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Hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz

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Top 10 Hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1097)
"Did not like that the fire alarm went off at 7am. On and off for 30 minutes."
The price is S$152
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1311)
"it's pouring rain"
The price is S$244
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Casablanca On The Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1042)
"All good"
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (691)
"Right across from the beach! Walking distance to the wharf. Only bad thing was construction next door "
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Marea Sol Hotel

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1038)
"Great location. Walking distance to the ocean and downtown."
The price is S$128
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1019)
"Lots of shops, bars, and restaurants near by. Boardwalk is right next door. Excellent ocean view! "
The price is S$367
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1136)
"Clean and quiet with beautiful gardens and very high-quality restaurant"
The price is S$184
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (644)
" B"
The price is S$138
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Seaside Inn & Suites

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1015)
"5 star"
The price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (672)
"Very clean"
The price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1054)
"Very clean and nice staff!"
The price is S$199
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1028)
"The staff was quick to help me get my room. Let me check in early, was accommodating of my service animal. Will stay again. As a cherry on top, within five minutes of the boardwalk."
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1052)
"Enjoyed the property, views, restaurant, and bar. Rooms are updated and very clean. Not walkable to restaurants, but easy to get a Lyft/Uber. Great for a quick getaway!"
The price is S$307
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1023)
"Great staff, clean and super nice!"
The price is S$172
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Torch Lite Inn

2.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1077)
"Rooms are nice, location isn’t too far from the boardwalk or downtown too. "
The price is S$101
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Torch Lite Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1030)
"Convenient location to UCSC for campus visit. Beautiful inside. Clean and comfy rooms close to a variety of foods"
The price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1020)
"Pleasant surprise."
The price is S$149
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Mission Inn

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (827)
"It is nice."
The price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Continental Inn

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1031)
"Super clean. Very convenient and easy check in. "
The price is S$120
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Continental Inn

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1031)
"We enjoyed our stay. Beds were kinda hard, which isnt the worst thing in the world. And i wish they had a better breakfast. The make your own waffles was nice, but i wish they offered eggs and real sasauge, all thwy has was potateos and veagan sausage which was not labled. But besides that, we will probably use this hotel for every santa cruz trip we take from now on!"
The price is S$128
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
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Frequently asked questions

What is Eastside Santa Cruz like?

Eastside Santa Cruz is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Eastside Santa Cruz? Consider a visit to Monterey Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is a highly ranked property in Eastside Santa Cruz. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Harbor Inn and Hitching Post Studios Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Eastside Santa Cruz area?

Expedia has 199 hotels and other accommodation options in Eastside Santa Cruz to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Eastside Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Eastside Santa Cruz.

What are the top things to see and do in Eastside Santa Cruz?

Dip your toes in the water at Twin Lakes State Beach, Seabright Beach and Sunny Cove Beach while you're in Eastside Santa Cruz. You could also plan a visit to Monterey Bay or Santa Cruz Harbor while you're in the neighbourhood. Harbor Beach, Lincoln Beach and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are just a few of the places to visit in and around Eastside Santa Cruz. Santa Maria's Beach and Ocean Street are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.