Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
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Featured Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Marea Sol Hotel

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Helping You Book The Best Trip Ever to Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
Make sure your trip to Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz is one you'll never forget! We've pulled together tons of information for you to look through to plan out your ideal getaway to Downtown Santa Cruz. We found 109 places for you to stay in all different price ranges.
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Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz with Free Wifi
It's important to find a hotel in Santa Cruz that has everything you're looking for. Sometimes, you want to get away without being completely disconnected. We offer the best places to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz that offer free wifi in your room. Relax and stream your favorite shows, or check-in on work emails while you wind down after a day exploring Downtown Santa Cruz. Check out our top deals on Downtown Santa Cruz hotels offering free wifi below:
- Hotel Paradox- Autograph Collection has 4.00 stars, is located in the Downtown Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz, and offers free wifi.
- Beach Street Inn and Suites has 2.00 stars, is located in the Downtown Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz, and offers free wifi.
- Toll House Hotel has 3.50 stars, is located in the Downtown Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz, and offers free wifi.
- Rio Sands Hotel has 2.00 stars, is located in the Downtown Santa Cruz area of Santa Cruz, and offers free wifi.
Are there hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz with free breakfast?
Downtown Santa Cruz has 51 hotels that offer free breakfast for guests! After planning an entire trip to Downtown Santa Cruz, the last thing you want to worry about is finding a quick breakfast. Especially if your room doesn't have a kitchenette or microwave. Our Orbitz team found all the best hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz with free breakfast so your trip to Santa Cruz will be as hassle-free as a bowl of cereal! Check out some popular hotels offering free breakfast in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood:
- Best Western Rose Garden Inn has a 2.50 star rating.
- Coastview Inn Santa Cruz has a 2.00 star rating.
- Chaminade Resort & Spa has a 4.00 star rating.
- Surf City Inn and Suites has a 2.00 star rating.
Do hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz allow pets?
Don't want to leave your furry friend at home alone while on your trip to Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz? There are 33 hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz that allow pets! We understand that most trips are much more fun when you can bring along man's best friend. Here are some of the best hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz that allow pets.
- Los Gatos Lodge: A 3.00 star, pet-friendly hotel.
- Casablanca On The Beach: A 3.50 star, pet-friendly hotel.
- Continental Inn: A 2.00 star, pet-friendly hotel.
- Ocean Pacific Lodge: A 2.00 star, pet-friendly hotel.
Are there any Downtown Santa Cruz hotels with restaurants?
Yes, 12, to be exact! Sometimes, on vacation, you just don't want to leave the hotel. Relax and unwind without having to plan out meals when you book your stay at a hotel in Downtown Santa Cruz that has a restaurant. Check out our best deals on hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz with restaurants.
- Best Western Seacliff Inn: Located in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz.
- Dream Inn Santa Cruz: Located in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz.
- Hotel Los Gatos - A Greystone Hotel: Located in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz.
- Hilton Santa Cruz - Scotts Valley: Located in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz.
What are the best Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz hotels with pools?
Whether you're visiting Downtown Santa Cruz during the summer months and want a quick way to cool off, or if you like to swim a few laps to start your day, our Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz hotels with pools are the perfect place to stay on your next trip. Check out our best deals on hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz that have pools.
- Best Western Plus All Suites Inn has a swimming pool for guests.
- Rio Sands Hotel has a swimming pool for guests.
- Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites has a swimming pool for guests.
- Best Western Seacliff Inn has a swimming pool for guests.
Where can I find hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz with guest parking?
Look no further! If you're planning to drive to Downtown Santa Cruz or get a rental car while on your trip, we know you're going to need a place to park that vehicle. Our Downtown Santa Cruz hotels with parking are perfect for anyone traveling with a car. Check out our best deals below:
- Beachview Inn is a hotel in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz with a 2.00-star rating.
- Captain's Inn at Moss Landing is a hotel in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz with a 3.50-star rating.
- Rio Vista Suites is a hotel in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz with a 3.00-star rating.
- Babbling Brook Inn is a hotel in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz with a 3.00-star rating.
