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Where to Stay in Santa Cruz

We've sifted through hundreds of options to find Santa Cruz's best lodgings, including top choices for a romantic getaway, a wellness stay or a group gathering, as well as the best hip, luxury and good value hotels.

The Locals' Guide to the Best Luxury Hotels in Santa Cruz

Check out our picks for the absolute best of the best in Santa Cruz.
Image of a luxurious living room and bedroom combination with elegant black and white decor, reminiscent of Santa Cruz romantic hotels. The space features a tiled fireplace, ornate wall patterns, stylish furniture including a sofa and chairs, and large windows letting in natural light.

Inn at Depot Hill​

Outdoor seating area with striped sofa, wicker chairs, and a wooden leaf-shaped coffee table. In the background, a swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas is visible, separated by glass panels. The modern design includes accent cushions and planted greenery ideal for Santa Cruz group getaway hotels.

Hotel Paradox​

Exterior of the large white Victorian bed & breakfast, West Cliff Inn in Santa Cruz, California

West Cliff Inn

Hotel room with a modern design featuring a large bed, wooden furnishings, and geometric wallpaper. Patio doors open to a balcony with ocean views. A small table with chairs is on the balcony. The room includes bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a desk—ideal for those exploring Four Santa Cruz Hotels to put on your Radar.

Dream Inn

Patio with string lights at the Chaminade Resort and Spa in Santa Cruz, California

Chaminade Resort & Spa.

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The Locals' Guide to the Best Wellness & Spa in Santa Cruz

Where to relax and unwind.
Patio with string lights at the Chaminade Resort and Spa in Santa Cruz, California

Chaminade Resort & Spa.

Hotel room with a modern design featuring a large bed, wooden furnishings, and geometric wallpaper. Patio doors open to a balcony with ocean views. A small table with chairs is on the balcony. The room includes bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a desk—ideal for those exploring Four Santa Cruz Hotels to put on your Radar.

Dream Inn

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Where to Stay for a Group Getaway in Santa Cruz

Whether you’re planning a family reunion, milestone birthday, bachelorette party or work off-site, here’s your perfect getaway.

Hotel room with a modern design featuring a large bed, wooden furnishings, and geometric wallpaper. Patio doors open to a balcony with ocean views. A small table with chairs is on the balcony. The room includes bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a desk—ideal for those exploring Four Santa Cruz Hotels to put on your Radar.

Dream Inn

hotel room with queen bed and views of the Monterey Bay at Seascape Beach Resort in Santa Cruz, California

Seascape Beach Resort

Patio with string lights at the Chaminade Resort and Spa in Santa Cruz, California

Chaminade Resort & Spa.

A modern hotel suite in one of the best Santa Cruz group getaway hotels features beige walls and carpet. There is a gray sofa with bright orange and blue decorative pillows in the living area, a dark brown ottoman, and a wall-mounted TV. In the background is a sleeping area with a bed and large window.

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz​

Outdoor seating area with striped sofa, wicker chairs, and a wooden leaf-shaped coffee table. In the background, a swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas is visible, separated by glass panels. The modern design includes accent cushions and planted greenery ideal for Santa Cruz group getaway hotels.

Hotel Paradox​

A charming stone facade building with a sign reading "Hilton," nestled among lush, green trees. An American flag waves atop the building. The structure features a peaked roof and a covered entrance, perfect for those seeking Santa Cruz group getaway hotels with a welcoming and rustic atmosphere.

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley​

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The Best Romantic Hotels in Santa Cruz

The right person by your side is all you really need to experience romance in Santa Cruz.

Patio with string lights at the Chaminade Resort and Spa in Santa Cruz, California

Chaminade Resort & Spa.

Exterior of the large white Victorian bed & breakfast, West Cliff Inn in Santa Cruz, California

West Cliff Inn

Image of a luxurious living room and bedroom combination with elegant black and white decor, reminiscent of Santa Cruz romantic hotels. The space features a tiled fireplace, ornate wall patterns, stylish furniture including a sofa and chairs, and large windows letting in natural light.

Inn at Depot Hill​

Hotel room with a modern design featuring a large bed, wooden furnishings, and geometric wallpaper. Patio doors open to a balcony with ocean views. A small table with chairs is on the balcony. The room includes bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a desk—ideal for those exploring Four Santa Cruz Hotels to put on your Radar.

Dream Inn

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Best Waterfront Hotels in Santa Cruz

The views, the sea air, what’s not to love?

A modern hotel room with a king-sized bed, wooden furniture, and a geometric patterned accent wall. The room leads out to a balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic ocean view with waves and a pier in the distance—one of the Four Santa Cruz Hotels to put on your Radar.

Dream Inn

hotel room with queen bed and views of the Monterey Bay at Seascape Beach Resort in Santa Cruz, California

Seascape Beach Resort

A bright, modern bedroom at Value Hotels Santa Cruz features a bed, sofa, small table, and TV. Large sliding glass doors provide a view of the ocean, palm trees, and patio. The room showcases wood ceiling beams and minimalistic decor with light walls and wooden flooring.

Beach Street Inn and Suites

A multi-story building stands illuminated against the evening sky. The structure, part of Value Hotels Santa Cruz, features numerous balconies and large windows, with lights glowing warmly from within. Tall palm trees frame the sides of the building, adding to the serene and picturesque setting.

Casa Blanca Inn

A two-story blue and white inn with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Cottages" and a "No Vacancy" sign below it. The building has a porch, a white picket fence, and is part of the Value Hotels Santa Cruz group. A lamp post is visible on the right and greenery is present on the left. Clear, sunny day.

Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

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Local-Vetted Affordable Hotels in Santa Cruz

These hotels may not offer the absolute cheapest rates, but they provide excellent bang for your buck.

A bright, modern bedroom at Value Hotels Santa Cruz features a bed, sofa, small table, and TV. Large sliding glass doors provide a view of the ocean, palm trees, and patio. The room showcases wood ceiling beams and minimalistic decor with light walls and wooden flooring.

Beach Street Inn and Suites

A multi-story building stands illuminated against the evening sky. The structure, part of Value Hotels Santa Cruz, features numerous balconies and large windows, with lights glowing warmly from within. Tall palm trees frame the sides of the building, adding to the serene and picturesque setting.

Casa Blanca Inn

A three-story yellow apartment complex with multiple balconies is shown. In front, there is a fenced swimming pool with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and tables around it. Palm trees and a clear sky are visible in the background, making it a perfect spot for guests at Value Hotels Santa Cruz.

Hotel Solares

A two-story blue and white inn with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Cottages" and a "No Vacancy" sign below it. The building has a porch, a white picket fence, and is part of the Value Hotels Santa Cruz group. A lamp post is visible on the right and greenery is present on the left. Clear, sunny day.

Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

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