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Our top choices for Bananna Belt hotels

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Bananna Belt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,277 reviews)
"Great stay,"
United States
Steve
The price is S$187
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Terrace/patio

2. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Bananna Belt
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is S$199
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

3. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Bananna Belt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,321 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is S$138
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Bananna Belt
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (680 reviews)
"Clean rooms breakfast was very good."
United States
Arturo
The price is S$180
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

5. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Bananna Belt
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,340 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brooke
The price is S$212
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a landscaped entrance with plants and a wheelchair-accessible sign.

6. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Bananna Belt
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,013 reviews)
"Clean rooms and breakfast was good."
United States
Roy
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.2 km from Bananna Belt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,180 reviews)
"It was a nice sized room and clean. Helpful staff. Location was good and walking distance to the pier. Would stay there again."
United States
Leslie
The price is S$200
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.6 km from Bananna Belt
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,356 reviews)
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
United States
Frank
The price is S$199
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

9. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Bananna Belt
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,140 reviews)
"Great spot, easy walking distance to downtown!"
United States
Justin
The price is S$102
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Seaside Inn & Suites
A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.

10. Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Bananna Belt
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"easy access, good location, and breakfast was very good."
United States
NELSON A.
The price is S$160
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Best Western Inn
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

11. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Bananna Belt
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (275 reviews)
"I opted to stay an additional night, I liked this property so much!!!"
United States
Michael
The price is S$103
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
National 9 Santa Cruz
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Bananna Belt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (473 reviews)
"Clean and staff was very friendly!"
United States
Grant
The price is S$118
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
1.9 km from Bananna Belt
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,015 reviews)
"Great spot and an excellent value"
United States
Paul
The price is S$149
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Inn At Pasatiempo
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

14. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Bananna Belt
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (124 reviews)
"Nice place good location. Excellent breakfast.definitely coming back.!"
United States
Edwin
The price is S$125
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

15. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Bananna Belt
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,643 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Donna
The price is S$163
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

16. Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Bananna Belt
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"It was a nice place and close to the boardwalk."
United States
Melanie
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.4 km from Bananna Belt
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (713 reviews)
"Breakfast"
United States
Ingrid
The price is S$180
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

18. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Bananna Belt
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,032 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean and close to the beach!"
United States
Irinea
The price is S$104
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

19. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 2.6 km from Bananna Belt
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,546 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
James
The price is S$126
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

20. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Bananna Belt
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (302 reviews)
"Love it , will be back soon"
United States
Roxanna
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Seaway Inn
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Where to stay in Bananna Belt

Find the best Bananna Belt areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal landscape with two prominent rock formations and a sandy beach.
Photo by Shereen Ward
Open Photo by Shereen Ward

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

Top Bananna Belt Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean, cute, convenient, comfortable beds, flat pillows, and no luggage carts - which made it difficult for us traveling by motorcycle. We paid for a partial ocean view and to be fair you could see the ocean if went out on the balcony and looked real hard :)."
Karilee 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Bananna Belt like?
Travellers to Santa Cruz's Bananna Belt neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Consider a visit to Scandinavian Cultural Center as part of your Bananna Belt travel plans.
How many hotels will I find in the Bananna Belt area?
When you want to find places to stay in Santa Cruz, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Bananna Belt.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Bananna Belt, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Bananna Belt.
What can I see and do in this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?
Scandinavian Cultural Center is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Bananna Belt. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street are also worth a stop.

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