10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Santa Cruz Harbor in Santa Cruz from NZ$124

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Julia

NZ$303

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

2. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Myla

NZ$236

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Frank

NZ$240

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Sofia

NZ$236

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Grester

NZ$232

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Tasia

NZ$173

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

7. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Brenda Lynn

NZ$335

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

8. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

John

NZ$142

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

9. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

vincent

NZ$163

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options including cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and milk.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Maria

NZ$255

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Alan

NZ$190

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Christine

NZ$124

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

13. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Jorge

NZ$150

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

14. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Aleksandr

NZ$145

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

15. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Harjeet

NZ$248

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

16. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Natalie

NZ$143

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

A dining area with a central table and chairs, a decorative wall with geometric patterns, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a television.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, benches around the perimeter, and a ladder leading into the water.

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Arturo

NZ$232

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.

A motel with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a sign indicating 'No Diving', and a view of a parking lot and distant buildings.

A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.

18. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

John

NZ$180

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

19. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Armando

NZ$138

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

20. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Julio

NZ$170

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Harbor

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 317 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,352 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,637 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Harbor Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff, fun rooms and delicious included breakfast!"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I wasn't there too long -- just one night. But it was perfect for just me: clean, comfortable, and quiet. (I was a little concerned when I saw packages of earplugs on the nightstands, but it was a peaceful night.) The person working the front desk was great! I asked her advice on a quick place to eat within walking distance and she suggested the perfect restaurant! A great place with great staff!"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this place! I’ll be back"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay! We will be back."

Harbor Home - 2 blocks from the beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed for our pre wedding. Was perfect"

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Very Clean room, helpful staff. Many shops near by and a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk ."

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Communication is great, Everything went smoothly."

4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk

10/10 Excellent

"The cottage was an adorable little place half a block from the beach, so the location was primo! It was really clean and had everything we needed. Our family of 5 had a wonderful weekend stay!"

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view. Incredible location. Space was good for 2 people. Clean, relatively new interior with upgraded materials."

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Harbor

A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)

Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History during your trip to Lower Seabright. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Santa Cruz Main Beach

9.0/10 (19 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Harbor?

Santa Cruz Harbor is located in Santa Cruz. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 182 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Cruz Harbor?

Marea Sol Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Santa Cruz Harbor. Other good options close by include Carousel Beach Inn and Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Harbor?

Expedia has 182 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Cruz Harbor.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Harbor, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Santa Cruz Harbor.

What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Harbor?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

Top Hotels Near Santa Cruz Harbor in Santa Cruz from NZ$124

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Harbor hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Seaway Inn

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Marea Sol Hotel

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

7. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

8. National 9 Santa Cruz

9. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

13. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

14. Beachview Inn

15. Casablanca On The Beach

16. Seaside Inn & Suites

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

18. Aqua Breeze Inn

19. Drift Inn

20. Salt Air Lodge

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Top Santa Cruz Harbor Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Harbor Home - 2 blocks from the beach!

Seaside Inn & Suites

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Harbor

Seabright Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Harbor Beach

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Twin Lakes State Beach

Lincoln Beach

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

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