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3-star Hotel in Campbell
3 out of 5

3-star Hotel

in Campbell
21 miles from Santa Cruz
$89
per night
$120 total
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3-star Hotel in Campbell
3 out of 5

3-star Hotel

in Campbell
21 miles from Santa Cruz
$94
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$126 total
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3.5-star Hotel in Campbell
3.5 out of 5

3.5-star Hotel

in Campbell
21 miles from Santa Cruz
$99
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$121 total
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3.5-star Hotel in Campbell
3.5 out of 5

3.5-star Hotel

in Campbell
21 miles from Santa Cruz
$100
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$123 total
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Choose from 708 Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Seaside Inn & Suites
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 15 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $79 per night from May 5 to May 6
$79
per night
May 5 - May 6
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (356 reviews)
"Had a pleasant stay, room was comfortable and staff were friendly. Location was great."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Seaside Inn & Suites
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 7 min drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $202 per night from May 5 to May 6
$202
per night
May 5 - May 6
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"👌"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 18 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $144 per night from May 19 to May 20
$144
per night
May 19 - May 20
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We really enjoyed hanging out at the pool, dining in the restaurant and being able to walk into town. It was also close to the Beach Boardwalk, several beaches, the warf and the Mystery Spot. There was also a park next to the hotel."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 13 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $156 per night from May 5 to May 6
$156
per night
May 5 - May 6
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Property was super clean, staff was amazing, breakfast was good, and hotel was close to all."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 5 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $127 per night from May 7 to May 8
$127
per night
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (378 reviews)
Would have been great
"Hotel was fine, walls are thin. There was a couple fighting down the hall and a frat party over several rooms on the second floor."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 11 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $259 per night from May 5 to May 6
$259
per night
May 5 - May 6
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"What a great experience! Ocean views, great rooms and right on the beach!! The staff is wonderful, and it is a short walk to the pier, boardwalk and Pacific avenue. I highly recommend this hotel, above 5 star!"

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 12 min drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $99 per night from May 12 to May 13
$99
per night
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,044 reviews)
"It’s just a nice, clean hotel!"

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Casablanca On The Beach
Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 out of 5
101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 8 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $165 per night from May 6 to May 7
$165
per night
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,218 reviews)
Great view
"It has the best location. Right in town Where you can see the ocean and boardwalk from the shared balcony space."

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Casablanca On The Beach
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 12 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $89 per night from May 28 to May 29
$89
per night
May 28 - May 29
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"We always enjoy staying here when we have a chance we will come back every time"

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
110 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 29 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $89 per night from May 13 to May 14
$89
per night
May 13 - May 14
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Ill book again
"Check in was easy. Deposit was only 37 dollars. Don't know why but its better than the usual 100. There's breakfast and yes they have a waffle machine. You can eat in the breakfast area or take back to your room. There's guest laundry i live that is like 150 to wash 200 to dry available from 9am ..."

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 28 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $114 per night from May 6 to May 7
$114
per night
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice rooms"

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel
2 out of 5
301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 6 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The price is $149 per night from May 6 to May 7
$149
per night
May 6 - May 7
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (372 reviews)
"Was clean and nice"

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Marea Sol Hotel
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