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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Roll-In Shower)
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room
1 King Bed 1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Mobil Accessible)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with free breakfast, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay. This hotel is 4.9 mi (8 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a sauna, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.

Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Santa Cruz hotel also offers a sauna, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser
  • Free full breakfast
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Covered parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Vending machine
  • Express check-out
  • Electric car charging station
  • Total number of rooms - 100
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Microwaves and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • LCD TV
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 5

Where to Eat

Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitization practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)

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

Hotel Names

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Santa Cruz
  • Holiday Inn Express Santa Cruz
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz
  • Inn Express Santa Cruz
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz an IHG Hotel
  • "Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz an IHG Hotel"

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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