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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown

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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1234)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
The price is S$124
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Property amenity
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
9.6 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"For being last minute booking it was worth it! Love the area and staff was very friendly "
United States
Erica
The price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Lobby
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

2.5 star property
10.8 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Staff was great check-in check out was a breeze pool and jacuzzi were in working order and clean breakfast was great couldn't ask for a better stay"
United States
William
The price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Exterior
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
7.5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1216)
"Excellent hotel stay. I just wish that they had the breakfast buffet open during my stay. "
United States
Phyllis
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (944)
"Always a great time staying at Hilton properties family loved the quiet ambiance and the delicious breakfast!"
United States
Fernando
The price is S$185
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Lobby
Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
3.5 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Staff was nice "
United States
Heather
The price is S$163
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Inn At Pasatiempo
Free buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

2.5 star property
22.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Clean and nice service "
United States
Karla
The price is S$201
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Bar (on property)
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
17 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"As always a great stay for a great price "
United States
Alex
The price is S$129
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (609)
"Clean quiet friendly service "
United States
Deborah Kyle
The price is S$141
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Balcony view
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (541)
"Loved the stay, amazing location would recommend "
United States
Arturo
The price is S$177
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Lobby
Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
29.3 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (916)
"Nice property,really clean ,easy parking and easy check in."
United States
Daniel
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Exterior
Pacific Coast Inn

Pacific Coast Inn

2.0 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
5.4 out of 10, (56)
"Good clean room "
United States
Ferdinand
The price is S$117
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Pacific Coast Inn
Terrace/patio
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (674)
"The room was very clean and the staff was super friendly. The grounds are very nice, unfortunately it was raining. The parking lot is a little tight, but at least there is parking. "
United States
mary
The price is S$222
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Outdoor pool
Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Nice rooms, pleasant atmosphere wonderful restaurant onsite! "
United States
Brian
The price is S$271
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Los Gatos
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (454)
"Cabin was absolutely beautiful and clean. Resort was conveniently located near popular spots. Will definitely be staying again!"
United States
Adrian
The price is S$144
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Fern River Resort
Bar (on property)
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
10.7 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Easy check-in, beautiful property, room was.l excellent amd clean. "
United States
Veronica
The price is S$160
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge

3.0 star property
19.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (171)
"I loved our stay. Great staff, made me feel like family."
United States
Earvin
The price is S$263
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Masood's Lodge
Fountain
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

2.0 star property
11.1 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"A great location near the old cement ship. A great place to unwind with a pool and hot tub!"
United States
Calvin
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Coffee service
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

2.0 star property
22.4 km from Downtown
6.6 out of 10, (1004)
"Clean room, friendly staff "
United States
Eddie
The price is S$97
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Overall a really nice place to stay!"
United States
William
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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.

Pleasure Point

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

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.

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 Main Beach.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10/10 Excellent
"The property was beautiful felt like your far away from town and you’re a little apartment but walking distance to everything or a bike ride away from the beach"
Colleen 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers to the Downtown neighbourhood in Santa Cruz will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House as part of your Downtown travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?
Expedia customers rank Ocean Pacific Lodge the highest for a stay in Downtown.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is 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 filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Downtown.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are also worth a stop.