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Best Luxury Hotels in Santa Cruz
Inn at Depot Hill
"Great little Inn. Perfect for our stay!"
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
"If you’re looking for mid level motel in a great location, this is the place. An older building but well kept and clean. Nice pool and bbq area and 500 steps from the beach. The staff has always been friendly and very accommodating."
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
"If you're not a Hilton Honors member with standing, you will be charged for in/out parking, as well as Wi-fi."
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026
Continental Inn
"The staff was very pleasant"
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
Hotel Solares
"The room was moldy. The toilet was not sturdy, no shampoo or conditioner. They used a strong fragrance to cover up the smell of mold and humidity. It was gross!"
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026
Oceana Inn
"The rooms are getting very run down. Needs remodel, paint and fixtures fixed. Hotel.Com people get the homeless rooms I guess."
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2020
Surf City Inn and Suites
Beachview Inn
Santa Cruz Luxury Hotels
Do you want to stay at an elegant 5 star hotel for your next getaway? Do you want to be pampered like royalty? When you're ready, the Santa Cruz luxury hotels are the plush oasis you’ve been looking for.
Choose from the best luxury hotels in Santa Cruz to make your stay as comfortable and memorable as possible. Deluxe amenities await you upon check-in—perks like a heated pool, luxurious spa, and 24-hour reception service will cater to your every need, no matter the hour. If you’re tired from the day’s activities and don’t feel like wandering around to look for a meal, sit down to dinner at one of the high-end restaurants on property or contact room service for a sophisticated dining experience in the comfort of your own suite. Getting to and from the airport will be an easy task as well because most of these fancy hotels offer a free shuttle service for easy transportation.
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Santa Cruz hotels essential information
Accommodation | 753 hotels |
|---|---|
Lowest Price | $78 |
Highest Price | $380 |
Popular hotels | Surf City Inn and Suites, Hotel Solares, Beachview Inn, Continental Inn, Rio Sands Vacation Rentals, Inn at Depot Hill, Oceana Inn, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley |
Popular Luxury Stays in Santa Cruz
Recent Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews By Fellow Wanderers
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
"If you're not a Hilton Honors member with standing, you will be charged for in/out parking, as well as Wi-fi."
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"My biggest question would be why on earth are the towels grey…? They don’t look clean even if they are, but also they don’t look like the color is intentionally chosen… they’re pale grey and look as though they just don’t get washed properly."