Description
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour fro… more
With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This beach resort is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Mystery Spot.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Cowell's Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Santa Cruz Wharf - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Main Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Pacific Avenue - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Cocoanut Grove - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Boardwalk Bowl - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi Lighthouse Point Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi Santa Cruz Surfing Museum - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi Neary Lagoon Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Its Beach - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Lighthouse Field State Beach - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi The nearest airports are: Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 km / 17.4 mi Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 69.2 km / 43 mi Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 57.2 km / 35.5 mi Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 63.7 km / 39.6 mi The preferred airport for Dream Inn Santa Cruz is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC). . Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Grab a bite to eat at Jack O'Neill Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
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- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Dance hall
- Entertainment
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Security-controlled parking
- Valet parking
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Free Internet
- Services
- Balcony
- Banquet and event room
- Barbecue
- Café
- Cash machine at the hotel
- Conference centre
- Fireplace
- Hair dryer
- Heated pool
- Iron
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Security
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Sun terrace
- Supermarket in hotel
- Terrace
- Vending machines
- Children
- Kid´s club
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Pool bar
- Snack bar
- Restaurants
- À la carte restaurant
- Swimming pools
- Children’s pool
- Full SPA circuit
- Outdoor pool
- Poolside parasols
- Poolside sun loungers
- Gym and SPA
- Hot tub
- Jacuzzi
- Spa
- Activities
- Bike rental
- Golf course
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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topppcattt
San Francisco, California
07/07/2026
“Great stay at the beach/boardwalk!”
You cannot beat the location of this hotel. Right on the water, every room has a view and a balcony. Decor is very cute - 60's retro. Rooms were clean, although the place is old, so don't expect perfection. Staff was uniformly pleasant, friendly and accommodating. Nice coffee cart in the lobby. The… more
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stephaniemV474ZJ
07/07/2026
“Best spot in Santa Cruz!!”
This is the best hotel in Santa Cruz!! We love it for family fun, vintage vibe, and the proximity to the beach and boardwalk. We even brought our dog this time which was so fun and easy! The staff were all super helpful and nice and made the experience top notch. Highly recommend!!
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HusksLoveTravel
08/07/2026
“Overrated but Location is everything”
Stayed at the Dream Inn for the 4th of July after years of wanting to stay there. Rooms were very clean albiet small. Front desk staff not super welcoming or friendly at check in. The heater in room 212 made a loud high pitched noise everytime we used it. Bottom line you are paying for the location… more
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Service: 8
Cleanliness: 8
Room: 9
Facilities: 9
Location: 9
Quality/Price: 8
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