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Top Santa Cruz 3 Star hotels

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
"Everyone was helpful and attentive. Breakfast area can get crowded but variety of food to pick from"
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"Great location to walk everywhere. Good breakfast. Very nice rooms. Little pool but still fun. Great gated parking, very safe. We’ll definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
"A"
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
"The only thing that was good about the hotel was the nice guy at the front office with long blonde hair and the location. The hotel is very old and the pictures are very deceiving. The cleaning crew needs to do a better job at cleaning the rooms. The walls are paper thin so you can hear everything. ..."
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Longer pool times. Pool should be open earlier and close later"
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
"We love the location, friendly staff, and cleanliness of this hotel. We have stayed her more then one time and every time it's great."
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
"We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean, breakfast was awesome, lots of variety! Very pleasant atmosphere, and friendly staff!"
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Monarch Cove Inn
"The property is gorgeous. Butterflies gathered in the morning and the view of the ocean from the outdoor patio was beautiful. The room itself was very clean and had antique furniture. The stairway up, bathroom tile & fixtures were quite worn down. Our particular room also did not have window screens. ..."
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026
3 Star Hotels Santa Cruz
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