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Top Santa Cruz Kid Friendly Hotels

Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

Santa Cruz CA
This vacation home featured laundry facilities and barbecue grills.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (275 reviews)
The view was fantastic. The home worked GREAT for the 6 of us, and even when we entertained an additional 6 people, there was plenty of room for everyone.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1255 41st Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$159 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$182 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Great location.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
$249 nightly
The price is $284 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$284 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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! (1,006 reviews)
Beautiful

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

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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
$120 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$139 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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, ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,088 reviews)
clean room, friendly staff

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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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
$103 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$120 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room and lobby. Stayed for only one night.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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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 Mar 5 to Mar 6
$90 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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! (1,003 reviews)
The staff was great! A nice,big and clean room in a great location

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

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Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$78 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$91 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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 ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
Loved this stay. Really nice location and rooms are good sized. Great for dogs! Would happily stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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

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 ...

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

Opens in a new windowThe BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit
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Top Kid-Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz where Kids Stay FREE

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Hotels With Pools in Santa Cruz

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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