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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

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

Andrea

NT$2,939

NT$5,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

William

NT$4,294

NT$4,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Nathan

NT$4,186

NT$4,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

4. Marea Sol Hotel

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

Sherlyn

NT$3,484

NT$4,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

5. Carousel Beach Inn

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

Nova

NT$2,635

NT$3,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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

Donald

NT$5,262

NT$6,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

Leslie

NT$4,159

NT$4,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

8. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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

Grant

NT$2,545

NT$2,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

9. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Laura

NT$6,196

NT$7,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

10. Rio Vista Suites

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

Shawna

NT$3,464

NT$4,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

11. Salt Air Lodge

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

Julio

NT$2,860

NT$3,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Curtis

NT$2,161

NT$2,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

A motel with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a sign indicating 'No Diving', and a view of a parking lot and distant buildings.

A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.

13. Aqua Breeze Inn

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

Aaron

NT$2,828

NT$3,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

14. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

John

NT$2,231

NT$2,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

SONIA ARACELI MATA

NT$1,809

NT$2,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a sign for the Torch Late Inn, and a building with a stone facade.

16. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Holly

NT$2,566

NT$2,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a large sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, an ATM, and a digital screen displaying a welcome message.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

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

Jen

NT$3,050

NT$3,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with two beds, a large painting, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a trash bin, and a large window with a view.

A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a window with a view of the street, and a bench by the window.

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and balconies with potted plants.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

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

jennifer

NT$2,458

NT$2,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

A sign for Ocean Gate Inn, a building with a balcony, and a road with directional arrows.

A multi-story building with balconies, solar panels, and a sign for the Ocean Gate Inn.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

19. Ocean Gate Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Lori

NT$3,289

NT$3,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

A motel with a balcony on the second floor, located at a street corner with a clear sky.

A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel," a parking lot, and a covered walkway with railings.

A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel" and a parking lot with light trails from moving vehicles.

20. Capri Motel

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

Karim

NT$1,906

NT$2,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,629 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.0 Wonderful 142 reviews	View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The staff and reception was great and welcoming. The hotel and room was clean and spacious. Valet staff was also friendly. Definitely would stay again"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"It was not a bad place to stay. Just do not stay in room 204 if someone is above you. First night was the absolute worst I have ever experienced listening to people until 4am. Calling office and complaining. Second night was great! Owen was very helpful and reassured us that nobody was in that room our second night. I would stay again just mindful of the room location. Maybe a top floor"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely charming little cottage just a short walk up from the beach. The beach itself is great, though busy. Lots of places you can walk to, including a local beer garden, and Starbucks is less than a block away for morning coffee. Extremely clean, though the property is a little older. Very quaint. Parking is limited, but it wasn't a probelm during my stay. Would return."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained !"

East Cliff Nook

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely little apartment in a great location. Well-appointed and perfect for our weekend exploring the area. Hosts were responsive to all communication. Recommend!"

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 175 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, a ZenStay Hotel, 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 175 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?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, 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, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

4. Marea Sol Hotel

5. Carousel Beach Inn

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8. Hitching Post Studios Inn

9. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

10. Rio Vista Suites

11. Salt Air Lodge

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

13. Aqua Breeze Inn

14. Drift Inn

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

16. Torch Lite Inn

17. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

19. Ocean Gate Inn

20. Capri Motel

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Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Marea Sol Hotel

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

East Cliff Nook

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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