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Our top choices for Cowell's Beach hotels

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is HK$897
HK$1,038 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Business centre

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,239 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is HK$789
HK$917 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,345 reviews)
"Great room and location "
United States
Aditya
The price is HK$765
HK$890 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Marea Sol Hotel
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)
"Spotless room...great staff...amenities galore... "
United States
Ramsin
The price is HK$2,052
HK$2,739 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Cowell's Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (152 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great location, and nice rooms."
United States
Robert
The price is HK$809
HK$984 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Seaway Inn
Beach views

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, < 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is HK$2,097
HK$2,385 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.5 km from Cowell's Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,290 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
The price is HK$554
HK$742 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (895 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is HK$694
HK$830 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Was a nice place to stay for my folks on vacation"
United States
Rosalie
The price is HK$858
HK$995 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Cowell's Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Scenic inn with great service in a great neighborhood."
United States
Andrea
The price is HK$1,443
HK$1,735 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is HK$625
HK$788 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Mission Inn
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,188 reviews)
"Excellent location "
United States
George
The price is HK$692
HK$1,070 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Casablanca On The Beach
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (630 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is HK$831
HK$965 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Cowell's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms were excellent and staff as well. They locked our bikes up in storage so that we did not have to lug them upstairs. Rio Vista is a real find in Santa Cruz. Will stay there again. A really great value."
United States
David
The price is HK$694
HK$908 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Rio Vista Suites
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Cowell's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (933 reviews)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
The price is HK$466
HK$670 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Seaside Inn & Suites
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Cowell's Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,061 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
Bedrije
The price is HK$780
HK$907 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Cowell's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"the staff was great, verry nice a wonderful stay "
United States
Bill
The price is HK$889
HK$1,028 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"staff was sooo nice, rooms were clean and the location was excellent."
United States
Maria
The price is HK$499
HK$662 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Beachview Inn
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Cowell's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,176 reviews)
"It was clean and front desk person was awesome. "
United States
Jesus
The price is HK$928
HK$1,073 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Cowell's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,193 reviews)
"Room was spacious and comfortable. Location made it easy to get to and from amazing sites, and breakfast fueled our day! Definitely would stay again! "
United States
Nicole
The price is HK$789
HK$910 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
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Top Cowell's Beach Hotel Reviews

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"clean room, did not encounter any problem during our stay"
Joshua John 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites

Hotels near other Cowell's Beach attractions

Pier at Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz Wharf

4.4/5 (790 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Famous surfing beach town! California
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.3/5 (3,850 reviews)
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cowell's Beach?
Cowell's Beach is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 140 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Cowell's Beach?
Adjacent to Cowell's Beach, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Dream Inn Santa Cruz and Casablanca On The Beach.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Cowell's Beach?
Expedia has 140 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cowell's Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cowell's Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Cowell's Beach.
What can I see and do near Cowell's Beach?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Williams-Reynolds House are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Neary Lagoon Park if you want a dose of fresh air.