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Best Luxury Hotels in Santa Cruz

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill

250 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$269 nightly
The price is $303 total per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
$303 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
This bed & breakfast features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning. A terrace and a garden ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (714 reviews)
we loved our room and the bed & breakfast grounds, breakfast and wine and cheese

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

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Rio Sands Hotel

Rio Sands Hotel

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$130 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$150 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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! (1,001 reviews)
Pool nice. Didn’t have view from room but walk to beach was minutes away

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

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Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

50 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA
$79 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$91 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around-the-clock ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
friendly accommodating staff and a very convenient location near beach, lighthouse and west cliff drive.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$106 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$122 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and perks like free WiFi. Enjoy the hot tub and conveniences like ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,214 reviews)
No matter what we changed the thermostat to the air wouldnt get cooler.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

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Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$66 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$77 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa and an indoor pool are featured at this smoke-free motel. There's a hot tub on site, and a 24-hour front desk and a garden are also ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
Eh, do away with the kiosk.
Weird having to check-in at a Kiosk with someone on a video call, that was obviously in another country. Only the kiosk was available because the lobby was deserted and locked. We arrived at 2:30 in the afternoon with check-in at 3pm. A live person didnt show up until around 4.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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Continental Inn

Continental Inn

414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$72 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Nov 20 to Nov 21
$84 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
yes / no pets.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

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Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundable
$103 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Nov 6 to Nov 7
$118 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
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 (1,002 reviews)
Good enough for a beach trip last minute

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

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Oceana Inn

Oceana Inn

525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Free self parking is available and the hotel's multilingual staff can provide around-the-clock assistance. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental ...
Ok for the price
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

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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

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706 hotels
Lowest Price
$77
Highest Price
$303
Popular hotels
Surf City Inn and Suites, Hotel Solares, Beachview Inn, Continental Inn, Rio Sands Hotel, Inn at Depot Hill, Oceana Inn, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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