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The best pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

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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, 595 reviews
Price from
$115
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
$186.80
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

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, 1,949 reviews
Price from
$183
1 night, 2 adults

Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Ideally located in the center of Santa Cruz, Edgewater Beach Inn has free WiFi throughout the property, an outdoor swimming pool and free private parking for guests who drive.

R
Roberto
From
United States
location of hotel right next to boardwalk, The Room was Super clean and was as big as a 1 bedroom apartment with a full kitchen, Stove and fridge it was very nice. also the pool and hot tub was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews
Price from
$151.05
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Discover a modern coastal escape at Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages, located just 100 feet from Sunny Cove Beach on Monterey Bay.

M
Moritz
From
France
All was great, friendly helpful staff, the rooms and beds were comfortable, clean fresh bathroom with a hot powerful shower, Breakfast with a view to the beach. What more could you ask for?
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Price from
$259
1 night, 2 adults

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.

A
Anthony
From
United States
Great location friendly & understanding staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
Price from
$209
1 night, 2 adults

Pacific Blue Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers rooms with attached bathroom with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

M
Miranda
From
Thailand
It was so cute! And I felt really safe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
Price from
$139
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% nonsmoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

N
Nadine
From
United States
I absolutely loved our stay!! The lodge was roomy, comfortable, convenient location and super clean. The ladies at the front desk were the best!! The walk to the beach and Boardwalk was easy as can be, and the lodge is next to a large park and playground.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 994 reviews
Price from
$110.20
1 night, 2 adults
All pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

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Offering a variety of animal-ready amenities, these properties promise a great stay for pets and people. Services can include sitting services, specialized bedding, and dog-walking. Some hotels even offer fun perks like a gourmet room service menu for pets, as well as catnip and scratching posts.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,609 reviews

Popular with guests booking pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,481 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 753 reviews

Popular with guests booking pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,949 reviews

Popular with guests booking pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews

Popular with guests booking pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 994 reviews

Popular with guests booking pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews

Save money on pet-friendly in Santa Cruz and nearby – budget options available

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,609 reviews

Hotel Solares

600 Riverside Avenue
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,481 reviews

Continental Inn

414 Ocean Street
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews

Bay Front Inn

325 Pacific Avenue
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,219 reviews

Motel Santa Cruz

370 Ocean Street
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 753 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 994 reviews

Aqua Breeze Inn

204 Second Street
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 935 reviews

Great access to the city center. Check these pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz and nearby

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,949 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

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Pet-Friendly Hotels That Guests Love in Santa Cruz

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Avg. price/night: $176.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews
Staff, location, room, pet friendly
Guest review byGriffith
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $108.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews
The hotel location was good, the beds were comfortable, cleaning service came every day and the staff was friendly. Also, they are pet friendly.
Guest review byAnnette
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 935 reviews
Location, pet friendly, across from the Boardwalk.
Guest review byMelany
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,949 reviews
Location, large room, views, dog friendly, nice staff
Guest review byLashaun
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $150.17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
Good location and dog friendly rooms.
Guest review byJillian
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $193.82
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 514 reviews
What an unexpected surprise! The pool area is lovely. I felt very spoiled with pool side service and had drinks and dinner while lounging in the cute cabana areas they have. The room was very clean and inviting and the bed are VERY comfortable! I didn't want to leave! They are also pet friendly, so I may bring my dog next time.
Guest review byVictoria
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $294.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Very nice and located right by a nice local beach. The staff were super friendly and loved dogs. Having kids and let’s it’s nice to have a kitchenette which was perfect. Gas stove, apartment sized fridge/freezer, toaster, microwave, mini basic coffee maker, etc. They had special towels and treats for my dogs. I brought a crate to keep my dogs calm while we were out at the Boardwalk all day which is not pet friendly.
Guest review byKathleen
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,949 reviews
Location, room size, great staff. Pet friendly, fenced dog area. Comfortable bed. View of ocean.
Guest review byMcKenna
Family with young children

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