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The best self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz

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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

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...

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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
$1,885.55
1 night, 2 adults

The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views is located in Santa Cruz, just 1.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach and 1.8 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

b
benjamin
From
United States
Clean and well appointed little spot. I'd love to come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Price from
$201.80
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, 207 reviews
Price from
$259
1 night, 2 adults

Swell House Santa Cruz

Hotel in Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, a 6-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach, Swell House Santa Cruz provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Anthony
From
United States
Super clean and cozy. Great location with short walk to beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
$234
1 night, 2 adults

Tranquil Mountain Retreat in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

10 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, Tranquil Mountain Retreat in Santa Cruz offers accommodations with access to wellness packages and fitness room.

P
Petersen
From
United States
Perfect location. Close to so many beautiful places to visit. Clean, cozy and well stocked with all the right amenities + additional perks for luxury. We very much enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
$478.90
1 night, 2 adults

Charming studio one mile from beach

Aptos (Near Santa Cruz)

Charming studio one mile from beach offers accommodations in Aptos, 1.6 miles from Seacliff State Beach and 7.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$153.50
1 night, 2 adults

Fern River Resort

Felton (Near Santa Cruz)

Featuring access to the private River Beach, this Felton resort is 8 miles away from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. A campfire and game areas are featured.

M
Moeslein
From
United States
I got locked out of my room after the office was closed. I called the number on the office door and a kind gentleman quickly arrived to let me in and reassured me that he was not bothered. Clean, spacious, well appointed cabin room, gorgeous landscape and forest setting! Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews
Price from
$127
1 night, 2 adults
All self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz

Looking for a self-catering accommodation?

Self-catering accommodations promise the freedom and privacy necessary for a well-earned break. From modern apartments and luxury villas, to beach huts and eco-lodges, the options are seemingly endless. Whether cooking in your kitchen, reading in the garden, or kicking back in front of the TV – you’ll feel right at home.

Most booked self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz and surrounding area in the past month

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Popular with guests booking self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz

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

Popular with guests booking self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz

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

Popular with guests booking self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews

Popular with guests booking self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Popular with guests booking self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz

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

Popular with guests booking self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Popular with guests booking self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Popular with guests booking self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz

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

Popular with guests booking self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Popular with guests booking self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

These self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz and nearby have options with free cancellation

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Sunny Cove Motel

21610 East Cliff Drive
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews

Bella Notte by the Beach

21305 East Cliff Drive
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews

Swell House Santa Cruz

21345 East Cliff Drive
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Capitola Beach Suites

5000 Cliff Drive
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

Fern River Resort

5250 Highway 9
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews

Highly rated self-catering accommodations in Santa Cruz and nearby

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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, 50 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Self-catering Accommodations 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
The lady owner was very kind and service minded. We were upgraded to a bigger room. The room was lovely with two big beds and a little kitchen where we could make our own breakfast. It was a little bit cold in the room. However it was a perfect temperature for us to sleep. She gave to us good instructions how to go and see the best places in Santa Cruz. Her dog was really cute and friendly. This was the first motel/hotel during our three weeks vacation where you could recycle and separate bio waste. I could come to this place again.
Guest review byLiisa
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
this place was phenomenal for my work trip to Santa Cruz. The location was great, I didn't have any trouble finding parking on the street (in November) and it was an incredibly comfortable place to be based. the kitchen was well equipped with pots, pans, knives, etc... and even had a dishwasher! It also had a very large sink, which was lovely.
Guest review byKristine
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $176.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews
Wait. Was there a breakfast. Yes this place is older but you really can't beat everything you get. A great location. The room have kitchens or kitchenettes and my room had a little separate alcove for the bed. The staff is beyond nice and helpful
Guest review byCathy
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
We loved the location and the size of the home. It was very comfortable and spacious, and the garden was beautiful. The kitchen is equipped with everything and more than you would need for a vacation.
Guest review byVeena
Solo traveler

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