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Our top choices for Eastside Santa Cruz hotels

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

1. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (632 reviews)
"Very comfy beds Hot water Full kitchen Very clean Nice TV channels Very close to beach access Cute lil' breakfast"
United States
Donald
The price is ฿5,577
฿6,388 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

2. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (477 reviews)
"Clean and staff was very friendly!"
United States
Grant
The price is ฿2,698
฿3,121 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

3. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is ฿3,115
฿5,678 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,352 reviews)
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
United States
Frank
The price is ฿4,681
฿5,393 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

5. 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, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,282 reviews)
"Great stay,"
United States
Steve
The price is ฿4,228
฿4,885 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Nathan
The price is ฿4,421
฿5,093 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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, 2.4 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,175 reviews)
"It was a nice sized room and clean. Helpful staff. Location was good and walking distance to the pier. Would stay there again."
United States
Leslie
The price is ฿4,393
฿5,070 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is ฿4,277
฿4,940 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Room

9. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"It was very good. Would recommend staying here."
United States
SERGIO
The price is ฿5,164
฿7,468 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Chaminade Resort & Spa
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

10. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (714 reviews)
"Breakfast"
United States
Ingrid
The price is ฿3,839
฿4,448 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

11. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,037 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jiexin
The price is ฿9,363
฿10,646 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,334 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is ฿3,234
฿3,739 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

13. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,629 reviews)
"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"
United States
Sherlyn
The price is ฿3,680
฿4,269 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Marea Sol Hotel
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,346 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brooke
The price is ฿4,715
฿5,432 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

15. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (680 reviews)
"Clean rooms breakfast was very good."
United States
Arturo
The price is ฿4,026
฿4,659 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a landscaped entrance with plants and a wheelchair-accessible sign.

16. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean rooms and breakfast was good."
United States
Roy
The price is ฿3,779
฿4,351 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Lobby

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
3.6 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel that is well maintained and a joy to stay at. The front desk staff is great for any info you may need. We will definately stay here again when we are in Capitola."
United States
Steven
The price is ฿3,295
฿3,801 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, convenient location with spacious rooms and good breakfast."
United States
William
The price is ฿4,552
฿5,240 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,285 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!!"
United States
Johnnie
The price is ฿2,947
฿4,762 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Casablanca On The Beach
A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
21.3 km from Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"10/10 the breakfast was amazing and the staff was great"
United States
Russell
The price is ฿4,253
฿4,913 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
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Where to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz

Find the best Eastside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with a Ferris wheel and amusement park rides in the background.

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 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.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
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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 Eastside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

8/10 Good
"The rooms are very nice remodeled rooms the bathroom door locked on us which was a down fall idk how the bathroom door locks like that. Parking is the worse the parking spaces are super small dont drive a truck or suv their nearly impossible to park and get out of your car. Not sure who designed the parking. Didn't get to use the pool or gym this time around but pool was decent size just lots of ppl there Breakfeast was delicious just get there early food runs out and you'll have to wait"
jessie 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Eastside Santa Cruz like?
Eastside Santa Cruz is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Eastside Santa Cruz? Consider a visit to Monterey Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz?
Based on our traveller data, Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Eastside Santa Cruz. This aparthotel is a short 9-minute walk from Monterey Bay, and it offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hitching Post Studios Inn and Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Eastside Santa Cruz area?
Expedia has 220 hotels and other accommodation options in Eastside Santa Cruz to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Eastside Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Eastside Santa Cruz.
What are the top things to see and do in Eastside Santa Cruz?
Dip your toes in the water at Twin Lakes State Beach, Seabright Beach and Sunny Cove Beach while you're in Eastside Santa Cruz. You could also plan a visit to Monterey Bay or Santa Cruz Harbor while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Harbor Beach and Lincoln Beach are just a few of the places to visit in and around Eastside Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Santa Maria's Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.