10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Santa Maria's Beach in Santa Cruz from NZ$160

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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Jason

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24 June - 25 June

Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Andrew

includes taxes & fees

6 July - 7 July

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

John

includes taxes & fees

24 June - 25 June

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

2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Michael

includes taxes & fees

28 June - 29 June

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Mike

includes taxes & fees

25 June - 26 June

Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

2 July - 3 July

Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Emere

includes taxes & fees

25 June - 26 June

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Monique

includes taxes & fees

28 June - 29 June

Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Jan

includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Michael

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Lucia

includes taxes & fees

6 July - 7 July

Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Elizabeth

includes taxes & fees

23 June - 24 June

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Carlos

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Maria

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony view

Ocean Gate Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

allen

includes taxes & fees

23 June - 24 June

Capri Motel

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Eli

includes taxes & fees

28 June - 29 June

Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Lucia

includes taxes & fees

28 June - 29 June

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Erin

includes taxes & fees

2 July - 3 July

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.6 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Eugene

includes taxes & fees

23 June - 24 June

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 608 reviews	View
Bella Notte	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hitching Post Studios Inn	2.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 400 reviews	View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"I've frequent this establishment several times and absolutely love it. The view from the rooms are amazing. It is conveniently located near restarants and stores/shops. It's beach access is lovely. You can go out on the beach, people watch, or enjoy room service/drinks from your balcony which beats any view at any restaurant on the boardwalk (provided you have an ocean view room). The only downside is that my room this time had an annoyingly loud leaky shower and a very noisy aircondition unit."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We had a marvelous room with character, overlooking the beach and wharf in santa cruz. The bed was extremely comfortable, though the pillows were a little weird. There was a HUGE tv screen in the room, plus microwave, fridge and coffee maker. The room also came with a huge shower and beautifully renovated bathroom and a private balcony. The room was spotlessly clean and had architectural features from its older heritage. There was one flight of stairs to access it. It could not have been more convenient for walking to the beach wharf or boardwalk, and for watching volleyball players snd surfers. The room even came with an in wall gas fireplace."

Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!

10/10 Excellent

"We spent five nights at the house in June 2026. We had previously stayed at the house in 2024 and enjoyed it enough to make a return trip. We are three generations of a Bay Area family (16 humans including an infant and toddler along with two canines) and do an annual retreat to relax and socialize. The house has what some might find a funky layout that actually works wonderfully for large groups. It is basically a duplex with no dividing wall. This means you have two spacious living rooms (folks were talking and reading in one while watching World Cup in the other) as well as two full kitchens (great to use one for coffee while the other is being used for breakfast prep) and dining rooms (great to use larger table for meals of the whole group of 14 while using the slightly smaller table for puzzles).There six bedrooms and two full baths downstairs (actually nice to not have any baths in suite so they are both fully available). Upstairs has two half baths.Kitchens were nicely stocked and there were sufficient linens for everyone. The house is spacious and comfortable, just what we remembered, needed, and enjoyed."

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

8/10 Good

"We had a very enjoyable stay overall and would definitely consider visiting again. The property was clean, comfortable, and offered plenty of space for our family. The staff was friendly and welcoming throughout our stay, and the location was excellent—close to several beautiful beaches and convenient to local attractions. There were a few drawbacks. Our cottage was located up quite a few stairs, which made carrying luggage and navigating with children a bit challenging. The breakfast options were fairly limited, and the parking spaces were quite tight. Families with young children should also note that our bathroom did not have a bathtub, which made bath time a little more difficult. While the hotel is on the pricier side, the overall experience, cleanliness, comfort, and location helped justify the cost. With a few minor improvements, it would be even better. Overall rating: 8.5/10."

SUNNY WARM SPRING DAYS @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. House was clean, hosts have just about everything you could need available in a house rental to make your stay like home. Short walk to ocean and beaches and a quiet location too."

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Maria's Beach?

Santa Maria's Beach 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 place to stay close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Adjacent to Santa Maria's Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good choice is Bella Notte, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Expedia has 182 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Maria's Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Maria's Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Santa Maria's Beach.

What can I see and do near Santa Maria's Beach?

Capitola Historical Museum, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

Top Hotels Near Santa Maria's Beach in Santa Cruz from NZ$160

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Drift Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Rio Vista Suites

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Torch Lite Inn

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Ocean Gate Inn

Capri Motel

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Seaway Inn

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Seabright Beach

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