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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Santa Cruz

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If you're planning the ultimate weekend getaway in Santa Cruz, California, you'll need to find the perfect place to stay. Luckily, we've analyzed all the hotels in the area based on key criteria, so you can find the perfect place to relax and unwind for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, our list below can help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Santa Cruz because it has a wide variety of hotels to choose from. No matter what your budget is, you're sure to find a place that meets your needs for a long weekend escape. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, there are plenty of affordable and luxurious options to choose from. You can find everything from 3-star and 4-star hotels to luxury hotels, all with comfortable and relaxing rooms which are perfect for that weekend retreat you've been planning. The amenities in these hotels will vary, but you can expect to find everything you need for a comfortable stay. You'll be able to enjoy sightseeing and exploring the city with ease thanks to the great location of these hotels, too. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby where you can indulge in delicious cuisine. For those looking for more action during their weekend escape in Santa Cruz, the area has plenty of things to do, from outdoor activities to cultural attractions. So why wait? Book your perfect 3-day trip with one of the best hotels for a weekend in Santa Cruz below.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 2956 Mission St, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz has great rooms from $192 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and parking. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.8 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, laundry services, and golf at this convenient hotel. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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West Cliff Inn A Four Sisters Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $309 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is West Cliff Inn A Four Sisters Inn which has nice rooms starting at $309. Offering scuba diving, snorkeling, breakfast, hiking, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 174 West Cliff Drive. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, a hot tub, free parking, bicycle rental, and fishing which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 miles from the city center. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $377 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Santa Cruz
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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We found Dream Inn Santa Cruz to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $377. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 175 West Cliff Drive. You'll also find hiking, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and laundry facilities which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.9 miles from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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Pacific Blue Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $213 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Santa Cruz
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pets allowed
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With terrific rooms from $213, Pacific Blue Inn, at 636 Pacific Avenue provides parking, breakfast, hiking, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a pool table, horse riding, table tennis, bicycle rental, and fishing. It's located just 0.5 miles from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Pets allowed
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $229 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Santa Cruz
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
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Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $229 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 611 Ocean Street. Furthermore, it also offers parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and laundry facilities, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.6 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
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The Babbling Brook Inn

Inn with prices starting at $275 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Santa Cruz
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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The great guest rating of The Babbling Brook Inn is 9.20 out of 10. This place has parking and bicycle rental. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $275, and it's located at 1025 Laurel Street. We also love the amenities which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 0.4 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
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Casablanca Inn on the Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $337 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Beach
  • Pets allowed
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A cool place is Casablanca Inn on the Beach because it has great rooms that start at $337. It has a restaurant, a bar, hiking, golf, and pet-friendly rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 101 Main Street (corner of Beach Street). Only 0.9 miles from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator at this fun hotel.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $195 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Santa Cruz
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $195 (before taxes). It's located at 407 Broadway Ave and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, laundry facilities, and a heated pool which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 miles from the city center. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Heated pool
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $186 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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Located at 1505 Ocean Street, Hampton Inn Santa Cruz has great rooms from $186 (before taxes). It offers breakfast, laundry services, an indoor pool, free parking, and a heated pool. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and private parking which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.9 miles from the center of town. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: San Jose, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Santa Cruz, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Santa Cruz, Best Hotels for One Week in Santa Cruz, or Best Hotels for One Night in Santa Cruz.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$257

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Santa Cruz, California. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Santa Cruz, California based on data from 9 hotels is an affordable $257. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Santa Cruz.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $303
  • 3-star hotels: $244


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