Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Daily full breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

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6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Mystery Spot
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Forest View, High Floor)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Forest View, High Floor)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 750 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 750 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 750 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 352 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Allergy Friendly

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Pacific Avenue. This 178-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • University of California, Santa Cruz - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Roaring Camp Railroads - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Mystery Spot - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bruno's Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Otoro Sushi - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Guests staying at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is offered for USD 18 per night. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a hot tub, meeting rooms, and conference space.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Other amenities include MP3 docks, refrigerators, and microwaves. Change of towels is available on request.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 18 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 16.95 to 25 for adults and USD 14.95 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Stonehouse Bar and Grill
  • Stonehouse Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 7,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 4 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 16.95 to 25.00 for adults, and USD 14.95 to 20.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 18 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hilton Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz Hotel
Hilton Santa Cruz Hotel Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Hilton Scotts Valley Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Hilton Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Hilton
Scotts Valley Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Hotel
Hilton Scotts Valley
Hilton Scotts Valley Hotel
Hilton Santa Cruz / Scotts Valley Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley?

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley?

As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley on Oct 30, 2025 start from $97.58, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley?

This hotel is located in Santa Cruz, close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Mystery Spot, and Capitola Beach. You'll also find Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Roaring Camp Railroads within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 18 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool and a bar plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces.

Does Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Stonehouse Bar and Grill.

Does Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley for a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley?

The closest major airport to Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 18.7 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is around 23.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley?

Yes, some guestrooms at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley offer a balcony and may feature hill views.

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 623 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1197 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maricela

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine, very nice and clean rooms, there was variety at breakfast. But parking is not included, there’s a $25 parking fee, it’s probably typical in the area it just surprised me because it said parking available, I mis interpreted to mean free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norberto

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rahul

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

No housekeeping

Hotel was clean but we did not get housekeeping service which hilton says every member gets it daily as complimentary which is not true. Will have to rethink our next trip to any hilton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet place to stay with young family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Area. Unfortunately for us, the shower had the worst water pressure. Barley came out. Our toilet wouldn’t flush. When it did it would take 30 mins for water to go back down. Room 560 needs a lot of fixing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chauntel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

WILSON, Grants Pass

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pulled bed sheets back and what did I see. Yesterday’s hair in the bed. So, I pulled cover back and slept on top.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Confused when checked in. We had the reservation start the day before (we had to change our arrival date). Because we went 3rd party there was nothing they can do. So, we got there the day after our reservation started (4:00 pm). And no room was ready. I literally spoke to someone the day before who assured me we had a room. Remember, I am paying for a room I didn’t use. When we got there, we were noted as a no-show……….?????? We were offered a 50 dollar credit to use which was nice but we heard (SEVERAL) times how short staffed and busy they were. Unprofessional. The client doesn’t care. The 2nd night, we had no hot water in the showers. That was fun. Positives…… Dave in the bar and overall service. Seems contradictory but you had to experience it to understand.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of this place was perfect. It is close to the state park, and close to the Redwoods. Rooms were a little outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Priyank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very average, boiler broke down no hot water in the hotel on our last day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron, Livermore

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited options in the area. I thought Hilton would be a great option. I had to pay for parking, even when staying at the hotel, but this is not mentioned anywhere during booking. I reserved a king room with a balcony. What I got was a king room with a patio. Hey Hilton, a balcony is an outside platform above the ground. A patio is an outside area at ground level.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina, MOUNT PLEASANT

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RANDY V

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best experience! The food was great the bartenders were great! We hung out in the pool and loved the ambiance!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location...rooms and hallways are dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upon checking, the concierge was not very friendly. There were a lot of construction workers staying at the hotel. There were no perks and no amenities. The facility was run down. For the same price, we could have stayed at the autograph in Santa Cruz, which is much nicer and much more family. Friendly atmosphere I was quite surprised that this was actually a hilton.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025