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Your FAQ Guide to Amazing Cheap Santa Cruz Hotels

If you're looking for a great (and cheap!) hotel in Santa Cruz, CheapTickets is the best place to find them. We offer deals on the best 92 hotels throughout Santa Cruz. No matter what you're looking for, we have options for you.

Grab great rates on the 22 affordable 3-star hotels that are easy on the wallet without sacrificing comfort. Looking for more luxury? Try one of the 6, 4-star hotel accommodations in Santa Cruz. No matter your budget needs, we've pulled out all the stops to make sure you have plenty of vacation options.

Maybe you prefer to search for your hotel deals based on what each hotel offers? For example, let's say you just want to find a hotel or resort that has a pool to cool off in after a long day exploring Santa Cruz. Scroll down to choose from the 43 hotels in Santa Cruz that has a pool for guests. Or search for deals on Santa Cruz hotels offering free wifi or breakfast, non-smoking rooms, and more!

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What hotels in Santa Cruz offer free wifi access?

Book one of our Santa Cruz hotels that offer free wifi below. Exploring Santa Cruz can be tiring, and sometimes after a long day the best thing you can do is hide away in your hotel room and binge-watch your favorite show. Our hotels in Santa Cruz with free wifi access are perfect for every type of traveler. Some of the most popular are below:

• Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea, a 2.50 star hotel in Santa Cruz that offers free wifi access for guests
• Rio Vista Suites, a 3.00 star hotel in Santa Cruz that offers free wifi access for guests
• Babbling Brook Inn, a 3.00 star hotel in Santa Cruz that offers free wifi access for guests
• Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area, a 2.50 star hotel in Santa Cruz that offers free wifi access for guests

Are there deals on Santa Cruz hotels offering free breakfast?

Yes! The only thing better than finding a great deal on a cheap hotel in Santa Cruz is finding one that offers free breakfast. Grab some eggs, a waffle, or some healthy oatmeal before a day full of exploring Santa Cruz and all that it has to offer. Below are just some of the many hotels that offer free breakfast in Santa Cruz.

• Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East is a 2.00 star rated hotel property in Santa Cruz that offers free breakfast.
• The Islander Motel is a 2.00 star rated hotel property in Santa Cruz that offers free breakfast.
• Pacific Blue Inn is a 3.00 star rated hotel property in Santa Cruz that offers free breakfast.
• Chaminade Resort & Spa is a 4.00 star rated hotel property in Santa Cruz that offers free breakfast.

What about deals on pet-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is a great place to get outside and explore with your pets in tow so don't leave your furry friends behind. Below you'll find great deals on hotels in Santa Cruz that allow pets. Don't forget to bring plenty of treats!

• Continental Inn is a popular, pet-friendly, 2.00 star hotel in Santa Cruz.
• Ramada Limited Santa Cruz is a popular, pet-friendly, 2.00 star hotel in Santa Cruz.
• Inn At Pasatiempo is a popular, pet-friendly, 2.50 star hotel in Santa Cruz.
• Torch Lite Inn is a popular, pet-friendly, 2.00 star hotel in Santa Cruz.

Any good rates on Santa Cruz hotels with restaurants?

Absolutely. Don't want to deal with planning our all your meals on your trip to Santa Cruz? We don't blame you. Keep the hangry away by staying in one of the 8 hotels that have restaurants. With a room at one of these spots, all it takes to get a good meal is hopping in the elevator. Check out some of the most popular hotels in Santa Cruz that have restaurants below.

• Book Casablanca On The BeachCasablanca On The Beach is a 3.50 star hotel and has one or more restaurant options.
• Book Hotel Paradox- Autograph CollectionHotel Paradox- Autograph Collection is a 4.00 star hotel and has one or more restaurant options.
• Book Best Western Seacliff InnBest Western Seacliff Inn is a 3.00 star hotel and has one or more restaurant options.
• Book Dream Inn Santa CruzDream Inn Santa Cruz is a 4.00 star hotel and has one or more restaurant options.

What are the cheapest hotels in Santa Cruz with pools?

What's better after a long day exploring Santa Cruz then a relaxing dip in a pool? Finding the Santa Cruz hotel you need for a bargain! Cool off and unwind at one of our 43 Santa Cruz hotels with a pool. Browse some of the top deals on these hotels and resorts with pools in Santa Cruz below, but be warned: You may not want to check out!

