10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Santa Cruz Wharf in Santa Cruz from NZ$133

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

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel named 'Bella Notte' with a sign displaying the address '21305.'

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Andrea

NZ$304

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

2. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Terry

NZ$195

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

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.

3. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Michelle Renee

NZ$159

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

4. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Sara

NZ$242

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

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

5. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Sean

NZ$142

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a clear sky and a large tree to the right.

A modern hotel with a curved exterior, a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Silvia

NZ$252

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.

A covered walkway with doors, windows, and a garden area with plants and a fence.

A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, and modern decor.

A hotel kitchen with a microwave, coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

7. Best Western Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

NELSON A.

NZ$229

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

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

8. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

John

NZ$144

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall, a potted plant, and a door leading to another room.

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants.

A hotel room with a white bed, two bedside lamps, a bedside phone, and a digital clock on the nightstand.

9. Continental Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

NZ$148

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

An outdoor patio with red umbrellas, wicker chairs, and a stone wall.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.

10. Surf City Inn and Suites

Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Heather

NZ$134

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a large painting, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and balconies with potted plants.

A motel with a prominent 'Super 8' sign, a two-story structure with balconies, and a well-maintained garden area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a trash bin, and a large window with a view.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Jorge

NZ$181

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

A sign for Ocean Gate Inn, a building with a balcony, and a road with directional arrows.

A multi-story building with balconies, solar panels, and a sign for the Ocean Gate Inn.

12. Ocean Gate Inn

Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Hadi

NZ$195

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large flat-screen TV, and a small Christmas tree on the counter.

A pool area with blue umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a white fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a mini-fridge, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Hotel Solares

Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

oscar

NZ$187

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel," a parking lot, and a covered walkway with railings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a shower area.

A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel" and a parking lot with light trails from moving vehicles.

14. Capri Motel

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Daniel

NZ$133

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A modern room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on a marble wall, two dark blue armchairs, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a framed picture above the TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a telephone and papers, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and towel rack.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, two blue chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a wall-mounted fireplace.

A SureStay hotel sign with a clear view of the building and parked cars in the background.

15. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Jose

NZ$181

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a mirror.

A reception desk with a large number '6' sign, a computer monitor, a mouse, and a plant.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, residential buildings, and agricultural fields.

A waterfront area with colorful buildings reflecting in the water.

16. Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Vicente

NZ$169

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A red train with the number 2600 traveling on a track alongside a beach.

A multi-story residential building with a grey exterior, white trim, and a balcony.

A multi-tiered stone fountain with flowers in front of a building with balconies and an office sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a sink, and a window with curtains.

17. Motel Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Justin

NZ$164

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Aprille

NZ$271

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

19. Inn At Pasatiempo

4.1 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Paul

NZ$231

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

20. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

6.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Loretta

NZ$212

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Wharf

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hitching Post Studios Inn	8.6 Excellent 456 reviews	View
Rio Vista Suites	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Seaside Inn & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,103 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Wharf Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

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Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Clean room and the property manager is very friendly and accommodating."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely family-friendly and clean/maintained property. The staff was friendly and engaging and there was always someone available to assist with questions and requests. Super close to the beach and boardwalk with an added bonus of having a cute cafe there!"

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was quick and simple. Staff was very friendly. Rooms were very spacious and clean and the view was PERFECT! Definitely will be returning. O and I highly recommend Jack O’Neil Restaurant. I ordered a steak and it was DELICIOUS!!"

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay for work would not recommend for families with children lots of unsavory traffic"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"The hotel had a very quirky feel about it. From the outside of the building, it looks akin to a nightclub. The rooms were a decent size and tastefully decorated. Starbucks coffee pods were a nice treat. The pool & jacuzzi were first rate. The pool did get overtaken by children screeching and screaming from quite early in the day through til late afternoon, but that’s not a criticism of the hotel. But it would have been nice to have had a swim without the children dive bombing into the pool constantly. Perhaps an adult only swim time before 10am and after 5pm would be welcomed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were first rate. I enjoyed my stay very much. Recommended."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"It was ok"

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, right on the boardwalk, perfect location. Friendly staff, great coffee, feee popcorn all afternoon. Comfortable rooms,really impressed."

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Wharf

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."

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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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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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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Neary Lagoon Park

Explore the great outdoors at Neary Lagoon Park, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Pacific Garden Mall

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pacific Garden Mall during your visit to Santa Cruz. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Wharf?

Santa Cruz Wharf is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 176 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Adjacent to Santa Cruz Wharf, La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good options close by include Marea Sol Hotel and Ocean Pacific Lodge.

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

Expedia has 176 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Cruz Wharf.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Santa Cruz Wharf.

What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Wharf?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Neary Lagoon Park.

Top Hotels Near Santa Cruz Wharf in Santa Cruz from NZ$133

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Wharf hotels

1. Bella Notte

2. Mission Inn

3. Hitching Post Studios Inn

4. Rio Vista Suites

5. Seaside Inn & Suites

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

7. Best Western Inn

8. Drift Inn

9. Continental Inn

10. Surf City Inn and Suites

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

12. Ocean Gate Inn

13. Hotel Solares

14. Capri Motel

15. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

16. Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

17. Motel Santa Cruz

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

19. Inn At Pasatiempo

20. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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Top Santa Cruz Wharf Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Surf City Inn and Suites

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Carousel Beach Inn

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Wharf

Cowell's Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Cocoanut Grove

Sky Glider

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Neary Lagoon Park

Pacific Garden Mall

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