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Our top choices for Bananna Belt hotels

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Bananna Belt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,294 reviews)
"great location and clean room ! would visit again"
United States
Jacob
The price is ฿4,178
฿4,828 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

2. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Bananna Belt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,353 reviews)
"Would definitely stay there again"
United States
Alan
The price is ฿3,182
฿3,680 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Bananna Belt
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (682 reviews)
"Clean rooms breakfast was very good."
United States
Arturo
The price is ฿3,936
฿4,556 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

4. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Bananna Belt
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is ฿3,877
฿4,490 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a landscaped entrance with plants and a wheelchair-accessible sign.

5. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Bananna Belt
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"This hotel is very convenient to the Beach/Boardwalk and the pier."
United States
Nadine
The price is ฿3,665
฿4,222 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

6. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Bananna Belt
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,356 reviews)
"a great find when visiting Santa Cruz!"
United States
cindy
The price is ฿4,412
฿5,090 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.2 km from Bananna Belt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,177 reviews)
"Great hotel close to boardwalk"
United States
jessika
The price is ฿4,091
฿4,730 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.

8. Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Bananna Belt
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"It was clean and close to everything."
United States
Elise
The price is ฿3,309
฿3,811 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

9. Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Bananna Belt
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Extremely helpful & friendly staff, clean and good sized room, good location and breakfast."
United States
Nancy
The price is ฿3,291
฿3,791 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

10. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Bananna Belt
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,151 reviews)
"Very Clean room, helpful staff. Many shops near by and a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk ."
United States
Natalie
The price is ฿2,076
฿2,963 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Seaside Inn & Suites
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

11. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Bananna Belt
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (282 reviews)
"Not luxury, but nice people, good location, clean room."
United States
John
The price is ฿2,340
฿2,697 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
National 9 Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.6 km from Bananna Belt
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,347 reviews)
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
United States
Frank
The price is ฿4,574
฿5,272 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A modern room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on a marble wall, two dark blue armchairs, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a framed picture above the TV.

13. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Bananna Belt
6.6 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Great customer service, room was clean but had some updating that it could use. Breakfast was good. All in all, would stay again!"
United States
Valerie
The price is ฿2,858
฿3,305 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

14. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.6 km from Bananna Belt
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"It is a great place to stay, economic, auster but confortable, clean and convenient due to its location, walking distance to the core of Santa Cruz beach and main places in town."
United States
Herman
The price is ฿2,030
฿2,855 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Bananna Belt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (486 reviews)
"Rooms clean, easy parking, and it’s 10 minutes from downtown. Perfect little spot"
United States
vincent
The price is ฿2,677
฿3,097 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a mirror.

16. Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Bananna Belt
6.0 out of 10, (719 reviews)
"Very convenient location and nice people!"
United States
Veronica
The price is ฿2,895
฿3,341 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
1.9 km from Bananna Belt
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great spot and an excellent value"
United States
Paul
The price is ฿3,977
฿4,573 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Inn At Pasatiempo
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

18. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Bananna Belt
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,026 reviews)
"She was so nice and the place is nice and clean"
United States
Marie
The price is ฿2,507
฿3,105 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

19. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Bananna Belt
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (571 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is ฿10,799
฿13,988 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A man and a woman standing in a hallway with a patterned floor and a staircase with geometric designs.

20. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
2.5 km from Bananna Belt
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"It was very good. Would recommend staying here."
United States
SERGIO
The price is ฿4,517
฿6,731 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Chaminade Resort & Spa
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Where to stay in Bananna Belt

Find the best Bananna Belt areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
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Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

Top Bananna Belt Hotel Reviews

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful location and well maintained property. Excellent restaurant (Sanderlings). Need to add smart TVs or Fire Sticks for in- room entertainment options."
Anatole 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Seascape Beach Resort

Frequently asked questions

What is Bananna Belt like?
Travellers to Santa Cruz's Bananna Belt neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Consider a visit to Scandinavian Cultural Center as part of your Bananna Belt travel plans.
How many hotels will I find in the Bananna Belt area?
When you want to find places to stay in Santa Cruz, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Bananna Belt.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Bananna Belt, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if 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 may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Bananna Belt.
What can I see and do in this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?
Scandinavian Cultural Center is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Bananna Belt. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street are also worth a stop.