• Coastview Inn Santa Cruz has a pool and a 2.00 star rating.
• Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz has a pool and a 2.50 star rating.
• Hitching Post Studios Inn has a pool and a 2.00 star rating.
• Best Western Seacliff Inn has a pool and a 3.00 star rating.

What hotels in Santa Cruz offer parking for guests?

Once you've made your way to Santa Cruz, the last thing you want to deal with is finding parking close to your hotel. Avoid the hassle of parking around the block and carrying your luggage all the way to the lobby by booking one of our hotels with parking. Check out deals on some of the 55 hotels in Santa Cruz that offer parking for guests.

• Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola This hotel has a 2.50-star rating.
• Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley This hotel has a 2.50-star rating.
• Rio Sands Hotel This hotel has a 2.00-star rating.
• Dream Inn Santa Cruz This hotel has a 4.00-star rating.

Do Santa Cruz hotels offer 24-hour concierge services?

When you're on vacation, things don't always go according to plan. Travel with peace of mind when you book one of our 10 hotels in Santa Cruz with 24-hour concierge service. That way you know help is always phone call or elevator ride away.

• Try Dream Inn Santa Cruz. It's a 4.00 star rated hotel in Santa Cruz that offers concierge services 24 hours a day.
• Try Babbling Brook Inn. It's a 3.00 star rated hotel in Santa Cruz that offers concierge services 24 hours a day.
• Try Ocean Lodge. It's a 2.00 star rated hotel in Santa Cruz that offers concierge services 24 hours a day.
• Try Beach Street Inn and Suites. It's a 2.00 star rated hotel in Santa Cruz that offers concierge services 24 hours a day.

What about low rates on non-smoking hotels in Santa Cruz?

If you're searching for a great deal on non-smoking hotels in Santa Cruz, you've come to the right place. CheapTickets has pulled together some of the best deals on non-smoking hotel rooms throughout Santa Cruz. Check out some of the most popular options below:

• Capri Motel This hotel has a 2.00-star rating.
• Beachview Inn This hotel has a 2.00-star rating.
• National 9 Santa Cruz This hotel has a 2.00-star rating.
• Quality Inn Santa Cruz This hotel has a 2.50-star rating.

What are the cheapest Santa Cruz 3-star hotel deals?

Our 3-star hotels bring you quality accommodations at a lower price point for the perfect, budget-friendly vacation in Santa Cruz. With 22 3-star hotels throughout Santa Cruz to choose from, you still have options. Browse our selection below.

• Casablanca On The Beach. Nestled on the beach, this Santa Cruz hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Main Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Natural Bridges State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
• Hilton Santa Cruz - Scotts Valley. Situated in the mountains, this romantic hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Valley Gardens Golf Course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Canepa Motorsports Museum and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Mystery Spot and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are also within 6 mi (10 km).
• Best Western Seacliff Inn. Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Aptos History Museum, Seacliff State Beach, and Rio Del Mar Beach. Cabrillo College and New Brighton State Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz- CA. Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and Natural Bridges State Park. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

What are the best deals on 4-Star Hotels in Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is full of hotels and it can be hard to narrow down where you really want to stay. Luckily, we've done that hard work for you be narrowing you from 92 hotels throughout Santa Cruz, to the 6 4-star hotels in Santa Cruz. Our 4-star hotels in Santa Cruz are exactly what you need for your next family trip, romantic weekend, or solo getaway. Check out our most popular deals below.

• Dream Inn Santa Cruz: Cowell's Beach, the best beginner's surfing beach in Santa Cruz, is next to this 10-story hotel; the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and the Boardwalk are within 2 blocks of the Dream Inn Santa Cruz.
• Chaminade Resort & Spa: With sweeping views of Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains, the mountaintop retreat of Chaminade Resort & Spa is a short drive from sandy beaches, world-class golf, and downtown Santa Cruz shops.
• Hotel Paradox- Autograph Collection: Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Main Beach. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.
• Inn at Depot Hill: Situated near the beach, this romantic bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Capitola Historical Museum, Capitola Mercantile, and Capitola Beach. Capitola Wharf and Sante Adairius Rustic Ales are also within 1 mi (2 km).