Dream Inn Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz, US) from 222 US$/night

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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Overview

3-star beachfront hotel in Santa Cruz with panoramic ocean views

Amenities

The Dream Inn is the only beachfront hotel in Santa Cruz, offering direct access to the sand and a heated outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub. Guests can use complimentary Beach Cruisers to explore the area or enjoy live music and happy hour at the on-site bar. The hotel also provides sun loungers, beach chairs, and sun umbrellas for a full day by the ocean.

Rooms

All guestrooms and suites at the Dream Inn Santa Cruz offer private balconies or patios with views of Monterey Bay. Rooms include iPod docking stations and premium coffee, with some featuring spectacular floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel provides daily breakfast for two as part of select packages.

Dining

On-site dining at Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge focuses on sustainable and locally sourced seafood. The hotel also has a coffee house on site, a snack bar, and a bar with wine and champagne options. Guests can order room service or visit the snack bar for lighter meals throughout the day.

Location

The Dream Inn sits directly on Cowell Beach, adjacent to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and steps from the Santa Cruz Wharf. Natural Bridges State Beach and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary are within easy reach. The hotel is the only beachfront property in Santa Cruz, offering direct elevator access to the sand.

Family & Activities

The Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers a heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub open all year, plus a poolside snack bar. Guests can borrow complimentary Beach Cruisers to ride along the coast or join wellness weekends that include yoga classes and meditation sessions. The hotel also hosts live music and happy hour events on-site.

Location: Only beachfront hotel in Santa Cruz, adjacent to the Boardwalk and Wharf
Rooms: All rooms with private balconies and Monterey Bay views
Dining: Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge with sustainable local seafood
Family: Heated pool, hot tub, and kids ice cream happy hour
Wellness: Wellness weekends with yoga, sound baths, and meditation
Activities: Complimentary Beach Cruisers, live music, and happy hour

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 16:00-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site at USD 35 per day.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Year renovated:2008

Number of floors:10

Number of rooms:165

Former name

Coast Santa Cruz Hotel

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Rooms and availability

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Executive Superior Room

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2 persons

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King Room Mobility accessible

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed1 Double bed

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Superior King Room

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2 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 35 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Heated swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

Canoeing
Hiking
Golf course
Fishing

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Stores/Commercial services
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Jacuzzi

Room view

Sea view
Ocean view

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

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Essential information about Dream Inn Santa Cruz

💵 Lowest room price	222 US$
📏 Distance to center	200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport	34.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Mineta San Jose International, SJC

Location

Address

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175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, 95060

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175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, 95060

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

100 yd

Museums

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

200 yd

Museums

Museum of Art and History

1.1 mi

Museums

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

1.2 mi

Landmark

To Honor Surfing Monument

100 yd

Parks

Neary Lagoon Park

200 yd

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

200 yd

Landmark

Sky Glider

100 yd

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Lighthouse Field State Beach

200 yd

Landmark

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

100 yd

Spa Center

Well Within Spa

200 yd

Spa Center

Tea House Spa

200 yd

Landmark

Undertow

100 yd

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Steamer Lane

100 yd

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Giant Dipper

200 yd

Beach

Main Beach

100 yd

Landmark

Noland's on the Wharf

100 yd

Landmark

Cave Train

200 yd

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1.3 mi

Landmark

Mike Fox Skate Park

100 yd

Landmark

Beach Flats Community Garden

200 yd

Landmark

Santa Cruz Holiday Train

200 yd

Parks

Abbott Square

200 yd

Landmark

Point Santa Cruz

200 yd

Beach

Seabright State Beach

1.5 mi

Harbor

Santa Cruz Wharf

100 yd

35 Pacific Ave

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

100 yd

Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

100 yd

Store

Cowell Beach

100 yd

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

100 yd

Restaurant

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

100 yd

Restaurant

Ideal Bar & Grill

100 yd

Restaurant

The Picnic Basket

100 yd

Restaurant

Sawasdee By The Sea

100 yd

Restaurant

Casablanca Bistro

100 yd

Restaurant

South Beach Pizza Company

100 yd

Restaurant

FireFish Grill

100 yd

Restaurant

Riva Fish House

100 yd

Restaurant

Beach Street Cafe

100 yd

Restaurant

Splash

100 yd

Restaurant

Stagnaro Bros Seafood

200 yd

Reviews of Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8.7 /10

Great

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FAQ about Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Which popular attractions are located near the Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Staying at the Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you shouldn't miss Santa Cruz's main landmarks, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park (0.6 miles from the accommodation) and Neary Lagoon Park, located 16 minutes' stroll away.

What popular attractions are closest to Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Guests of Dream Inn Santa Cruz can visit Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center (a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or Santa Cruz Wharf placed 5 minutes' walk away.

Can we park our car at the hotel?

The hotel offers parking, located on site.

Are there any dining facilities close to the Santa Cruz hotel?

During their stay at the Santa Cruz hotel guests can enjoy a meal in the nearby restaurant Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge offering a midrange price point or visit A Slice of Kianti's with a high guest rating-8 according to guests reviews-as well as a midrange price point.

What is check-in and check-out time at the 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Guests of the 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz can check in from 4 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 11 AM.

How much does a room at the upscale 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz cost?

The prices at the upscale 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz start from $222.

What payment methods are accepted in the 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

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