I were in Santa Cruz, AWESOME STAY! :)..."

Kelli

Hotel Description

. University of Santa Cruz, the Famous Redwoods Roarings Camp... Read more

  • Value Stay 3, Save 33%

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

3 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 4.2 out of 5
Reviews See all 2 reviews

hilton santa cruz of the better hotels i have stayed over the years...."

B

Great Hotel Remote Location . It is a few miles outsode of Santa Cruz but unfortunately still had a pretty hefty price tag for a nightly rate..."

Jessica

Hotel Description

About the Hilton Scotts Valley/Santa Cruz HotelCentrally located... Read more

Best Western Inn

2 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3.3 out of 5
Reviews See all 3 reviews

"My review of Best Western Inn The Best Western, Santa Cruz, was in a very convenient location for activities in and around Santa Cruz..."

Ralph

"good location The Best Western Inn, Santa Cruz, was comfortable..."

Ron

Hotel Description

Whether you have plans to come to Santa Cruz for business or pleasure... Read more

Americas Best Value Inn and Suites

2 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3 out of 5
Reviews See all 3 reviews

THE WORST EXPERIENCE EVER IN HOTEL STAY' FATHER LIVES IN SANTA CRUZ AND THE OWNER/MANAGER CAME OUT YELLING AT 12..."

CONNIE ANGRY GRANDMOTHER

"overpriced simplicity . We may have been lucky to get a room on a busy Santa Cruz weekend however..."

Sierra Sue

Hotel Description

A pleasant and enjoyable one story Inn centrally located in beautiful and appealing Santa Cruz, California... Read more

Bay Front Inn

2 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 2.8 out of 5
Reviews See all 5 reviews

"Very Close To The Boardwalk We were in Santa Cruz for a wedding. Only a 1.5 miles from the wedding location..."

Robbin

"Great Value, Excelent Service I stay here every time i come to Santa Cruz..."

Parts

Hotel Description

. The Bay Front Inn Hotel is the ideal choice of Santa Cruz area hotels for family vacations and business travel... Read more

  • Value Save 10% on your stay!

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3.2 out of 5
Reviews See all 4 reviews

Nice, for what is available in Santa Cruz The Comfort Inn was nice for the price and for what is available in Santa Cruz..."

Kristine

"nothing special -- reasonable value . you can tell that they really don;t care about the traveller here in santa cruz..."

cpa_56

Hotel Description

Convenient location in Santa Cruz where Route 1 and 17 come into town... Read more

Paradise Inn by the Beach

3 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 2.1 out of 5
Reviews See all 7 reviews

Basics in Santa Cruz Hotel staff was pleasant and helpful. The area around the hotel seems..."

San Diego Traveler

Paradise Inn Santa Cruz "The room is advertised as a "deluxe room with two beds". The room was..."

Frequent Travelers

Hotel Description

The Paradise Inn by the Beach in Santa Cruz is a boutique property situated... Read more

The Santa Cruz Beach Inn

2 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3.4 out of 5
Reviews See all 3 reviews

Santa cruz beach inn "okay"

beach inn

"comfortable The Santa Cruz Beach Inn is an older hotel but clean and well kept..."

Erin

Hotel Description

The Santa Cruz Inn Beach Inn, is conveniently located within walking... Read more

Quality Inn Santa Cruz

2 stars Santa Cruz, CA Map

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Reviewer score 3.1 out of 5
Reviews See all 6 reviews

"Very decent place to stay I've traveled to Santa Cruz three times in the last few months and stayed..."

John

"Deceiving . We enjoyed our time in santa cruz regardless..."

DENISE E

Hotel Description

. Santa Cruz's famous boardwalk nearby. U of C - Santa Cruz 3 miles... Read more

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