Close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Dream Inn Santa Cruz provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a firepit. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Jack O'Neill Restaurant, features ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Located on the beach, Dream Inn Santa Cruz is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
49 min drive
Restaurants
Ideal Bar & Grill
3 min walk
Marini’s at the Wharf
11 min walk
Makai Island Kitchen
9 min walk
Shrine Coffee
10 min walk
Las Palmas Taco Bar
4 min walk
About this property
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Upscale resort near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a firepit at Dream Inn Santa Cruz. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Jack O'Neill Restaurant, features ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this resort include:
Heated pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and valet parking (surcharge)
An outdoor pool, a ballroom and a front desk safe
A banquet hall, meeting rooms and smoke-free property
Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 165 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Wardrobes/cupboards and balconies
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Recycling, coffee/tea makers and heating
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
The property will be renovating the swimming pool from November 1 2026 until January 15 2027 (completion date subject to change).
How much does it cost to stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?
As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dream Inn Santa Cruz on 29 Oct 2026 start from ₹18,713, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Dream Inn Santa Cruz pet-friendly?
Yes, this resort allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?
Self-parking is available for USD 35 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 40.00 per night.
What time is check-in at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Dream Inn Santa Cruz located?
Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this beachfront resort is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Cowell's Beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Main Beach and Santa Cruz Wharf are also within 5 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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First visit at this hotel and it was beautiful our room had a nice ocean view and a slight view of the pool area. The rooms were clean and we fell comfortable with our young Babies.
Love the old California style. We had a very enjoyable stay, The hotel is positioned nicely near the beach and boardwalk, the property is well cared for and managed. The only down side was the extraordinarily high price (twice that of a more fancy hotel) for accomodations during the summer season.
Wonderful stay. Love the pool which is situated facing beach with stairs onto beach from pool deck. Wharf for dinner and boardwalk are easy walk from hotel.
Such a wonderful property. Our oceanfront rooms were spectacular. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Special thanks to the front desk staff and the valet staff.
View was great, staff friendly . Only issue was the water temperature in the shower. It stayed really warm and we couldn’t get it cooler .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Sarah
10 Jul 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great views and right on beach. Nice retro surf vibe.
If you have and/or love kids, this is a great place. However, if you want a quiet, couples trip, this is not the place. Pool and hot tub are jammed with kids all the time and quite dirty.
The Dream Inn is always our go to spot. The hotel is close to everything fun, clean and the staff are great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Janet
10 Jun 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and beds were comfy. The hotel is in a great location and the views from the balcony were great. I also liked that the coffee bar opened at 6:30am.
The bathroom was clean but could use a little upgrade.
Great location and good for family. They had beach volleyball balls for the kids to check out to play. The pool looked cleaned but some construction was on site. We enjoyed our stay. The view was so nice and relaxing. Wished we stayed longer than two days.