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Oceanfront Hotels in Santa Cruz
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$150 per night
NZ$150
30 Dec - 31 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
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Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast
407 Cliff St Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located nearby.
Breakfast included
Parking included
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$235 per night
NZ$235
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel 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
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$386 per night
NZ$386
4 Jan - 5 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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Beach Street Inn and Suites
125 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$247 per night
NZ$247
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
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
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Beachview Inn
50 Front St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$155 per night
NZ$155
30 Dec - 31 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking 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.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
130 W Cliff Drive Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$183 per night
NZ$183
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located nearby.
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Monarch Cove Inn
620 El Salto Drive Capitola CA
The price is NZ$372 per night
NZ$372
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Capitola. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are located nearby.
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
2956 Mission St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$216 per night
NZ$216
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast 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
Capitola Venetian Hotel
1500 Wharf Road Capitola CA
Stay at this beach hotel in Capitola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are located nearby.
Free WiFi
Parking available
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA
Stay at this motel in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are located nearby.
Free cancellation
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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$297 per night
NZ$297
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located nearby.
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
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Oceanfront Hotels in Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz hotels essential information
Accommodation | 705 hotels |
|---|---|
Lowest Price | NZ$150 |
Highest Price | NZ$386 |
Popular hotels | Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz, Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast, Casablanca On The Beach, Dream Inn Santa Cruz, Beach Street Inn and Suites, Beachview Inn, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz, Monarch Cove Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA, Capitola Venetian Hotel, Rio Sands Vacation Rentals, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages |
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5 / 5
Great spot, unique, clean, friendly...great for families too.
A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Posted 3 days ago
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