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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Julia

฿2,472

฿4,947 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.4 km from Sunny Cove Beach

William

฿4,517

฿5,200 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

3. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Devin

฿10,498

฿13,651 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

4. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2.5 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Michael

฿3,810

฿4,407 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Jiexin

฿7,340

฿8,376 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Frank

฿4,233

฿4,890 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Grester

฿3,877

฿4,490 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

8. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Myla

฿4,193

฿4,845 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

9. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Sofia

฿3,881

฿4,494 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.7 km from Sunny Cove Beach

jessika

฿4,233

฿4,890 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

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.

11. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Molly

฿6,117

฿6,991 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Richard

฿5,975

฿6,833 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

13. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Johnnie

฿2,925

฿4,726 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

14. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Sunny Cove Beach

vincent

฿2,677

฿3,097 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

15. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Irinea

฿2,507

฿3,105 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

16. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Aleksandr

฿2,256

฿2,960 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

17. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.8 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Shawna

฿3,644

฿4,716 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.9 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Salvador

฿2,273

฿2,644 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

19. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.8 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Julio

฿3,008

฿3,468 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Carlos

฿2,076

฿2,963 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Sunny Cove Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 568 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,043 reviews	View

Top Sunny Cove Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great spacious parking"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"!!!"

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Communication is great, Everything went smoothly."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had amazing family time! Short walk to the beach and many restaurants. Highly recommend!"

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel ! Great service , and great location !"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"a great find when visiting Santa Cruz!"

East Cliff Nook

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely little apartment in a great location. Well-appointed and perfect for our weekend exploring the area. Hosts were responsive to all communication. Recommend!"

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Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Santa Maria's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Maria's Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Moran Lake Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moran Lake Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Pleasure Point Park

8.2/10 (37 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History during your trip to Lower Seabright. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sunny Cove Beach?

Sunny Cove Beach is located in Twin Lakes. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 168 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Sunny Cove Beach?

Adjacent to Sunny Cove Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good option is Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel, located just 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Sunny Cove Beach?

Expedia has 168 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sunny Cove Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sunny Cove Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Sunny Cove Beach.

What can I see and do near Sunny Cove Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks to visit in the area. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Sunny Cove Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Seaway Inn

9. Marea Sol Hotel

10. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

11. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

13. Casablanca On The Beach

14. Hitching Post Studios Inn

15. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

16. Beachview Inn

17. Rio Vista Suites

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

19. Salt Air Lodge

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

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Top Sunny Cove Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

East Cliff Nook

Other attractions near Sunny Cove Beach

Seabright Beach

Santa Maria's Beach

Lincoln Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Harbor Beach

Moran Lake Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

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