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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lobby
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Free daily full breakfast
Step into the warm and inviting atmosphere of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, where a full breakfast awaits you each morning. With laundry facilities, a 24-hour gym, sauna and seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers nearby, your stay is sure to be both relaxing and rejuvenating.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 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
  • Luggage storage

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$132 nightly
The total price is $153
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(117 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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 - 0.0 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 21 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 40 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG 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 free perks include WiFi, wired internet, and full breakfast daily. 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 within 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 required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

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

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 and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • 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

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

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:
  • Sauna
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

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

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
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 by IHG

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG 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 by IHG?

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 by IHG?

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

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

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 by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). 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 by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG has a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG 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.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Parking
Bed
Location
Elevator
Shower
Food
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good, with a variety of options and attentive service. (78 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great location and well equipped hotel. Breakfast included was a great bonus too.
Rich, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Our room was spacious and hotel was near all attractions.
Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Easy check in and really clean rooms
Seville, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great room, location, safe environment, clean property, and great breakfast
MELISSA, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very good breakfast and clean!
Roxana, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good location
Victor, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I liked the cleanliness and quiet of the property. Staff was very helpful and accommodating.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The bedding was some of the most comfortable for me
saul, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great overall service, spacious and clean room.
Orasio, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good hotel
Kiki, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Property was clean, staff was professional and courteous.
Reggie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice place
Ivon, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean rooms, great breakfast. parking fee low compared to other hotels
Juan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel in center of the city surrounded by good eateries and all city attractions closeby . The Santa Cruz boardwalk is close and the hotel rooms were very comfortable and spacious for a family stay . Highly recommend the hotel .
Sona, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Convenient location to Santa Cruz boardwalk, decent breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
Vimerald, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Near to Santa Cruz beach and broad walk.
MELVIN, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and spacious.
Kelsey, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Absolutely taking advantage of people with the price of a room
athena, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good vacation
rufino, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff is so nice and accommodating. Very polite and professional. Loved it
Janie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Food options
Ileana, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Melissa in the front desk was so kind and helpful! We loved the pool and the breakfast! The room was spacious and clean! Very happy to pick this Holiday Inn
Luis G, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff, clean room, nice pool
Olga, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Decent distance from the boardwalk, the facilities and fixtures are somewhat outdated and the parking spaces are tight Would rate is 6/10
Kaushik, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice staff and clean quiet room. Breakfast was a good.
Michael, 1-night trip