Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 West Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 United States (USA)
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4.0 Star property
36.961784-122.024960
+1-800-219-2797
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4.0/5

Based on 1099 guest reviews

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  • Our hotel comes with an outdoor pool
  • Avg. Group Discount of 44.9%!
  • 165 rooms in property
  • Hotel has 10 floors
  • Hotel has 16 suites
  • Check-in: 4pm
  • Group score of 10.0/10
  • 2 conference rooms in property

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room types

Check rates2 Queen Beds Ocean View
Non-smoking
Check rates2 Queen Beds Ocean View Pool Side
Non-smoking
Check ratesAssigned On Arrival
Non-smoking
Check ratesBeach Infinity Deluxe 2 Queen Beds Ocean View
Non-smoking
Check ratesDeluxe Room 2 Queen Beds Ocean View Ocean View Infinity 2 Queen
Non-smoking
Check ratesDeluxe Room 2 Queen Beds Ocean View Ocean View Infinity 2 Queen Beach
Non-smoking
Check ratesDeluxe Room 2 Queen Beds Ocean View Ocean View Infinity 2 Queen Beach 2 Queen Bed
Non-smoking
Check ratesDeluxe Room Sea View
Non-smoking
Check ratesDeluxe Sea View
Non-smoking
Check ratesDouble Deluxe with Views
Non-smoking
Check ratesOcean 2 Queen Beds Side Pool View
Non-smoking
Check ratesOcean View Poolside 2 Queen
Non-smoking
Check ratesPoolside Room
Non-smoking
Check ratesStandard Quadruple Room
Non-smoking
Check ratesStandard Room, King or Two Doubles
Non-smoking

Local attractions

Beach, Boardwalk, Wine Country, Wharf, and Downtown

Verified reviews of Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Perfect visit"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Everyone was so nice and the hotel is great.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Dec-2025 Verified review, stayed from Wed Dec 24 to Fri Dec 26 2025 at a $269.99 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful"
Overall score5.0/ 5
I enjoyed the decor of the hotel the room we had, had a wonderful view of the ocean and the restaurant was great.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Nov-2025 Verified review, stayed from Mon Nov 10 to Tue Nov 11 2025 at a $288.99 average nightly rate.
"Best Birthday Weekend Ever!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Met friends and family three different times at Jack Oneills restaurant and the lunch and two dinners were all exceptional. The food, the staff, the ambiance made for fun times. Same for the hotel staff. Thanks for a great weekend!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Sep-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Sep 13 to Mon Sep 15 2025 at a $449.00 average nightly rate.
"Great place near fantastic beach, boardwalk and pier!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Great place. Walked to the boardwalk and pier. Pool and beach areas are fantastic.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Jun-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri May 30 to Sun Jun 01 2025 at a $408.99 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
We loved everything about the Dream Inn, from our check in to our room, the pool, the location to the cool beach scene on the wall. Great vibe!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Jun-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri May 30 to Mon Jun 02 2025 at a $453.32 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 1099 guest reviews

Property description

The Santa Cruz Dream Inn is the only beachfront hotel in the city offering luxury accommodations. Located on Cowell's Beach, the hotel features 165 deluxe retro-chic, boutique style guestrooms and suites, each with spectacular views of the Monterey Bay from private balconies or patios.Offering 3,500 square feet of flexible and newly designed meeting and banquet space, The Santa Cruz Dream Inn is the ideal destination for all types of business and social events up to 250 guests.Boasting spectacular views of the Monterey Bay through floor-to-ceiling windows, our spaces allow you to create the atmosphere best suited to your function needs. Close the drapes for a quiet, distraction-free meeting, or take advantage of the generous natural light and ambiance-enhancing views.With full catering services, on site audio visual equipment rentals and dedicated, professional Banquet and event coordination staff, the Santa Cruz Dream Inn will exceed your expectations.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 4pm
Check-out: 11am
Year of last renovation: 2009
Floors: 10
Rooms: 165
Corridors: Both interior and exterior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 165
Rooms with disabled access: 8
Suites: 16
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 2 View spaces
Meeting space: 3500 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 250 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 2.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 1.0 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: 7AM-10PM
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
48 hour Individual, group policy varies
Nightly parking: 0
Total taxes: 10.06%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 0.06%
Occupancy Tax: 11.00%
City Tax: 2.00 Per Night
Parking Fee: 24.00 Per Night

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Licensed bar
  • Mini bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Office in room available
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail
  • Shop

Airport & shuttle information

26 Miles from San Jose (shuttle $80 R/T) 75 from San Francisco (Shuttle $110 R/T)

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Previously known as:
Coast Santa Cruz, Dream Inn, Santa Cruz Dream Inn

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Dream Inn Santa Cruz.

Feel free to use the Dream Inn Santa Cruz meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Santa Cruz event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Surf View 50 x 33 x 10 1623--/1009570504040--/--160160--
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Surf View

Offering 3,500 square feet of flexible and newly designed meeting and banquet space, The Santa Cruz Dream Inn is the ideal destination for all types of business and social events up to 250 guests.Boasting spectacular views of the Monterey Bay through floor-to-ceiling windows, our spaces allow you to create the atmosphere best suited to your function needs. Close the drapes for a quiet, distraction-free meeting, or take advantage of the generous natural light and ambiance-enhancing views.With full catering services, on site audio visual equipment rentals and dedicated, professional Banquet and event coordination staff, the Santa Cruz Dream Inn will exceed your expectations.• Three flexible, newly renovated rooms on one level, accommodating 5 to 250 people• Experienced and dedicated staff to assist you in planning your event• Wireless high speed internet access• State-of-the-art audio/visual equipment available• Attentive, professional banquet service• Easy access to all meeting rooms• Perfect for business meetings, retreats, team building and all types of social catering event
Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
1623 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
50 x 33 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Columns:
0
Windows:
8
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Beach View 40 x 28 x 10 1100--/704050353040--/--80110--
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Beach View

Offering 3,500 square feet of flexible and newly designed meeting and banquet space, The Santa Cruz Dream Inn is the ideal destination for all types of business and social events up to 250 guests.Boasting spectacular views of the Monterey Bay through floor-to-ceiling windows, our spaces allow you to create the atmosphere best suited to your function needs. Close the drapes for a quiet, distraction-free meeting, or take advantage of the generous natural light and ambiance-enhancing views.With full catering services, on site audio visual equipment rentals and dedicated, professional Banquet and event coordination staff, the Santa Cruz Dream Inn will exceed your expectations.• Three flexible, newly renovated rooms on one level, accommodating 5 to 250 people• Experienced and dedicated staff to assist you in planning your event• Wireless high speed internet access• State-of-the-art audio/visual equipment available• Attentive, professional banquet service• Easy access to all meeting rooms• Perfect for business meetings, retreats, team building and all types of social catering event
Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
1100 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
40 x 28 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System

FAQs about Dream Inn Santa Cruz

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Dream Inn Santa Cruz have?

There are 165 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

Can I get a AAA rate at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a pool at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..

Testimonials:

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"Everything went perfect!! You are a God send! We will use you forever! Thanks for great service!" D.H. - Bartlett, TN

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