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5.0 out of 5

"On the beach. Great views. Too expensive and they shouldn’t charge additionally for parking when room is so expensive already " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 02 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

Beachfront resort near Monterey Bay

On the beach

A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz resort places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Cowell's Beach and Santa Cruz Wharf are also within half a mile (1 km).

Beachfront dining

This resort features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Relax with a drink at the poolside bar and enjoy perks like free WiFi. Valet parking, a business center, and a coffee shop are also offered.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$259* Per night/room Mar 21 - Mar 22

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower - Two Queen)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive Two Qu)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - Two Queen)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Dream Inn Santa Cruz ratings based on 17 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
5.0 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Everyone (7) Couples (5) Family (5)
5 out of 5
On the beach. Great views. Too expensive and they shouldn’t charge additionally for parking when room is so expensive already

Posted by on Mar 2, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 5, 2024 by Dream Team

Dear Mark,Thank you so much for staying with us. We love that you enjoyed our beachfront location and great views! Please come back soon. Dream Team

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 25, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 17, 2023 by The Dream Team

Dear Audrey,Thank you for staying with us. Come back again soon!The Dream Team

5 out of 5

Posted by , from LAWRENCE on May 26, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 30, 2023 by Dream Team

Dear Tammy,Thank you for staying with us. We hope to see you again soon! Dream Team

5 out of 5

Posted by on Apr 30, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 20, 2023 by Dream Team

Dear Barbi,Thank you so much for your great review. We hope you come back soon!Dream Team

5 out of 5
Right on the beach, looking out over the pier and from the side we stayed in, the boardwalk. Lots of food and dining options. Valets and check in staff were courteous and efficient.

Posted by on Apr 5, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 12, 2023 by Dream Team

Dear Sean,Thank you so much for your great review. So glad that you enjoyed the beach, pier, and Boardwalk views from your room! Come back and see us soon!Dream Team

5 out of 5
If you enjoy waking up and seeing the sun ☀️ rise you’ll enjoy dream inn

Posted by on Sep 3, 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by , from Modesto on Feb 27, 2022

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5 out of 5
Well maintained and super comfortable. Absolutely priceless view and location. Traffic around hotel was pretty congested but once checked in it’s an easy short walk to everything. Really…everything. Beach, food, wharf, boardwalk, shops, restaurants…everything. Priceless view and location.

Posted by on Jun 1, 2021

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5 out of 5
Access directly from the hotel to the beach. Valet parking was a little slow at checkout time on Sunday.

Posted by on Mar 29, 2021

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5 out of 5
I was glad to have the opportunity to stay there and listen to the ocean all night.

Posted by on Mar 26, 2021

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Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Dream Inn Santa Cruz. For a fee, parking is available. This Santa Cruz resort is smoke free.

  • 165 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers 165 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony
  • In-room dining
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Jack O'Neill Restaurant - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site

Spa Services

  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00–30.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35.00 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Dream Inn
  • Dream Santa Cruz
  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
  • Dream Hotel Santa Cruz
  • Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
  • a Joie De Vivre Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz
  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort
  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort Santa Cruz

You should know

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.