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Our top choices for Swift Beach hotels

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 mi from Swift Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (609 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is £268
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

2. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Swift Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (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 £142
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

3. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Swift Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Mission Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Swift Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (727 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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, 1.8 mi from Swift Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,661 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Marea Sol Hotel
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 mi from Swift Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room, nice location! I loved being near the farmers market! Quiet area."
United States
Jenny
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A courtyard with stone flooring, wooden benches, potted plants, and a fire pit.

7. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Swift Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (964 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
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Pacific Blue Inn
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 1.6 mi from Swift Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,554 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

9. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 mi from Swift Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Free parking, free refreshments in lobby, clean room, great smelling toiletries. Walking distance to beach and boardwalk, would definitely stay again."
United States
Reilly
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Rio Vista Suites
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

10. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 mi from Swift Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,286 reviews)
"Good place to stay right next to the beach and food!!"
United States
Harjeet
The price is £123
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Casablanca On The Beach
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2 mi from Swift Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,184 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is £96
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

12. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 mi from Swift Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Beachview Inn
Room

13. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2 mi from Swift Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (165 reviews)
"Clean , and close to Santa Cruz boardwalk"
United States
Julio
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Salt Air Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

14. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 mi from Swift Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Location location location"
United States
Marianne
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Aqua Breeze Inn
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

15. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2 mi from Swift Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"We loved the hot breakfast, The sausage links and waffles made our day. The walkability was perfect to the beach and downtown, we got our steps in! There are more expensive places to stay, but for the price and the added hot breakfast, this place was perfect for people who were in the hotel room a limited time and just wanted a comfy and fresh place to rest up for the next day of fun!"
United States
Heather
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
A poolside area with a lounge chair, a table, and a large umbrella.

16. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 mi from Swift Beach
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice location. Comfy beds and quiet"
United States
Peter
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
A parking lot with several cars and people walking.

17. Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 mi from Swift Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"This was a modest, but comfortable stay in Santa Cruz, extremely close to the boardwalk! Staff was very friendly. It seems like their bathrooms were recently remodeled, which was nice"
United States
Ximena
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

18. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Swift Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"great ocean view"
United States
Nicholas
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

19. Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
5.7 mi from Swift Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (772 reviews)
"Beautiful Inn and great location! Staff was super nice …"
United States
Joseph
The price is £226
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Inn at Depot Hill
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view through a glass door.

20. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.2 mi from Swift Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"
United States
Julia
The price is £122
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
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Compare top hotels near Swift Beach

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 mi from Swift Beach
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A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Swift Beach
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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

2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Swift Beach
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A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Swift Beach
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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, 1.8 mi from Swift Beach
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9.6
Exceptional
609 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,014 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
727 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,661 reviews
The price is £268
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The price is £142
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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  • Yes, Pool
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  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
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  • Yes, WiFi included
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  • No Breakfast included
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  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Top Swift Beach Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, nice location! I loved being near the farmers market! Quiet area."
Jenny 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Other attractions near Swift Beach

A coastal landscape with two prominent rock formations and a sandy beach.
Photo by Shereen Ward
Open Photo by Shereen Ward

Natural Bridges State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Natural Bridges State 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Swift Beach?
Swift Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 37 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Swift Beach?
Located a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Swift Beach, Mission Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good choices within a few miles include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Swift Beach?
Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Swift Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Swift Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Swift Beach.
What can I see and do near Swift Beach?
Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve if you want a dose of fresh air.