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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
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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

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1255 41st Ave Santa Cruz CA
$129 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$149 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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)
Room was spacious,nicely appointed! Had 2 tvs - one in sitting area by jetted tub, other in bedroom! Had refrig & microwave! Comfy bed & lounge chair in bedroom! Great bathroom- huge! Had roll in shower w/rainfall showerhead. Great free hot breakfsst! Waffles/eggs/sausages/ pastries,yogurt/fruit/super ...

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$233 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$266 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
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! (1,004 reviews)
Clean room nice view comfortable beds hot tub

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

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Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA
$110 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$128 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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! (1,001 reviews)
Great location. Helpful staff via phone.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

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Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$106 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$123 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
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! (1,005 reviews)
I have many good things to say about our stay however I would have preferred a room with a garden view. We were put in a room overlooking the parking lot and at night a light shined into our room and bed.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

204 Second Street Santa Cruz CA
$77 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$90 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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! (1,000 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

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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

500 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$99 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$115 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
Nice place, close to the Boardwalk, and breakfast was great

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
$85 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$99 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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 (1,000 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

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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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