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Here is a quick list of hotels in Santa Cruz, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Boardwalk Dream Villa |
7.2 / 10 (5 Reviews) |
From 184$ | |
| The Boardwalk Haven Villa |
6.5 / 10 (6 Reviews) |
From 235$ | |
| English Garden Studio Suite |
7.0 / 10 (2 Reviews) |
From 202$ | |
| Westside Beauty Villa |
6.4 / 10 (7 Reviews) |
From 263$ | |
| Beach Haven |
9.7 / 10 (4 Reviews) |
From 612$ |
Santa Cruz is an amazing city to explore, but with so many choices of where to stay, it can be hard to know which accommodation is the best fit for you. Here is a breakdown of Cottage, and why it might be the perfect option for your next Santa Cruz getaway.
Cottage is located in the heart of Santa Cruz, just steps away from the city’s main attractions. You can easily walk to the beach, Boardwalk, and downtown areas from your cottage. This centrally located accommodation also offers easy access to public transportation, so you can explore everything Santa Cruz has to offer without having to worry about parking.
Cottage offers a wide variety of accommodations to choose from, so you can find the perfect fit for your needs. Whether you are travelling with a group of friends or on a romantic getaway, Cottage has the perfect option for you. All of the cottages are furnished with everything you need to make your stay comfortable, including a kitchenette and complimentary WiFi.
In addition to the comfortable accommodations, Cottage also offers a number of on-site amenities to enjoy. These include a heated pool and spa, fitness center, and laundry facilities. You can also take advantage of the complimentary breakfast each morning, or relax on the rooftop deck with a view of the city.
Finally, Cottage offers some of the best customer service in Santa Cruz. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and will be happy to help you plan your perfect getaway.
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Boardwalk Dream Villa
From 184$
Boardwalk Dream Villa offers accommodation within 400 metres of Beach Flats Community Garden, while Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is approximately 5 minutes' drive away. This villa is located in Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz and consists of 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
The property for 4 guests is placed next to The Satellite Workspace and Digital Media Studio. A 10-minute walk to the centre of Santa Cruz. Fast food restaurant Falafel Hut is 5 minutes' stroll of this Santa Cruz accommodation. You can get to Guardian I nearly 10 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International, about 55 km away.
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The Boardwalk Haven Villa
From 235$
15 minutes' walk from this 2-bedroom The Boardwalk Haven Villa takes guests to Abbott Square, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is nearly 15 minutes' walk away. The villa has a kitchen provided with amenities, such as a microwave, dishwasher and fridges for self-catering.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the property right next to Beach Flats Community Garden and 1.5 km of Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. It is 1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. The restaurant 7-Eleven is located nearly 5 minutes' walk away. Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km away from The Boardwalk Haven Villa.
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English Garden Studio Suite
From 202$
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is approximately a 25-minute walk from the 1-bedroom English Garden Studio Suite, while Abbott Square is within 1.9 km from here. Guests, staying at this Santa Cruz villa, can use a kitchen with refrigerators and kitchenware to prepare home-cooked meals.
The accommodation is located in Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, 52 minutes' drive from Mineta San Jose International airport. The villa is a 25-minute walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. If you prefer to eat out, Verve Coffee Roasters can be found 0.5 km away. English Garden Studio Suite is set merely 1.4 km of Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. Delaware Avenue & Almar Avenue bus station can be reached within 5 minutes' walk from the Santa Cruz accommodation.
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Westside Beauty Villa
From 263$
This 3-bedroom Westside Beauty Villa is situated 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and provides quick access to Guardian I. The villa also comes with an equipped kitchenette area complete with a fridge, an oven and kitchenware, so you can easily make your favourite dishes.
The property is located in Westside Santa Cruz district, where guests can admire Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse within a short walk from Mitchell's Cove Beach. Natural Bridges State Beach is a tourist destination set at 1.3 km distance from this Santa Cruz accommodation. American specialities are served at the nearby Marianne's Ice Cream Plant. Westside Beauty Villa offers quick access to Mineta San Jose International airport within 53 minutes' drive away.
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Beach Haven
From 612$
Opal Cliffs is 100 metres from the 2-bedroom Beach Haven, while the sturdy 40-ft Walton Lighthouse is within a 10-minute ride away from here. Guests, staying at this Santa Cruz villa, can use an equipped kitchen with an oven, kitchenware and a washing machine to prepare home-cooked meals.
