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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Sunlit poolside retreat with inviting seating area, perfect for relaxation. | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Elegant lobby with a blue accent wall and a reception desk, featuring a warm and inviting atmosphere. | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Room 1: King-sized bed with blue and white bedspread, two white pillows, and a red headboard. Lamp beside bed. Room 2: Queen-sized bed with white bedspread, two white pillows, and a red headboard. Lamp beside bed. Room 3: King-sized bed with blue and white bedspread, two white pillows, and a red headboard. Lamp beside bed. Room 4: King-sized bed with blue and white bedspread, two white pillows, and a red headboard. Lamp beside bed. Room 5: King-sized bed with blue and white bedspread, two white pillows, and a red headboard. Lamp beside bed. Room 6: King-sized bed with blue and white bedspread, two white pillows, and a | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Spacious lobby with a striking geometric patterned carpet, wooden furniture, and a modern design aesthetic. | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The price is $104
includes taxes & fees
$89 per night
Feb 13 - Feb 14

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Wet bar
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 13 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 38 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mariannes Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and the sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (USD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 18 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Business center
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 1 to March 31:
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from January 2 2025 to July 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 10 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from April to November

Policies

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz
Inn Express Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz an IHG Hotel
"Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz an IHG Hotel"

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 10 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a sauna.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel like?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Ocean Street and 13 minutes' walk from Pacific Avenue. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

1favorite
Stephanie E, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Roomlook
Stephanie E, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jonatan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Terrible WiFi Poor breakfast Poor cleanness
Egidio, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice Hotel
Nice hotel. Needs an update. Staff is kind and helpful. Lousd if you are on the Ocean Steet side.
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Reynaldo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Geovanni, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Roberto, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay
The staff was quick to help me get my room. Let me check in early, was accommodating of my service animal. Will stay again. As a cherry on top, within five minutes of the boardwalk.
Jesse, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ashleigh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carrie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adrianna, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Patricia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay. Huge room. Always like this hotel
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jingyu, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mary, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lorraine, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Pedro, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

art, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Goid
Diego, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"It is next door to two fast-food chain restaurants, Denny's and mom-and-pop restaurants, which were all great and within walking distance of the hotel."
Reasons to Book
Onsite Pool & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM