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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...

P
Peter
From
Canada
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Definitely would stay there again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
Price from
US$299
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.

R
Roberta Joiner
From
United Kingdom
Lovely room, recently renovated. Modern bathroom. Very comfortable bed. Friendly helpful staff. Had to work while I was there, WiFi very good, desk with convenient sockets, comfortable chair. Good location, 10 min walk to town, 20 min to beach and boardwalk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,023 reviews
Price from
US$270
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, 1,187 reviews
Price from
US$330.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel is well set in the centre of Santa Cruz, and provides an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.

T
Timo
From
Finland
Clean, friendly staff, very good location, quiet, excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 839 reviews
Price from
US$127.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

J
James
From
United Kingdom
Great location and felt brand new. Valet car park was fantastic. Staff where very accommodating and recommended a local restaurant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
Price from
US$219
1 night, 2 adults
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Capitola Hotel

Hotel in Capitola

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
US$239
1 night, 2 adults
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

A
Artour
From
Canada
Great breakfast. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Clean room. Suggestion to change the soap bar to the soap gel since the water is very soft, and soap does not removed easily. Another suggestion is to open the swimming pool earlier then 10am. I would like to swim before breakfast, and since we need to leave at 9am, we could not use it. Great gym, very clean. Suggest to have cleaning whipes in it to clean the equipment. Thanks for your great hotel. Hope to be back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews
Price from
US$195
1 night, 2 adults
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Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel in Aptos

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is located in Aptos. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can chill out in the outdoor swimming pool.

D
Da Silva
From
South Africa
What a beautiful hotel. All facilities were up to standard. Comfort and style. We will recommend it to all.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews
Price from
US$163.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Sea & Sand Inn

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking for one vehicle.

D
Danielle
From
United States
Location was perfect, beautiful views
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
Price from
US$289
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.

M
Michael
From
United States
Beautiful hotel, great beds, friendly staff. Up to Marriott standards
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 533 reviews
Price from
US$229
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews

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 8.1
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 853 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

From US$133.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 610 reviews

This motel, just 10 minutes' walk from Capitola beach and village, offers free Wi-Fi. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and guest launderette are available for guest use.

From US$131.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

Ideally situated off Highway 17 and only minutes from the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz, California, this hotel offers many thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.

From US$123.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews

Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach...

From US$328.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz.

From US$127.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 843 reviews

Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.

From US$125.06 per night

Budget hotels in Santa Cruz and Vicinity

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews

Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie.

From US$125.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews

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$114.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,792 reviews

Hotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.

From US$120.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 667 reviews

Situated in Santa Cruz, within 1.2 km of Santa Cruz Beach and 1.1 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, The Aqua Pacific Hotel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

From US$93.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 502 reviews

Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.

From US$91.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews

This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.

From US$114.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 3.2 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' drive to the University of California Santa Cruz.

From US$123.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews

This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.

From US$87.63 per night

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Casablanca Inn on The Beach

Santa Cruz
From US$144.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,865 reviews
Loved the location and the friendly helpful team. The rooms are so clean and tastefully decorated. Breakfast was lovely and plentiful. Slept so well throughout. We liked this place so much we decided to stay a second night. This time we stayed in a fabulous room with a spa bath!! This was a lovely touch and a real treat after exploring Santa Barbra. If you’re staying in Santa Barbara you need to stay here it’s a little slice of heaven!!
Guest review by
Owen
United Kingdom

Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA

Santa Cruz
From US$86.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
Lovely owners - very friendly and helpful. Good quality mattresses and very clean rooms. Perfect location for exploring Santa Cruz and within walking distance of everything you need. Highly recommend!
Guest review by
Helen
United Kingdom

Surf City Inn & Suites

Santa Cruz
From US$100.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,567 reviews
Breakfast would have been nice to have as an option or at least coffee in the morning or something Continental however we did have a room we could cook in and that was very nice and a bonus
Guest review by
Kmetz
United States

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Aptos
From US$183.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
Remodeled rooms are really nice, simple attractive decor, nicer than many hotel chain decor, which was very nice in the evenings, relaxing. Close to the beach.
Guest review by
Elizabeth
United States

Beachview Inn

Santa Cruz
From US$90.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
Great lovely hosts, an awesome location, super cheap and the room was very clean. Included even a mini fridge, microwave and TV. Would come back anytime!
Guest review by
Malyn
Spain

