Four-Star Hotels in Santa Cruz

Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk.

Martin Ireland

Everything! This period property with a view down over the beach is just perfect. As it was a little chilly outside in April, the fireplace came to life automatically each morning for a short while. So lovely, so romantic, so everything ...

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Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.

Offering a city or ocean view, each suite at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz features a flat-screen TV. A microwave and refrigerator are provided. Guests are pampered with free toiletries.

Sol Lucila Mendoza Argentina

Very beautiful place. Great location close to Boardwalk and Downtown. Clean and really nice decorated. The attention from the staff was so kind and they also gave us an upgrade for free.

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Built in the early 1900s, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is located on a quiet cul-de-sac that ends at Monterey Bay's unique Sunny Cove Beach. The inn's cul-de-sac location minimizes traffic and provides for a relaxing and safe beach stay. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 10 minutes’ drive away.

Daria Russia

it’s was one of the most comfortable place for stained. Good and enjoyable , beautiful view

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Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.

All rooms are soundproofed and bathrobes are provided for each guest. A seating area, an electronics charging station, a TV with cable channels, and a coffee machine are featured in each spacious room.

Michael United States

Beautiful hotel, great beds, friendly staff. Up to Marriott standards

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Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

Free WiFi is available in all of the rooms at the 100% non-smoking Pacific Blue Inn. The brightly-coloured rooms are also equipped with a DVD player, an electric fireplace and a work desk.

Grace Ellen United Kingdom

Superb hotel really well situated for the beach and shopping

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This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic getaway.

Tanya Australia

We absolutely loved this motel. The facilities (heated pool and spa, drinks bar at the pool and even fire pit seating ) were all incredible. The location was right next to the pier which had heaps of restaurants. Wish we could have stayed longer.

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Located across the street from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach overlooks Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and ocean views are featured in most rooms.

Each room includes a TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Linens and towels are also provided.

Sarah United Kingdom

On the beach !! It was lovely . Big rooms , comfy bed . White linen. Amazing sunrise

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Situated in Santa Cruz, within 1.2 km of Santa Cruz Beach and 1.2 km of Seabright State Beach, The Aqua Pacific Hotel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.6 km from Cowell's Beach.

William United Kingdom

the staff were absolutely fantastic. I recommend anyone thinking of staying in Santa Cruz stay here

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Set in the Santa Cruz mountain range of Northern California, the Chaminade Resort & Spa is 5 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The resort has a year-round outdoor pool and BBQ, and guests can enjoy a meal at 2 different on-site restaurants.

Amy United States

Lovely to relax with a patio that looks out onto the forest.

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Located in Capitola and within 100 metres of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 100 metres from Capitola Beach, 1.7 km from New Brighton State Beach and 10 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a sea view.

CORA United States

I made it in the kitchenette, Exceptional!

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