The best hotels in Santa Cruz

Where to actually stay in Santa Cruz. We rank by guest score first, location second and price third — because a great room in the wrong part of town still costs you an hour a day. Rooms start from around $180/night.

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How to pick best hotels in Santa Cruz

  • →Sort by guest review score, not by 'our top picks' — the latter is paid placement
  • →Check the map view before the photos; location beats decor
  • →Read the lowest reviews first — they're usually closer to the truth
  • →Filter for free cancellation unless the discount is genuinely large
What it costs

Santa Cruz from $180/night

Prices move with season and demand — the link above opens live availability with the right filters already applied.

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