Santa Cruz Hotels: Best Hotels in Santa Cruz

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    1 of 38 hotels in Santa Cruz

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Bella Notte - The Inn at East Cliff

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Best hotel ranking based on 21 reviews:

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    2 of 38 hotels in Santa Cruz

  • 164
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  • $199

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Dream Inn

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Best hotel ranking based on 164 reviews:

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    3 of 38 hotels in Santa Cruz

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West Cliff Inn

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Best hotel ranking based on 54 reviews:

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    4 of 38 hotels in Santa Cruz

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Pelican Point Inn

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Best hotel ranking based on 38 reviews:

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    5 of 38 hotels in Santa Cruz

  • 27
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  • $104

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Holiday Inn Express Santa Cruz East

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Best hotel ranking based on 27 reviews:

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    6 of 38 hotels in Santa Cruz

  • 94
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  • $109

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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

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Best hotel ranking based on 94 reviews:

Previous guests strongly recommend this hotel

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    7 of 38 hotels in Santa Cruz

  • 96
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Sea and Sand Inn

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    8 of 38 hotels in Santa Cruz

  • 46
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  • $84

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Super 8 Santa Cruz Boardwalk East

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Best hotel ranking based on 46 reviews:

Previous guests strongly recommend this hotel

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    9 of 38 hotels in Santa Cruz

  • 71
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  • $138

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Hilton Santa Cruz - Scotts Valley

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Best hotel ranking based on 71 reviews:

Above average service

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    10 of 38 hotels in Santa Cruz

  • 26
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Terrace Court Motel

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Best hotel ranking based on 26 reviews:

Top 10 overall in Santa Cruz

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