Downtown Hotels, Santa Cruz

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,301 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
KIM
The price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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, (957 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Thank you all at Monarch Cove Inn✨"
United States
Mike
The price is NZ$359
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Monarch Cove Inn

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (112 reviews)
"Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again. "
United States
Sunayana
The price is NZ$568
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (475 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Fern River 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, (580 reviews)
"Room was great. Loved how close it was to the beach. "
United States
Michele
The price is NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (513 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean rooms great location"
United States
Jessica
The price is NZ$372
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Capitola Hotel

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (158 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Seaway Inn

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (624 reviews)
"Clean facity and room, quiet, friendly reception."
United States
Celia
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Comfort Inn Watsonville

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, (1,264 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,382 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Marea Sol Hotel

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
7.1 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (723 reviews)
"This property is highly recommended. Great staff and service! Private parking for the Kyoto room was a great bonus!"
United States
Aaron
Inn at Depot Hill

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is NZ$440
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Awesome stay "
United States
olga
The price is NZ$394
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Hotel Los Gatos

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Restaurant and hotel staff were very friendly. "
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$318
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Capitola Venetian Hotel

Capitola Venetian Hotel
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (801 reviews)
"The room was great and the staff very friendly and acommodating. "
United States
Susan P
Capitola Venetian Hotel

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Mission Inn

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
2.5 star property
29 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great staff. Nice room. Excellent breakfast & a nice wine tasting from 5-6 in the evening. "
United States
Lance
The price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

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, (1,264 reviews)
"Great stay , hotel staff was very helpful and nice! Clean hotel and and really enjoyed the bar"
United States
Miguel
The price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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.

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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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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?
Expedia customers rank Ocean Pacific Lodge the highest for a stay in Downtown.
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.