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Hotels Near Downtown Santa Cruz California

Accommodations near Downtown Santa Cruz are shown below in the order of their distance (closest at the top). Search for cheap and discount hotel rates near Downtown Santa Cruz in Downtown Santa Cruz for your personal or business trips. We list the best motels and hotels close to Downtown Santa Cruz so you can review the available Downtown Santa Cruz accommodations below and find the perfect hotel. Need hotel rooms for a group/meeting? Book a Downtown Santa Cruz group hotel deal

Lodging & Accommodations close by Downtown Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection 611 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.37 miles northeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~6 minute walk
  • 4 star Downtown property
  • Hotel has 5 meeting rooms
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From$150 total
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz 407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.37 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz
~6 minute walk
  • Midscale Beach property
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
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From$96 total
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Hotel Solares : 600 Riverside Ave. 600 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.39 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~7 minute walk
  • Midscale Beach property
  • Hotel has 9 suites
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From$96 total
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Oceana Inn : 525 Ocean St. 525 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.39 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz
~7 minute walk
  • Economical Downtown property
  • 5 suites in hotel
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From$60 total
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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn 500 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.41 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz
~7 minute walk
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • 3 floors in property
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From$105 total
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Surf City Inn and Suites 619 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.43 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~7 minute walk
  • Low Cost Beach hotel
  • 67 rooms in hotel
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From$70 total
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Motel Santa Cruz 370 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.45 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz
~8 minute walk
  • 2-star Beach property
  • Hotel has 62 rooms
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From$48 total
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Boardwalk - Santa Cruz 505 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.48 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~8 minute walk
  • Low Cost property
  • Hotel has 25 rooms
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The Aqua Pacific Hotel 330 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.49 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz
~8 minute walk
  • 2 star Beach property
  • Check in time: 3:00PM
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From$72 total
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Ocean Pacific Lodge 301 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.54 miles south of Downtown Santa Cruz
~9 minute walk
  • Low priced Beach property
  • 3 floors in property
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From$106 total
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Salt Air Lodge 510 Leibrandt Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.56 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~9 minute walk
  • 2 star Beach property
  • Check-in time: 3:00pm
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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz 516 Water St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.57 miles northeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~10 minute walk
  • Affordable Downtown hotel
  • Free comp. breakfast
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From$105 total
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Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach 338 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.59 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~10 minute walk
  • Economy property
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From$72 total
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Ocean Gate Inn 111 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.59 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~10 minute walk
  • Economical Beach hotel
  • Check-in time: 2PM
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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA in Santa Cruz 1015 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.60 miles north of Downtown Santa Cruz
~10 minute walk
  • Cheap hotel
  • 28 rooms in hotel
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz 550 2nd St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.61 miles south of Downtown Santa Cruz
~10 minute walk
  • Three Star Beach property
  • Hotel has 20 rooms
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Aqua Breeze Inn 204 2nd St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.61 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~10 minute walk
  • Inexpensive Beach hotel
  • 50 rooms in property
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Courtyard Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz 313 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.61 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~11 minute walk
  • Mid-scale property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
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Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area 314 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.63 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~11 minute walk
  • 3-star property
  • 28 rooms in hotel
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From$96 total
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Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area in Santa Cruz 1101 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.63 miles north of Downtown Santa Cruz
~11 minute walk
  • Inexpensive Beach hotel
  • Free complimentary breakfast
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From$106 total
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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz - Santacruz 311 2nd St., Santacruz, CA 95060
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~0.64 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~11 minute walk
  • Two star Beach property
  • 25 rooms in hotel
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From$480 total
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Beach Street Inn & Suites - Santa Cruz 125 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.65 miles south of Downtown Santa Cruz
~11 minute walk
  • Low Cost Beach property
  • Hotel has 8 suites
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Beachview Inn in Santa Cruz 50 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.66 miles south of Downtown Santa Cruz
~11 minute walk
  • 2 star Beach property
  • Check-in: 4:00 P.M.
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz : 130 West Cliff Dr. 130 West Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.68 miles south of Downtown Santa Cruz
~12 minute walk
  • Two star Beach hotel
  • Check in: 3:00PM
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Marea Sol Hotel in Santa Cruz 301 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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~0.69 miles south of Downtown Santa Cruz
~12 minute walk
  • Affordable Beach hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
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Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all Santa Cruz, CA discounts available. The chart reflects the cheapest Santa Cruz hotel for each day and each star rating category.

What are the best hotels near Downtown Santa Cruz?

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1. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz The Hyatt Place Santa Cruz is an in demand 3-Star hotel located approx. 0.4 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz and roughly a 7 minute stroll by foot. With a average guest review rating of 4/5, this makes it one of the first-class hotel options close to Downtown Santa Cruz. 4 /5 Guest Reviews
2. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn The Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is a pleasing 3-Star hotel located ~0.4 mi. east of Downtown Santa Cruz and roughly a 7 minute walk. Recent hotel guests gave this hotel an avg. guest review rating of 4/5. 4 /5 Guest Reviews
3. Ocean Pacific Lodge The Ocean Pacific Lodge is a 2 star hotel located about 0.5 miles south of Downtown Santa Cruz and approximately a 9 min. walk. With a aggregate guest review score of 4 out of 5, this makes it one of the perfect accommodations near Downtown Santa Cruz. 4 /5 Guest Reviews

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FAQs about hotels near Downtown Santa Cruz

What are the most favored hotels near Downtown Santa Cruz?

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz, Best Western Plus All Suites Inn and Ocean Pacific Lodge are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the most up-scale hotels near Downtown Santa Cruz?

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz and Hotel Solares are the top 3 luxury hotels near Downtown Santa Cruz.

What hotels are closest to the area of Downtown Santa Cruz?

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz, and Hotel Solares are the properties closest to Downtown Santa Cruz.

How much does a cheap hotel near Downtown Santa Cruz cost per night?

In the last year, a 2 star hotel near Downtown Santa Cruz can be as cheap as $100.45 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

How much does a 3 star hotel near Downtown Santa Cruz cost per night?

In the last year, the average 3 star hotel near Downtown Santa Cruz has been $133.36 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

How much does a 4-5 star hotel near Downtown Santa Cruz cost?

In the last year, the average 4 star hotel near Downtown Santa Cruz has been $157.53 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

What are the most popular independent hotels near Downtown Santa Cruz?

Ocean Pacific Lodge, Salt Air Lodge and Aqua Breeze Inn are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the best Choice Hotels branded hotels near Downtown Santa Cruz?

Comfort Inn Beach and Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area are the best rated Choice Hotels branded hotels (based on HotelPlanner reviews score).

What are the best Best Western hotels near Downtown Santa Cruz?

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn and SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz are the best rated Best Western branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

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