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Santa Cruz
From US$103.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,101 reviews
I was only there for one night. It was a big room with good facilities. I used the laundry, it was a good location for my friend to pick me up.
Guest review by
Tracey
United Kingdom

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Santa Cruz
From US$185.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,433 reviews
The location and the ocean view. Large room for the family of five. Clean room, nicely furnished. Happy kids playing in the pool.
Guest review by
Eronn
Sweden

Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling

Santa Cruz
From US$92.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
Always a pleasure each time to stay at this motel. So lovely and cosy and next to the beach. Love this motel
Guest review by
Cyril
France

Seascape Beach Resort

Aptos
From US$373.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Beautiful apartment. Excellent complex, staff were brilliant, beach was fantastic, we didn't want to leave!
Guest review by
Steve
United Kingdom

Hotel Solares

Santa Cruz
From US$120.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,792 reviews
Great location, friendly staff. Walking distance to the Boardwalk and beach (10min max away).
Guest review by
Djoomart
Canada

Aqua Breeze Inn

Santa Cruz
From US$202.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 936 reviews
I am a repeat customer. I will be back again to book the room from here.
Guest review by
Shereena Farida
United States

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola
From US$241.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Location, location, LOCATION! And the room size was amazing!
Guest review by
Tracy
United States

Bay Front Inn

Santa Cruz
From US$102.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,123 reviews
Great location, friendly staff, very clean.
Guest review by
Gerda
Lithuania

Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

Santa Cruz
From US$204.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Front desk very nice and view..very clean
Guest review by
ruth
United States

Seaway Inn

Santa Cruz
From US$166.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
Close Cowell’s beach and Steamer Lane
Guest review by
mark
Netherlands

Carousel Beach Inn

Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,683 reviews
great spot, close to boardwalk
Guest review by
Heidi
Switzerland

Motel Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz
From US$85.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews
Location and last minute price
Guest review by
Krystyl
United States

Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz
From US$63.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
No breakfast but good location
Guest review by
RONALD
United States

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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

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

You can't beat the property and the hospitality of the...

You can't beat the property and the hospitality of the owners as well. 5 stars and first class all around. I'd like to book it again, but it's a little too expensive right now during busy season so I'll likely have to wait
Guest review by
Santolucito
United States
8.0

Ebikes along the ocean was amazing.

Ebikes along the ocean was amazing. Boardwalk had lots of great rides and food options. Beautiful wharf to walk on and visit many shops/restaurants. Don't miss out on Gayle's Bakery or the Mystery Spot that is nearby.
Guest review by
Tammy
United States
4.0

Of course, we may have missed what's on offer...

Of course, we may have missed what's on offer... Our hotel was on a busy road near shopping malls, boring chain food outlets and petrol stations, next to a noisy facility of some kind which beeps and crashes into action early in the morning. I hope there is more to Capitola, but our part was definitely NOT by the sea. If there is a better side, it's a pity the hotel didn't illustrate or explain this. If you're on business or visiting family - fine. On holiday looking for a stop by the ocean? Forget it.
Guest review by
Kathryn
United Kingdom
8.0

Beautiful grounds and beach.

Beautiful grounds and beach. Fresh, clean and well decorated and appointed room. Ocean view is spectacular. We didn’t use them although the resort has 3 pools and several outdoor fire pits. Shore birds galore. Soothing sound of the surf from our patio. Warm fireplace in the room added to its appeal. Kitchen went unused although it is well appointed including glasses, tableware, and utensils. Kitchen table seats four.
Guest review by
Robert
10

When I was young I lived in San Jose and our mom would bring...

When I was young I lived in San Jose and our mom would bring us to Santa Cruz all summer long. Coming again as an adult brought back so many fond memories. The boardwalk was so different then then. Santa Cruz is such a fun place and so many rides and shops. Every child needs to experience it at least once in their lifetime.
Guest review by
Wanda Papineau
United States
8.0

Drab and musty. Needs better decor.

Drab and musty. Needs better decor. Uncomfortable small bed and couches. Excellent location with view of ocean and ocean sights and sounds but overlooking a crappy roof first. No cookware, dishes or utensils in kitchen. Brown fake leather couches, cheap old pictures on the walls of Mediterranean?? Beige paint, dark brown carpet brown tables and more brown. Tiny shower. Spacious.
Guest review by
Rachel
United States
10

I liked Aptos.

I liked Aptos. There are some good restaurants and the people when I went to town were observing the correct protocol . The Swallow is a great dinner restaurant. When I return I'll be looking for a great place to stay...
Guest review by
Alida

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