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Name: Hotel Solares
Price range: $96 total
Rating: 6.4

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Top Santa Cruz Kid Friendly Hotels

The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

Santa Cruz CA

This vacation home features a gym and a hot tub. There's fun for all ages with a playground and an arcade/game room, and families will appreciate the onsite ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (177 reviews)

Families like: Kitchen, playground, game room, close to beach

Travelers say...

Nicely furnished clean home in a great location.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1255 41st Ave Santa Cruz CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$139 nightly

$160 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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 ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Great!

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA

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$249 nightly

$284 total

Dec 8 - Dec 9

Total with taxes and fees

A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free resort. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

It was beautiful view on 5th floor. U could heard ocean all night with amazing bed. Stuff was friendly and everything was 5 star. From room to all facility. Parking is not free, u have to pay for parking but next to Ocean and with amazing price it was one of kind moments.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA

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$130 nightly

$150 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden, a picnic area, and luggage storage ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Was just what I was looking for. Walk to beach. Older building but well kept. Not super well sound insulated, we could hear neighbors.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA

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$106 nightly

$123 total

Dec 10 - Dec 11

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! (1,020 reviews)

We’ve been here multiple times and it’s always been great.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Aqua Breeze Inn

204 Second Street Santa Cruz CA

$82 nightly

$95 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Total with taxes and fees

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A terrace and laundry facilities are also provided.

8/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)

Parking was easy, but I did need to leave early cause of a family emergency and wasn't able to get a refund, but the staff was nice about it. Just wish we could specify on website

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

500 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA

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$102 nightly

$119 total

Dec 11 - Dec 12

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This hotel features a gym and a hot tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the free buffet ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)

Room was clean very clean. Decent breakfast and coffee. Good, easy, safe parking situation, and close to downtown and the boardwalk. Great price for a pet friendly hotel. Only major downside: The elevator smells like sewage gas!!! Use the stairs. I hope management does something about that. Otherwise ...

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

Hotel Solares

600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA

Fully refundable

$83 nightly

$96 total

Dec 5 - Dec 6

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly property offers ...

6.4/10 (1,003 reviews)

Good

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Kid-Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz where Kids Stay FREE

Ocean Pacific Lodge

301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA

$81 nightly

$95 total

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,256 reviews)

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels With Pools in Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA

$249 nightly

$284 total

Dec 8 - Dec 9

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Santa Cruz Kid-Friendly Hotels

It’s not a family vacation if you can’t bring the entire clan with you, is it? Next time you have a few days off from work, plan a family-friendly getaway. Set off on an adventure the entire family will love, and book your stay at one of the kid-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz.

Your little ones are the most important thing in your life, so make sure they enjoy your accommodation as much as you do. From a kids-only room service menu (macaroni and cheese, anyone?) to special perks like in-room video game consoles, these lodgings provide a little something extra for the smaller members of your crew. The best family-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz may even offer playgrounds and other activities to keep the kiddos busy. What’s more, some hotels provide a babysitting service so you can get a few hours to yourself!

Whether you’re traveling with one small child or hauling around your entire extended family, Travelocity is here to help. Let us hook you up with hotels for kids in Santa Cruz that will keep your youngsters happy without breaking the bank. You can save even more when you bundle your flight and hotel together, so what are you waiting for? Grab your family and get ready to explore!

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Recent Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews By Fellow Wanderers

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5

Posted 1 day ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"This entire hotel is absolutely gorgeous. From the koment you walk in, theres beautiful artwork, its clean, and all around great vibes. Staff was very friendly. Room was clean, modern and beautiful. Very comfortable and even had a cute little outdoor seating area. The pool was open! Big heated pool, huge hot tub, lots of comfortable seating and access to the bar, you can even bring your drinks outside to the pool/hottub area! We lived this hotel so much and will definitely be staying here again."

A verified traveler stayed at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

5 out of 5

Posted 3 days ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"It was beautiful view on 5th floor. U could heard ocean all night with amazing bed. Stuff was friendly and everything was 5 star. From room to all facility. Parking is not free, u have to pay for parking but next to Ocean and with amazing price it was one of kind moments."

A verified traveler stayed at Dream Inn Santa Cruz