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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$306
$269 nightly
$306 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 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
(82 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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
(50 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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
(28 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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
(23 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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
(6 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This beach resort is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Capitola Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cowell's Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marini’s at the Wharf - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Oceanfront with outdoor pool, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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
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

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 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. 753 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor. Easy access to the beach and places to rinse off. Excellent amenities including a rain shower head, toiletries, Keurig coffee machine with dark roast, decaf, and tropical green tea. Refrigerator. Ocean view. The bed is super comfy. Amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great balcony view 8th floor. Room order warm n tasty. Great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Q.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience very convenient to everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN, GOLETA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning ocean views, easy beach and pier access. Great family fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms dated. Staff not friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property, well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Great view. Convenient area. Good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aesha Rakeshkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room cleaning could be better. Spotted some Hair in carpet and sofa
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property is on the beach. Full view of the ocean with no obstructions. Great pool and spa. Hate that check in is at 4 and check out is 11. You don’t even get 24 hours on the property. They were able to check us in a bit early. And when we asked for a late check out, they said no you have to be out by 11 and they were very rude about it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theatrice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool retro Inn right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swati Patel, Boston

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was very old and in need of repair and replacement, i.e. torn carpeting and spotted upholstered furniture. I did not care for the shower head. We enjoyed the beach view and the staff was very accommodating. The first room we were given had a very strong and unpleasant odor and we requested to be moved. The VIP room we were given was next to the restaurant and not worthy of a VIP room price that we paid. We ate at the Jack O'Neill Restaurant at the property and had a wonderful breakfast on Thursday and a horrible breakfast on Saturday, and we ordered the same meal both times.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room overlooking the beach. Nice roomy balcony
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Cody

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen, SACRAMENTO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We love Dream Inn. This was our 5th visit. We love the view and the excellent service. That being said, the bathrooms are in great need of renovating. This is a great location, but it only rates as a 3 star hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Archie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025