Find and compare 3 Star hotels in Santa Cruz
Seize Your Someday with our amazing deals for the whole family!
Save an extra 10% or more on select hotels with Member Discounts
Access exclusive hotel deals, only with the Travelocity app
Check prices for these dates
Top Santa Cruz 3 Star hotels

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Casablanca On The Beach
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Rio Vista Suites
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Monarch Cove Inn
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
3 Star Hotels Santa Cruz
Maybe you’ve got to travel for work, or perhaps you’re finally ready to book that much-deserved vacation—regardless, it’s time for you to get on a plane and you’re going to make the most of it. You’ve traveled enough to know how important a comfy bed and room service can be, so booking a hotel with all the amenities you need is a priority.
You can find 3 star hotels in Santa Cruz that keep you close to all the great sightseeing and activities around the area, or even book a place that’s a bit more secluded, if that’s what you prefer. No matter what you’re looking for—whether you’re all about the location or are invested in on-site perks--Travelocity will help you find the accommodation that works best for you.
When it comes to options, you’ll have them. The Santa Cruz 3 star hotels give you plenty of choices as far as access to the best areas, and many also offer a breakfast buffet, as well as plenty of other amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and an on-site pool or spa.
Whatever you’re looking for on your next getaway, browse Travelocity’s big selection of hotels to ensure you get the best possible deal. Book one of the best 3 star hotels in Santa Cruz today!
Recent Santa Cruz hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
More ways to wander Santa Cruz
Explore More Ways to Travel with Travelocity
- 3 Star Hotels in Downtown San Jose
- 4 Star Hotels in Downtown San Jose
- 5 Star Hotels in Downtown San Jose
- Hotels near University of California
- 5 Star Hotels in Campbell
- 4 Star Hotels in Los Gatos
- Hotels near Pacific Garden Mall
- Hotels near Cowell's Beach
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Circles
- Lower Seabright Hotels
- Hotels near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
- 4 Star Hotels in Cupertino
- 3 Star Hotels in Aptos
- 4 Star Hotels in Aptos
- Cottages in Twin Lakes
- Beach Resorts & in Twin Lakes
- Cheap Hotels in Twin Lakes
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Twin Lakes
- Twin Lakes Hotels
- Hotels near DeLaveaga Golf Course
- 4 Star Hotels in Mount Hermon
- Hotels near Santa Cruz Harbor
- Beach Resorts & in Pleasure Point
- Hotels with Hot Tubs in Pleasure Point
- Oceanfront Hotels in Pleasure Point
- Pleasure Point Hotels
- Hotels near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse
- Hotels near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Hotels near Sky Glider
- 4 Star Hotels in Morgan Hill
- 5 Star Hotels in Morgan Hill
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Live Oak
- Romantic Getaways & Hotels in Live Oak
- Hotels near Ocean Street
- 5 Star Hotels in Watsonville
- Beach Resorts & in Beach Hill - Beach Flats
- Cheap Hotels in Beach Hill - Beach Flats
- Romantic Getaways & Hotels in Beach Hill - Beach Flats
- Beach Hill - Beach Flats Hotels
- Hotels near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
- 4 Star Hotels in Bonny Doon
- Hotels near Natural Bridges State Park
- Hotels near Main Beach
- Hotels near Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory
- Hotels near Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
- 4 Star Hotels in Corralitos
- Hotels near Mystery Spot
- Hotels near Swift Street Courtyard
- Convention Center Hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz
- Spa Resorts & in Eastside Santa Cruz
- Eastside Santa Cruz Hotels
- 5 Star Hotels in Westside Santa Cruz
- Boutique Hotels in Westside Santa Cruz
- Hotels with Pools in Westside Santa Cruz
- Hotels with Free Parking in Westside Santa Cruz
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Westside Santa Cruz
- Westside Santa Cruz Hotels
- Hotels near Santa Cruz Wharf
- Hotels near Town Clock
- Hotels near Boardwalk Bowl
- 5 Star Hotels in Soquel
- Hotels near Lighthouse Point Park
- Hotels near Mission Santa Cruz
- Hotels near Pleasure Point Park
- 4 Star Hotels in Scotts Valley
- Hotels near Pasatiempo Golf Course
- 5 Star Hotels in Capitola
- 5 Star Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
- Kid Friendly Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
- Hotels with Suites in Downtown Santa Cruz
- Hotels with an Indoor Pool in Downtown Santa Cruz
- Hotels with Kitchenettes in Downtown Santa Cruz
- Luxury Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
- Oceanfront Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
- Winery Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
- Downtown Santa Cruz Hotels
- 3 Star Hotels in San Jose
- 4 Star Hotels in San Jose
- 5 Star Hotels in San Jose
- Upper Seabright Hotels
- 3 Star Hotels in Saratoga
- 4 Star Hotels in Saratoga
- 5 Star Hotels in Saratoga
- Beach Resorts & in Seabright
- Hotels with Hot Tubs in Seabright
- Oceanfront Hotels in Seabright
- 4 Star Hotels in Gilroy
- 5 Star Hotels in Gilroy
- Hotels near Cocoanut Grove
- 3 Star Hotels in Moss Landing
- 5 Star Hotels in Moss Landing
- 3 Star Hotels in Marina
- Hotels near Pacific Avenue