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30 hotels

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Andril Fireplace Cottages

Hotel in Pacific Grove

Andril Fireplace Cottages offers accommodation in Pacific Grove and is situated on 2 acres of land. Barbecue facilities are available on site as well as outdoor seating areas.

W
Watts
From
Australia
Individual villas with their own theme. Full kitchen and fireplace. Oh and room for the kids play. Walk to the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
Price from
US$213.75
1 night, 2 adults
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La Playa Hotel

Hotel in Carmel

Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel offers a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with loungers.

K
Kurun
From
Germany
Everything about this hotel was amazing. The interior design is v chic, the staff are attentive and super friendly, and I am still dreaming about the buckwheat waffles at breakfast. Would recommend to everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Price from
US$489
1 night, 2 adults
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Hotel in Capitola

This Capitola hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach. It features an outdoor pool, and spacious suites with 32-inch flat-screen TVs and an iPod docking...

J
Jessica
From
United States
The hotel exceeded expectations. Definitely centrally located in the heart of Capitola and a lot around to do if you’re there for just a night like we were. Would definitely stay again :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
Price from
US$329
1 night, 2 adults
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Villa Mara Carmel

Hotel in Carmel

Set in Carmel, 90 metres from Carmel Beach, Villa Mara Carmel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

L
Lisa
From
United States
The bearer bathroom floors and the heated bidet!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$767.98
1 night, 2 adults
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SeaSide Inn & Suites

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Set in Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

D
Dirk
From
Germany
Very clean and newly renovated. Best motel so far in my USA travel for 15 years. The price-performance ratio is very good. Very friendly reception and the rooms perfectly cleaned. Rooms are spacious, bed very comfortable. Can fully recommend this motel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,020 reviews
Price from
US$944.06
1 night, 2 adults
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Well situated in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre.

T
Tim
From
New Zealand
Great location and staff were great. The breakfast was extremely good . Would definitely recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,185 reviews
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US$228.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Briarwood Inn

Hotel in Carmel

Located within 5 minutes' walk to shopping and dining locations in Carmel Village and 12 minutes' walk to Carmel Beach, this inn features guest rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen cable TVs.

M
Maryann
From
Canada
Very clean and comfortable in a great location. It was very quiet and you could select a room with parking which is off the street.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,265 reviews
Price from
US$198
1 night, 2 adults
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Best Western Plus Monterey Inn

Hotel in Monterey

Located 2 blocks from city centre and 2.4 km to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Best Western Plus Monterey Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub.

P
Pelin
From
Turkey
First of all, it was our first time in this hotel and we stayed with our family. The front desk night and morning shift staff were friendly and professional. The hotel was clean and well-designed. O The room was good and the bed was comfortable! I didn't expect that the breakfast was gonna be amazing! You know hotel breakfast is usually bagels, jam, and coffee. However, they have a pancake machine, cold juice machine, fruits, omelets with cheese, hash browns, etc. It was so delicious! There is a complimentary coffee machine 24 hours in the lobby. Everything was amazing and thank you for your service!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,116 reviews
Price from
US$169.15
1 night, 2 adults
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Monterey Bay Lodge

Hotel in Monterey

Well set in the centre of Monterey, Monterey Bay Lodge provides free WiFi, an outdoor swimming pool and free private parking for guests who drive.

R
Renée Scrayen
From
Belgium
Eveything. Beautiful location and vibe. Loved it so much booked a 3rd night once there. - Stayed in a fireplace king room (102) and had direct access to the garden where we used the lounges, fire pits and pool on multiple occasions. - Pool and hot tub was clean and warm, perfect for the evening when the little one was sleeping as it was open til 10pm. Our baby monitor had no problem reaching and it was close enough to the room we felt safe to do so. What an indulgence. - Stayed over a weekend in spring break but found it to be super relaxed and quiet with no noise issues at all (though we do travel with white noise for the toddler just in case). - Room was large, house keeping wonderful, shower had good pressure. Hairdryer is one that's stuck to the wall, but my hair isn't long so wasn't an issue. Lovely to get Dove toiletries. I don't believe they offer cots, but we cosleep with our 2yo when travelling so just put pillows next to her when we were at the pool at night. There was plenty of space in the room if you travel with a portable cot though. - Right across from the paddle boats, beach and large park (Dennis the menace) which was perfect for our toddler. Short drive to Cannery Row and the Aquarium. 15min from Carmel too. - We drove to the aquarium and found the street parking easy and cheap (using an app) and paid $5 for an afternoon (instead of $20 in the lot on Foam St), but good that there's options if you want to spend the whole day. Would definitely stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,459 reviews
Price from
US$141.12
1 night, 2 adults
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Ramada by Wyndham Monterey

Hotel in Monterey

Ramada by Wyndham Monterey is minutes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guest rooms include free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool is available from April through October.

R
Ragne P
From
Estonia
All was ok. Very clean. Stayed just for one night. When you are welcomed with a friendly smile, you instantly feel much better. The lady was very nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,533 reviews
Price from
US$75.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Located on the coast of Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Inn features a rooftop whirlpool and direct access to San Carlos Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

From US$283.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,332 reviews

Just 5-minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops in Carmel city centre, Hofsas House Hotel features a heated outdoor pool and a continental breakfast with fresh pastries.

From US$248.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,714 reviews

A short 6 minutes' walk from the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, The Monarch Resort offers free parking. Property and all guest rooms offer FREE HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC INTERNET..

