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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
₹11,275
₹18,865 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 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
Samar
₹25,117
₹33,553 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, < 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Jiexin
₹25,822
₹29,374 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4. 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
Jill Susanne
₹13,784
₹15,868 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Mina
₹13,594
₹15,655 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Seaway Inn

6. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Lisa
₹10,522
₹12,208 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Grester
₹12,954
₹14,937 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Hoa
₹9,702
₹11,960 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Linda
₹11,724
₹13,557 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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
₹12,021
₹13,890 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Nicole
₹10,459
₹12,419 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Pacific Blue Inn

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.5 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Anthony
₹7,686
₹10,103 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Brooke
₹14,585
₹16,767 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Bertha
₹8,997
₹10,411 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

15. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Donald
₹14,222
₹16,332 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
jessika
₹13,848
₹15,940 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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
Steve
₹13,338
₹15,368 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

18. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
David
₹11,497
₹16,504 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Casablanca On The Beach

19. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Shawna
₹9,800
₹12,798 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Rio Vista Suites

20. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Cowell's Beach
United States
Molly
₹22,935
₹27,165 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Cowell's Beach

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Bella Notte
10.0
Exceptional
12 reviews
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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
501 reviews
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Restaurant
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.4
Exceptional
1,045 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,347 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
296 reviews
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Top Cowell's Beach Hotel Reviews

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

8/10 Good
"it was a very good stay. the parking is tight, just be careful parking on top away from office has the betterspace. the room was very clean and the staff was very helpful. i am a care giver and the person that i was taking care of was not feeling good and the office staff allowed us alittle mor time after checkout until she was ablel to travel again . walk down to the street and you are at the Boardwalk and worf for allo the great food . i am telling people to stay here i plan on going back. one thing to do is cheeck the filters in the acd unit. they ore on top by the controls they may need to be rinesed out."
james 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Beachview Inn
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good
"No windows Need a window."
Silvia 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Very convenient place"
Siddharth 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Seamless check in, and really good amenities for the price. Didn’t even get a chance to use the putting green"
Peter 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Staff is friendly and helpful."
Zhenzhou 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good
"Unfortunately, when we first checked in, we found bedbugs in the bed while doing our usual bed check. We immediately notified the front desk and showed them photos. The staff was very concerned, took the situation seriously, and quickly moved us to a different room far away from the original one. Our new room was very clean, and we had no further issues during our stay. The hotel was extremely accommodating and waived our parking fees and provided us with breakfast, which we really appreciated. Despite the rough start, everyone we interacted with was incredibly kind and helpful. We also had great service at the hotel bar and restaurant. The hot tub was unfortunately out of service and being repaired during our stay, so we weren’t able to use it. However, the pool was amazing and heated, which we really enjoyed! Finding bedbugs was obviously concerning, but I really appreciated how seriously and professionally the staff handled the situation. Their customer service made a big difference in our overall experience."
Nicole 3-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"I always stay here when in Santa Cruz. Excellent customer service. Perfectly located and the property is always spotless."
Tim 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great location right next to the pier and right on the beach. Bartender at the pool. Well run operation"
James 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely loved our stay. Great and friendly staff. Valet was super welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The treadmills weren’t working. We didn’t eat breakfast at the hotel. The location was in close proximity to the beach and downtown which was perfect. Overall it was amazing and would definitely book again."
Matthew 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.
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.