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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

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Reception
Lobby
Lobby
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mystery Spot
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Forest View, High Floor)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Forest View, High Floor)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 750 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 750 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 750 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Allergy Friendly

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Near the airport.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Roaring Camp Railroads with a stay here. Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Wharf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mystery Spot - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 9 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Monk Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Series - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Otoro Sushi - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4-star hotel near Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 5 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 7000 square feet (650 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Santa Cruz hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 178 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 7000 sq ft of conference space
  • 650 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1999
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley offers 178 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 18 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 16.95 to 25 for adults and USD 14.95 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 16.95 to 25.00 for adults, and USD 14.95 to 20.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 18 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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, credit card, or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hilton Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz Hotel
Hilton Santa Cruz Hotel Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Hilton Scotts Valley Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Hilton Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Hilton
Scotts Valley Santa Cruz
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Hilton Scotts Valley
Hilton Scotts Valley Hotel
Hilton Santa Cruz / Scotts Valley Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley to the airport?

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is 18.7 mi (25-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 Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley?

As of Jan 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley on Jan 25, 2026 start from $97.58, 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 Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley.

How close is Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley to the beach?

This hotel is 8.4 mi (17-min drive) from Capitola Beach and 11.4 mi (21-min drive) from Rio Del Mar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 16.95 and 25.00 for adults, USD 14.95 and 20.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 18 per night.

Does Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley have a pool?

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley features an outdoor pool.

Does Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley have a restaurant?

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is home to Stonehouse Bar and Grill, which features Californian cuisine, light fare, and brunch.

Does Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley to downtown Santa Cruz?

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is 4 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 655 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1247 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alex

Mold in the bathroom walls
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alex

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs to fix mold in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff. When we checked in, the staff member realized that we had three rooms on different floors. He moved us close together on the same floor. I appreciated that he noticed that.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cafe for breakfast. I believe her name was Dawn. She was very attentive to our families.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Dublin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alfredo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place great room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Zachary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our bed destroyed my back. Everyone is very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was nice and check in was smooth. Staff was friendly at check in. Heater in the room did not work and the toilet barely flushed. When I told the young man at the front desk in the morning about the heater and toilet, he wasn’t professional or courteous. He said he would let someone know when he was doing what he was working. Didn’t seem to be happy to be at work. Got back to the room in the afternoon and the toilet flushed but the heater was still blowing cold air. I let the manager k ow about it and soon after it was blowing warmer but it never got to the set temperature, and it felt very humid in the room. I did not mention it a third time since it was warmer than the night before and we were leaving in the morning. Other than that, the hotel was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Staff & service
Tub out of order. Elevator went out of service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Savannah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Parking was quite easy and check in went smoothly. When we arrived it was dark and we were quite tired so upon entering the room, we made haste to get ourselves comfortable, and in bed as our wedding was the very next day. Upon waking up and having the sun shine into the room, we noticed a red dried substance on the wall that looked to be throw up. As we were on a timeframe to get ready for our wedding, we decided to focus on getting ourselves ready and let the staff know. We let the staff know, but as the morning progressed and we continued to ready ourselves, we did notice multiple other spots that had throw up, including inside the cushions of the couch, the bathroom counter and even in the shower and on the wall outside of the shower. Despite the staff being extremely friendly and apologetic about the issue, it still was not something that we were excited or happy about in the slightest, especially given the amount that we paid to stay in a suite. A more minor note, but still inconvenient, with the price we paid, there was no free-continental breakfast as we have experienced at many hotels including other Hiltons. The options for the paid buffet were quite limited and amenities in the room were surprisingly lacking compared to hotels of lower star rating including no bath robes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roseanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Front attendant was rude. Hidden incidental fee was annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t use. No issues
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We genuinely felt loved and cared for; it was a very peaceful, amazing experience and I already look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful place to stay for business. Close to shopping options. Wish the jets worked on the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although it was somewhat difficult to get to, our rom was very clean and in great condition.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful hotel; however our room had an odor. Other than that, very clean looking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed with the hotel and how nice the property is. We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and hot tub were nice. Breakfast is expensive. We won’t be staying for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

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

8/10 Good

Veronica

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