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A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

1. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

2.8 km from Mystery Spot

Christopher

HK$953

HK$1,093 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A man and a woman standing in a hallway with a patterned floor and a staircase with geometric designs.

2. Chaminade Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Mystery Spot

SERGIO

HK$1,249

HK$1,792 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 7.5 km from Mystery Spot

Ingrid

HK$901

HK$1,044 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

6.2 km from Mystery Spot

William

HK$1,061

HK$1,221 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

5. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

6.1 km from Mystery Spot

Michael

HK$901

HK$1,042 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

6. Seascape Beach Resort

13.4 km from Mystery Spot

Haleh

HK$1,905

HK$2,765 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

5.8 km from Mystery Spot

Steven

HK$768

HK$886 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

8. Monarch Cove Inn

6.9 km from Mystery Spot

Matthew

HK$1,498

HK$1,704 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

9. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Mystery Spot

Julia

HK$726

HK$1,323 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

10. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9.2 km from Mystery Spot

Michael

HK$830

HK$964 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

A living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a TV screen.

11. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

4.2 km from Mystery Spot

Fabian

HK$860

HK$983 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

12. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Mystery Spot

Michael

HK$549

HK$633 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

13. Inn at Depot Hill

6.6 km from Mystery Spot

Joseph

HK$2,243

HK$2,985 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

14. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Mystery Spot

Carlos

HK$487

HK$696 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a desk with a computer and a lamp. Large windows offer a view of trees and a building outside.

A spacious living area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

15. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

5.1 km from Mystery Spot

Robin

HK$821

HK$939 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Mystery Spot

Simon

HK$749

HK$867 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Mystery Spot

Grant

HK$629

HK$727 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

18. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Mystery Spot

Irinea

HK$589

HK$729 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.

19. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 5.2 km from Mystery Spot

Herman

HK$473

HK$666 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

20. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

6.7 km from Mystery Spot

Elyse

HK$1,653

HK$1,887 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Mystery Spot

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley	8.4 Very good 1,339 reviews	View
Chaminade Resort & Spa	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 714 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Mystery Spot Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Not exactly seaside at all, but I would say a step up from the average motel, room key required to access hallway with your rooms so a little extra safety and friendly staff. Bcycle station right down the road to bike around!"

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

10/10 Excellent

"It was comfortable and cozy. Just right for me."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Courteous, friendly, helpful staff from parking valet to front desk reception. Conveniently situated location. Room was clean, comfortable, well-appointed. Excellent, hearty, substantial complimentary breakfast."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"Quiet room on back side of building with great beds! There is not much room to store luggage though, and could use a love seat or something for more seating. Also the tub floor was 8" taller than the bathroom floor so getting out of the shower or bath is a fall risk - there were no hand rails to grab on to1"

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

10/10 Excellent

"Great value stay in good location in an expensive city! Nicely kept property, clean room, and the hot tub room was awesome"

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent

"Check-in was remarkably simple!"

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

8/10 Good

"Overall, we had a great stay at the hotel. The staff is very helpful and friendly. We had a quick and easy check-in. Facility is a great venue for socializing and enjoying the outdoor patio and fireplace with live entertainment. The food is decent. We also enjoyed the coffee and tea bar. The only negative was a few issues with the facility maintenance, including lukewarm or no hot water, hard to turn sink faucet and loud banging door to our room and broken curtain slide."

5-Acre Mountain Retreat In Serene Santa Cruz Mountains Rental Permit #231090

10/10 Excellent

"It was a beautiful home! I just wished we have more than one night to appreciate it more."

Soquel Villa - 180 views of Monterey Bay w/ infinity pool, spa & movie theater

10/10 Excellent

"The property is literally just as beautiful as the pictures. They are adding on another covered patio party structure that will be so cool when complete. Also, the communication is just as good as described in all the other posts. The whole thing was a breeze. It wasn’t super hot weather so we opted to heat the pool during the day and then some of the group went in the spa in the evening while the rest of us sat by the fire. So relaxing! The only thing I will add for future renters- there is no ice maker in the fridge. There is a smaller one in the bar fridge but if you have a big group and need more ice, plan to get some bags to keep in the freezer. Also, there are a LOT of stairs. Both between the first floor, second floor and drop in living area and kitchen, and then again through various levels outside. This isn’t so bad except we brought our 89 year old parents and they had a little trouble. Just a heads up for older guests or someone that needs assistance. Overall the place was such a treat and we had a really great time. Thanks Matt!"

Other attractions near Mystery Spot

A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.

Ocean Street

8.6/10 (1,332 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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A church with a wooden door and a bell tower.

Mission Santa Cruz

8.2/10 (121 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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DeLaveaga Golf Course

Play a round of golf in Santa Cruz at DeLaveaga Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Pasatiempo Golf Course

7.4/10 (99 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Santa Cruz at Pasatiempo Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Scandinavian Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Scandinavian Cultural Center during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Poetic Cellars Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Poetic Cellars Winery during your travels to Soquel. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Town Clock

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Town Clock. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mystery Spot?

Mystery Spot is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 592 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Mystery Spot?

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Mystery Spot. Other good choices within 5 miles include Chaminade Resort & Spa and Light-Filled Redwood Cottage with Clawfoot Tub.

How many hotels are there close to Mystery Spot?

Expedia has 592 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Mystery Spot.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mystery Spot, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Mystery Spot.

What can I see and do near Mystery Spot?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Roaring Camp Railroads, Williams-Reynolds House and Felton Covered Bridge Park are must-sees while exploring the area. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Branciforte Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Mystery Spot hotels

1. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

2. Chaminade Resort & Spa

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

6. Seascape Beach Resort

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

8. Monarch Cove Inn

9. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

12. National 9 Santa Cruz

13. Inn at Depot Hill

14. Seaside Inn & Suites

15. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

18. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

19. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

20. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

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Top Mystery Spot Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

5-Acre Mountain Retreat In Serene Santa Cruz Mountains Rental Permit #231090

Soquel Villa - 180 views of Monterey Bay w/ infinity pool, spa & movie theater

Other attractions near Mystery Spot

Ocean Street

Mission Santa Cruz

DeLaveaga Golf Course

Pasatiempo Golf Course

Scandinavian Cultural Center

Poetic Cellars Winery

Town Clock

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