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1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,370 reviews)
9.2/10
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!"
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
Rosio
The price is NT$3,324
NT$3,324
NT$3,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
2. Carousel Beach Inn
Carousel Beach Inn2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (208 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(208 reviews)
"Great place to stay !"
"Great place to stay !"Deina
The price is NT$3,202
NT$3,202
NT$3,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
3. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,360 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,360 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, helpful staff and good breakfast"
"Very clean rooms, helpful staff and good breakfast"Kathy
The price is NT$2,603
NT$2,603
NT$3,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
4. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites2.5 star property
Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1,000 reviews)
"Nice room great location decent breakfast."
"Nice room great location decent breakfast."Nancy
The price is NT$3,369
NT$3,369
NT$3,911 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
5. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,366 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,366 reviews)
"Great location, pleasant staff."
"Great location, pleasant staff."Teronya
The price is NT$3,390
NT$3,390
NT$3,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
6. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,363 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,363 reviews)
"Great stay"
"Great stay"Oleg
The price is NT$3,878
NT$3,878
NT$4,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
7. Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,554 reviews)
8.8/10
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!"
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"Tasia
The price is NT$2,433
NT$2,433
NT$3,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,002 reviews)
"Perfect for a nearby run and great breakfast!"
"Perfect for a nearby run and great breakfast!"Michelle
The price is NT$3,464
NT$3,464
NT$4,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
9. Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,661 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,661 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
"The view was great and our stay was great."Jacqueline
The price is NT$3,520
NT$3,520
NT$4,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
10. Mission Inn
Mission Inn2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,014 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
"I will stay there again"Judy
The price is NT$2,919
NT$2,919
NT$3,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Bella Notte, a ZenStay HotelEastside Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
Communication is great, Everything went smoothly.
Communication is great, Everything went smoothly.
Brenda
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa CruzWestside Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
Lovely view!
Lovely view!
Oscar
Inn at Depot Hill
Inn at Depot HillCapitola
10/10 Excellent
My wife and I stayed here at the recommendation of a friend. The occasion was our 25th wedding anniversary. The inn was delightful. We've stayed in many B&Bs - never have I felt I was somewhere where there was greater attention to detail. It is simply among the best of the best.
My wife and I stayed here at the recommendation of a friend. The occasion was our 25th wedding anniversary. The inn was delightful. We've stayed in many B&Bs - never have I felt I was somewhere where there was greater attention to detail. It is simply among the best of the best.
Allen
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & SuitesSanta Cruz
10/10 Excellent
Everything was great and the room had features that I can really appreciate. For instance, a sink in the bathroom and outside the bathroom door. Even something as thoughtful as having a card dropbox by the door next to the parking The only downside was the mattress. Both nights I woke up with my lower back and hips aching. I know it was the mattress because I could get up and walk around and it didn’t bother me, but when I laid down again, the ache returned. I ended up sleeping on the sofa in...
Everything was great and the room had features that I can really appreciate. For instance, a sink in the bathroom and outside the bathroom door. Even something as thoughtful as having a card dropbox by the door next to the parking The only downside was the mattress. Both nights I woke up with my lower back and hips aching. I know it was the mattress because I could get up and walk around and it didn’t bother me, but when I laid down again, the ache returned. I ended up sleeping on the sofa in...
Richard
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - CapitolaSanta Cruz
10/10 Excellent
Excellent service and really clean. I would book here again!
Excellent service and really clean. I would book here again!
Anonymous traveler
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa CruzWestside Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
The stay is excellent! Friendly and very helpful manager and staff.
The stay is excellent! Friendly and very helpful manager and staff.
Gabriel
Edgewater Beach Inn
Edgewater Beach InnWestside Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
The Edgewater Beach Inn privides a fantastic stay in Santa Cruz for many reason including the well appointed kitchen, jacuzzi tub, gas fire place, location, view and friendly staff.
Five stars all around
The Edgewater Beach Inn privides a fantastic stay in Santa Cruz for many reason including the well appointed kitchen, jacuzzi tub, gas fire place, location, view and friendly staff.
Five stars all around
Alan
Monarch Cove Inn
Monarch Cove InnCapitola
10/10 Excellent
The accommodations were lovely. The view was fantastic. Loved having breakfast served in our room. An excellent stay, all around.
The accommodations were lovely. The view was fantastic. Loved having breakfast served in our room. An excellent stay, all around.
James
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose DowntownDowntown San Jose
10/10 Excellent
Hotel was beautiful and very clean. Would recommend and definitely coming back! Only downfall is no pool and you have to pay for parking!!
Hotel was beautiful and very clean. Would recommend and definitely coming back! Only downfall is no pool and you have to pay for parking!!
