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Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz

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The best beach hotels in Santa Cruz

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There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.

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  • Beach Street Inn and Suites

    Beach Hotel in Santa Cruz
    Avg. price/night: US$209.48
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,428 reviews
    Spacious room, lovely terrace over looking the sea. Staff were friendly and helpful. Pool and fire pit were great to have. I liked the teas and coffees, popcorn and snow cones offered throughout the day. Location was amazing right on the beach.
    Guest review by
    claire
    Family with young children

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz

    Beach Hotel in Santa Cruz
    Avg. price/night: US$373.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews
    We had a double queen overlooking the beach and ocean - it was an amazing view. Lovely hotel, fabulous pool area with direct access to the beach and volleyball courts. Right next to the pier and boardwalk. Décor of the room was fun and stayed with the surfing theme Valet parking was on $5 more than self parking - so why wouldn't you?
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    Family with young children

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz

    Beach Hotel in Santa Cruz
    Avg. price/night: US$373.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews
    Excellent location right on the beach. Rooms had balcony and view of the beach/ocean. Rooms well appointed. Beds very comfortable. Valet parking reasonable and very convenient. Lots of restaurants within a ten minute walk to the pier or the boardwalk. Recommended.
    Guest review by
    Peter
    Young couple

  • Beach Street Inn and Suites

    Beach Hotel in Santa Cruz
    Avg. price/night: US$209.48
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,428 reviews
    Authentic American seaside town accommodation - right on the Ocean with easy walk to the pier and boardwalk. Lovely staff who were helpful and service orientated.
    Guest review by
    robert
    Young couple

  • Casablanca Inn on The Beach

    Beach Hotel in Santa Cruz
    Avg. price/night: US$267.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,820 reviews
    The room was an ocean view and stunning! Large space and immaculate. An unobstructed view of Sunrise/sunsets was amazing. Pricepoint extremely reasonable during the week. I absolutely loved opening my door and sitting in comfy chair on balcony looking out on beach.
    Guest review by
    Pamela
    Solo traveller

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz

    Beach Hotel in Santa Cruz
    Avg. price/night: US$373.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews
    Location is the main selling point of this hotel. On the beach, sea view, sound of ocean waves as you fall asleep. The adjacent Jack ONeill restaurant was very good as well. Not pretentious, great views as well of the beach and high quality food.
    Guest review by
    Jennifer
    Young couple

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz

    Beach Hotel in Santa Cruz
    Avg. price/night: US$373.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews
    I loved the bar near the hot tub and fact area is right on the beach. The pool was perfectly heated to an ideal temperature despite it being cool outside.
    Guest review by
    Robin
    Young couple

  • Casablanca Inn on The Beach

    Beach Hotel in Santa Cruz
    Avg. price/night: US$267.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,820 reviews
    The location is amazing, right on the beach and boardwalk. Just a beautiful and amazing view.
    Guest review by
    CARLOS
    Group

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz

    Beach Hotel in Santa Cruz
    Avg. price/night: US$373.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews
    The location was stunning, right on the beach and the best spot in Santa Cruz. We also really enjoyed chilling at the pool.
    Guest review by
    Jamie
    Young couple

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