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Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection 611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.36 miles northeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~6 minute walk
  • 4 star property
  • 5 floors in hotel
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Hotel Solares 600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.36 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~6 minute walk
  • 3 star hotel
  • Hotel has 3 floors
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz 407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.36 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz
~6 minute walk
  • Midscale property
  • Gym is available on property
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Pacific Blue Inn 636 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.38 miles south of Downtown Santa Cruz
~6 minute walk
  • 3-star property
  • Pets Welcome
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Seaside Inn & Suites 525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.38 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz
~6 minute walk
  • Economical hotel
  • 55 rooms in hotel
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Surf City Inn and Suites 619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.39 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~7 minute walk
  • Two-star Motel hotel
  • Pets Welcome
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Average 7.3 /10 Guest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Days Inn & Suites Santa Cruz 600 Riverside Ave. ,, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.39 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~7 minute walk
  • Mid-scale hotel
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ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES SANTA CRUZ 619 RIVERSIDE AVE, SANTA CRUZ, USCRU ~0.39 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~7 minute walk
  • Two star property
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Islander Motel Santa Cruz 522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.40 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz
~7 minute walk
  • Low-priced Motel hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
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Oceana Inn Santa Cruz 525 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.40 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz
~7 minute walk
  • Two star hotel
  • 5 suites in property
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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn 500 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.43 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz
~7 minute walk
  • 3-star property
  • 80 suites in hotel
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Continental Inn 414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.44 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz
~7 minute walk
  • Inexpensive property
  • Hotel has 48 rooms
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Motel Santa Cruz 370 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.44 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz
~7 minute walk
  • Economical Motel hotel
  • Free comp. breakfast
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz 505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.45 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~8 minute walk
  • 2-star Motel property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 AM
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Torch Lite Inn 500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.48 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~8 minute walk
  • 3 star Motel property
  • 2 floors in property
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The Aqua Pacific Hotel 330 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.49 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz
~8 minute walk
  • Two-star property
  • Pets Allowed
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Rio Vista Suites 611 3rd Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.53 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~9 minute walk
  • Three Star hotel
  • Hotel has 3 floors
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Ocean Pacific Lodge 301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.53 miles south of Downtown Santa Cruz
~9 minute walk
  • 2-star Motel property
  • 56 sleeping rooms in hotel
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Capri Motel 337 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.55 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~9 minute walk
  • Two star Motel hotel
  • 17 rooms in property
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Babbling Brook Inn Laurel St. 1025, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 ~0.55 miles southwest of Downtown Santa Cruz
~9 minute walk
  • 3-star property
  • Check in: 13:00
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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz 325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.55 miles south of Downtown Santa Cruz
~9 minute walk
  • 3-star Motel hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Salt Air Lodge 510 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.55 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~9 minute walk
  • Mid-scale Motel hotel
  • Hotel has 27 rooms
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BIG 6 MOTEL 335 RIVERSIDE AVE SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060, USA, SANTA, WATSONVILLE, CA 95060 ~0.56 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~10 minute walk
  • Economy Motel hotel
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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz 516 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.57 miles northeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~10 minute walk
  • Affordable hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
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Ocean Gate Inn 111 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~0.58 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz
~10 minute walk
  • Economy property
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM - midnight
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1. Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection The Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection is a favored 4-Star hotel located ~0.4 mi. northeast of Downtown Santa Cruz and roughly a 7 minute walk. Recent hotel guests gave this hotel an avg. guest review rating of 8.8/5. 8.8 /10 Guest Reviews
2. Hotel Solares The Hotel Solares is a 2.5 star hotel located about 0.4 miles southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz and approximately a 7 min. walk. With a aggregate guest review score of 6.9 out of 5, this makes it one of the terrific accommodations near Downtown Santa Cruz. 6.9 /10 Guest Reviews
3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz The Hyatt Place Santa Cruz 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 8.9/5. 8.9 /10 Guest Reviews
4. Seaside Inn & Suites The Seaside Inn & Suites is a 2-Star hotel located about 0.4 miles east of Downtown Santa Cruz and approx. a 7 minute stroll by foot. Travelers gave this hotel a verified guest score of 8.2/5. 8.2 /10 Guest Reviews
5. Surf City Inn and Suites The Surf City Inn and Suites is a crowd-pleasing 2-Star hotel located ~0.4 mi. southeast of Downtown Santa Cruz and roughly a 7 minute stroll by foot. With a average guest review rating of 7.3/5, this makes it one of the first-class accommodations nearby Downtown Santa Cruz. 7.3 /10 Guest Reviews

5 Best Hotels near Downtown Santa Cruz

FAQs about hotels near Downtown Santa Cruz

What are the top reviewed hotels near Downtown Santa Cruz?

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection and Rio Vista Suites 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 Rio Vista Suites 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, Hotel Solares, and Hyatt Place Santa Cruz 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?

Heritage Inn, Villa Mara Carmel and Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North, Towneplace Suites by Marriott San Jose Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Cupertino are the best rated Marriott/Starwood branded hotels (based on customer reviews score).

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

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North, Quality Inn & Suites South San Jose and Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay are the best rated Choice Hotels branded hotels (based on HotelPlanner reviews score).

What are the most popular Best Western hotels near Downtown Santa Cruz?

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites, Hacienda de Leal BW Signature Collection and Best Western Plus Airport Plaza are the best rated Best Western branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

What are the best IHG hotels near Downtown Santa Cruz?

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG, Staybridge Suites Newark - Fremont by IHG and Holiday Inn Express Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley by IHG are the best rated Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

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