Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mini) | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player
Exterior
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1505 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mini)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Heart of Santa Cruz.Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Also, Ocean Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Pacific Avenue is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mariannes Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Hampton Inn Santa Cruz also features an indoor pool, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hampton Inn Santa Cruz to the airport?

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is 15.2 mi (17-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz?

As of Jul 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz on Jul 11, 2025 start from $346.56, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hampton Inn Santa Cruz have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz.

How close is Hampton Inn Santa Cruz to the beach?

This hotel is 5 mi (12-min drive) from Capitola Beach and 1.7 mi (7-min drive) from Seabright Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hampton Inn Santa Cruz offer free breakfast?

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hampton Inn Santa Cruz have a pool?

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Hampton Inn Santa Cruz have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hampton Inn Santa Cruz to downtown Santa Cruz?

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is 0.4 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 573 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

kevin, thousand palms

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was a great stay and I’ll come back. Friendly!

Our stay at The Hampton Inn was great. My family and I will definitely come back. Everyone was so nice that worked at the hotel. I was welcomed warmly by the front counter staff in the evening and the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Not enough secure parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrine, Stirling city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and nice spacious rooms. Good breakfast as well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilfredo

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Yuridiana

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey, Dana Point

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk was rude, not accomodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly service and great condition

Excellent service. The young lady who checked us in went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We were early, and had a difficult time arriving due to travel issues, but she let us in our room early and gave us snacks and treats to cheer us up. The hotel was in excellent condition as well and even had a warm indoor pool which we enjoyed!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle, San Diego

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not think this property lived up to the Hampton Inn name. Everything was clean, but the breakfast was sparse and the coffee was out for quite a while. Our room was extremely loud and, while we appreciated that the people next to us were enjoying themselves, we did not need to know the specifics of how they liked to pleasure one another.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Toothpick in my bed

I gave this a low rating because number one I pulled back the cover and top sheet on the bed and found a toothpick! This told me the bed had been used. Disgusting. They gave us a different room but there is no excuse for covering up a previously used bed. The new room had crumbs on the floor. Obviously they have an issue with cleaning. Also the bed was uncomfortable and caused a backache. The pool is tiny but it did work for me to exercise and it was heated. Breakfast was standard. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorry, Santa Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latonya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was kept really clean and was maintained well! I was so happy to feel cleanliness in the bathroom as if I were home. The facility was clean from the moment you stepped in, in the dining areas, elevator, and all the way up to the rooms. There was even hand sanitizer @ the elevator. The staff was really nice upon our checking in and any time we encountered them in between our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

high

Was a clean well maintained motel. I had a large room with handicap equipment. Like extra rails/ walk in shower and on the ground floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

michiko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024