The Best Hotels Closest to Mission Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz - 2026 Updated Prices

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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Mission Santa Cruz

paola

₹25,125

₹33,564 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.6 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Frank

₹12,973

₹14,958 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

3. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Roxanna

₹11,028

₹12,776 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

4. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Grester

₹12,936

₹14,916 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Edwin

₹7,592

₹8,972 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

6. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Donna

₹10,525

₹12,212 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

7. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Erin

₹8,783

₹10,927 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Linda

₹11,707

₹13,538 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

9. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Sharon

₹9,486

₹11,301 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.4 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Anthony

₹7,108

₹9,454 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Brooke

₹13,822

₹15,911 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

12. Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Paul

₹9,692

₹11,191 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Bertha

₹8,935

₹10,341 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Steve

₹12,191

₹14,080 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.6 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Leslie

₹13,008

₹14,998 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Molly

₹23,382

₹26,590 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

17. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Madeline

₹11,918

₹17,507 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Grant

₹7,675

₹8,879 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

19. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.4 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Shawna

₹10,447

₹13,519 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

20. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Michael

₹5,744

₹7,674 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Mission Santa Cruz

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 527 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,356 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 302 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.0 Wonderful 122 reviews	View

Top Mission Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and comfortable bed in a great location for boardwalk, downtown shopping or coastal walk."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"customer service"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean, comfortable, steps to the beach and boardwalk."

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"The kitchenette was"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Property was walkable to Downtown. Easy access to PCH. Near very good restaurants. Short drive to the boardwalk."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I liked how big the room was, I did not like you have to pay for parking."

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"Property was nice, clean, prefect for our one night stay exactly all we needed, the balcony was very cute touch to rooms. The secruity hold of 250$ was a bit much."

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was really good here I have nothing bad to state. It was a clean room oh and we loved the towels they were reallly big so that is a plus. Lol"

Other attractions near Mission Santa Cruz

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Pacific Avenue

8.6/10 (951 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.

Ocean Street

8.6/10 (1,332 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

7.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Town Clock

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Town Clock. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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Williams-Reynolds House

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Williams-Reynolds House. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History during your trip to Santa Cruz. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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Pacific Garden Mall

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pacific Garden Mall during your visit to Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Scandinavian Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Scandinavian Cultural Center during your stay 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 Mission Santa Cruz?

Mission Santa Cruz 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 99 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Mission Santa Cruz?

Seaside Inn & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Mission Santa Cruz. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and Hyatt Place Santa Cruz.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Mission Santa Cruz?

Expedia has 99 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Mission Santa Cruz.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mission Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Mission Santa Cruz.

What can I see and do near Mission Santa Cruz?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Williams-Reynolds House 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 Mimi De Marta Dog Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Mission Santa Cruz hotels

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3. Seaway Inn

4. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

5. Carousel Beach Inn

6. Marea Sol Hotel

7. Mission Inn

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

9. Pacific Blue Inn

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

12. Inn At Pasatiempo

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

15. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

17. Casablanca On The Beach

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

19. Rio Vista Suites

20. Beachview Inn

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Top Mission Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Casablanca On The Beach

Marea Sol Hotel

Surf City Inn and Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Other attractions near Mission Santa Cruz

Pacific Avenue

Ocean Street

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

Town Clock

Williams-Reynolds House

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Pacific Garden Mall

Scandinavian Cultural Center

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