Recharge in style near Monterey Bay with comfortable vibes and modern conveniences.
What guests liked
Breakfast options were plentiful and of high quality with a variety of choices including fresh waffles, eggs, and fruit.
The property is conveniently located near the beach, with some rooms within walking distance and others a short drive away.
Plentiful free parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA highlights
In the heart of Santa Cruz, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offers a refreshing retreat. Enjoy to-go breakfast, unwind at the spa tub or outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. With convenient amenities like free self parking and express check-in/out options plus a 24-hour gym you'll feel right at home.
In the heart of Santa Cruz, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offers a refreshing retreat. Enjoy to-go breakfast, unwind at the spa tub or outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. With convenient amenities like free self parking and express check-in/out options plus a 24-hour gym you'll feel right at home.
Savor your stay near Monterey Bay with delicious breakfasts and thoughtful touches like laundry services and electric car charging stations.
What guests liked
The complimentary breakfast offered a variety of options including eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles, cereal, yogurt, and juice.
Parking was easy and free, with a safe and convenient location for guests.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA highlights
At Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA, you can look forward to a warm welcome near Monterey Bay. Enjoy a breakfast buffet and unwind with in-room WiFi or at the gym. You'll also appreciate dry cleaning/laundry services, snack bar/deli options and helpful staff who have left previous guests feeling well cared for.
At Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA, you can look forward to a warm welcome near Monterey Bay. Enjoy a breakfast buffet and unwind with in-room WiFi or at the gym. You'll also appreciate dry cleaning/laundry services, snack bar/deli options and helpful staff who have left previous guests feeling well cared for.
Tranquility awaits in a coastal retreat where friendly staff guide guests through natural wonders, from peaceful gardens to soothing saunas
What guests liked
Breakfast offered a good selection of options and tasted really good.
The hot tub was great, clean, and a lovely amenity, especially when enjoyed privately.
The spa facilities, including the hot tub, sauna, and jacuzzi, were a highlight of the stay, offering a divine experience.
Mission Inn highlights
Near Monterey Bay, this inn offers a blend of relaxation and connectivity. Guests start their day with continental breakfast before unwinding in the garden, sauna, or spa tub. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, while the attentive staff ensures a memorable stay.
Near Monterey Bay, this inn offers a blend of relaxation and connectivity. Guests start their day with continental breakfast before unwinding in the garden, sauna, or spa tub. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, while the attentive staff ensures a memorable stay.
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.8 mi from Sand Plant Beach
Pool
Free breakfast
Parking available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1193)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1193)
cleanliness
Ocean vibes meet coastal comfort at this Santa Cruz hotel, where the outdoor pool and firepit beckon after a day of beach exploration
What guests liked
Breakfast options were delicious and plentiful, with many guests enjoying the variety of hot and cold options.
The property is conveniently located close to the beach with many guests able to walk to the beach or boardwalk.
The property is conveniently located near quality restaurants and offers great dining options.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz highlights
Just a stone's throw from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, La Quinta offers a laid-back coastal retreat. Enjoy continental breakfast, pool, 24-hour gym, evening firepit chats, coworking spaces, free WiFi, and great hospitality.
Just a stone's throw from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, La Quinta offers a laid-back coastal retreat. Enjoy continental breakfast, pool, 24-hour gym, evening firepit chats, coworking spaces, free WiFi, and great hospitality.
Coastal charm meets laid-back vibes at this Santa Cruz inn, where guests sip coffee, catch up on news, and pedal along scenic routes
What guests liked
The property is perfectly located within walking distance to the beach.
Pacific Blue Inn highlights
A stone's throw from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this tranquil inn offers a garden retreat and sunny terrace. Visitors can enjoy Wi-Fi, play billiards by the coffee corner, or grab a bike to cruise the coastline. It's like a choose-your-own-adventure book with more ocean breeze.
A stone's throw from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this tranquil inn offers a garden retreat and sunny terrace. Visitors can enjoy Wi-Fi, play billiards by the coffee corner, or grab a bike to cruise the coastline. It's like a choose-your-own-adventure book with more ocean breeze.
Santa Cruz's outdoor pool beckons sun-seekers by day, while the beach boardwalk offers a nighttime stroll under the stars
What guests liked
The property offers a convenient and walkable location to the beach.
The hot tubs were a highlight, being described as amazing, nice, and great.
The pool and hot tub area was a highlight, with many guests praising its cleanliness, amenities, and enjoyable experience.
Ocean Pacific Lodge highlights
Ocean Pacific Lodge sits at the core of Santa Cruz, offering a welcoming vibe. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or relax in one of two spa tubs. The lodge provides free WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage for added convenience.
Ocean Pacific Lodge sits at the core of Santa Cruz, offering a welcoming vibe. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or relax in one of two spa tubs. The lodge provides free WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage for added convenience.
