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

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

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

Julia

NT$2,897

NT$5,366 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 modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

William

NT$4,133

NT$4,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

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

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Michael

NT$3,452

NT$4,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

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.

4. Carousel Beach Inn

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

Nova

NT$2,695

NT$3,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

5. Marea Sol Hotel

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

Sofia

NT$3,789

NT$4,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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.

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

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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

Brenda Lynn

NT$5,405

NT$6,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A sign for the Hitting Post Studios Inn, advertising daily and weekly stays, free WiFi, and a contact number.

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

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed with a headboard.

A building with a porch, a door, and a window.

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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

vincent

NT$2,614

NT$3,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

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

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

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

jessika

NT$3,841

NT$4,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

Elyse

NT$4,626

NT$5,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

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

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

10. Rio Vista Suites

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

Shawna

NT$3,545

NT$4,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Salvador

NT$2,219

NT$2,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

12. Aqua Breeze Inn

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

John

NT$2,893

NT$3,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

13. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Armando

NT$2,282

NT$2,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

14. Salt Air Lodge

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

Julio

NT$2,926

NT$3,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

15. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Holly

NT$2,552

NT$2,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

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

16. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

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

Gabriela

NT$3,040

NT$3,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.

17. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Herman

NT$1,867

NT$2,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and flowers.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a sign indicating no diving.

A motel with a prominent 'Super 8' sign, a two-story structure with balconies, and a well-maintained garden area.

A hotel room with a bed, white pillows, and a large black-and-white photograph of a beach scene on the wall.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

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

jennifer

NT$2,469

NT$2,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

19. Ocean Gate Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Jaedin

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a shower area.

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

20. Capri Motel

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

Karim

NT$1,958

NT$2,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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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 19 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.0 Wonderful 180 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,633 reviews	View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent view, clean and very helpfull."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"It was clean and quiet!"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous property with amazing views. Very relaxing and wonderful amenities. I highly recommend this property."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"We love The Paradox! It’s our staycation spot. The pool is great, the food is good, and the rooms are amazing and clean. Staff are very helpful, especially Blossom and Jay!! Jay is always so helpful!"

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Very Clean room, helpful staff. Many shops near by and a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk ."

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Communication is great, Everything went smoothly."

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!"

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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. Carousel Beach Inn

5. Marea Sol Hotel

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

9. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

10. Rio Vista Suites

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

12. Aqua Breeze Inn

13. Drift Inn

14. Salt Air Lodge

15. Torch Lite Inn

16. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

17. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

19. Ocean Gate Inn

20. Capri Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Seaside Inn & Suites

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

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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