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Our top choices for Cowell's Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Andrea
S$257
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Bella Notte

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Elizabeth
S$573
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Marci
S$276
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites

4. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
daphanie
S$120
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Carousel Beach Inn

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Igor
S$198
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Mina
S$220
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Seaway Inn

7. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Jerry
S$172
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Mission Inn

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Monika
S$203
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Dori
S$218
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Natalya
S$210
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

11. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Clarissa
S$171
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

12. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Nicole
S$135
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Pacific Blue Inn

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.5 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Beatriz
S$147
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Brenda
S$232
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

15. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Robert
S$211
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Michelle Renee
S$134
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hitching Post Studios Inn

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Kristina
S$191
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

18. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Sara
S$183
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Rio Vista Suites

19. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Cecelia
S$157
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

20. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Carol
S$244
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Casablanca On The Beach
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Compare popular hotels close to Cowell's Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Bella Notte
9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews
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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
440 reviews
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Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
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View from room
Carousel Beach Inn
9.2
Wonderful
49 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,364 reviews
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Top Cowell's Beach Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great value. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. The room was spacious. I would definitely stay again"
Dianna 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Awesome"
Pardeep 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Great pool/hot tub, terrific outdoor sitting, Sri king area off the bar and the food was terrific. Rooms were very clean and tasteful. And they take dogs!"
Molly 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"It was an easy check in and the folks were nice."
John 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Super close to the boardwalk. Quiet area at night too."
Janira 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Great location with direct beach access. It’s an older property, but clean. Super friendly staff."
Beverly A. 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice, quick walk to the beach and boardwalk."
Kirstin 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Beachview Inn
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good
"Great location for exploring the boardwalk"
Aleksander 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

8/10 Good
"Great location, able to walk to the beach, pier, ans Boardwalk. The rooms are stylish and nice. The parking is cramped and on a slope,"
Ken 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Seaway Inn

Other attractions near Cowell's Beach

A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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A blue door with a metal latch and lock.

Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (1 review)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Lighthouse Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Santa Cruz Main Beach

9.0/10 (19 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Neary Lagoon Park

Explore the great outdoors at Neary Lagoon Park, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cowell's Beach?
Cowell's Beach is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 164 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Cowell's Beach?
Adjacent to Cowell's Beach, La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices within a short distance include Marea Sol Hotel and Ocean Pacific Lodge.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Cowell's Beach?
Expedia has 164 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cowell's Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cowell's Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Cowell's Beach.
What can I see and do near Cowell's Beach?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Neary Lagoon Park if you want a dose of fresh air.