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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach views
Beach views
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Upscale resort near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a firepit at Dream Inn Santa Cruz. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Jack O'Neill Restaurant, features ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $258
$226 nightly
$258 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 12 - May 13

Explore the area

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175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 333 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 333 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 333 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Two Queen - Beach Level)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Two Queen - Beach Level)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Two Queen - Beac)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Two Queen - Beac)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Beach Le)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Beach Le)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity Two Queen - Beach)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity Two Queen - Beach)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity King ADA - Beach )

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity King ADA - Beach )

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 333 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Cloud Le)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Cloud Le)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Wave Lev)

  • Ocean view
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Tower King - Wave Level)

  • Ocean view
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This beach resort is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cowell's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Makai Island Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers 165 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies.

This Santa Cruz resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 165 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.
Grab a bite to eat at Jack O'Neill Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This resort has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Jack O'Neill Restaurant - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 35 per night)
  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Jack O'Neill Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Dream Inn
Dream Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
Dream Hotel Santa Cruz
Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
a Joie De Vivre Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 757 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the Dream Inn. Gorgeous room with balcony overlooking the beach, great retro design throughout the hotel, excellent restaurant, pool and hot tub overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Albany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing hotel with top notch amenities and a gorgeous view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ambra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff. Hotel has a cool surf vibe. Great views of the beach, ocean and pier. Lounge was great for a quick bite and drink. Room service for breakfast was quick and yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Meredith

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very fun and close to the ocean. Was able to park and enjoy the sights near by,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

heather

Kind staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd trip to Santa Cruz and we only stay on this hotel. Will go again soon!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

frederick, Brentwood

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made beds and new towels everyday. Restaurant probably one of the better ones in Santa Cruz, although a bit expensive
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views at sunset and sunrise. Hot tub and bar on the pool deck are excellent. Check in and valet are friendly. Restaurant has great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sreejith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check in, valet is convenient. Very fast check in, they even check us in 30 min early. An upgrade to the highest floor facing the ocean view.. and what is the most unforgettable moment was when the staff surprised me with a in room fruit platter, big bottle of water with some birthday cupcake and a card hand written from staff. What a great touch for my birthday. Thank you Dream Inn I really had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with an amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

GEORGINA, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean and well designed. View of the ocean is fantastic. Very nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mayra, Fresno

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel because everything is always maintained very well. Apart from that, the view of the beach is breathtaking we never want to leave lol!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa, Reseda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Ocean view was wonderful. Staff was helpful. Check in was easy. 4 stars bc bed was too hard for my liking. But if thats your jam, this hotel is a great choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

juan c, Miami

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the boardwalk and peer. You can find there places to eat and get some drinks. The room was comfortable, but needs remodeling. We got a room in front of the elevator and it was quite noisy. Their restaurant has nice views of the ocean and good cocktails.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Roshan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location. Easy access to beach. Rooms are very old and dated. Bathroom was terrible. Non shower tub and bathroom looked like some communal gym shower place rather than a 4 star hotel. Front desk staff was cold and unwelcoming. Additionally they made me wait for over 10 minutes when checking in since the staff couldn’t find the reservation through Expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025