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Pacific Blue Inn

0.88 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Booking.com
From
SEK 1,063

a night

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

0.94 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Vio.com
From
SEK 1,392

a night

Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

1.21 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Vio.com
From
SEK 1,114

a night

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Mission Inn

1.97 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Agoda
From
SEK 1,228

a night

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4.74 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Vio.com
From
SEK 1,860

a night

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

1.03 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Vio.com
From
SEK 1,417

a night

Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

1.28 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Vio.com
From
SEK 696

a night

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

1.15 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Vio.com
From
SEK 721

a night

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Hotels in Santa Cruz rated best by other travelers

Rated by travelers as the best in the city, these stays all get 5 stars for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.72 km from city center
848 SEK
Per night
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
1.35 km from city center
1.468 SEK
Per night
Ocean Gate Inn
1.37 km from city center
810 SEK
Per night
Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.72 km from city center
848 SEK
Per night
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
1.35 km from city center
1.468 SEK
Per night
Ocean Gate Inn
1.37 km from city center
810 SEK
Per night
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Luxury stay or budget getaway?

Whether you're after 5-star comfort or ease on your wallet, we do the searching so you can sleep easy during your stay in Santa Cruz.

3-star hotels

13 properties
from
1.114 SEK
per night

4-star hotels

5 properties
from
1.063 SEK
per night

3-star hotels

13 properties
from
1.114 SEK
per night

4-star hotels

5 properties
from
1.063 SEK
per night

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Highest-rated hotelHitching Post Studios Inn – 5.0
Average 4-star hotel price2.228 SEK per night

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In Santa Cruz, the expected average temperature in September is 18°C. The warmest month is typically September, which averages 23°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is July.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Santa Cruz with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
The average price of a hotel during the week is 1.771 SEK per night, and the average price on weekends is 2.216 SEK. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Santa Cruz could be Monday.
The nearest airport to Santa Cruz is San Jose Reid-Hillview Airport (RHV), which is 44.2km from the city center.

Other airports include:

San Jose International Airport, which is 44.3km from the city center.
Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport, which is 45.9km from the city center.
San Carlos Airport, which is 63.0km from the city center.
San Francisco International Airport, which is 77.9km from the city center.
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport, which is 84.9km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Santa Cruz, and the most expensive day seems to be Saturday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Santa Cruz is currently around 2.190 SEK per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is 1.038 SEK per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Santa Cruz is currently around 2.975 SEK per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is 1.063 SEK per night.
If you're hitting up Santa Cruz with kids in tow, try Beach Street Inn and Suites.

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