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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, (880)
"Was very quiet nice place to stay "
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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, (1001)
"Lovely place !! Clean facility and staff were great and friendly!!"
The price is S$153
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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, (1000)
"Clean, courteous, easy parking "
The price is S$154
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1195)
"Decent stay great price 😃"
The price is S$145
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (907)
"We had a great time at the hotel. Breakfast was really good. "
The price is S$188
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Nice room, close to towns, easy check in and out."
The price is S$162
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Inn At Pasatiempo
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, (1001)
"Good location, nice staff,"
The price is S$206
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
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, (1004)
"Super clean rooms and the restaurant was great for breakfast and dinning. "
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Terrace/patio

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (653)
"It was the perfect spot for our concert experience"
The price is S$181
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (601)
"Clean, quiet, friendly staff"
The price is S$139
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Exterior

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Great stay"
The price is S$153
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Lounge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (982)
"Great place to stay, great staff "
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Pacific Coast Inn
Exterior

Pacific Coast Inn

2.0 star property
4.2 out of 10, (38)
"The staff very helpful and friendly. The facility very clean, but it needs some updates and more care of the green areas as well the parking."
The price is S$127
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Pacific Coast Inn
Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor pool

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Nice property and super convenient for purposes."
The price is S$283
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hotel Los Gatos
Masood's Lodge
3 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Masood's Lodge

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (170)
"Very relaxing stay. My whole family loved it!"
The price is S$260
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Masood's Lodge
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (895)
"The hotel was very nice, clean, staff was extremely friendly. Would stay here again! "
Inn At Moss Landing Point
ROYAL INN
Desk

ROYAL INN

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (52)
"We usually stay here for work and we love that they clean the room daily during our stay."
The price is S$92
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
ROYAL INN
Capitola Venetian Hotel
Beach/ocean view

Capitola Venetian Hotel

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (769)
"Great place to stay."
Capitola Venetian Hotel
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Balcony view

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (534)
"It was a super nice stay very peaceful, the air is seemingly different in moss landing. Would come back again."
The price is S$176
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Coffee service

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1000)
"Staff was very friendly and accommodating "
The price is S$115
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
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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

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.

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

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"clean room, friendly staff"
Christopher 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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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.