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Our top choices for Santa Cruz eco-friendly hotels

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, (594 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is NT$7,954
NT$10,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

2. 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, (1,363 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$3,850
NT$4,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,042 reviews)
"Awesome view great staff clean facilities"
United States
Janet
The price is NT$7,787
NT$8,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

4. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (326 reviews)
"Great location, clean perfect stay"
United States
Myla
The price is NT$3,930
NT$4,546 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Seaway Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

5. 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, (724 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$3,353
NT$3,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

6. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (201 reviews)
"Great place to stay !"
United States
Deina
The price is NT$2,482
NT$2,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Carousel Beach Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

7. 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$5,442
NT$6,232 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

8. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is NT$2,987
NT$3,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is NT$4,366
NT$5,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

10. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,647 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is NT$3,490
NT$4,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Marea Sol Hotel
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (960 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$2,900
NT$3,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Pacific Blue Inn
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,550 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$2,413
NT$3,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Ocean Pacific Lodge
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,358 reviews)
"a great find when visiting Santa Cruz!"
United States
cindy
The price is NT$4,008
NT$4,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
AMY
The price is NT$4,203
NT$4,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Inn At Pasatiempo
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,352 reviews)
"This hotel was clean, well maintained and staff was great! Location was a bit challenging, however we will happily stay again, definitely recommend!"
United States
Bobbi
The price is NT$2,840
NT$3,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

16. 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, (1,301 reviews)
"Would stay again. Amazing staff."
United States
Sarika
The price is NT$4,105
NT$4,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,186 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is NT$3,988
NT$4,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location !! , friendly staff clean room"
United States
Christine
The price is NT$2,216
NT$2,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,291 reviews)
"Good place to stay right next to the beach and food!!"
United States
Harjeet
The price is NT$3,490
NT$5,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Casablanca On The Beach
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (494 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
The price is NT$2,493
NT$2,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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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
"it was a great hotel i wolud love to go back i will in 2028 wen i get merrd for a honey moon"
Edgar 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay"
Oleg 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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