The Best Hotels Closest to Santa Cruz Wharf in Santa Cruz - 2026 Updated Prices

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.7 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Andrea

£139

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Frank

£112

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

3. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Roxanna

£118

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

4. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Grester

£118

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

5. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

KimLien

£86

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

6. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Lisa

£103

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Linda

£107

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Natalya

£106

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Anthony

£80

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Sharon

£89

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Bertha

£82

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Grant

£65

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

13. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Kyle

£79

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

14. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Siddharth

£56

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

15. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Michael

£63

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Steve

£111

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

jessika

£118

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

18. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Brooke

£125

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

19. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Irinea

£63

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

20. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf

Madeline

£127

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Wharf

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 301 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Wharf Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was exceptional"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"The Hyatt was beautiful and clean and the staff were helpful. It was my mistake to not have checked the location of our second floor suite. Unfortunately our room was above the kitchen, and facing the street where the valet parking took place well into the evening. Lots of music from cars and the noise of car doors shutting. The staff did supply ear plugs so I slept fine after that. Loved the heated salt water pool and hot tub. Lovely guests and amenities. Breakfast was 5 star. Very nice and would stay again"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"It was a nice sized room and clean. Helpful staff. Location was good and walking distance to the pier. Would stay there again."

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Great place with super location! Loved the waffles and free breakfast"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was a bit over cast but it was good and clean beds was comfy"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"It was a true suite. We were pleased with the cleanliness of the rooms in this friendliness of the staff."

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good

"Room is clean"

Seaway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great. I wish they would clean up the lobby. They use it as a storage space. Extra chairs, refrigerators, lamp shades, and the tv is never on. Can’t sit there and relax. Three days I went there in morning there was no coffee made or hot water for tea. Looks like counter space for snacks but it is cluttered. I love this little hotel but the lobby space has never been finished. 😞"

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Wharf

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)

Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Santa Cruz Main Beach

9.0/10 (19 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Neary Lagoon Park

Explore the great outdoors at Neary Lagoon Park, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Pacific Garden Mall

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pacific Garden Mall during your visit to Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Wharf?

Santa Cruz Wharf is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 177 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Cruz Wharf?

Adjacent to Santa Cruz Wharf, 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. Other good options close by include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Wharf?

Expedia has 177 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Cruz Wharf.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Wharf, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Santa Cruz Wharf.

What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Wharf?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Explore notable local landmarks like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Neary Lagoon Park.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Wharf hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3. Seaway Inn

4. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

5. Mission Inn

6. Marea Sol Hotel

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

10. Pacific Blue Inn

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

13. Salt Air Lodge

14. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

15. Beachview Inn

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

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

18. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

19. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

20. Casablanca On The Beach

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Top Santa Cruz Wharf Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Carousel Beach Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Seaside Inn & Suites

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares

Seaway Inn

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Wharf

Cowell's Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Cocoanut Grove

Sky Glider

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Neary Lagoon Park

Pacific Garden Mall

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