Cheap Santa Cruz Hotels

Wake up in downtown Santa Cruz with hot coffee and breakfast For an easy location and basic hotel amenities that include an in-room refrigerator and microwave, Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street provides a good value. The downtown accommodation near Hwy 1 comes complete with a heated swimming pool and patio. Start the morning with a complementary breakfast and hot waffles in the lobby, or lounge in your room and prepare something easy. Walk across the Water Street Bridge to shops and restaurants in minutes. The famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and surf are a one mile walk south.  Highlights Refrigerators, microwaves and coffee-makers in all rooms100 percent non-smoking propertyComplimentary hot waffle breakfast and coffeeHeated outdoor pool and deck chairsFree high-speed Internet access Rooms Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street features two stories of air-conditioned units each with microwaves, refrigerators, coffee-makers, irons and ironing boards, and satellite TV. Choose from two queen beds or one king size bed. Bathrooms are equipped with hairdryers and curved shower rods for extended shower space.  Features Free continental breakfast features make-your-own waffles, coffee and juice in the lobby daily. Coffee and tea are also available. Stretch out in the California sun on poolside chaise lounge chairs or take a dip in the heated outdoor pool. Use the computer with free high-speed Internet in the hotel lobby to check flight information and gather information for exploring the shops, restaurants and museums of downtown Santa Cruz. Guests have access to an on-site Laundromat and free parking. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day. Transportation Santa Cruz Metro Center/Greyhound bus station (0.9 mi/1.4 km)San Jose International Airport (33 mi/53.1 km) AttractionsDowntown/Pacific Street (0.5 mi/800 m)Pier and Beach Boardwalk (1 mi/1.7 km)De Laveaga Golf Course one mile (2.1 mi/3.4 km)University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) (3.3 mi/5.3 km)Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (6.3 mi/10.2 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (45.3 mi/75.9 km) BusinessComputer workstation in lobbyFree high-speed Internet accessFree USA Today newspapers available in lobby Policies and feesPets are not permitted at this property.

Modern, reliable business and family amenities in Santa Cruz Backed by a solid brand name, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz East offers travelers a clean and hassle-free stay with standard three-star accommodations, including a pool, fitness center and free, hot breakfast. Business professionals appreciate the 24-hour business center and free in-hotel Wi-Fi. For sun and sand, drive ten minutes to the Beach Boardwalk, pier and restaurants. Those exploring Northern California will also find this Holiday Inn convenient for hopping on and off Hwy 1 to surrounding destinations and UC Santa Cruz.  Highlights Modern rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations and free Wi-Fi (also available throughout the hotel)Outdoor swimming poolComplimentary continental breakfast24-hour business center Rooms Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz East is a mid-size three-story hotel with 100 rooms and 16 suites. Four rooms are ADA compliant. Clean white linens, modern fixtures and bathrooms with plenty of counter space are highlights. Plug in personal laptops and video game consoles to the 32-inch flat-screen HDTVs and connect to free in-hotel Wi-Fi. Rooms have iPod docks, refrigerators and microwaves. Suites have kitchenettes for preparing small meals.  Features Eggs and warm cinnamon rolls are welcome additions to the expected continental items and hot coffee at this Holiday Inn Express complimentary breakfast spread. For other meals walk to a 24-hour all-American Denny's restaurant across the street or drive ten minutes to downtown Santa Cruz eateries and nightlife. This hotel property offers on-site recreation including a small fitness center, sauna and a rectangle pool within a private courtyard.  Transportation Santa Cruz Metro Center/Greyhound bus station (1.3 mi/2.1 km)San Jose International Airport (32.5 mi/52.3 km) AttractionsSanta Cruz Museum of Art and History (0.9 mi/1.4 km)Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (1.1 mi/1.8 km)Downtown/Pacific Street (1.2 mi/1.9 km)Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and Beach Boardwalk (2 mi/3.3 km)University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) (3.3 mi/5.3 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (42.6 mi/68.5 km)San Francisco, CA (72.3 mi/116 km) Business24-hour business center has two computer work stations and printerFaxing and photocopyingIn-room desks and ergonomic chairsFree high-speed wireless Internet access in all roomsMeeting space for up to 25Free daily newspapers 

