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Our top choices for Santa Maria's Beach hotels

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

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"
United States
Julia
The price is £129
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
1.3 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean, convenient location with spacious rooms and good breakfast."
United States
William
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

3. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
1.4 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice room great location decent breakfast."
United States
Nancy
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

4. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (201 reviews)
"Great place to stay !"
United States
Deina
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Carousel Beach Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

5. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,646 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Marea Sol Hotel
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.3 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (642 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time during our visit. The room was very clean and the staff was very helpful. I would definitely recommend it to my friends."
United States
Brenda Lynn
The price is £112
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,186 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
2.5 star property
1.9 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (907 reviews)
"Great stay will be back"
United States
Bridgett
The price is £125
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

9. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 2 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location !! , friendly staff clean room"
United States
Christine
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

10. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (494 reviews)
"Rooms clean, easy parking, and it’s 10 minutes from downtown. Perfect little spot"
United States
vincent
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

11. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Fun funky place would ask for attic room if you go and don’t mind stairs."
United States
Shawna
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Rio Vista Suites
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12. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (159 reviews)
"Clean , and close to Santa Cruz boardwalk"
United States
Julio
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Salt Air Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

13. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was great from check in to the end of the stay. Location is great, the room was clean and worked out perfect."
United States
John
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Aqua Breeze Inn
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

14. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.9 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (170 reviews)
"Clean, good location, friendly staff !"
United States
dawn
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Drift Inn
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.9 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the money. Super clean hotel, friendly staff, excellent location close to everything Santa Cruz has to offer. The pool isn’t heated, but the hot tub is splendid."
United States
Jonathan
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

16. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 2 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Torch Lite Inn
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

17. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Very comfortable beds. Great location to the boardwalk."
United States
Gabriela
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
A hotel room with two beds, a large painting, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful staff!! Great Location in relation to boardwalk!!"
United States
jennifer
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

19. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.8 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and warming. The property was really clean and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Excellent service"
United States
Jaedin
The price is £101
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Ocean Gate Inn
A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

20. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
6.6 out of 10, (660 reviews)
"Amazing staff,very helpfull and accommodating! Room was really clean with freshly restored bathroom. Walking distance from boardwalk and convenient stores. Extremely quiet and peacefull We will definitely come back"
United States
Karim
The price is £51
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Capri Motel
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Compare top hotels near Santa Maria's Beach

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
Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
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A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3.0 star property
1.3 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
View
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
1.4 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
View
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

Carousel Beach Inn

2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
View
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 mi from Santa Maria's Beach
View
9.6
Exceptional
21 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
1,005 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
201 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,646 reviews
The price is £129
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • No Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Family gathering home just steps from the beach

Family gathering home just steps from the beach

10/10 Excellent
"House is great, there is a high chair and travel crib which was very helpful. House was clean and accurate to description. Parking is a bit tricky if you have more than 3-4 cars."
Danielle R. 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Family gathering home just steps from the beach

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Maria's Beach?
Santa Maria's Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 175 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Santa Maria's Beach?
Adjacent to Santa Maria's Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good choice is Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Maria's Beach?
Expedia has 175 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Maria's Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Maria's Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Santa Maria's Beach.
What can I see and do near Santa Maria's Beach?
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.