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A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

1. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Margaret
3.291.840 ₫
3.802.144 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.
A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

2. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
David
2.576.740 ₫
3.865.725 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Casablanca On The Beach
A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.
A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.
A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

3. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Aptos
United States
Michael
4.357.152 ₫
4.997.371 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
WESTRAY
3.503.088 ₫
4.039.153 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
jessika
3.732.480 ₫
4.296.520 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A rustic wooden cabin with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden deck, surrounded by dense forest and a flowing stream.
A building with a large tree in front, a parking lot, and a clear blue sky.
A rustic bar with wooden furniture, a pool table, and a large TV screen displaying a guitar.
A cozy bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.

6. The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Boulder Creek
United States
David
2.313.360 ₫
3.060.634 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".
A living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.
A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a TV screen.

7. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley
United States
Delores F
3.058.560 ₫
3.491.167 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.
A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
United States
Anna Christine
3.723.408 ₫
4.279.081 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.
A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Natalya
3.172.608 ₫
3.668.371 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

10. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Sara
2.589.612 ₫
3.392.327 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Rio Vista Suites
A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.
A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.
A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

11. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
Capitola
United States
Deborah
4.948.387 ₫
5.627.750 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Monarch Cove Inn
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."
An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.
A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz
United States
Donald
4.642.272 ₫
5.308.209 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

13. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Nicole
2.566.080 ₫
3.057.005 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Pacific Blue Inn
A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.
A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.
A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.
A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

14. Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
Capitola
United States
Mary
6.713.280 ₫
7.772.890 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Capitola Hotel
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.
A cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.
A wooden deck with a view of a garden and a road.
A row of cabins with a dirt path leading to them, surrounded by tall trees.

15. Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
Felton
United States
CarriLin
3.048.192 ₫
3.813.091 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Fern River Resort
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Molly
5.339.780 ₫
6.089.417 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A beach scene with waves and a sunset.
A waterfront property with colorful buildings, a calm reflective water surface, and palm trees in the background.
A coastal golf course with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy bunker, and a well-maintained green.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of the ocean and buildings.

17. East Cliff Nook

East Cliff Nook
Eastside Santa Cruz
United States
Judith
East Cliff Nook
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense foliage and pampas grass.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a brick fireplace, and a large window.
A wooden interior with a red door, wicker furniture, and a visible kitchen area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a window with a view of a balcony.

18. Rustic Mtn-view Home w/ Wood Stove: Dog Friendly

Rustic Mtn-view Home w/ Wood Stove: Dog Friendly
Felton
Rustic Mtn-view Home w/ Wood Stove: Dog Friendly
A house with a green door, a porch, and a staircase leading to the front door.
A house with a porch, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, a cabinet, and a refrigerator.

19. Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen

Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen
Westside Santa Cruz
Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen
A covered porch with a wicker sofa, a striped rug, and a hexagonal planter with flowers.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a dishwasher, and a window with a view.
A dining area with a glass-top table, four wooden chairs, and a view of a forest through large windows.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bench, and a view of the outside.

20. California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails

California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails
Ben Lomond
United States
LAURA
California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails
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6.382.126 ₫ total
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4.790.895 ₫ total
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A colorful coastal town with a sandy beach and a calm sea.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Staff and breakfast was great! I really was offended by the daily on premises parking fee of $25 per day. It was never clearly posted on any site. I would have paid for a higher reasonable room rate and had the parking as a amenity service like the advertised free morning breakfast."
ANTHONY 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Santa Cruz?
Travellers in search of a pleasant and affordable Santa Cruz stay often book Hyatt Place Santa Cruz. This 3-star hotel, around 1.13 km southeast of the centre, comes with a terrace and an electric car charging station. Want another hot tip? Located 2 km south of downtown and featuring a garden and a lake view, Rio Vista Suites is another go-to choice for guests.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Santa Cruz?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Santa Cruz?
Check in to a 3-star hotel and you can expect comfortable and well-kept rooms and amenities such as free WiFi, exercise equipment and tea and coffee facilities. These stays may also include a bar and restaurant. Elevate your Santa Cruz trip by picking a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness area, round-the-clock room service and deluxe toiletries, you'll experience a superior level of relaxation and comfort.

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