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Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, highchair, eco-friendly cleaning products

Elite Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, highchair, eco-friendly cleaning products

1. Bella Notte

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

Andrea

NT$3,684

NT$6,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Aprille

NT$5,146

NT$5,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

3. Carousel Beach Inn

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

daphanie

NT$2,938

NT$3,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Abby

NT$5,146

NT$5,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Living area | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, streaming services

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

5. Marea Sol Hotel

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

Clarissa

NT$4,296

NT$4,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

Holly

NT$4,869

NT$5,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Family Cottage - Pet Friendly | Pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

7. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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

Jason

NT$5,812

NT$6,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer (on request), towels

8. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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

Melanie

NT$3,316

NT$3,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

9. Rio Vista Suites

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

Charlene

NT$3,244

NT$4,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, microwave

Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

10. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Gordon

NT$2,465

NT$2,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

11. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Richard

NT$8,303

NT$9,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave

12. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Vicente

NT$2,451

NT$2,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Classic 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

13. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

virgil

NT$2,058

NT$2,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

14. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Cheryll

NT$3,143

NT$3,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge), rollaway beds (surcharge)

15. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

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

Priscilla

NT$3,748

NT$4,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (surcharge)

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

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

Kasey

NT$2,968

NT$3,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Standard King, View, Non-Smoking | Balcony view

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

17. Ocean Gate Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Hadi

NT$3,604

NT$4,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

18. Capri Motel

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

Daniel

NT$2,050

NT$2,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Kyoto) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

19. Inn at Depot Hill

3.6 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Helen

NT$9,359

NT$12,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

20. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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

Elizabeth

NT$12,657

NT$15,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.4 Exceptional 39 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,614 reviews	View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Increíble"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Had a great stay with my family and loved that it was near the boardwalk. I was nervous about the hotel at first but it felt safe."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Exceeded our expectations. Very friendly helpful staff. Great bar. Great restaurant. Good location."

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. The staff was extremely helpful and nice. My husband is an amputee and I forgot to request a downstairs room when I booked and they were kind enough to accommodate us at check in. Definitely will stay there again."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"This kids and I were on our way back home from our road trip and were stopping in Santa Cruz for the night. The arrival and check in was fast and easy. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Hotel was in a great location and a short walking distance to the boardwalk and restaurants. It was perfect for my kids and I short stay. The hotel also has a guest laundry room on site where you can do a couple loads of laundry if needed. I love getting back home and not have to do laundry so this was a big plus for me. I really enjoyed my stay here and will be staying here again soon."

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"We were very happy with the staff and the condition of the room. Nice and close to the beach. Walked there in about 5 minutes. Best hotel we have stayed at considering the many times we have visited. The only negative thing about the hotel was no breakfast with my stay like most hotels."

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"What a wonderful place! My husband and I and our two dogs truly enjoyed our time here. Walking distance to the beach. We enjoyed a nice beach bonfires every night. Can’t wait to go back."

Bella Notte

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was pleasant. Thank you for our stay"

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

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 biking 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. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 181 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveler 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 181 hotels and other accommodations 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 room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Santa Maria's Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Maria's Beach?

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

Capitola Historical Museum, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, and Lighthouse Point Park 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. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

7. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

8. Hitching Post Studios Inn

9. Rio Vista Suites

10. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

11. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

12. Drift Inn

13. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

14. Torch Lite Inn

15. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

17. Ocean Gate Inn

18. Capri Motel

19. Inn at Depot Hill

20. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Surf City Inn and Suites

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Bella Notte

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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