A coastal retreat where mornings start with coffee by the pool and evenings wind down by the fireplace, all within reach of sandy adventures
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good, with high-quality food and friendly staff maintaining clean and well-stocked areas.
The property offers convenient, secure, and free parking in a gated garage.
The hot tub was a perfect temperature with vigorous jets and a great place to relax after a day of activities.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola highlights
This Capitola Beach hotel blends comfort with convenience. Enjoy a continental breakfast, a 24-hour gym, a cozy lobby fireplace, and a refreshing outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and efficient amenities like WiFi and express check-out.
This Capitola Beach hotel blends comfort with convenience. Enjoy a continental breakfast, a 24-hour gym, a cozy lobby fireplace, and a refreshing outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and efficient amenities like WiFi and express check-out.
Beach-adjacent motel offers a blend of relaxation and productivity, with a garden retreat and business center for guests to balance their stay
What guests liked
Parking was easy and convenient, with spaces available right outside the room.
Hitching Post Studios Inn highlights
Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Hitching Post Studios Inn offers a laid-back vibe with practical perks. Free in-room WiFi keeps guests connected, while multilingual staff and laundry facilities add convenience. The garden provides a quiet spot to decompress.
Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Hitching Post Studios Inn offers a laid-back vibe with practical perks. Free in-room WiFi keeps guests connected, while multilingual staff and laundry facilities add convenience. The garden provides a quiet spot to decompress.
Monterey Bay's coastal charm meets homey hospitality at this inn, where attentive staff and scenic vistas create a welcoming retreat
What guests liked
The property is conveniently located near many dining options, including restaurants, fast food, and convenience stores within walking distance.
The property is conveniently located within walking distance to the beach, offering a great beach experience.
Parking was easy, safe, and convenient with some locations even right outside the room.
Seaside Inn & Suites highlights
Perched above Monterey Bay, this inn offers more than just a view. Guests tap into free WiFi while the 24-hour front desk stands ready to assist. The complimentary parking is a nice touch, freeing visitors to focus on the important stuff—like soaking in those Pacific panoramas.
Perched above Monterey Bay, this inn offers more than just a view. Guests tap into free WiFi while the 24-hour front desk stands ready to assist. The complimentary parking is a nice touch, freeing visitors to focus on the important stuff—like soaking in those Pacific panoramas.
Guests can lounge by the inviting pool, soak up sun in private cabanas, and savor local flavors at a stylish restaurant near Santa Cruz's iconic boardwalk
What guests liked
The pool was a highlight of the stay, being heated to the perfect temperature, clean, and relaxing with great drink and food service.
The property is very pet friendly, welcoming pets in rooms, pool, and restaurant areas with minimal extra fees.
The spa facilities, including the heated pool and hot tub, were clean and inviting, providing a relaxing experience for guests.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection highlights
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers California cool near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy the outdoor pool with cabanas, Solaire Restaurant + Bar's American cuisine with local flair, a spa tub, garden, and library for relaxation.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers California cool near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy the outdoor pool with cabanas, Solaire Restaurant + Bar's American cuisine with local flair, a spa tub, garden, and library for relaxation.
Morning feasts and sun-drenched gardens await at this picturesque retreat, where breakfast is just the start of a day's relaxation
What guests liked
Delicious and timely breakfast was served to rooms, often with local pastries and fresh fruit.
The property is located near the beach, offering a short walk to the shore with stunning views.
Monarch Cove Inn highlights
Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Monarch Cove Inn offers a slice of coastal charm. Guests start their day with continental breakfast before lounging in the garden or soaking up rays on the terrace. Free Wi-Fi and self-parking round out the laid-back vibe.
Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Monarch Cove Inn offers a slice of coastal charm. Guests start their day with continental breakfast before lounging in the garden or soaking up rays on the terrace. Free Wi-Fi and self-parking round out the laid-back vibe.
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.1 mi from Sand Plant Beach
Pool
Spa
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Connecting rooms available
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (829)
8.4/10
Very Good
(829)
cleanliness
Ocean views and local treasures await at this Santa Cruz retreat, where relaxation meets adventure by the pool and beyond
What guests liked
The property's location is perfect for beach access, with many guests mentioning it's within walking distance to the beach.
The pool was a highlight, being heated and suitable for kids, with great hours and a perfect size for families.
Breakfast options were decent to great, with some guests enjoying the selection and quality.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz highlights
Guests find comfort by the firepit or explore the nearby wharf. The hotel's spa offers indulgent treatments, while the outdoor pool and 24-hour gym cater to active types. It's a beachside base that balances relaxation with easy access to coastal attractions.
Guests find comfort by the firepit or explore the nearby wharf. The hotel's spa offers indulgent treatments, while the outdoor pool and 24-hour gym cater to active types. It's a beachside base that balances relaxation with easy access to coastal attractions.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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, 4.3 mi from Sand Plant Beach
Pool
Free breakfast
Parking available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1087)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1087)
cleanliness
Beachside convenience meets relaxation: Start the day with a hearty breakfast, then choose between poolside lounging or a gym session
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with a great selection and variety, often with refills before containers were empty.
