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Top Downtown Santa Cruz 3 Star hotels

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$112 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
$130 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the free continental breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,246 reviews)
Food!

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$131 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$151 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features free WiFi in public areas, concierge services, and self parking. A terrace, a lobby fireplace, and express check-out are also on offer.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,194 reviews)
Friendly staff. Comfortable beds.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$110 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$127 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 3 conference rooms, free WiFi in public areas, ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,058 reviews)
Great pool area, good food and service and nicely decorated restaurant and rooms. Feels recently updated and all of the staff we interacted with were helpful and friendly. Would recommend and will be back!

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3 out of 5
5030 Scotts Valley Drive Scotts Valley CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$105 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$120 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
I enjoyed my stay. Got a great deal last minute for the three day weekend. There are a few little things that were not amazing for a four points. No microwaves in the room. No way to raise or lower the blinds in the room. Restaurant was very minimal, more like ordering bar food. Bathroom was had ...

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$109 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$126 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,071 reviews)
Great property, great location, great staff

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
$115 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
$133 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. Enjoy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Nice hotel. They upgraded our room for free which was very nice. The bed was ok and did the job. We didn't eat breakfast there because we wanted to enjoy the Santa Cruz diner but it looked good and there were a lot of people eating. The highlight however was the valet. That guy had me laughing and ...

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3 out of 5
11570 Hwy 9 Boulder Creek CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$109 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$125 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
A bar/lounge and a fireplace in the lobby are featured at this lodge, along with free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. A picnic area is also ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
friendly greeting at the reception area, and in the diner. TV didn’t work or more like I couldn’t figure out the remote. it was ok though, the bed was cozy and I slept like a baby.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3 out of 5
2956 Mission St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$122 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$141 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Staff are nice and hot breakfast is good.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

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Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3 out of 5
8425 Moss Landing Rd Moss Landing CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$116 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$130 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the 24-hour business center. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (951 reviews)
Wonderful inn, fairly new so everything is spic and span! Pet-friendly, great desk personnel, love the amenities (including ear plugs) and coffee machine. Definitely would come back, and highly recommended!

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

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Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites

3 out of 5
611 Third Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$81 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$94 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
A garden is available at this hotel.
8.4/10 Very Good! (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.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

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