Two Comfort Inn locations in Santa Cruz offer straightforward, value-focused stays near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can expect free in-room WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and a complimentary continental breakfast.
King Room with Hot Tub - Non-Smoking Hot Tub
Sleeps 2 248 sq ftFrom $151
Queen Room - Non-Smoking
Sleeps 2 151 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guests praise the Boardwalk-adjacent location, clean rooms, soft towels, and friendly staff
Free continental breakfast and complimentary in-room WiFi
On-site amenities include laundry facilities and a lobby fireplace
Some properties offer a seasonal outdoor pool
Proximity to the Boardwalk and beach, with easy access to major routes
Highly Rated
★ 9.2 (1219)
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
★★★ 3-star hotel
550 2nd Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Outdoor Pool
Fitness Center
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Modern, newly built 60-room hotel in Santa Cruz, a short walk from the Beach Boardwalk. It offers air-conditioned rooms with comfortable bedding, an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
Sleeps 2 366 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: $25/day
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Guest comments: praise for staff, rooms, location, breakfast, and beds
Outdoor pool, free WiFi, and 24-hour fitness center
Continental breakfast included; on-site snack bar
Air-conditioned, modern rooms with comfortable bedding
Central Santa Cruz location near the Boardwalk; on-site garage parking
★ 7.6 (1005)
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
★★ 2.5-star hotel
1101 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Outdoor Pool
Refrigerator
Laundry
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Multiple Quality Inn properties in the Santa Cruz area offer practical, family-friendly stays with essential comforts. Accommodations typically include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi, with some rooms featuring tea/coffee makers, refrigerators, and TVs.
King Room - Non-Smoking
Sleeps 2 215 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Free continental breakfast and Wi-Fi
Outdoor pool and terrace options
Family-friendly rooms with private bathrooms
Central locations near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and beaches
★ 7.8 (1001)
Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk
★★ 2.5-star hotel
314 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Outdoor Pool
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Family-friendly hotel located on the beachfront, just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi is available in all rooms and there is on-site parking.
King Suite with Whirlpool - Non-smoking Whirlpool
Sleeps 2 355 sq ftFrom $172
Queen Room - Disability Access - Non-Smoking
Sleeps 2 258 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comment: The room was clean and recently updated; small but adequate; parking was tight but manageable.
Prime beachfront location just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking.
Direct beach access with nearby shops and markets within walking distance.
★ 7.2 (1023)
Bay Front Inn
★★ 2.5-star hotel
325 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Outdoor Pool
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Set in Westside Santa Cruz, this family?friendly property offers a peaceful retreat with a landscaped garden, welcoming terrace, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guest rooms provide free WiFi and a simple, comfortable setup, with ongoing updates noted by guests.
King Room
Sleeps 2 291 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
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Guest comments highlight ongoing upgrades (new sink/countertop, flat-screen TV, updated furnishings and toiletries)
Peaceful garden and terrace with a seasonal outdoor pool
Short drive to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk; convenient access to dining and attractions
Free WiFi in rooms; pet-friendly property
★ 7.8 (536)
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
★★ 2.5-star hotel
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Outdoor Pool
Refrigerator
Laundry
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
This Silicon Valley hotel offers free breakfast and in-room Wi-Fi, with oversized guest rooms and wired/wireless connectivity. On-site amenities include a fitness center, an on-site restaurant, coffee machines in rooms, and free parking.
Standard Room
Sleeps 1 291 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: $20/day
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Free breakfast and in-room Wi-Fi
Oversized guest rooms and on-site parking
Near Levi's Stadium, NASA Ames Research Facility, and Google HQ
Fitness center and on-site restaurant
Great Value
★ 8.6 (862)
SeaSide Inn & Suites
★★ 2.5-star hotel
525 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
An older motor-lodge in Santa Cruz with ample parking and secure entrances. It offers free WiFi and free private parking. Located within a short walk of Santa Cruz Beach and overlooking Monterey Bay, it provides a simple base for travelers seeking affordability and a beachside vibe.
King Room
Sleeps 2 226 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:30 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comments highlight a warm welcome, helpful staff, comfortable rooms, convenient location, and coffee.
Free WiFi and free private parking.
Overlooks Monterey Bay and is within a short walk of the beach.
About 1 km from Santa Cruz's vibrant center.
Classic motor-lodge style with ample, secure parking.
Great Value
★ 8 (806)
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
★★ 2-star hotel
505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Within a short walk of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this inn offers relaxed rooms with a refrigerator, air conditioning, and private bathrooms, plus free WiFi.
