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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Cruz hotels

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Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (895 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is ₹8,091
₹9,674 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Pacific Blue Inn
Exterior

Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (173 reviews)
"Very relaxing stay. My whole family loved it!"
United States
Luz
The price is ₹13,077
₹18,912 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Masood's Lodge
Lobby

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
10.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great value. Clean room, friendly staff, amenities as expected, good breakfast. "
United States
Rosabelle
The price is ₹8,721
₹9,992 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (469 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is ₹7,642
₹9,955 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Fern River Resort
Exterior

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
KIM
The price is ₹7,829
₹9,047 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Indoor pool

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice place to stay "
United States
Fernando
The price is ₹11,108
₹12,840 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Lobby

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
9.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"I love this hotel "
United States
Sean
The price is ₹9,182
₹10,507 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Free continental breakfast

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
2.5 star property
24.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Solid place"
United States
Jacob
The price is ₹9,435
₹10,945 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Reception

Pacific Coast Inn

Pacific Coast Inn
2.0 star property
23.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
6.2 out of 10, (82 reviews)
"Clean room and good service "
United States
Gerardo
The price is ₹6,819
₹7,914 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Pacific Coast Inn
Free buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The property was clean. The staff was professional. Room was clean. Location convenient. "
United States
Marty
The price is ₹12,555
₹14,463 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, River View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (554 reviews)
"Great view, clean and nice room."
United States
JiaSheng
The price is ₹8,838
₹9,921 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
22.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (999 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff "
United States
Eddie
The price is ₹5,861
₹7,114 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2.5 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"room was clean. staff was courteous. underground parking secure. close to Shadowbrook Restaurant and beaches. "
United States
Sandra
The price is ₹11,736
₹13,522 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Reception

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
29.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (950 reviews)
"Nice clean room and cordial reception staff."
United States
SAMINA
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
24.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.4 out of 10, Good, (92 reviews)
"Great place, easy to find!"
United States
Jesus
The price is ₹6,137
₹6,873 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
ROYAL INN
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Valley Inn

Valley Inn
2.5 star property
23.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
5.6 out of 10, (315 reviews)
"Great location as my son and his daughter stayed and had no car, but walk to local stores and restaurants. "
United States
Edgar
Valley Inn
Lobby

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is ₹9,975
₹11,550 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Beach nearby

Harbor Inn

Harbor Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (354 reviews)
"the room was clean, the neighborhood was quiet and welcoming, and the staff were very kind. thank you!"
United States
ayreAnna
The price is ₹11,728
₹13,340 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Harbor Inn
Fountain

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
10.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"We loved the location of the room and the hot tub"
United States
Jewlia
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Reception

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (180 reviews)
"Great staff and clean room great value for the price."
United States
Scott
The price is ₹6,364
₹7,332 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
National 9 Santa Cruz
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Santa Cruz
Learn more about Downtown Santa Cruz
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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 Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue.

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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Upper Seabright

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

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"This was our 2nd trip to Santa Cruz and we only stay on this hotel. Will go again soon!!!"
Tamara 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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 Williams-Reynolds House, Town Clock and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Mission Santa Cruz and Ocean Street are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

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