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Featured Santa Cruz Independent accommodation
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$200 per night
AU$200
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Marea Sol Hotel: Beach hotel with free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Located near the beach.
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$335 per night
AU$335
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Dream Inn Santa Cruz: Pet-friendly resort with free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Located in the city centre.
Pool
Spa
Free cancellation
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Ocean Pacific Lodge
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Ocean Pacific Lodge: Pet-friendly motel with free WiFi and free parking. Located near the boardwalk.
Pool
Hot tub
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$204 per night
AU$204
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Casablanca On The Beach: Pet-friendly hotel with free WiFi and parking. Located near a metro station.
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$130 per night
AU$130
29 Dec - 30 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz: Pet-friendly motel with free WiFi and outdoor pool. Located near the bay.
Pool
Pet-friendly
Free cancellation
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La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$545 per night
AU$545
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
La Bahia Hotel and Spa: Luxury hotel with free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Located near whale watching.
Free cancellation
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Surf City Inn and Suites
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$95 per night
AU$95
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Surf City Inn and Suites: Pet-friendly motel with free WiFi and an indoor pool. Located near theme parks.
Pool
Hot tub
Free cancellation
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Mission Inn
2250 Mission Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$150 per night
AU$150
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Mission Inn: Business-friendly motel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located near whale watching.
Free cancellation
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Inn At Pasatiempo
555 Highway 17 Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$187 per night
AU$187
30 Dec - 31 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Inn At Pasatiempo: Hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Located near the boardwalk.
Free cancellation
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The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
11570 Hwy 9 Boulder Creek CA
The price is AU$148 per night
AU$148
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains: Pet-friendly lodge with free WiFi and free parking. Located near the boardwalk.
Free cancellation
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5 / 5
Great spot, unique, clean, friendly...great for families too.
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