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

Classic Studio, 1 King Bed, Microwave, Corner | Exterior

Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed | 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$3,668

NT$6,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Aprille

NT$5,455

NT$6,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Kate

NT$5,181

NT$5,938 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

Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

4. Marea Sol Hotel

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

Clarissa

NT$4,615

NT$5,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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

Jason

NT$7,288

NT$8,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

6. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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

Melanie

NT$3,628

NT$4,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

7. Rio Vista Suites

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

Charlene

NT$3,265

NT$4,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

Holly

NT$5,192

NT$5,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

9. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Gordon

NT$2,351

NT$2,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

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

10. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Vicente

NT$2,583

NT$2,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

11. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Cheryll

NT$3,262

NT$3,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

12. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Ismael

NT$2,912

NT$3,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

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

13. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

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

Lucia

NT$3,772

NT$4,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

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

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

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

Kasey

NT$3,262

NT$3,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Standard King, View, Non-Smoking | Balcony view

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony view

15. Ocean Gate Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Ramon

NT$3,628

NT$4,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

16. Capri Motel

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

Faraon

NT$2,257

NT$2,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

17. Inn at Depot Hill

3.6 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Brian

NT$9,898

NT$13,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room

18. Monarch Cove Inn

4.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

William

NT$6,156

NT$7,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

19. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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

Toleen

NT$12,451

NT$15,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19.7 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Martha

NT$4,072

NT$4,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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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 1,012 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,597 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 614 reviews	View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Bella Notte

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was pleasant. Thank you for our stay"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Walking distance to boardwalk"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful new property with an excellent location for the beach and boardwalk. Staff were very attentive. Proximity to the boardwalk makes it popular with families, which means the pool is not always as peaceful as one might wish."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"This hotel is close to the Boardwalk and Warhf. It is a good family Hotel. The walls are thin and you hear everything. Overall a good hotel for family vacations."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"Reception service was nice. Lobby and restaurant had lovely aesthetics. Room was modern and clean. Restaurant service was unorganized and slow. Food menu was decent though. Pool area was inviting but definitely need to change their pool chairs. The material makes them look super dirty. Yuk."

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"I liked the hotel's location and the fact that everything was within walking distance. The only thing I didn't like was that coffee was available only in the morning."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"This renovated property is across the street from the beach and a block from the Santa Cruz pier. It is blocks from the train that takes you to the redwoods. It couldn’t be any better of a location. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend for a visit."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"The property is in excellent condition, great location, walking distance to the beach"

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The pool, hot tub and deck area were great for relaxing, walking distance to downtown shops and rest as well as the boardwalk. Trader Joe’s and CVS near by for all the at once needs"

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. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House 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. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

4. Marea Sol Hotel

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

6. Hitching Post Studios Inn

7. Rio Vista Suites

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

9. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10. Drift Inn

11. Torch Lite Inn

12. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

13. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

15. Ocean Gate Inn

16. Capri Motel

17. Inn at Depot Hill

18. Monarch Cove Inn

19. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Bella Notte

Ocean Pacific Lodge

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Solares

Casablanca On The Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Surf City Inn and Suites

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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