Best Pool Hotels in Santa Cruz, CA

This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the center of the city, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family vacation or romantic getaway. The Dream Inn features a natural, laid back atmosphere inspired by the ocean. All guest rooms and suites include private balconies or patios with spectacular views of Monterey Bay. Enjoy the memorable sunsets, watch the surfers and let the ocean waves lull you to sleep. The hotel's spacious deck features a pool and hot tub. With a great location and luxurious amenities, the Dream is a great choice for business or pleasure.

- "Great get away spot. Plenty to do in Santa Cruz" - "It was very serene and full of relaxation." - "Exceeding expectations" - "The best spot" - "Waking up to the sound of the ocean. Beautiful views" - "We went for my baby first birthday and will definitely be returning" - "Great location and clean. The mattress on the bed was bad, needs to be replaced." - "Relaxing and comfortable stay ." - "Very pleasant" - "Nice day right on the Santa Cruz ocean/boardwalk area"

Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi. All rooms are soundproofed. A seating area, an electronics charging station, a TV with cable channels, and a coffee machine are featured in each spacious room. Solaire Restaurant and Bar is onsite and features local wine and beer. Guests can enjoy farm to table ingredients and a seasonal menu. A fitness center is on site. A concierge service is provided for the hotel to assist guests with dinner reservations and area attractions. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Capital Village is 8.8 miles away, and Pacific Avenue with boutique shops and stores is just 15 minutes’ walk from the property.

- "Excellent hotel and staff!" - "wonderful experience!" - "Great place to relax and still close to plenty of amenities. We'll be returning !" - "Booking.com was awful I purchased a certain room that did not exist" - "Still the one! We love coming to Paradox! Why do we have to make res on app and not at front desk??" - "The restaurant was very delicious and the rooms was spacious and clean!" - "We enjoyed our stay at this exquisite place!"

This motel, just 10 minutes' walk from Capitola beach and village, offers free Wi-Fi. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and guest launderette are available for guest use. A flat-screen cable TV and balcony are included in each room at Quality Inn & Suites Capitola. A microwave, compact fridge, ironing facilities and hairdryer are are also provided. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California at Santa Cruz are within 7 miles away of Capitola Quality Inn & Suites. Cabrillo College is 2 miles away.

- "Very nice stay and we will be back again!" - "Just a weekend visit" - "Overall, it was a very, very pleasant place to stay" - "The whole experience was great - espeiall front desk" - "Will always stay here when visiting in this area" - "Checked all of the boxes from location to cleanliness" - "They accomadate my request beyond expectation so kind!" - "Very comfortable met our basic needs!" - "Clean, decent for a quick stay"

This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO. Guest rooms at the Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk contain a microwave and a refrigerator for extra convenience. Free local telephone calls can be made from every room. Santa Cruz Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk offers a deluxe continental breakfast. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas of the hotel and a 24-hour front desk is on site. Local bus stops are a short walk from the Boardwalk Comfort Inn Santa Cruz. Cowell Beach is within a 10 minute walk away.

- "Enjoyable" - "Very comfortable stay with very clean facilities." - "i had a very pleasant stay was walking distance to the Boardwalk and wharf had dinner at Gildas 👍" - "Great" - "Good value" - "easy and fun" - "Location was great and staff was very nice. But I wouldn’t stay there again" - "Great time." - "Would stay again." - "Excited for the trip, underwhelmed with the stay" - "It was a decent stay for a family who is coming to Santa Cruz for the beach and boardwalk"

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. The Santa Cruz East Holiday Inn Express offers rooms with hardwood furniture, including a work desk with ergonomic chair. Guests can browse the internet with the free Wi-Fi or make a snack with the microwave and refrigerator. The business center is open 24 hours a day and a hot continental breakfast is served in the mornings. The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 2.8 miles from Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz East. The Rio Theater is less than a 5-minute drive away.

- "Love coming here" - "Anissa was great at the front desk. She was attentive and friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and the locatio" - "Stayed here multiple times always happy!" - "Happy Customer" - "Nice place" - "great stay" - "but i like manager and employees" - "Will come back it was really nice the location" - "Best of the holiday inns I’ve stayed at this vacation" - "Great" - "Great!"

Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub. Free WiFi and a continental breakfast is offered daily for guests. All rooms at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk include a flat-screen TV with cable. Comfortably furnished, the bright rooms feature a fridge and microwave. For added convenience, laundry facilities are available. Vending machines offering snacks and beverages are located on site. The University of California Santa Cruz is 12 minutes’ drive from Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Santa Cruz Wharf is a short walk away.

- "Great place to stay" - "Nice little hotel close to everything" - "I will b back" - "Nice place" - "Relaxing" - "Short family get away!" - "Amazing" - "It was relaxing" - "Had a great stay! Location was excellent. Professional friendly staff." - "Great location stuff" - "Love this place!" - "Our new favorite place" - "Summer up" - "excellent location, friendly staff" - "Great location and kind manager resolved A/C issue"