The property's location offers a variety of dining options within walking distance.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG highlights
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz blends comfort and practicality. Guests can enjoy a full breakfast, a 24-hour gym, and a seasonal outdoor pool. For relaxation, there's a sauna and sun loungers. Laundry facilities complete the amenities.
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz blends comfort and practicality. Guests can enjoy a full breakfast, a 24-hour gym, and a seasonal outdoor pool. For relaxation, there's a sauna and sun loungers. Laundry facilities complete the amenities.
Coastal retreat offers a cozy fireplace welcome and easy access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, blending relaxation with nearby adventure
What guests liked
The property's perfect location allows for easy access to the beach and nearby restaurants.
Breakfast was great, with a nice spread and fresh coffee available every morning.
Capitola Hotel highlights
This quaint hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers coastal charm. Start your day with continental breakfast, lounge by the lobby fireplace, or stroll through the gardens. For the adventurous, motor boating awaits, while in-room WiFi keeps you connected.
This quaint hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers coastal charm. Start your day with continental breakfast, lounge by the lobby fireplace, or stroll through the gardens. For the adventurous, motor boating awaits, while in-room WiFi keeps you connected.
Coastal comfort meets boardwalk buzz: A laid-back retreat with easy parking, attentive service, and a prime location for beach and amusement seekers
What guests liked
The property's location is perfect for beach access, with many guests praising its close proximity to the beach and boardwalk.
Beachview Inn highlights
The Beachview Inn offers California cool near Monterey Bay. Convenience meets coastal charm with in-room WiFi, free parking, and a friendly staff. Just a stone's throw from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, it's a great home base for sun-seekers and rollercoaster enthusiasts alike.
The Beachview Inn offers California cool near Monterey Bay. Convenience meets coastal charm with in-room WiFi, free parking, and a friendly staff. Just a stone's throw from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, it's a great home base for sun-seekers and rollercoaster enthusiasts alike.
Santa Cruz retreat offers a slice of serenity with dining, poolside relaxation, and business amenities just a stone's throw from the beach
What guests liked
Parking was easy and free, with convenient access right outside the room.
The property is conveniently located just 5-15 minutes away from the beach.
The on-site bar and restaurant offered a pleasant dining experience with nice amenities and a cozy patio area.
Inn At Pasatiempo highlights
The Inn At Pasatiempo is like that chill friend who always knows where to grab a good meal. It's got an American eatery, a pool for lounging, and a business center for the laptop warriors. All this, with the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk just a stone's throw away.
The Inn At Pasatiempo is like that chill friend who always knows where to grab a good meal. It's got an American eatery, a pool for lounging, and a business center for the laptop warriors. All this, with the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk just a stone's throw away.
Coastal comfort meets helpful hospitality at this Main Beach-adjacent motel, where the staff's attentiveness elevates every stay
Islander Motel Santa Cruz highlights
The Islander Motel Santa Cruz captures the essence of its Monterey Bay surroundings. Guests can unwind by the seasonal pool, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and take advantage of complimentary self-parking. Its prime location and amenities cater to both leisure and convenience.
The Islander Motel Santa Cruz captures the essence of its Monterey Bay surroundings. Guests can unwind by the seasonal pool, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and take advantage of complimentary self-parking. Its prime location and amenities cater to both leisure and convenience.
Escape to a peaceful haven just steps from the beach boardwalk action. Relax in style with modern amenities.
What guests liked
Parking was convenient, well-lit, and easily accessible with many guests noting its proximity to their rooms.
The property's location is perfect for walking to the beach and nearby attractions.
The air conditioning worked great and was effective in blocking out noise.
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz highlights
Located near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the garden or stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy free self parking, express check-out, and vending machine perks. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and prime location.
Located near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the garden or stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy free self parking, express check-out, and vending machine perks. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and prime location.
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Other landmarks in Santa Cruz
Wilder Ranch State Park
Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities like surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
You can take time to visit Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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 biking trails.
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fern Grotto Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Strawberry Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
In fact, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from with 3,748 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodation options in the area.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Sand Plant Beach?
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What are the best family hotels close to Sand Plant Beach?
Keep the family happy with a stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz which offers free cribs, an outdoor pool, and a free continental breakfast. Sand Plant Beach is 8 minutes away by car.
What are the best luxury hotels near Sand Plant Beach?
Pamper yourself with a stay at Costanoa Lodge and Camp, which is a 31-minute drive from Sand Plant Beach and has 2 restaurants including Cascade Restaurant + Bar where you can enjoy a convenient meal.
What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Sand Plant Beach?
Besides relaxing by the water at Sand Plant Beach, you might want to see major sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Other popular places in the area are Santana Row Shopping Center, SAP Center at San Jose, and Carmel Beach.
What are the best lodges close to Sand Plant Beach?