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Our top choices for Santa Maria's Beach hotels

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

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"
United States
Julia
The price is NT$3,242
NT$5,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful Had a nice pool."
United States
Ramiro
The price is NT$3,600
NT$4,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice room great location decent breakfast."
United States
Nancy
The price is NT$3,311
NT$3,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,650 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is NT$3,516
NT$4,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Marea Sol Hotel
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (643 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Buffet breakfast was amazing. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Tonya
The price is NT$4,565
NT$5,251 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,187 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is NT$3,600
NT$4,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

7. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location !! , friendly staff clean room"
United States
Christine
The price is NT$2,233
NT$2,597 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

8. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (494 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
The price is NT$2,512
NT$2,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

9. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (907 reviews)
"Great stay will be back"
United States
Bridgett
The price is NT$5,069
NT$5,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

10. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Fun funky place would ask for attic room if you go and don’t mind stairs."
United States
Shawna
The price is NT$2,893
NT$3,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Rio Vista Suites
Room

11. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (161 reviews)
"Clean , and close to Santa Cruz boardwalk"
United States
Julio
The price is NT$2,512
NT$2,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Salt Air Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

12. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great from check in to the end of the stay. Location is great, the room was clean and worked out perfect."
United States
John
The price is NT$2,922
NT$3,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Aqua Breeze Inn
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

13. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (170 reviews)
"Clean, good location, friendly staff !"
United States
dawn
The price is NT$2,364
NT$2,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Drift Inn
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

14. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the money. Super clean hotel, friendly staff, excellent location close to everything Santa Cruz has to offer. The pool isn’t heated, but the hot tub is splendid."
United States
Jonathan
The price is NT$1,878
NT$2,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

15. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"We loved the hot breakfast, The sausage links and waffles made our day. The walkability was perfect to the beach and downtown, we got our steps in! There are more expensive places to stay, but for the price and the added hot breakfast, this place was perfect for people who were in the hotel room a limited time and just wanted a comfy and fresh place to rest up for the next day of fun!"
United States
Heather
The price is NT$2,889
NT$3,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

16. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
The price is NT$2,205
NT$2,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Torch Lite Inn
A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a window with a view of the street, and a bench by the window.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful staff!! Great Location in relation to boardwalk!!"
United States
jennifer
The price is NT$2,484
NT$2,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

18. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and warming. The property was really clean and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Excellent service"
United States
Jaedin
The price is NT$3,409
NT$3,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Ocean Gate Inn
A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

19. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
6.6 out of 10, (660 reviews)
"Amazing staff,very helpfull and accommodating! Room was really clean with freshly restored bathroom. Walking distance from boardwalk and convenient stores. Extremely quiet and peacefull We will definitely come back"
United States
Karim
The price is NT$1,806
NT$2,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Capri Motel
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

20. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (598 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is NT$8,015
NT$10,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
21 reviews
View
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,650 reviews
View
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
643 reviews
View

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Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

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

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Communication is great, Everything went smoothly.
United States
Brenda
Reviewed October 16, 2026
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

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.

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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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