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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Andrea

₹10,394

₹17,784 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Anna Christine

₹13,574

₹15,600 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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 hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Santa Maria's Beach

daphanie

₹7,395

₹8,744 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Nathan

₹14,377

₹16,500 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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.

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

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

5. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Katharine

₹10,361

₹12,022 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Donald

₹15,492

₹17,748 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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.

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

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Grant

₹7,837

₹9,056 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

jessika

₹12,001

₹13,861 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

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.

9. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Sara

₹9,519

₹13,778 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

10. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Richard

₹14,529

₹16,697 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Denny

₹5,847

₹6,828 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

12. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

"Despite claims of a recent remodel, the bed was tough and felt like an outdated box-spring. We were stuck next to a loud ice machine that cycled on and off all night; the hotel was full so they couldn’t move us. Walls had unexplained stains running down them, and the bathroom had about five flies we had to swat. There was a mini fridge and microwave; however, there was a coffee maker— no cups, coffee, or tea. No ice bucket or bags either, and the lobby didn’t even have a fork. This was a real...

Isaac

₹9,074

₹10,442 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A motel with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a sign indicating 'No Diving', and a view of a parking lot and distant buildings.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.

13. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Rosa

₹8,410

₹9,698 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

14. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

John

₹6,634

₹7,429 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.

A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Salvador

₹4,611

₹6,808 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a sign for the Torch Late Inn, and a building with a stone facade.

A patio with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and potted plants.

A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.

16. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Nevaeh

₹7,952

₹9,218 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a large sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, an ATM, and a digital screen displaying a welcome message.

17. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Priscilla

₹10,205

₹11,826 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a large painting, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A motel with a prominent 'Super 8' sign, a two-story structure with balconies, and a well-maintained garden area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a trash bin, and a large window with a view.

A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a window with a view of the street, and a bench by the window.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Jorge

₹8,420

₹9,710 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

A multi-story building with balconies, solar panels, and a sign for the Ocean Gate Inn.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A sign for Ocean Gate Inn, a building with a balcony, and a road with directional arrows.

19. Ocean Gate Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Hadi

₹9,461

₹10,909 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel," a parking lot, and a covered walkway with railings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a shower area.

A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel" and a parking lot with light trails from moving vehicles.

20. Capri Motel

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Daniel

₹5,670

₹7,040 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 74 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,618 reviews	View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very friendly and helpful! The room was spotless. We loved breakfast in the morning, it was the best."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Definitely our go to for a staycation! Even though we live 10 miles away, it felt like we had jumped a plane and stepped into another world ❤️"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Nice property, but do no like the valet only parking."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for business or pleasure"

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. A bit small but that’s ok. Attentive staff easy check in and out. Only issue was A/C did not work. Room was at 73-75 during our stay"

East Cliff Nook

10/10 Excellent

"n/a"

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Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Moran Lake Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moran Lake Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Pleasure Point Park

8.2/10 (37 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure 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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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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38th Avenue Beach Access

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 38th Avenue Beach Access during your trip to Santa Cruz?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Maria's Beach?

Santa Maria's Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 176 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Adjacent to Santa Maria's Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good choice is Bella Notte, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Expedia has 176 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Maria's Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Maria's Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Santa Maria's Beach.

What can I see and do near Santa Maria's Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Santa Maria's Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Carousel Beach Inn

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

5. Marea Sol Hotel

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

9. Rio Vista Suites

10. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

12. Salt Air Lodge

13. Aqua Breeze Inn

14. Drift Inn

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

16. Torch Lite Inn

17. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

19. Ocean Gate Inn

20. Capri Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Chaminade Resort & Spa

East Cliff Nook

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

Seabright Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

Lincoln Beach

Moran Lake Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Harbor Beach

38th Avenue Beach Access

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