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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Monterey Bay

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Terrace/patio
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Meeting facility
Free daily buffet breakfast
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2424 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobilty & Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz within 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay, Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This 60-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Main Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hokkaido Ramen House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hotel with free breakfast, near Monterey Bay
Guests of Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a water dispenser, and a gift shop.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other standard amenities include sitting areas, microwaves, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 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 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

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2021
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125 per stay)
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (75 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hampton Santa Cruz West, Ca
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA Hotel
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA Santa Cruz
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA?

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA?

This hotel is situated in Westside Santa Cruz, just steps from Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing and Swift Street Courtyard. You'll also find Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking, electric car charging, and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA include a casino on the premises?

No, Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA good for couples?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its snack bar.

Does Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA for a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA?

The closest major airport to Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 17.6 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is around 27.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA.

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 620 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 620 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 620 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 620 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 620 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nina

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good and the room was clean; however, the front desk staff could be more welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a very basic Hampton Inn, no frills.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall decent, too expensive for what you get but thats the new norm. Overall happy with the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice motel, good breakfast

Easy check in, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

8/10 Good

Rafael, miguel hidalgo

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Pet friendly and adequate breakfast. Staff very nice and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea, Riverside

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mishanne, Oakley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was tasty and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

German, Folsom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice place. Breakfast was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveling with a dog and there is a specific table inside by breakfast for dog owners. The front desk people were amazing, personable, and I would definitely stay there again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, great location. Close to UCSC, breweries, a distillery, restaurants and Natural Bridges.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

tom

Liked: Cleanliness
Too high price for basic hotel. Powdered eggs and brand food, not worth saying breakfast included. Half of all parking spaces are for time cars. First night 6 spaces were taken by U-Haul truck. Too many trucks takings up 1 1/2 spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just a very average hotel in a very average neighborhood. Definitely not worth the amount they were charging.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel was kept clean and well done. The hot breakfast was subpar with reheated omelets with cheap cheese. I preferred the scrambled eggs even though they were watery.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yenari

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Electric charger available. Clean and convenient location. Beds were comfortable. Microwave and water dispenser was available. Great location for wine tasting and walking distance to natural bridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Jinghong, Diamond Bar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to eating places.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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