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Our top choices for Santa Maria's Beach hotels

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

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"
United States
Julia
The price is NZ$319
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful Had a nice pool."
United States
Ramiro
The price is NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice room great location decent breakfast."
United States
Nancy
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,654 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Marea Sol Hotel
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (207 reviews)
"Great place to stay !"
United States
Deina
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Carousel Beach Inn
An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (643 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Buffet breakfast was amazing. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Tonya
The price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,188 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

8. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (496 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

9. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (908 reviews)
"Great stay will be back"
United States
Bridgett
The price is NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
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.

10. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Fun funky place would ask for attic room if you go and don’t mind stairs."
United States
Shawna
The price is NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Rio Vista Suites
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Decent place to stay. Good location."
United States
ben
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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12. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (162 reviews)
"Clean , and close to Santa Cruz boardwalk"
United States
Julio
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Salt Air Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

13. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great from check in to the end of the stay. Location is great, the room was clean and worked out perfect."
United States
John
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Aqua Breeze Inn
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

14. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (171 reviews)
"Clean, good location, friendly staff !"
United States
dawn
The price is NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Drift Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

15. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
The price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Torch Lite Inn
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

16. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the money. Super clean hotel, friendly staff, excellent location close to everything Santa Cruz has to offer. The pool isn’t heated, but the hot tub is splendid."
United States
Jonathan
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

17. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"We loved the hot breakfast, The sausage links and waffles made our day. The walkability was perfect to the beach and downtown, we got our steps in! There are more expensive places to stay, but for the price and the added hot breakfast, this place was perfect for people who were in the hotel room a limited time and just wanted a comfy and fresh place to rest up for the next day of fun!"
United States
Heather
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a window with a view of the street, and a bench by the window.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful staff!! Great Location in relation to boardwalk!!"
United States
jennifer
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

19. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and warming. The property was really clean and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Excellent service"
United States
Jaedin
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Ocean Gate Inn
A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

20. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
6.6 out of 10, (660 reviews)
"Amazing staff,very helpfull and accommodating! Room was really clean with freshly restored bathroom. Walking distance from boardwalk and convenient stores. Extremely quiet and peacefull We will definitely come back"
United States
Karim
The price is NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Capri Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
21 reviews
View
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,654 reviews
View
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
207 reviews
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Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly & very helpful staff. Clean linens, comfy beds. Super location. Had a great time & will stay here again!"
DARCEE 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

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 175 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, a ZenStay Hotel, 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 175 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?
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse 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.