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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
Ocean-view resort with a poolside bar, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)
Beach views
Reception
Bathroom sink

Overview of Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

Map
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Popular LocationCowell's Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk9 min walk
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)43 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - King ADA)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - King ADA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - Two Queen)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Suite - Tower)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shore Break Suite ADA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Suite - Cloud Level)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (West Cliff Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Dream Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower - Two Queen)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive Two Qu)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive Two Qu)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - Two Queen)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - Two Queen)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz puts you in the heart of Santa Cruz, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Highlights at this beachfront resort include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar. .At the resort's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz resort include University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot.
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What's nearby

  • Cowell's Beach - 1 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 4 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk
  • Ideal Bar & Grill - 3 min walk
  • Stagnaro Bros - 11 min walk
  • Boardwalk Bowl - 8 min walk
  • Cruzin' Crêpes - 11 min walk

About this property

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Ocean-view resort with a poolside bar, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour or ticket assistance are also featured at Dream Inn Santa Cruz. For a fee, parking is available.

This Santa Cruz resort is smoke free.

  • 165 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers 165 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films.

This Santa Cruz resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10–30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Jack O'Neill Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 21 2024 to May 1 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 30.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35.00 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Dream Inn
Dream Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
Dream Hotel Santa Cruz
Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
a Joie De Vivre Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dream Inn Santa Cruz on 30 Apr 2024 start from AU$453.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Yep, Dream Inn Santa Cruz has a self car park for USD 30.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Yep, Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a short 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Does Dream Inn Santa Cruz have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Dream Inn Santa Cruz has a heated pool and a pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. The swimming pool will be unavailable from April 21 2024 to May 1 2024 (dates subject to change).

What makes Dream Inn Santa Cruz a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dream Inn Santa Cruz.

Does Dream Inn Santa Cruz serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

No, Dream Inn Santa Cruz does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 706 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view, but bring ear-plugs
First room we were given had a non-functional heating unit. The hotel swapped out out room while we visited relatives in the area that evening. New room had older wall heater that roared like a jet engine. Otherwise, the bed was comfortable and the room had a nice ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyemin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very kind staffs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Will always be my favorite
Check in and valet service was perfect. Pool and hot tub area was closed for resurfacing. This is my go to when I’m in Santa Cruz. Broken shutters that wouldn’t open in our room so we couldn’t see out of some of the windows. Shower grout needs to be re-done….. peeling and stained.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura, omaha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Jason

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Never again
Pool and jacuzzi were not usable which is the number reason we paid double to stay here. They charge 30/day to park in a parking lot and offer no complimentary coffee or breakfast. Definitely not worth the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came for the pool. Their website says it reopened yesterday, it did not. Our whole mini vacation was planned around the pool, this money wasted. The person at reception was also super rude about it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024