Budget Queen Room - Non Smoking
Sleeps 2 237 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Rooms include refrigerator, air conditioning, and private bathrooms
Free WiFi and garden area for a tranquil retreat
Close to Santa Cruz Metro Bus Station
★ 8.4 (39)
Drift Inn, LLC
★★ 2.5-star hotel
110 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Located in central Santa Cruz, this inn is a short walk to the Beach Boardwalk and near Monterey Bay (about 8 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car).
Queen Room - Non-Smoking
Sleeps 2 215 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comments highlight spacious, clean rooms and friendly, attentive staff
Proximity to the Boardwalk and beach, with easy access to Monterey Bay
Free Wi-Fi and cable TV; self parking included
Two-story property in a central, convenient location
Value-oriented option in Santa Cruz's popular area
★ 8.2 (1007)
Beachview Inn
★★ 2-star hotel
50 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Perched near Monterey Bay, this coastal inn provides in-room WiFi and free self-parking. Select rooms offer ocean views. It's within a short walk to the Boardwalk and the wharf, keeping guests close to the coast.
Room with a One Double Bed
Sleeps 2 151 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guests praise value and helpful staff; some note clean rooms and a good shower, while others mention older beds and wear.
Close to the Boardwalk and wharf; select rooms offer ocean views.
In-room WiFi and free self-parking available.
Monterey Bay Aquarium about 1 hour away; San Jose Airport about 45 minutes away.
★ 9.4 (113)
Seaway Inn
★★ 2.5-star hotel
176 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Sitting Area
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Overlooking Monterey Bay from a hillside location, this Santa Cruz hotel blends classic warmth with modern updates. A short stroll takes you to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf, with easy beach access.
Queen Room
Sleeps 2 140 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest feedback is mixed, noting small, dated rooms and uneven service, while others praise cleanliness and helpful staff.
Refurbished ocean-view property with terrace and in-room WiFi.
Short walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf with easy beach access.
Coastal hillside setting along Monterey Bay with scenic ocean views.
★ 8.8 (545)
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
★★★ 3.5-star hotel
401 Johans Beach Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Sitting Area
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Located just steps from Sunny Cove Beach on Monterey Bay, this inn and beach cottages offer a modern coastal escape in a private, charming setting.
Sea Breeze Room (15), Deluxe I Queen - Pet Friendly Spa Tub
Sleeps 2 312 sq ftFrom $261
Sand Dollar Room (14), Standard Queen - No Pets
Sleeps 2 205 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comments highlight a quirky, private spot near a hidden beach with a unique water-tower style building
Excellent beach access and free parking noted by guests
Free continental breakfast, terrace, and garden enhance the stay
Individually furnished rooms with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers
Quiet street setting with close proximity to Sunny Cove Beach
★ 8.6 (1168)
Casablanca Inn on The Beach
★★★ 3.5-star hotel
101 Main Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Historic beachfront property directly opposite Cowell Beach and within walking distance of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests consistently rate the location, staff, and ocean-view rooms highly, with many balconies and sea views.
2 Queen Classic, Street View
Sleeps 4 355 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: $35/day
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Guest comments: Travelers praise the staff, location, rooms, balcony, and ocean view.
Beachfront location opposite Cowell Beach, near the Boardwalk.
Rooms offer ocean, garden, or estate views, with many balconies.
Free WiFi and in-room amenities (TV with cable, coffee maker, fridge).
Pet-friendly; easy access to beach, harbor, and dining options.
Hotel Solares
★★ 2.5-star hotel
600 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Outdoor Pool
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
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Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Sleeps 4 334 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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18+ Check-In Hotels Near Santa Cruz
★ 9 (67)
Costanoa
★★★ 3-star hotel
2001 Rossi Road, Pescadero, 94060
Local Dining
Laundry
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Coastal lodge and campground about an hour south of San Francisco, offering views of rolling coastal hills and proximity to four state parks. This 4.5-star property blends lodge accommodations with campground elements, featuring a terrace, private parking (surcharge), and free WiFi, along with two on-site restaurants and a bar.
Premium Room, Mountain View Deepsoaking Tub
Sleeps 2 314 sq ft
Tent
Sleeps 2 108 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: $10/day
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Guest comment: "Beautiful little gem for hikes, campfires and hot tubs. Lovely people abound. Great views and clean rooms."
Coastal lodge/camp setting about an hour south of San Francisco with rolling hills and nearby state parks
Two on-site restaurants, a bar, terrace, private parking (surcharge), and free WiFi
Family-friendly activities, hiking, and on-site gift shop/meeting spaces
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