Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Exterior
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Mystery Spot
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Forest View, High Floor)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Forest View, High Floor)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Allergy Friendly

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 352 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 750 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 750 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 750 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Pacific Avenue. .This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Roaring Camp Railroads and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Santa Cruz Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • University of California, Santa Cruz - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Roaring Camp Railroads - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Mystery Spot - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley offers 178 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 178 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable programming and MP3 docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy Californian cuisine at Stonehouse Bar and Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 7000 square feet (650 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Stonehouse Bar and Grill - This restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Stonehouse Bar and Grill - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 18 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 16.95 to 25 for adults and USD 14.95 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Stonehouse Bar and Grill
  • Stonehouse Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 7,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 16.95 to 25.00 for adults, and USD 14.95 to 20.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 18 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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 and debit 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hilton Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz Hotel
Hilton Santa Cruz Hotel Scotts Valley
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Hilton Scotts Valley Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Hilton
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Hilton Santa Cruz / Scotts Valley Hotel Santa Cruz

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1142 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Gary Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom sink was clogged. Took several minutes to get warm water and with the clogged sink we could not really use it . Also, water pressure for the shower was terrible. Just a trickle. Lastly, we went to the pool and there were no towels. Several employees told us towels would be there in a few minutes. It was literally 3 hours later. Most people lef the pool dripping wet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
We like that it’s secluded and close to Capitola. Parking is through an app which is confusing, $25 dollars a day to park. One of our rooms had cobwebs in the corner of the ceiling. The bathroom smelled bad. There is a buffet breakfast for $24 a person - the food was below average. I would not recommend eating there. We have stayed there in the past and had nicer accomodations at this hotel. It’s in need of some touch ups.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great check in service, friendly and accommodating staff. Bed felt a little too broken in, so we didn’t sleep the best. Everything else was wonderful, though!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristal

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

100% recommend!!!

Enjoyed our stay! Clean and a nice hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

adalberto

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
They charge for parking it’s ridiculous and they leave bottles of water to be consumed and charged for it trying to make a sell. I ll never stay in a Hilton hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very nice and clean, bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charging for parking was ridiculous it not like you can walk anywhere so that the only thing I didn’t like of this hotel , and parking prices there where high !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here before, and will always stay here when visiting UCSC. Easy access to everything around Santa Cruz. Everyone is helpful and everything is clean and refreshing. Only negative is parking fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean and quiet, and for the most part, guests are respectful of that. In this recent trip, one guest across the hall left their barking dog in the room, no fault to the hotel. The guest could not be reached to come and quiet their dog. The hotel graciously moved us far away from the noisy dog. Now if only the guests were considerate of others it would be a win-win for all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great customer service at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Rating: 3 to 4

Asked for early check in…told I would have options to choose a room when I got to the hotel. Got to the hotel…no rooms available. Had to wait for a room to be available. Ultimately…did get a room. No Kleenex in the room and had to ask for a disposable shower cap.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayd

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

Amazing stay!

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Hilton SC/SV for a few days during our spring break and we loved it! We were greeted by Stacy who was so nice and gave us some really cool spots to hit up in town. It was quiet, clean, and a very beautiful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, comfy bed, and nice staff. I only wish they served coffee somewhere in the lobby - the coffee machine in my room was impossible to operate and I was bummed to learn they don't have coffee in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I liked its location and the quality of the room. However, there was a lot of noise and our window faced a parking lot. The parking was not included which was not mentioned when I booked or when I checked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Sacramento

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been coming here for over 10 years. We usually stay 2 times a year. It’s always been great. We now have kids and they enjoy the pool and hot tub. Hotel is nice and quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Chelsea

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

GUSTAVO

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Yen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025