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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,392 reviews)
"Had a great stay."
United States
Nicole
The price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Ocean Pacific Lodge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Really like the historic hotel "
United States
Ed
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (990 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay! Love this place, location, staff, breakfast, and their passion to tend to butterflies. We can’t wait to go back!"
United States
Adeline
The price is NZ$372
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Monarch Cove Inn

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, (1,301 reviews)
"It is very clean, the furniture is modern, the pool is clean, and the hotel's location is excellent—close to restaurants, shops, and the beach!))"
United States
Kateryna
The price is NZ$293
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
22.4 km from Downtown
6.6 out of 10, (1,007 reviews)
"Location was convenient!"
United States
Eduardo
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Nice hotel quiet location"
United States
Russell
The price is NZ$484
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Hotel Los Gatos

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
2.5 star property
29 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful place in the perfect location. The staff was lovely."
United States
Jose
The price is NZ$323
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was perfect! Easy to get to, fantastic breakfast, lovely room, comfy bed, friendly & accommodating staff, WONDERFUL! "
United States
Colleen
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

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, (1,004 reviews)
"The pool area and the amenities were very enjoyable. "
United States
Derek Smith
The price is NZ$433
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (641 reviews)
"Room was very clean. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was good."
United States
REGINALD
The price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay while I worked in the area. "
United States
Trevor
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel "
United States
suhani
The price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Inn At Pasatiempo

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (374 reviews)
"Older yet well taken care of facilities, very comfortable"
United States
James
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (759 reviews)
"This is definitely a cozy and conveniently located hotel. But don’t plan on having privacy or peace. The walls are so thin, you hear EVERYTHING in adjacent rooms."
United States
Richard
The price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
13.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (975 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay, beautiful property and wonderful staff"
Canada
Miky
The price is NZ$739
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Seascape Beach Resort

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (599 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is NZ$333
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. Loved the resort facilities, room and the View restaurant was amazing!"
United States
Kully
The price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Chaminade Resort & Spa

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast and jacuzzi rooms were amaaing "
United States
Monica
The price is NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7.5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,296 reviews)
"Nice rooms"
United States
Irina
The price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
24.6 km from Downtown
7.2 out of 10, Good, (135 reviews)
"Great parking and location "
United States
Shawn
The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
ROYAL INN
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

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.

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.

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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 13 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.