From US$125.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Combining elegant Victorian charm with many of today's modern conveniences, this hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Cannery Row, within walking distance to Monterey Bay and many area...

From US$181.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Situated in Marina and with Marina State Beach reachable within less than 1 km, Hampton Inn & Suites Marina features a fitness centre, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

From US$160.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

From US$132.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

Set in Capitola and with Capitola Beach reachable within 100 metres, Capitola Hotel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$266.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 689 reviews

Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

From US$136.55 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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From US$98.71 per night
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From US$126.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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From US$111.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and year round hot tub, this Monterey hotel is located within 6 km of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row.

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Nestled in California just 1.5 km from Capitola Beach & Wharf, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A fitness centre is located on site.

From US$132.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

From US$103.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews

Conveniently located 1.1 miles from the Natural Bridges State Beach, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers a fitness room and guest laundry room.. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.

From US$123.71 per night

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2.0

There was blood on the front door, the room was not clean.

There was blood on the front door, the room was not clean. The mirror was broken and the window was missing the screens. I brought two cars and the person at the front desk said I needed to park one of my cars at the business next door and said don’t worry about their private parking signs in the business next door parking lot. It was so gross in the bathroom, there was black hair all over the shower and bathroom floor and the bed blankets smelled so bad you can tell they have not been washed in months. I will never recommend that place to anyone. And I was over charged- I paid 400$/ night and the next day when I left their website said 78$ per night. It was embarrassing.
Guest review by
Nicole
United States
6.0

Although we had passed through Santa Cruz previously, this...

Although we had passed through Santa Cruz previously, this was our first stay. Candidly, the town felt quite run down and in some places downright shabby. We were staying principally to visit the Roaring Camp Railroad and Scotts Valley, ultimately on our way to San Francisco. If we were staying in the area again, we would stay in the much more attractive town of Capitola, just a few minutes South of Santa Cruz.
Guest review by
Anthony
United Kingdom
10

Carmel by the Sea is a treasure!

Carmel by the Sea is a treasure! Just walking Ocean Avenue and looking in the shops is such fun. And by all means walk the length of the beach as the sand gets easier to walk if you walk toward the left. And of course see and enjoy the charming architecture with so many story book houses.
Guest review by
Susan
United States
10

If I had only one word to describe Pacific Grove it would be...

If I had only one word to describe Pacific Grove it would be "delightful"! It embodies everything I value - THE OCEAN, friendly folks, great bookstore,great coffee, ARTISTS GALORE in lots of shops and galleries, a beautiful yarn store, walkable to everywhere, good restaurants, comfortable and welcoming vibe. I would love to live here!
Guest review by
Walker
10

Marina is a beautiful little town just north of Monterey.

Marina is a beautiful little town just north of Monterey. With CSUMB right there, there are a number of stores and restaurants typical of a college town. Monterey is just a short drive away but Marina is quiet without the hustle and crowds. Daddy's City Diner is a great place to start your day with a hearty breakfast! Stop by Baker's Bacon for some fresh, tasty bacon, sausage and cheese. Take some candied bacon with you for a wonderful snack.
Guest review by
Jason
United States
8.0

Everything you need for a Roadside Hotel.

Everything you need for a Roadside Hotel. Outside and property was well maintained, clean and landscaped. Room was well appointed and for the most part really clean. I very much appreciate a laminate floor vs. carpet that you know is never clean. Had a a nice sized refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine. Area has grocery stores and restaurants in the area that you can walk to. (Just avoid the Mexican place across the street, unless you want some stomach upset! Trust me you'll thank me!) Again, was everything you needed and will book again for my Concours stay next year! Thank you!
Guest review by
Kathryn
United States
10

Capitola offers many good restaurants, and plenty of beaches...

Capitola offers many good restaurants, and plenty of beaches to visit. We went to the Moss Landing slew one day to watch the numerous birds. We ate at Cafe Cruz, and several other restaurants. We are not exactly a young couple, so we mostly like eating good food, and gazing at the Pacific. The weather was bright and sunny.
Guest review by
suzanne
United States
6.0

I went to Aptos for one night to attend an anniversary party...

I went to Aptos for one night to attend an anniversary party. I have visited the area several times and never found it very appealing as it is very crowded, traffic can be horrendous, and the public beaches that are easily accessible are not very beautiful. I much prefer Monterey or Half Moon Bay or Northern California area beaches for scenic beauty. The party was held at Bittersweet Bistro in Aptos, however, which is a restaurant I do highly recommend if you go to Aptos, the food was wonderful!
Guest review by
Jody
United States
10

So much wildlife, we loved it.

So much wildlife, we loved it. The sea lions were hilarious, all piled on docks at the harbor, and it seemed like a real working town, not a fake touristy spot. And do visit the Shakespeare Society of America in Moss Landing. What a hoot! Can't really explain it but see for yourself. We ate at Sea Harvest and the Thai restaurant near the inn, both adequate and inexpensive. I was stoked to visit Pezzini Farms and I will be ordering heritage artichokes from them this spring. Whale Watch Point right across from the harbor was fun just to chill and stare at the sea lions and so many pelicans.
Guest review by
Cynthia
United States
10

I had no idea that Castroville is 'The artichoke center os...

I had no idea that Castroville is 'The artichoke center os the world', I love artichokes! so it was an awesome surprise, Giant artichoke restaurant is a must, El Huarache 1 food truck too. For groceries, people at La Reyna's supermarket is really friendly. Hope to get back soon :)
Guest review by
Raul
Taiwan

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