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Check availability on Downtown Santa Cruz 3 Star Hotels

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24 Jun - 25 Jun
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25 Jun - 26 Jun
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27 Jun - 29 Jun
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4 Jul - 6 Jul

Top Downtown Santa Cruz 3 Star Hotels

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1138)
"Lovely atmosphere, fantastic location."
The price is 3.651.583 ₫
4.169.086 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1194)
"Loved this stay!"
The price is 5.461.379 ₫
6.235.838 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1010)
"Great hotel! Really enjoyed our stay and close to everything."
Los Gatos Lodge
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (839)
"Very clean and spacious rooms and all staff friendly. Great Margaritas and beer"
The price is 4.154.829 ₫
4.768.648 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1109)
"Beautiful property and great service "
The price is 3.741.959 ₫
4.306.736 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Enjoyed my stay"
The price is 3.919.650 ₫
4.506.095 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Free daily continental breakfast

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Clean, comfortable and conveniently located near downtown and the beach . Definitely will be coming back , staff was friendly and the breakfast was delightful. "
The price is 4.285.484 ₫
4.916.543 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Casablanca On The Beach
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1158)
"A charming little place with beautiful views and extremely convenient location"
Casablanca On The Beach
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Property amenity

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Would stay here again. "
The price is 3.745.885 ₫
4.261.634 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Lounge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (871)
"Scenic, friendly and memorable "
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (829)
"Great place to stay, and close to whale watching."
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Monarch Cove Inn
Front of property

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (846)
"Beautiful location. We stayed in the Lavender room and saw a whale in the bay from the windows. The included breakfast was nice and the staff were even nicer. I would definitely recommend staying here."
The price is 4.988.669 ₫
5.672.256 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Monarch Cove Inn
Babbling Brook Inn
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Babbling Brook Inn

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Very charming Inn and worth a visit!"
Babbling Brook Inn
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Family Triple Room | Balcony view

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (495)
"GREAT"
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Rio Vista Suites
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"The staff was super kind and accommodating and the room was lovely. "
Rio Vista Suites
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Beach nearby, beach towels

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (519)
"Location and friendly staff"
The price is 6.459.687 ₫
7.342.249 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (854)
"Love the location, recently built in 2008 so very new! Would come again! "
The price is 3.632.209 ₫
4.279.213 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Pacific Blue Inn
Capitola Hotel
Lobby

Capitola Hotel

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (472)
"We have stayed at the Capitola Hotel multiple times and have enjoyed it each time! "
The price is 7.267.031 ₫
8.392.545 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Capitola Hotel
Fern River Resort
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Fern River Resort

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (434)
"Loved it. Hope to come back definitely will advertise it was wonderful "
The price is 3.673.063 ₫
4.516.018 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Fern River Resort
Masood's Lodge
3 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Masood's Lodge

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (147)
"Beautiful relaxation by the stream!"
Masood's Lodge
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 9.381.029 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
9.381.029 ₫
10.632.181 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Downtown Santa Cruz?
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What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Downtown Santa Cruz?
Motels typically offer lower rates compared to hotels, which makes them great if you're road-tripping around Downtown Santa Cruz on a budget. A popular pick for overnight stays, these roadside getaways come with simply furnished rooms, limited services and ample parking. Opt for a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay extra for additional privacy, comfort and conveniences. Guests can take advantage of things like a fitness centre, free WiFi and conference rooms at this kind of property.