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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Enjoy a diverse spread of international cuisine at our buffet, featuring multiple serving stations with clearly labeled options.
Two large beds with comfortable bedding, a flat-screen TV, and a desk with a lamp.
Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and a small table.
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, featuring a symmetrical facade and beautifully manicured grounds.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a spacious layout with a central reception desk and comfortable seating areas.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NT$3,913
NT$4,849 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Two large beds with comfortable bedding, a flat-screen TV, and a desk with a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, flat-screen TV, and dresser.

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic hotel room with two single beds, a desk, flat-screen TV, and a comfortable chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(115 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Restful retreat with a comfortable bed and pillow, set against a stylish headboard.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Roll-In Shower)

Two large beds with comfortable bedding, a flat-screen TV, and a desk with a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Roll-In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Classic hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a sofa, and a wooden chair, set against a backdrop of striped wallpaper and a blue carpet.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, flat-screen TV, and dresser.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mariannes Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG provides amenities like free full breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a computer station, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 100 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 18 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Business center
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 1 to March 31:
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from January 2 2025 to July 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to November
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz
Inn Express Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from December 1 to March 31.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

As of 2025/8/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG on 2025/8/24 start from NT$3,913, 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 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is steps from Ocean Street, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 627 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1114 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, location, safe environment, clean property, and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orasio

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall service, spacious and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kiki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Reggie

Property was clean, staff was professional and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in center of the city surrounded by good eateries and all city attractions closeby . The Santa Cruz boardwalk is close and the hotel rooms were very comfortable and spacious for a family stay . Highly recommend the hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great breakfast. parking fee low compared to other hotels
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vimerald

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location to Santa Cruz boardwalk, decent breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Near to Santa Cruz beach and broad walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rufino

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good vacation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, clean room, nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so nice and accommodating. Very polite and professional. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Melissa in the front desk was so kind and helpful! We loved the pool and the breakfast! The room was spacious and clean! Very happy to pick this Holiday Inn
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ileana

Liked: Amenities
Food options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and clean quiet room. Breakfast was a good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable and spacious. Clean and close to downtown shops, restaurants, and the wharf and beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole property was nice and clean. The people were really nice and the breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
studio suite 2 queen bed was our room, we found the room had plenty space for a family of 4. parking was easy, We were able to go in and out and still found parking at ease late night. the best part of the stay was that breakfast was included. selection of items for breakfast was good and plenty of space to sit and enjoy.. definitely going to stay there next time..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy.. staff very friendly..definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Liked: Staff & service
The food was terrible machine made pancakes , bad coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many breakfast options. Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Very clean. Parking tight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very welcoming and accomodating. Every staff member we saw was busily working and friendly. The interior is showing it's age: carpet is bunching, room smelled moldy/musty, shower tub was quite warn down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025