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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Wharf hotels

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (543 reviews)
"Beautiful property, awesome pool and hot tub, perfect location"
United States
paola
The price is £264
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

2. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.7 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is £139
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, < 0.1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,035 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jiexin
The price is £216
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,350 reviews)
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
United States
Frank
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

5. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (304 reviews)
"Love it , will be back soon"
United States
Roxanna
The price is £112
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Seaway Inn
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

6. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (140 reviews)
"We had a great stay here!"
United States
Nova
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

7. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"The staff was very kind and welcoming. I will definitely stay again!"
United States
Erin
The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Mission Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,629 reviews)
"Nice hotel!"
United States
Sonia
The price is £96
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel
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, 1.4 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (714 reviews)
"Breakfast"
United States
Ingrid
The price is £100
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Terrace/patio

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is £112
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean, breakfast was awesome, lots of variety! Very pleasant atmosphere, and friendly staff!"
United States
Natalya
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

12. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (951 reviews)
"We arrived after hours and self-checkin was super easy. The Inn was lovely and was a great location near downtown."
United States
Sharon
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Pacific Blue Inn
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,554 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
James
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,345 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brooke
The price is £122
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

15. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (632 reviews)
"Very comfy beds Hot water Full kitchen Very clean Nice TV channels Very close to beach access Cute lil' breakfast"
United States
Donald
The price is £141
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,333 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

17. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, < 0.1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem. Terrific location, charming and with so much attention to the guest’s experience. If I could rate higher than 10 I would."
United States
Molly
The price is £174
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,175 reviews)
"It was a nice sized room and clean. Helpful staff. Location was good and walking distance to the pier. Would stay there again."
United States
Leslie
The price is £114
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (476 reviews)
"Clean and staff was very friendly!"
United States
Grant
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

20. 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, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,280 reviews)
"Great stay,"
United States
Steve
The price is £110
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Wharf

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
543 reviews
View
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
15 reviews
View
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,035 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
1,350 reviews
View
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
304 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Wharf Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"room was very clean and large enough for 2 people, modern looking and a nice big shower. would stay again"
Carlos 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Seaside Inn & Suites

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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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 178 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 178 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 Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Neary Lagoon Park.