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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (609 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is NT$8,774
NT$11,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

2. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"Very convenient to the boardwalk and downtown."
United States
Marlene
The price is NT$3,289
NT$3,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Edgewater Beach Inn
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,370 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is NT$3,324
NT$3,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

4. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is NT$2,919
NT$3,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Mission Inn
An outdoor seating area with fire pits and string lights, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is NT$3,743
NT$4,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

6. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem. Terrific location, charming and with so much attention to the guest’s experience. If I could rate higher than 10 I would."
United States
Molly
The price is NT$6,408
NT$7,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (727 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is NT$3,483
NT$4,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,554 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is NT$2,433
NT$3,207 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

9. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,660 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is NT$3,520
NT$4,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Marea Sol Hotel
A courtyard with stone flooring, wooden benches, potted plants, and a fire pit.

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (964 reviews)
"We arrived after hours and self-checkin was super easy. The Inn was lovely and was a great location near downtown."
United States
Sharon
The price is NT$2,925
NT$3,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Pacific Blue Inn
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,363 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is NT$3,878
NT$4,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,358 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, helpful staff and good breakfast"
United States
Kathy
The price is NT$2,603
NT$3,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,299 reviews)
"Great sized room."
United States
Josette
The price is NT$4,141
NT$4,784 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

14. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Decent place to stay. Good location."
United States
ben
The price is NT$2,235
NT$2,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (500 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
The price is NT$2,514
NT$2,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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.

16. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Free parking, free refreshments in lobby, clean room, great smelling toiletries. Walking distance to beach and boardwalk, would definitely stay again."
United States
Reilly
The price is NT$2,895
NT$3,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Rio Vista Suites
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (288 reviews)
"Great budget hotel. Clean and friendly/honest and good parking situation too"
United States
Guenn
The price is NT$2,300
NT$2,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
National 9 Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

18. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,032 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
The price is NT$2,300
NT$2,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A hotel room with two beds, a striped carpet, and a wooden headboard.

19. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
The price is NT$2,218
NT$2,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Beachview Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,161 reviews)
"Clean room and helpful staff"
United States
Troy
The price is NT$1,982
NT$2,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Seaside Inn & Suites
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Phenomenal experience!"
Laurel 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

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