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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (867)
"Super great space for the price."
The price is S$151
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Pacific Blue Inn
ROYAL INN
1 bedroom, desk

ROYAL INN

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (36)
"Nice, quiet and clean little motel, with generous sized rooms. Easy parking. Roses outside our window. Convenient location, easy to find, and friendly owners. "
The price is S$96
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
ROYAL INN
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Lobby sitting area

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Lots of breakfast options, food was very good. Beds were very comfy, room was clean"
The price is S$188
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Valley Inn
Front of property

Valley Inn

2.5 star property
5.6 out of 10, (301)
"Nice little motel. Clean "
Valley Inn
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (591)
"Clean, quiet, friendly staff"
The price is S$148
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Free buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Nice clean rooms and quiet "
The price is S$234
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Pacific Coast Inn
Exterior

Pacific Coast Inn

2.0 star property
3.6 out of 10, (11)
"Staff was nice. Condition of the hotel was absolutely horrible. Lights flickered continuously, elevator was rattley, ice machine had floor plumbing out in the open as a hazard. Room smelled like pee and was not clean at all. "
The price is S$126
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Pacific Coast Inn
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Lobby

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1005)
"Loved the area "
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (867)
"It was nice experience to stay in the hotel ."
The price is S$206
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
Lobby

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"We would definitely stay here again 😎"
The price is S$178
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1008)
"Amazing breakfast, and nice clean pool and sitting area. However, the rooms are a little dated."
Los Gatos Lodge
Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor pool

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Love this hotel and it’s accessibility to the restaurants and shopping! "
The price is S$253
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Los Gatos
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Terrace/patio

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (629)
"Great stay"
The price is S$193
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (871)
"The location is ok, but the hotel itself is great!"
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Balcony view

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (522)
"Great place."
The price is S$197
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Terrace/patio

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great location, clean "
The price is S$242
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Flora Vista Inn
Front of property

Flora Vista Inn

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (41)
"Living in a Victorian house on a green and calm peninsula. You can hear the Ocean at night. Great comfort and friendly service. More a hotel as a RBnB. "
The price is S$354
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Flora Vista Inn
Seascape Beach Resort
3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Seascape Beach Resort

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (786)
"Our room had a beautiful view of the ocean. The grounds were kept up and the walking trails were very convenient. Will stay here again. "
The price is S$568
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Seascape Beach Resort
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Very nice all around and also a very reasonable value. Would definitely stay here in the future."
Rio Sands Hotel
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1019)
"Good location with friendly staff. "
The price is S$200
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Westside Santa Cruz

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 Pleasure Point Park.

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.

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"A great location and very nice view of the beach"
Gerardo 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?

Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and cycling. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Pacific Blue Inn is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Cruz. This guest house is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers in-room fireplaces and free WiFi.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still 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 get the best deals available in Downtown Santa Cruz.

What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Downtown Santa Cruz, consider Pacific Garden Mall or Pacific Avenue, and pick out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Williams-Reynolds House and Town Clock. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mission Santa Cruz are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.