Boutique Hotels in Santa Cruz

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Boutique Hotels in Santa Cruz

Babbling Brook Inn

Babbling Brook Inn

3 out of 5
1025 Laurel St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$438 per night
NZ$438
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located nearby.
Parking included
Housekeeping
Free cancellation
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Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
125 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$250 per night
NZ$250
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
Free cancellation
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Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

3 out of 5
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$184 per night
NZ$184
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located nearby.
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites

3 out of 5
611 Third Street Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy daily housekeeping, a garden and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located nearby.
Free WiFi
Housekeeping
Free cancellation
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$218 per night
NZ$218
23 Dec - 24 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$415 per night
NZ$415
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located nearby.
Pool
Spa
Free cancellation
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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$151 per night
NZ$151
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located nearby.
Pool
Pet-friendly
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
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Santa Cruz Boutique Hotels

If your favourite holidays involve chilling out off the beaten path, then boutique hotels in Santa Cruz are where it’s at. But what is a boutique hotel anyway? Picture a space with super-cool décor and personalised service. Throw in a smaller space with fewer guests to run into and—what? Okay, we’ll see you there.

All about boutique accommodation

Q: What makes boutique accommodation special?
A: Boutique hotels come in all stripes. Some are situated in old townhouses, while others more resemble modern lofts. There are 702 hotels in Santa Cruz, so take a peek and see what’s on offer!

Q: What kind of service can I expect at a Santa Cruz boutique hotel?
A: Boutique hotels tend to be smaller establishments, and host fewer guests at a time. This means the staff has more time to produce personalised service for each guest. Look through reviews on Wotif and see what other travellers have had to say about their stays and the staff. 
 
Q: This sounds great! Can I afford a boutique hotel?
A: You sure can! Rates range from NZ$151 to NZ$438. Find the right place at the right price and be on your way.

Book a boutique getaway today


There’s nothing like Santa Cruz boutique accommodation for the traveller who wants a one-of-a-kind experience mixed with the convenience that makes a holiday care-free. Wotif is here to help you score the perfect hotel for your next getaway—so stop reading, and start booking!

Santa Cruz hotels essential information

Accommodation
702 hotels
Lowest Price
NZ$151
Highest Price
NZ$438
Popular hotels
Babbling Brook Inn, Beach Street Inn and Suites, Pacific Blue Inn, Rio Vista Suites, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, Dream Inn Santa Cruz, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

New reviews! Best hotels in Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Wotif Verified Review
5 / 5
The room was simple and clean, but honestly the staff were top notch. The man running the front desk when we arrived on 12/14 was quick but very good at dispersing information. He even have me a follow up call to tell me of information her had forgotten to say regarding some morning alarns! And when i decided to get a night cap or two, Kelly the bartender was so calming and fun to talk with even though things were slow he was foused on tasks need to be achieved along with paying attention to the customers. Great job!
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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