Are there Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz hotels with 24-hour concierge service?
Planning a late arrival to Downtown Santa Cruz? No worries! At Orbitz, we know that travel is stressful enough as it is. The last thing you need to worry about is traveling all the way to Santa Cruz only to miss check-in hours at your Downtown Santa Cruz hotel. Travel can be unpredictable, book our Downtown Santa Cruz hotels with 24-hour concierge service to stay on the safe side.
- West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn is located in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz and offers concierge services 24 hours a day. This hotel has a 3.50 star rating.
- Babbling Brook Inn is located in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz and offers concierge services 24 hours a day. This hotel has a 3.00 star rating.
- Inn at Depot Hill is located in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz and offers concierge services 24 hours a day. This hotel has a 4.00 star rating.
- Hotel Paradox- Autograph Collection is located in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz and offers concierge services 24 hours a day. This hotel has a 4.00 star rating.
Where can I find hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz with non-smoking rooms?
You've come to the right place! We understand that sometimes you can't stand the smell of smoke in your hotel room. Book one of our hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz that offers non-smoking options for your room. Make sure you get a good night's sleep without smelling of smoke after you leave. Check out our deals on hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz that have non-smoking options.
- Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites in Downtown Santa Cruz offers non-smoking rooms. This hotel has a 2.50-star rating.
- Rio Sands Hotel in Downtown Santa Cruz offers non-smoking rooms. This hotel has a 2.00-star rating.
- Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley in Downtown Santa Cruz offers non-smoking rooms. This hotel has a 2.50-star rating.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola in Downtown Santa Cruz offers non-smoking rooms. This hotel has a 2.50-star rating.
What are some deals on 4-star hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz?
If you're looking for a quality place to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, our deals on 4-star hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz are perfect for you. 4-star hotels offer a little bit of luxury with a much lower price tag, perfect for the budget-savvy traveler. Here are some of our favorite 4-star Downtown Santa Cruz hotels:
- Dream Inn Santa Cruz Reservations: Cowell's Beach, the best beginner's surfing beach in Santa Cruz, is next to this 10-story hotel; the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and the Boardwalk are within 2 blocks of the Dream Inn Santa Cruz.
- Hotel Paradox- Autograph Collection Reservations: Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Main Beach. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.
- Chaminade Resort & Spa Reservations: With sweeping views of Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains, the mountaintop retreat of Chaminade Resort & Spa is a short drive from sandy beaches, world-class golf, and downtown Santa Cruz shops.
- Hotel Los Gatos - A Greystone Hotel Reservations: Located at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this two-story hotel is 5 blocks from downtown Los Gatos, 15 miles from San Jose, and 20 miles from the coastal town of Santa Cruz.
What are some great 3-star hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz?
If you're in the market for a budget-friendly hotel in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, we've got some great news for you. Downtown Santa Cruz 3-star hotel bookings just got easier (and cheaper!) with these hotel deals from Orbitz. Check out these awesome and available 3-star hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz.
- Book Hilton Santa Cruz - Scotts Valley: Situated in the mountains, this romantic hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Valley Gardens Golf Course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Canepa Motorsports Museum and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Mystery Spot and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are also within 6 mi (10 km).
- Book Toll House Hotel: Fronting the Santa Cruz Mountains on Santa Cruz Avenue, this Silicon Valley hotel is just 1 block from historic downtown Los Gatos and 2 miles from the region's closest wineries.
- Book Best Western Seacliff Inn: Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Aptos History Museum, Seacliff State Beach, and Rio Del Mar Beach. Cabrillo College and New Brighton State Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).
- Book Casablanca On The Beach: Nestled on the beach, this Santa Cruz hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Main Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Natural Bridges State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Downtown Santa Cruz hotels essential information
Accommodation | 1,156 hotels |
|---|---|
Lowest Price | $104 |
Highest Price | $266 |
Popular hotels | Pacific Blue Inn, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, Chaminade Resort & Spa, Dream Inn Santa Cruz, Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG, Marea Sol Hotel, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz |
Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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