Book Kid-Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz from $68

Name: Hotel Solares
Price range: $122 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

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! (176 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Great location. Good house. We enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. Would happily return.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1255 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

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$139 nightly

$160 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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! (1,003 reviews)

We really liked this hotel. The room was clean, the staff was SO nice and helpful and we were located near the ice machine which was great. They had plenty of parking in the parking structure. We would definitely stay at this location again!

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

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$259 nightly

$295 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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! (1,007 reviews)

Great View!!! Friendly staff!

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Rio Sands Hotel

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA

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$130 nightly

$150 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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! (1,004 reviews)

A great location near the old cement ship. A great place to unwind with a pool and hot tub!

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA

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$106 nightly

$123 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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! (1,010 reviews)

Beautiful Koi pond. My room was spotless and the staff was very friendly. I would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Aqua Breeze Inn

204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, CA

$85 nightly

$99 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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! (1,008 reviews)

Bery good

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

500 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$109 nightly

$126 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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! (1,013 reviews)

Solid for the price

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Hotel Solares

600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

Fully refundable

$105 nightly

$122 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 enough for a beach trip last minute

Reviewed on Oct 7, 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

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,216 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

$259 nightly

$295 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)

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How much does it cost to stay in a family hotel in Santa Cruz?

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