Mary
The Ameswell Hotel
The Ameswell HotelMountain View
10/10 Excellent
Nice Hotel
Nice Hotel
Afsoon
Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy
Hampton Inn & Suites GilroyGilroy
10/10 Excellent
We requested for some towels they didn’t bring any when we came back to the room in the pm we had to call again to get the towels.. it will be nice to have rooms cleaned how it used to be prior to Covid… we pay a lot for our stay to get no room service
We requested for some towels they didn’t bring any when we came back to the room in the pm we had to call again to get the towels.. it will be nice to have rooms cleaned how it used to be prior to Covid… we pay a lot for our stay to get no room service
Romika
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters InnWestside Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
Perfect place to stay! Room #1 on ground floor with perfect view of front porch and ocean! Cookies, coffee cake, wine and cheese in the afternoon and a beautiful breakfast spread each morning!! This bed and breakfast is wonderful!! Flew in from San Jose airport and 30 minute drive around beautiful mountains and pines. Take the Beach train to Roaring Camp. Drive to Walton light house on a few minutes away. Wonderful boardwalk and wharf!!
Perfect place to stay! Room #1 on ground floor with perfect view of front porch and ocean! Cookies, coffee cake, wine and cheese in the afternoon and a beautiful breakfast spread each morning!! This bed and breakfast is wonderful!! Flew in from San Jose airport and 30 minute drive around beautiful mountains and pines. Take the Beach train to Roaring Camp. Drive to Walton light house on a few minutes away. Wonderful boardwalk and wharf!!
Karla
Capitola Hotel
Capitola HotelCapitola
10/10 Excellent
The room was cute. The bed was super comfortable which was a pleasant surprise. The staff were great, extremely helpful and very nice. The provide free coffee and a small breakfast in the lobby every morning. Half a block from the beach. Very nice! Would definitely stay here again.
The room was cute. The bed was super comfortable which was a pleasant surprise. The staff were great, extremely helpful and very nice. The provide free coffee and a small breakfast in the lobby every morning. Half a block from the beach. Very nice! Would definitely stay here again.
Katie
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa CruzWestside Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
The room and amenities were beautiful and clean! My one complaint was that it is so very noisy. We were woken up by staff and guests each day starting between 630-730. We stayed 4 nights and this was everyday. We were also on the 1st floor next to the staff only rooms, which was probably the reason for that.
The room and amenities were beautiful and clean! My one complaint was that it is so very noisy. We were woken up by staff and guests each day starting between 630-730. We stayed 4 nights and this was everyday. We were also on the 1st floor next to the staff only rooms, which was probably the reason for that.
Samantha
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CAWestside Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
Excellent location - very central. Quiet, clean rooms. Tasty and varied breakfast until 10 AM each morning. Kind and accomodating front desk personnel. Purified water station on the first floor. Coffee and hot water for tea available all day and night. We always stay at this Hampton Inn.
Excellent location - very central. Quiet, clean rooms. Tasty and varied breakfast until 10 AM each morning. Kind and accomodating front desk personnel. Purified water station on the first floor. Coffee and hot water for tea available all day and night. We always stay at this Hampton Inn.
Stella
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol HotelWestside Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
A great location and very nice view of the beach
A great location and very nice view of the beach
Gerardo
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CAWestside Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
Pool was warm and breakfast was great. Beautiful walk to the beach and nice evening fire.
Pool was warm and breakfast was great. Beautiful walk to the beach and nice evening fire.
Mindy
Carousel Beach Inn
Carousel Beach InnWestside Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
The room was clean and well maintained. The balcony gave us a great view! And the hotel was near by some good restaurants.
The room was clean and well maintained. The balcony gave us a great view! And the hotel was near by some good restaurants.
Velia
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a history buff expect from a stay in Santa Cruz?
You'll probably want to seek out the sights of historical relevance during your trip to Santa Cruz. And while you're here, you can check out the entertainment choices and scenic seaside.
How many historical hotels are there in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz is home to 477 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won't find many designated historic hotels.
What are the top historical places and other sights to visit in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz is notable for landmarks like Williams-Reynolds House, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Cultural venues include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Other popular sights include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
What is a historic hotel like in Santa Cruz?
A historic hotel gives guests the opportunity to stay in a place that's been officially recognized with a historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can take the form of palaces, castles, stately homes or even lodges, pubs, or skyscrapers. These types of hotels in Santa Cruz often retain original elements such as period features or traditional architecture in guestrooms or communal spaces.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
These are quite similar. "Historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S., whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasize the building and architecture itself. Mainly heritage hotels draw meaning from the place's cultural value and how it shaped the community.
Do historic hotels in Santa Cruz have modern facilities?
Yes, efforts are made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay can expect the usual amenities you'd get from a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, WiFi, and more. Booking a historic hotel in Santa Cruz doesn't mean you're picking a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.