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All filters314 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a front-desk safe, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine are onsite.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.2
Good
777 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
$101
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Dream Inn Santa Cruz's full-service spa.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
1589 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
$267
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How much does it usually cost to stay at a beachfront hotel in Santa Cruz?
On average, a beachfront hotel room in Santa Cruz costs about $216 per night. Rates can vary based on factors like seasonality, hotel star rating, and booking timing. The lowest price found on HotelsCombined in the last 7 days was $159.
How much is a beach hotel in Santa Cruz tonight?
Users have found prices for beach hotels in Santa Cruz tonight starting as low as $341, rising to an average cost of $442, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $317 for a 4-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz for tonight.
How much is a Santa Cruz beach hotel room this weekend?
In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for beach hotels in Santa Cruz this weekend for as little as $205/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $205/night. For a 4-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz, the cheapest rate recently found was $365/night for this weekend.
What’s the recommended booking timeframe for Santa Cruz beach hotels?
For the best rates, it's recommended to book your Santa Cruz beach hotel at least 89 days before your stay.
Other accommodations in Santa Cruz
Discover the ideal theme hotel, vacation rental or hostel for your stay in Santa Cruz. There are 369 properties in Santa Cruz and price data was last updated on October 11, 2026.
110 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$94
Avg. per night
1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$81
Avg. per night
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$81
Avg. per night
125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$157
Avg. per night
325 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$95
Avg. per night
50 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$82
Avg. per night
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
4.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$119
Avg. per night
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$267
Avg. per night
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$75
Avg. per night
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