Title: Dream Inn Santa Cruz Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=23409&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Dream Inn Santa Cruz Travelers soak up beachfront relaxation at this coastal retreat, where the heated outdoor pool beckons and ocean views enhance every meal ## Photo gallery for Dream Inn Santa Cruz ![Beach views - Dream Inn Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/0f675563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Dream Inn Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/196fb2e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Dream Inn Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/0196ff28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach views - Dream Inn Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/3574c56b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach views - Dream Inn Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/682dba10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers beachfront living with ocean views from Jack O'Neill Restaurant. Guests enjoy dry cleaning services, luggage storage, and friendly staff. The heated pool with comfy sun loungers is a popular gathering spot all day. VIP Access ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £197 includes taxes & fees 23 Feb - 24 Feb VIP Access ### Get more when you're a member - Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or above - Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service - Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available [Learn more](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/vipaccess) ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=23409&PinnedHotelID=23409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=23409&PinnedHotelID=23409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=23409&PinnedHotelID=23409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=23409&PinnedHotelID=23409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=23409&PinnedHotelID=23409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=23409&PinnedHotelID=23409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=23409&PinnedHotelID=23409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=23409&PinnedHotelID=23409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 12 of 12 rooms ### 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/eabf8421.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King) 9.2 Wonderful 84 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker - Ocean view - 333 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/31ad5e40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA) 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker - Ocean view - 333 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/0196ff28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King) 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker - Ocean view - 333 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/f3cfc11e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Two Queen - Beach Level) 9.4 Exceptional 50 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker - Ocean view - 340 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/54f97295.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Two Queen - Beac) 9.2 Wonderful 13 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker - Ocean view - 340 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/f3cfc11e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Beach Le) 9.0 Wonderful 28 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker - Ocean view - 340 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/f3cfc11e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity Two Queen - Beach) 9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker - Ocean view - 340 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/eabf8421.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity King ADA - Beach ) 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker - Ocean view - 340 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/d3edbaf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King) 9.4 Exceptional 23 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker - Ocean view - 333 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/f3cfc11e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Cloud Le) 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Bathrobes Coffee/tea maker - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSanta-Cruz-Hotels-Dream-Inn-Santa-Cruz.h23409.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSanta-Cruz-Hotels-Dream-Inn-Santa-Cruz.h23409.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located on the beach, Dream Inn Santa Cruz is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz.dx6666) [View more Resorts in Santa Cruz](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotel-Resorts.d6666-aaHotelResorts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.96178%2C-122.02496&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KEib9OIK64cn2M8DPwOZnty15sg=) 175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 ### What's nearby - ![T4D055 Sunset, Cowell Beach, Santa Cruz, California, United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621557937450/fe21f93d-bfaa-46a2-a425-8cd03914b5a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cowell's Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Pier at Santa Cruz, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6209895/eb65cea1-184a-499c-ae20-633fad3592be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Santa Cruz Wharf 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![0_101070739](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065913/e3360ab9-a54d-436a-babf-59649cbc6bbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Main Beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Famous surfing beach town! California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/86ce10b1-7f0c-424b-bfee-26cbbec81a2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Santa Cruz Main Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles ### Getting around - San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) 49 min drive ### Restaurants - Las Palmas Taco Bar 4 min walk - Ideal Bar & Grill 3 min walk - Boardwalk Bowl 7 min walk - Marini’s at the Wharf 11 min walk - Makai Island Kitchen 9 min walk ## About this property ### Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a firepit at Dream Inn Santa Cruz. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Jack O'Neill Restaurant, features ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other perks at this resort include: - Heated pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and valet parking (surcharge) - An outdoor pool, a vending machine and a front desk safe - 3 meeting rooms, free newspapers and a ballroom - Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, beach locale and helpful staff Room features All 165 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property. 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includes in/out privileges) - Limited on-site valet and self parking - 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. - Hand-held showerhead - Lift - 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 lift - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 10 floors - Ballroom - Banquet hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels - Pay films ### 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 and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions An adult aged 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 are 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 Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per night. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## 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) - 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 - Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Dream Inn Santa Cruz have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz? ### Is Dream Inn Santa Cruz pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Dream Inn Santa Cruz? ### What time is check-in at Dream Inn Santa Cruz? ### What time is check-out at Dream Inn Santa Cruz? ### Where is Dream Inn Santa Cruz located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Dream Inn Santa Cruz Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Amenities ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 759 8 - Good 144 6 - Okay 55 4 - Poor 26 2 - Terrible 19 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben 16 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay with an amazing view. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/109619b2-4288-4290-ab40-6baca2d4d058-1768587576156.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ben Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard 5 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great customer service from all the staff. Room was excellent as was the restaurant ##### Richard Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison 29 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities What an amazing hotel with top notch amenities and a gorgeous view. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/58eb61fa-ecfb-4725-8994-f2bba9056961-1769723140916.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Alison Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sreejith 17 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good stay ##### Sreejith Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GEORGINA 7 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Property is clean and well designed. View of the ocean is fantastic. Very nice and helpful staff. ##### GEORGINA Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peggy 12 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room nice view comfortable beds hot tub ##### Peggy Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne 29 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Gorgeous view! Clean room, nice staff, location right on the beach, pool, hot tub. ##### Anne Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 4 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect place to get away for the weekend. Clean room, great staff. ##### James Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The rooms are great and you can’t beat the view ##### Mark Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelica 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Rooms had a wonderful view. ##### Angelica Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie 6 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful clean and classy retro hotel. Loved the oceanfront balconies, robes in the room, hot tub, and tequila happy hour! ##### Katie Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronica 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We love staying here, this is my second time and my children love the access to the beach. ##### Veronica Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric 9 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent location and great staff. Also great to have caller parking! ##### Eric Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa 4 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was great. Ocean view was wonderful. Staff was helpful. Check in was easy. 4 stars bc bed was too hard for my liking. But if thats your jam, this hotel is a great choice. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/61f036b1-3e60-43f8-aba0-94864e4b4db8-1767550203573.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lisa Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephanie 7 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Room was spacious and comfortable. Great location. Staff was friendly. ##### stephanie Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa 27 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort This is a great property and has a very cool 70s vibe. The location is awesome and the amenities are very good. ##### Lisa Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole 23 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The best thing about this property is its prime location right on the beachfront. The views are wonderful. You can walk along the cliffs or down onto the wharf and enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer as a beach town. They have updated the property so it has a retro modern feeling, which is done well and cute. ##### Nicole Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jose 28 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very nice beachfront hotel with awesome views. Great place to stay with many dining options in the area. ##### Jose Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 18 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The room right on the beach was great. All the staff were super and especially our greeting valet, Nick. He was incredibly nice and helpful and made us feel very welcome. ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sebastien 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Stunning ocean views, easy beach and pier access. Great family fun! ##### Sebastien Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Divina 17 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities From check in, valet is convenient. Very fast check in, they even check us in 30 min early. An upgrade to the highest floor facing the ocean view.. and what is the most unforgettable moment was when the staff surprised me with a in room fruit platter, big bottle of water with some birthday cupcake and a card hand written from staff. What a great touch for my birthday. Thank you Dream Inn I really had a great time. ##### Divina Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luis 2 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great View!!! Friendly staff! ##### Luis Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronda 21 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I have stayed at the Dream Inn for 25 years or more. You just can’t beat the ocean views. overall our stay was good. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0bfb3f76-a033-4fc6-80bc-8384f20c2314-1761011556017.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ronda Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Raymond 31 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful view from our room. We could watch our boys play on the beach from the pool and room. ##### Raymond Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan 3 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel! 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