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Three-Star Hotels in Santa Cruz

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Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

D
Devyane
From
Brazil
The staff is really nice the room was extremely clean! Location is great. Complimentary water laundry pop corn and snow cones was perfect . I would stay easily again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,427 reviews
Price from
US$174.27
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

T
Thibaut
From
France
Nice place to stay and thanks for all
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 692 reviews
Price from
US$148
1 night, 2 adults

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz.

D
Daniel Achtarzad
From
Israel
Comfortable and nice Pool& hot tub was open till 22:00 and we used it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
Price from
US$140
1 night, 2 adults

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Seymore Marine Discovery is 2 miles from this Santa Cruz area inn. A free breakfast is provided and all rooms offer free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Mission Inn.

G
Geoffrey
From
Australia
Clean friendly and more than adequate
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 901 reviews
Price from
US$119
1 night, 2 adults

The Inn at Pasatiempo

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie.

A
Annemarie
From
United Kingdom
Staff friendly and rooms nice and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews
Price from
US$109
1 night, 2 adults

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Conveniently located 1.1 miles from the Natural Bridges State Beach, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers a fitness room and guest laundry room.. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.

S
Su Jin
From
United States
Friendly staff and convenient location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
Price from
US$130.62
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

V
Victor
From
United States
We liked the fact that the room was so big yet the price was so cheap! We also liked the free breakfast. We liked having restaurants nearby in case we were hungry. We also liked that it was near our primary destination, the University.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews
Price from
US$149
1 night, 2 adults

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Ideally situated off Highway 17 and only minutes from the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz, California, this hotel offers many thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.

S
Silverio
From
United States
Happy employees means everything,they are very polite and they answer your question like they really enjoy the work environment, Thanks again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
Price from
US$129.40
1 night, 2 adults

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.

m
mark
From
Netherlands
Close Cowell’s beach and Steamer Lane
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
Price from
US$179
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Offering a fitness centre, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

C
Charles
From
Canada
Very good breakfast, small gym, room has air conditioning and heating, microwave and refrigerator, spacious room, free parking, close to the highways
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Price from
US$109
1 night, 2 adults
All three-star hotels in Santa Cruz

Looking for a three-star hotel?

Combining comfort with value for money, three-star hotels offer a wide assortment of amenities to keep you content. You can expect to find en suite bathrooms, WiFi in public areas and a dining area with breakfast options. Plenty of chain hotels fall within this star rating and offer central locations close to popular landmarks.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,429 reviews

Save money on three-star in Santa Cruz and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 3.2 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' drive to the University of California Santa Cruz.

From US$126.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

Offering a fitness centre, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

From US$100.95 per night

Swell House Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Swell House Santa Cruz is situated in Santa Cruz, 4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5.5 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.

From US$213.25 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Santa Cruz and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews

This Capitola hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews

Nestled in California just 1.5 km from Capitola Beach & Wharf, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A fitness centre is located on site.

From US$130.33 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$126.94
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 901 reviews
I like the location
Guest review by
JING
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$126.94
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 901 reviews
Convenient Location, good price and comfortable.
Guest review by
Pauline and Steven
Young couple