Best hotels in Santa Cruz

Best hotels in Santa Cruz: the best-rated on Staylist is Sea & Sand Inn (AI score 7.9, typically $402 a night); the best-rated under $250 is Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West (AI score 7.1, typically $229 a night). Staylist lists 19 hotels in Santa Cruz, United States, each with a booking link.

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Across the 18 with a previously observed price, typical nightly rates run from about $143 to $397, with the middle around $205. Of the 7 with listed amenities, common ones include wi-fi in public areas (86%), private parking (71%), restaurant (71%), heated pool (57%).

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  1. Sea & Sand Inn
    17.9Sea & Sand Inn3-star$402 / night
  2. Beach Street Inn and Suites
    27.8Beach Street Inn and Suites2-star$398 / night
  3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz
    37.4Dream Inn Santa Cruz4-star$564 / night
  4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
    47.6Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz3-star$407 / night
  5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
    57.2Hyatt Place Santa Cruz3-star$599 / night
  6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West
    67.1Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West2-star$229 / night
  7. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
    76.9Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection4-star$143 / night
  8. 86.5Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz by IHGSanta Cruz$397 / night
  9. 96.5Hampton Inn Santa CruzSanta Cruz$231 / night
  10. 106.1Courtyard Santa CruzSanta CruzCheck live price →
  11. 116.1The Inn at PasatiempoSanta Cruz$170 / night
  12. 125.9Best Western InnSanta Cruz$236 / night
  13. 135.9Carousel Beach InnSanta Cruz$126 / night
  14. 145.8Best Western Plus All Suites InnSanta Cruz$178 / night
  15. 155.8Comfort InnSanta Cruz$131 / night
  16. 165.4Comfort Inn BoardwalkSanta Cruz$205 / night
  17. 174.8Quality InnSanta Cruz$115 / night
  18. 184.6Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk EastSanta Cruz$198 / night
  19. 192.4Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz$94 / night

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Best Hotels in Santa Cruz (2026): 19 Rated · Staylist World