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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, (854)
"Love the location, recently built in 2008 so very new! Would come again! "
The price is S$210
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Pacific Blue Inn
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Property amenity

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Would stay here again. "
The price is S$208
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Lobby

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1009)
"The place "
The price is S$216
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1128)
"Lovely atmosphere, fantastic location."
The price is S$204
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (821)
"We had a great stay!"
The price is S$248
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Very comfortable updated rooms. However, the pool and area need attention. The onsite restaurant was excellent. "
The price is S$218
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Inn At Pasatiempo
Rodeway Inn
Outdoor pool

Rodeway Inn

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (999)
"Everything was good"
The price is S$113
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Rodeway Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"I will stay again "
The price is S$284
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (576)
"Excellent service, keep up the great job."
The price is S$172
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1094)
"Beautiful property and great service "
The price is S$211
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1012)
"Great hotel! Really enjoyed our stay and close to everything."
Los Gatos Lodge
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Bar (on property)

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (871)
"Scenic, friendly and memorable "
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Exterior

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (599)
"Beautiful property!! Wish we had been there longer to enjoy it more. Such great pillows!! "
The price is S$270
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great places "
Rio Sands Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Exterior

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great place "
The price is S$205
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor pool

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"great stay"
The price is S$252
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hotel Los Gatos
Masood's Lodge
3 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Masood's Lodge

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (147)
"Beautiful relaxation by the stream!"
The price is S$245
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Masood's Lodge
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Balcony view

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (495)
"GREAT"
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Clean, friendly staff, safe gated parking was a huge plus! "
The price is S$233
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Capitola Hotel
Lobby

Capitola Hotel

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (472)
"We have stayed at the Capitola Hotel multiple times and have enjoyed it each time! "
The price is S$398
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Capitola Hotel
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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 map

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 map

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 map

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats map

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 map

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.

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.