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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Wharf hotels

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.7 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Andrea
£139
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Frank
£112
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.
A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

3. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
KimLien
£86
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.
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.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Natalya
£106
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.
A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.
A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

5. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Sharon
£89
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Pacific Blue Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.
A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Linda
£107
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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 hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Anthony
£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.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

8. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Brooke
£125
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

9. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Kyle
£68
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Salt Air Lodge
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 glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.
A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

10. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Grant
£70
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Steve
£111
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.
A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

12. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Madeline
£127
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Casablanca On The Beach
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.
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 reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

13. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Michael
£63
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Beachview Inn
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.
A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.
A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

14. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Irinea
£63
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.
Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.
A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

15. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
James
£61
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
National 9 Santa Cruz
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.
A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.
A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.
A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

16. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Lower Ocean, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Siddharth
£56
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.
A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.
A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.
A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

17. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Justin
£60
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Seaside Inn & Suites
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.
A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.
A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

18. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
Lower Ocean, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
John
£59
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Drift Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.
A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.
A motel with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a sign indicating 'No Diving', and a view of a parking lot and distant buildings.

19. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Rosa
£86
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Aqua Breeze Inn
A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.
A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, and modern decor.
A Best Western hotel with a clear view of the entrance, parking area, and a sign indicating the hotel's name.
A covered walkway with doors, windows, and a garden area with plants and a fence.

20. Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 mi from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
NELSON A.
£95
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Best Western Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Wharf

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
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
10.0
Exceptional
14 reviews
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A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,350 reviews
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A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
Mission Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,014 reviews
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An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
Pacific Blue Inn
9.0
Wonderful
949 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Wharf Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great balcony , large flat screen TV, 100 feet front Broadwalk . Excellent breakfast"
CHARLES 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location."
Donna 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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"
T. 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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."
Leslie 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great location"
Emily 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"It was a bit over cast but it was good and clean beds was comfy"
Jared 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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."
Rick 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"Room is clean"
Shalliemar 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hotel Solares
Seaway Inn

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. 😞"
Mary 4-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Seaway Inn

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."
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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.