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Our top choices for Santa Cruz 3-star hotels

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Frank
HK$1,061
HK$1,223 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.
A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.
A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

2. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Johnnie
HK$687
HK$1,110 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Casablanca On The Beach
Terrace/patio
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Grester
HK$973
HK$1,125 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Leslie
HK$1,027
HK$1,185 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.
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.
A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

5. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Aptos
United States
Michael
HK$830
HK$964 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a TV screen.
An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".

6. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley
United States
Fabian
HK$863
HK$986 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
A rustic wooden cabin with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden deck, surrounded by dense forest and a flowing stream.
A cozy bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.
A rustic bar with wooden furniture, a pool table, and a large TV screen displaying a guitar.
A building with a large tree in front, a parking lot, and a clear blue sky.

7. The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Boulder Creek
United States
Mon
HK$700
HK$927 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
United States
William
HK$1,061
HK$1,221 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Natalya
HK$927
HK$1,073 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
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 landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

10. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
Capitola
United States
Matthew
HK$1,498
HK$1,704 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Monarch Cove Inn
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.
A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."
An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

11. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz
United States
Donald
HK$1,511
HK$1,726 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

12. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Shawna
HK$856
HK$1,107 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Rio Vista Suites
A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.
A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.
A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.
A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

13. Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
Capitola
United States
Liz
HK$1,719
HK$2,002 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Capitola Hotel
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

14. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Sharon
HK$777
HK$926 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Pacific Blue Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.
A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Molly
HK$1,570
HK$1,791 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.
A cabin surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage.
A row of cabins with a dirt path leading to them, surrounded by tall trees.
A cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

16. Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
Felton
United States
CarriLin
HK$747
HK$958 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Fern River Resort
A beach scene with waves and a sunset.
A coastal golf course with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy bunker, and a well-maintained green.
A view from a window overlooking a beach with a house and palm trees.
A waterfront property with colorful buildings, a calm reflective water surface, and palm trees in the background.

17. East Cliff Nook

East Cliff Nook
Eastside Santa Cruz
United States
Judith
East Cliff Nook
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense foliage and pampas grass.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a brick fireplace, and a large window.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with colorful cushions, a coffee table with remote controls, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a window with a view of a balcony.

18. Rustic Mtn-view Home w/ Wood Stove: Dog Friendly

Rustic Mtn-view Home w/ Wood Stove: Dog Friendly
Felton
Rustic Mtn-view Home w/ Wood Stove: Dog Friendly
A covered porch with a wicker sofa, a striped rug, and a hexagonal planter with flowers.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a dishwasher, and a window with a view.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bench, and a view of the outside.
A dining area with a glass-top table, four wooden chairs, and a view of a forest through large windows.

19. California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails

California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails
Ben Lomond
United States
LAURA
California Cottage < 4 Mi to Redwood Hiking Trails
A house with a green door, a porch, and a staircase leading to the front door.
A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, a cabinet, and a refrigerator.
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a window with blinds.
A house with a porch, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.

20. Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen

Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen
Westside Santa Cruz
Inviting 1BR Patio Full Kitchen
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Was an awesome experience. Was happy to see a small food items to order. Wish there was more kid friendly items for dinner to order. Besides that the place was fabulous"
Jennifer 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Santa Cruz?
Travellers in search of a pleasant and affordable Santa Cruz stay often book Hyatt Place Santa Cruz. This 3-star hotel, around 1.13 kilometres southeast of the centre, comes with a terrace and an electric car charging station. Want another hot tip? Located 2 kilometres south of downtown and featuring a garden and a lake view, Rio Vista Suites is another go-to choice for guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Santa Cruz?
Check in to a 3-star hotel and you can expect comfortable and well-kept rooms and amenities such as free WiFi, exercise equipment and tea and coffee facilities. These stays may also include a bar and restaurant. Elevate your Santa Cruz trip by picking a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness area, round-the-clock room service and deluxe toiletries, you'll experience a superior level of relaxation and comfort.

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