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Our top choices for Sand Plant Beach hotels

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

1. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is £83
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Mission Inn
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

2. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"Very convenient to the boardwalk and downtown."
United States
Marlene
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Edgewater Beach Inn
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

3. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 3.7 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,554 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

4. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,161 reviews)
"Clean room and helpful staff"
United States
Troy
The price is £53
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Seaside Inn & Suites
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.8 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,369 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
An outdoor seating area with fire pits and string lights, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

7. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.3 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (288 reviews)
"Great budget hotel. Clean and friendly/honest and good parking situation too"
United States
Guenn
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
National 9 Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

8. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.3 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,358 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, helpful staff and good breakfast"
United States
Kathy
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (727 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

10. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (608 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is £266
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.3 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,299 reviews)
"Great sized room."
United States
Josette
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 4.1 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Decent place to stay. Good location."
United States
ben
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A rustic wooden cabin with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden deck, surrounded by dense forest and a flowing stream.

13. The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
10.6 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"First timer and I loved everything about it! Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Staphany
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

14. Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
7.9 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (772 reviews)
"Beautiful Inn and great location! Staff was super nice …"
United States
Joseph
The price is £225
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Inn at Depot Hill
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

15. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,363 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

16. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,659 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Marea Sol Hotel
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17. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (164 reviews)
"Clean , and close to Santa Cruz boardwalk"
United States
Julio
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Salt Air Lodge
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

18. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 5.5 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"
United States
Julia
The price is £124
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a striped carpet, and a wooden headboard.

19. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Beachview Inn
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,032 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels close to Sand Plant Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,014 reviews
View
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
78 reviews
View
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,554 reviews
View
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
8.2
Very good
1,161 reviews
View
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,369 reviews
View

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A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear sky, and a dirt path.
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Fern Grotto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fern Grotto Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff and good free breakfast
United Kingdom
Mark David
Reviewed February 27, 2022
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Sand Plant Beach?

Sand Plant Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 234 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Sand Plant Beach?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Sand Plant Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Sand Plant Beach?

Expedia has 234 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sand Plant Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sand Plant Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Sand Plant Beach.

What can I see and do near Sand Plant Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and University Terrace Dog Park.