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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,396 reviews)
"Had a great stay."
United States
Nicole
The price is HK$698
HK$904 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Ocean Pacific Lodge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Really like the historic hotel "
United States
Ed
The price is HK$650
HK$752 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. Loved the resort facilities, room and the View restaurant was amazing!"
United States
Kully
The price is HK$927
HK$1,392 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (921 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely - quiet, clean and it feels very safe. Accommodations were great - terrific bed and shower."
United States
William Thomas
The price is HK$697
HK$834 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Pacific Blue Inn

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (505 reviews)
"Cozy, clean cabin surrounded by nature and close to local hiking trails. Great host easy process to book and arrive. "
United States
Seth
The price is HK$842
HK$1,064 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Fern River Resort

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (991 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay! Love this place, location, staff, breakfast, and their passion to tend to butterflies. We can’t wait to go back!"
United States
Adeline
The price is HK$1,496
HK$1,701 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Monarch Cove Inn

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.4 km from Downtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The room was updated from what I saw on yelp but in a very good way. The room was very clean "
United States
Lizette
The price is HK$876
HK$1,513 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Bella Notte

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (642 reviews)
"Room was very clean. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was good."
United States
REGINALD
The price is HK$917
HK$1,060 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (213 reviews)
"Adorable hotel! The room was so cute. Close to the pier and boardwalk. Great price! "
United States
Lamar
The price is HK$1,015
HK$1,216 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Seaway Inn

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (759 reviews)
"This is definitely a cozy and conveniently located hotel. But don’t plan on having privacy or peace. The walls are so thin, you hear EVERYTHING in adjacent rooms."
United States
Richard
The price is HK$817
HK$916 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
5.7 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location Clean and maintained Quiet Great breakfast"
United States
Jennifer
The price is HK$986
HK$1,137 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (576 reviews)
"The owners of this property are so friendly and kind! If you like nautical decor like we do, you will absolutely love it here! Don't hesitate to book!"
United States
Cheryl
The price is HK$1,163
HK$1,299 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Best motel in town"
United States
Adam B
The price is HK$718
HK$893 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Mission Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,292 reviews)
"Conveniently located near the boardwalk. Staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel is always clean."
United States
Gabriela
The price is HK$1,238
HK$1,422 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7.5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,298 reviews)
"Clean nice pool and yacuzzy nice bar"
United States
Laura
The price is HK$1,185
HK$1,351 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"The beds were comfortable. "
United States
Tina
The price is HK$1,403
HK$1,809 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hotel Los Gatos

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (600 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is HK$1,474
HK$1,683 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay while I worked in the area. "
United States
Trevor
The price is HK$887
HK$1,065 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,555 reviews)
"Beachfront and reasonable price will definitely stay again"
United States
Nicole
The price is HK$1,051
HK$1,211 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Marea Sol Hotel

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"They have clean room, staff were very nice! I was able to check in early with no troubles which it’s a big plus to my review."
United States
Erika
The price is HK$1,167
HK$1,335 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Inn At Pasatiempo
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers to the Downtown neighbourhood in Santa Cruz will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House as part of your Downtown travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?
For your stay in Downtown, Ocean Pacific Lodge is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Downtown.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are also worth a stop.