Such major Santa Cruz sights including Pleasure Point are also located nearby. Dynasty Restaurant offers Asian and Chinese dishes, to taste them you need to walk 400 metres from the property. The Santa Cruz accommodation is set a mere 1.9 km to Sunny Cove Sandy Swimming Beach. Mineta San Jose International airport is 53 minutes' drive away from Beach Haven.
Hotels in Santa Cruz
| Airport nearby ✈️ | Monterey Peninsula, Oakland International, Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International |
| Average Price 💰 | 250$ |
| Hotels in Santa Cruz 🏨 | 81 |
| Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 3870 |
| Landmarks nearby 📍 | University of California at Santa Cruz, Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Museum of Art and History, Cave Train |
| Family Hotel 👪 | Boardwalk Dream Villa |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | The Boardwalk Haven Villa |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | English Garden Studio Suite |
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Pelton Manor Villa
From 661$
The 3-bedroom Pelton Manor is located about 20 minutes' walk of Museum of Art and History and offers quick access to Lighthouse Field State Beach. The accommodation also features a fully furnished kitchen and amenities such as a microwave, fridges and kitchenware.
Pacific Avenue lies approximately a 20-minute stroll from this Santa Cruz villa. The 2-bathroom villa is set 2 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz accommodation is set 1.3 km of Mitchell's Cove Beach. Mineta San Jose International airport is within a distance of 60 km.
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Saint Deyns Dream Villa
From 1264$
Situated in Eastside Santa Cruz district, this 4-bedroom Saint Deyns Dream right next to Opal Cliffs and 1.7 km to Sunny Cove Sandy Swimming Beach. The property also comes with a fully-fitted kitchen complete with a microwave, fridges and kitchenware, so you can easily make your favourite dishes.
The villa sits within 4.4 km away from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. About 10 minutes' walk of this Santa Cruz accommodation leads to Corcoran Lagoon. Paula's Brooklyn Coffee House as one of dining choices lies a mere 10 minutes' walk away. Saint Deyns Dream is located close to Pleasure Point. The Santa Cruz property is a 54-minute car ride from Mineta San Jose International airport.
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Luxury Twin Lakes Oceanfront Escape Villa
The 4-bedroom Luxury Twin Lakes Oceanfront Escape is situated 1.1 km away from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Attractions approximately 25 minutes' walk from the beachfront villa include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, and the big Twin Lakes State Beach is also nearby.
The accommodation is located in Eastside Santa Cruz district, where guests can admire Main Beach within a short walk from Santa Cruz Harbor. This beachfront villa is about 30 minutes' walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. Cafe El Palomar is a restaurant set nearby. Mineta San Jose International airport is the nearest one and it is 60 km from Luxury Twin Lakes Oceanfront Escape.
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Seaview Bungalow
From 682$
This 3-bedroom Seaview Bungalow is situated about a 20-minute walk from the Wide Main Sandy Beach and around 15 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. The accommodation has a full kitchen provided with amenities, such as an oven, kitchenware and a washing machine for self-catering.
The villa is located in Eastside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, 51 minutes' drive from Mineta San Jose International airport. Furthermore, the centre of Santa Cruz is 30 minutes away from this 2-bathroom villa. Cafe El Palomar is a restaurant serving Mexican dishes. You can get to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park a 20-minute walk away. 7th Avenue & Bonnie Street bus station can be reached within 5 minutes' walk from Seaview Bungalow.
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Opal Cliff Beach House
From 1374$
The 3-bedroom Opal Cliff Beach House Villa is located in Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Home as well as a 15-minute drive from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. The Santa Cruz villa comes with a Jacuzzi, a solarium and a sun deck.
Easy access to a private beach is provided. Pizzeria Pleasure Pizza is open nearby. Private's Beach is set nearby. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International located within 60 km from Opal Cliff Beach House Villa.
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Beach Hill Bungalow
From 334$
The 1-bedroom Beach Hill Bungalow Villa is merely a 10-minute walk to Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and 15 minutes' walk from Seabright State Sandy Beach. The accommodation features a kitchen with a microwave oven, refrigerators and kitchenware to meet all guests' needs.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the villa offers access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. This 1-bathroom villa is set 1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. The nearby Tacos Moreno is a 5-minute walk away. Beach Hill Bungalow Villa is set nearly a 20-minute walk of Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Mineta San Jose International airport is 50 minutes’ drive away from Beach Hill Bungalow Villa.