Skip to main content

Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz

Find the beach hotels that appeal to you the most

Select occupancy

The best beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Check out our selection of great beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Filter by:

Review score

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

P
Pritika
From
Germany
It was amazing, we got some popcorns, the staff were friendly. they were helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,326 reviews
Price from
$198
1 night, 2 adults

La Bahia Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Santa Cruz

Facing the beachfront, La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers 5-star accommodations in Santa Cruz and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and terrace.

J
John
From
United States
The hotel is amazing with an exceptional friendly staff. Parking is Valet and we were treated at registration desk with a glass of champagne. The room are beautifully decorated.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
$449
1 night, 2 adults

Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, within a few steps of Sunny Cove Beach and 2.7 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well...

J
Julie
From
New Zealand
This place is great. Very close to the beach. The staff were great and the room was clean. It’s a quirky place, which added to its charm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 594 reviews
Price from
$115
1 night, 2 adults

Santa Cruz Hostel

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Featuring barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 1640 feet from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

B
Ben
From
United States
After a long West Coast road trip, this place hit like a home cooked meal. Quiet rooms, clean restrooms, hot showers, and a setup that’s all about comfort.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Price from
$105.80
1 night, 2 adults

Bella Notte by the Beach

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Eastside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, Bella Notte by the Beach is a 6-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
$182.80
1 night, 2 adults

Beach Lodge

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Beach Lodge offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 5-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 2.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

J
Jennifer
From
United States
The house was decorated very cute and all the bathrooms and kitchen were fully stocked with anything you might need! The 3 tvs were huge and came with multiple streaming services. It was very close to the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
$330.65
1 night, 2 adults

Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

A 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Harbor Beach in Santa Cruz, Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi features accommodations with access to a hot tub, spa...

Y
Yonatan
From
Israel
the house is beautiful and every little detail is taken care of. The rooms are big and comfortable, the kitchen is great and the living spaces are inviting to stay home all day. it's very quiet even though it's close the 7th ave and the beach is a short walk away. there's a nice cafe 2 min walk from the house and a fish market 10 min walk. we would definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$1,887.47
1 night, 2 adults

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, a 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and...

D
Debra
From
Canada
Exceptional staff on arrival on Christmas Day. Room exceeded expectations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,215 reviews
Price from
$160.65
1 night, 2 adults

Casablanca Inn on The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located across the street from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach overlooks Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and ocean views are featured in most rooms.

M
M
From
United States
The staff at Casa Blanca have gone above and beyond time and time again. This is my third time staying there and they are exceptional at their jobs. They are so accommodating and ready to help.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,951 reviews
Price from
$183
1 night, 2 adults

Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.

J
Joao
From
Australia
Location! Bagels at breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,754 reviews
Price from
$132.05
1 night, 2 adults
All beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Looking for a beach hotel?

There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of crashing waves and the sea air floating into your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodations come in a variety of forms, from all-inclusive resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea, and outdoor pools with attached bars.

Most booked beach hotels in Santa Cruz and surrounding area in the past month

See all

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,606 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,486 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 552 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,219 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,178 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,027 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 713 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 752 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,215 reviews

FAQ about beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Beach Hotels That Guests Love in Santa Cruz

See all
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,326 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 byclaire
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 725 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 bySarah
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 725 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 byPeter
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,326 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 byrobert
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,951 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 byPamela
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 725 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 byJennifer
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $204.88
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 880 reviews
It’s a great location and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. It has a nice rooftop and is a stone’s throw away from the beach. We stayed for one night only. It wasn’t a long walk to downtown, which has lots of shops and restaurants, as well as the seaside funfair and longest pier ever!
Guest review byhana
Young couple