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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

1. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,531 reviews)
"I like the location , the clean rooms, it was quiet, free parking, for the price you cant beat it, I will be going there in the near future"
United States
Ramiro
The price is ฿2,957
฿3,830 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,349 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and the location was amazing!"
United States
Bethany
The price is ฿5,008
฿5,758 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located so we could walk to attractions and restaurants. We would definitely stay again."
United States
Dori
The price is ฿4,481
฿5,166 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,046 reviews)
"Beautiful views, close to shops, restaurants, amusement park, easily walkable, pool and on the beach."
United States
Henry
The price is ฿9,924
฿11,273 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,172 reviews)
"Great hotel close to boardwalk"
United States
jessika
The price is ฿4,215
฿4,868 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

6. 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, 1.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,264 reviews)
"Great stay,"
United States
Steve
The price is ฿3,583
฿4,159 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

7. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location walking distance to most places great view"
United States
Marci
The price is ฿4,846
฿5,576 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean, breakfast was awesome, lots of variety! Very pleasant atmosphere, and friendly staff!"
United States
Natalya
The price is ฿4,447
฿5,128 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,339 reviews)
"Love this hotel! Beautiful accommodations, warm, friendly staff, awesome pool, very family friendly!"
United States
Brenda
The price is ฿5,343
฿6,134 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

10. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"I stayed one night and it was perfect,clean and friendly staff"
United States
Michael
The price is ฿2,360
฿3,073 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Beachview Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

11. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,613 reviews)
"Great location, right next to the boardwalk. Easy to get in and out for small day trips in the area."
United States
Danielle
The price is ฿3,639
฿4,222 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

12. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Amazing property and fantastic helpful staff"
United States
Terry
The price is ฿3,669
฿4,489 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Mission Inn
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

13. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (673 reviews)
"Clean rooms breakfast was very good."
United States
Arturo
The price is ฿4,067
฿4,703 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

14. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (462 reviews)
"We loved every minute of our stay!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ฿8,936
฿11,884 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

15. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (703 reviews)
"Very quiet, great breakfast selections, and near walking distance to restaurants!"
United States
Monika
The price is ฿4,191
฿4,842 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,322 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is ฿3,343
฿3,860 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

17. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (70 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, super nice staff."
United States
daphanie
The price is ฿2,914
฿3,426 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

18. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (943 reviews)
"Wonderful staff. Verycharming place, enjoyed our stay."
United States
Nicole
The price is ฿2,954
฿3,533 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Pacific Blue Inn
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

19. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (289 reviews)
"Great location and rooms were very nice. Staff was excellent, we will be back!"
United States
Mina
The price is ฿4,451
฿5,133 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Seaway Inn
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a landscaped entrance with plants and a wheelchair-accessible sign.

20. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"The rooms were great, bed was very comfortable and breakfast was good."
United States
Nireitha
The price is ฿4,006
฿4,604 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.
Photo by rabbit.Hole
Open Photo by rabbit.Hole

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 lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
Photo by Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam

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 Pleasure Point Park.

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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great close to a lot of things around the area"
Luis 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers to the Downtown neighbourhood in Santa Cruz will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House as part of your Downtown travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?
For your stay in Downtown, Ocean Pacific Lodge is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is 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 filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Downtown.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are also worth a stop.