Mountain resort with antique charm at Pasatiempo Golf Course Inn at Pasatiempo is a quaint, reasonably priced hotel on Hwy 17 in the Santa Cruz foothills at Pasatiempo Golf Course. The restored building recalls mid-century Santa Cruz and charms guests with homey French countryside decor. An on-site and award-winning steakhouse, pleasant park-like landscaping and heated pool appeal to both families and couples. A relaxing alternative to staying in the city center, the Inn at Pasatiempo is only a ten-minute drive to the beach. Highlights Complimentary continental breakfastPretty garden, lawn and heated outdoor poolAdjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, a top 100 U.S. golf coursePets welcome (fees apply)Free Wi-Fi  Rooms The Inn at Pasatiempo is a small-scale property with 54 cottage-like rooms and three suites. Carved wood furniture, four-post beds, cozy quilts and wood shutters are French country touches. All rooms have king or queen size beds, triple sheet bedding, refrigerators, coffee-makers, vaulted ceilings with ceiling fans, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards. Suites also have cozy fireplaces, jet bathtubs, iPod docks, sofa sleepers and garden views. Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access is available. All are non-smoking and some are ADA-compliant.  Features On sunny California days, the lawn and outdoor patio at the Inn at Pasatiempo are especially inviting and, not surprisingly, a popular wedding site. A complimentary continental breakfast of pastries, fruit and coffee is served daily except Sunday, when the steakhouse features a well-priced brunch buffet. A golf-themed bar serves after-rounds cocktails. Daily lunch and dinner service at the cozy wood-paneled Peachwood's Steakhouse features 20-oz. Porter House steaks and vegetarian entrees grilled over peach wood. Dine encircled by northern California palms and fir trees on the summer sundeck. Limited room service is also available. Cross the lawn to the lap pool (heated April through September) to grab a lounge chair on the natural stone patio. Additional amenities at Inn at Pasatiempo include dry cleaning services, a 24-hour front desk with safe deposit boxes and free self-parking.  Transportation San Jose International Airport (31.4 mi/50.6 km) AttractionsPasatiempo Golf Course (Adjacent)Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (4.3 mi/6.9 km)University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) (5.9 mi/9.5 km)Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (8.2 mi/13.2 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (43.1 mi/69.4 km) BusinessBusiness centerEvents and catering Policies and feesThis hotel has a pet policy (fees apply). 

Green Santa Cruz mountaintop retreat offers luxury in the outdoors A full-service hotel and conference center, Chaminade Resort & Spa is set on 300 acres of eucalyptus and redwood-dense hills overlooking Santa Cruz. It's also one of the highest-rated hotels in this Northern California coastal town. Spanish-mission inspired architecture, contemporary furnishings and open-air patios make this an ideal place to unwind. Five miles removed from the activity of Santa Cruz, Chaminade is an easy drive within minutes to Pacific Ocean beaches, golf courses and local wineries. Highlights The first hotel in Santa Cruz County to receive a Green Business Certification for its environmental effortsFull-service spaFree parkingAirport and local transportation (fees apply)Pet-friendly (fees apply) Rooms Several buildings that stretch through the wooded hillside house Chaminade Resort and Spa's 156 rooms. A $15 million renovation in 2009 brought upgrades to the interiors with luxurious feather beds, down-filled duvets and contemporary decor that still retains the Spanish flair that is part of the resort's history. Private patios are sheltered by forest. Some modernized suites have flat-screen TVs and high-speed Internet access (fees apply). Granite bathrooms feature Lather products and microfiber robes.  Features Chaminade Resort & Spa emphasizes the outdoors. Four tennis courts with a pro on hand, three miles of private on-site hiking trails, a ropes course, sand volleyball, badminton and croquet are all available. The 50-foot outdoor heated pool is open until 11 p.m. The full-scale fitness center offers aerobics, yoga and pilates in addition to standard workout equipment. Ladies' and mens' locker rooms, sauna and whirlpool are available. For all-natural treatments and rejuvenation, head to the full-service Spa at Chaminade. Dining Views of Monterey Bay are unbeatable from the fireside patios at Chaminade Resort & Spa. From the highly-regarded breakfast buffet to sunset cocktails at Linwood's Bar & Grill, two on-site restaurants here offer a selection from morning through after-hours. Fine cuisine draws ever-changing inspiration from local farms on the surrounding California coast. Room service is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Transportation San Jose International Airport (34.8 mi/56 km)Airport and local transportation (fees apply) AttractionsPasatiempo Golf Club (4.6 mi/7.5 km)Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (6.5 mi/10.5 km)University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) (8.2 mi/13.2 km)Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (11.7 mi/18.8 km) Business24-hour business center12 meeting roomsTeam building activities Policies and feesThis hotel has a pet policy (fees apply).

An affordable hotel offering rooms and two-story suites ideal for group or family travel. Stay within walking distance of downtown Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Our hotel features include an outdoor heated pool, accommodations with private patios or balconies, hot tubs, an extended complimentary continental breakfast, and the convenience of high-speed wireless and wired Internet access. Dogs are always welcome in ground floor rooms

This Magnuson Hotels affiliate is located near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Twin Lakes State Beach, University of California Santa Cruz, Cabrillo College, Monterey Bay Aquarium, San Jose Convention Center and the De Laveaga Golf Course. The Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages offers guests free high-speed wireless Internet access, Continental breakfast served from 8 am to 10 am, free parking, fax/copy service, outdoor meeting space, private beach access, beach towels are provided, and BBQ area. Small DOGS ONLY accepted with a 25USD per dog per night charge with LIMITED AVAILABILITY. CALL FOR AVAILABILITY. Guests must sign pet policy upon check-in. Guest rooms have coffee maker, cable TV, hair dryer, microwave, and mini-fridge.

The Budget Inn Santa Cruz is located near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Lighthouse Field State Beach, University of California Santa Cruz, Roaring Camp Railroads, Cabrillo College, Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The Budget Inn Santa Cruz offers guests free high-speed wireless Internet access, and free parking. Small pets are accepted with additional charges.Guest rooms offer free high-speed wireless Internet access, cable TV, microwave, mini-fridge, free local calls and wakeup service. Some rooms have equipped kitchens.