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Name: Rio Vista Suites
Price range: $105 total
Rating: 8.6

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Top Santa Cruz 3 Star hotels

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA

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$127 nightly

$146 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

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This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Enjoy the free continental breakfast each morning. Self parking, a terrace, and a snack bar/deli are also ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,263 reviews)

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Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

313 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA

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$127 nightly

$147 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

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A full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,133 reviews)

Andrea at the front desk was incredibly helpful. Made us feel welcome!

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

Casablanca On The Beach

101 Main St Santa Cruz CA

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$140 nightly

$161 total

May 5 - May 6

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This hotel features free WiFi in public areas, concierge services, and self parking. A terrace, a lobby fireplace, and express check-out are also on offer.

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,200 reviews)

On top of the nightly fee, they also charged a parking fee once you check in. Various wires hanging from TV. Ironing board about falls over when using. Definitely a nice view though.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA

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$119 nightly

$138 total

May 3 - May 4

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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! (1,107 reviews)

Very charming. Our bed was very comfortable. Our room upstairs had a nice balcony patio overlooking the pool and garden area. Our room was very clean and housekeeping excellent. We dined with our dog on the patio at Sevis. Bri was awesome as a server Our dinners were great

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

11570 Hwy 9 Boulder Creek CA

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$95 nightly

$109 total

Apr 26 - Apr 27

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A bar/lounge and a fireplace in the lobby are featured at this lodge, along with free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. A picnic area is also ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

On a main road with very busy traffic.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA

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$127 nightly

$147 total

May 7 - May 8

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This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. Enjoy ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

We always stay at the Hyatt when we visit Santa Cruz. It is a first rate hostelry in every respect.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

5030 Scotts Valley Drive Scotts Valley CA

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$110 nightly

$126 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

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This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)

We were given a beautiful suite in a quiet corner. It was lovely way to celebrate our anniversary

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1255 41st Ave Santa Cruz CA

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$149 nightly

$171 total

Apr 26 - Apr 27

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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! (1,002 reviews)

Fabulously comfy bed and room’s a/c system was excellent. Breakfast was the best I’ve had in this type of hotel. Spa (hot tub) was being repaired so disappointed but pool’s temp was just Right & we enjoyed that.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

2956 Mission St Santa Cruz CA

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$127 nightly

$146 total

May 3 - May 4

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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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Breakfast was sandwiches wrapped in plastic in a heated container. My only complaint.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

Rio Vista Suites

611 Third Street Santa Cruz CA

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$91 nightly

$105 total

Apr 26 - Apr 27

Total with taxes and fees

A garden is available at this hotel.

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

I stayed four nights and I liked the location right along the Riverwalk and a few blocks from the beach and boardwalk. Interesting architecture. Free off-street parking was a great perk. BUT: comes with little soundproofing especially if you have guests in the room above you. So definitely NOT quiet. ...

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

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3 Star Hotels Santa Cruz

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