
Hotels in Santa Cruz
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Explore 130 holiday rentals in Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz holiday rentals start at $153 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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20 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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Find 40 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
50 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
50 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
130 of Santa Cruz holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Santa Cruz rentals
Top-rated hotels in Santa Cruz
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Swell House Apartment 10
Spacious 1BR Apartment | King + Sofa Bed | Full Kitchen | Walk to Beach Larger one-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen, dining table, and separate living room. • King bedroom • Separate living room • Pull-out couch (sleeps 2) • Dining table • Full kitchen for cooking • Extra space to relax Walk to coffee shops, restaurants, and Blacks Beach. A comfortable, apartment-style stay in the heart of Santa Cruz’s East Side. Contactless, self check-in at Swell House—arrive on your own time.
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Prime Silicon Valley Location + Restaurant & Pool
Experience the blend of innovation and comfort at Courtyard Newark Silicon Valley. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, our hotel sits just 30 miles south of San Francisco and minutes from Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Fremont. Inside, relax in our contemporary lobby featuring The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect., where you can enjoy fresh meals,and evening cocktails. Recharge with a swim in the outdoor pool and a workout in our well‑equipped fitness center.
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Near San Jose Arena + Breakfast. Pool. Kitchen
Set in the heart of South Silicon Valley, Residence Inn San Jose South offers a peaceful extended-stay retreat close to top tech campuses, golf courses, and scenic trails. This all-suite hotel features full kitchens, separate living spaces, and convenient amenities like an outdoor pool and fitness center, perfect for long stays, family trips, or business travel. Start your mornings with free hot breakfast and end your day with comfort and space to recharge.
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Near Coyote Hills Park | Free Breakfast + Kitchen
Residence Inn Fremont Silicon Valley offers a relaxing home base in one of the Bay Area’s most convenient locations. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, Lake Elizabeth, and top attractions like Great America Theme Park, this extended-stay hotel blends apartment-style suites with thoughtful hotel amenities. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, enjoy a full kitchen, complimentary hot breakfast, outdoor pool, and 24/7 fitness access.
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Close to San Jose | Full Kitchen. Pool + Breakfast
Experience the best of Silicon Valley’s south end at Residence Inn San Jose South/Morgan Hill, an all-suite hotel, where comfort meets convenience. Just minutes from San Jose and Gilroy, this pet-friendly stay offers spacious suites with full kitchens, free breakfast, an indoor pool, and easy access to major tech companies, vineyards, and outlets. Perfect for business travelers, families, or weekend getaways in the heart of California wine country.
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Near Boardwalk & Wharf | Gym. Free Breakfast. Pool
Stay steps from the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and soak up the best of coastal California at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz. This modern property blends beach-town ease with thoughtful perks, a free hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Walk to the Wharf for oceanfront dining, explore West Cliff Drive’s scenic trails, or unwind in spacious rooms designed for your downtime after a day by the waves.
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Morgan Hill Stay Near San Jose + On Site Dining
Welcome to Courtyard San Jose South/Morgan Hill, where comfort meets convenience just minutes from downtown San Jose. With easy access to Highway 101 and only 24 miles from San Jose International Airport, this hotel is ideal for business travelers, wine lovers, and families alike. Enjoy a meal or Starbucks® coffee at The Bistro, relax by the fire pit, and stay connected with free Wi-Fi during your stay in beautiful Morgan Hill.
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Near Boardwalk | Newly Renovated + Free Breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz puts you near the Beach Boardwalk, scenic beaches, redwoods, shopping, and local attractions. Enjoy free hot breakfast, free high-speed Wi-Fi, paid on-site parking with in/out privileges, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Spacious, newly renovated rooms include a flat-screen TV, sleep sound machine, coffee maker, microwave, and mini refrigerator for a comfortable coastal stay.
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Near SJC Airport | Pool. Free Breakfast + Shuttle
Stay in North San Jose just 1.5 miles from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport, with a convenient shuttle for easy arrivals. This city base sits 5 miles from Levi’s Stadium and close to Silicon Valley offices, universities, and event venues. Guests enjoy free breakfast, a pool, 24/7 gym, on-site bar and restaurant, high-speed internet, and spacious rooms with sofa beds. Ideal for game days, work trips, and Bay Area plans.
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Near Levi’s Stadium + Free Breakfast. Pool. Bar.
Settle into your suite just off I-880—steps from the Great Mall and minutes to Levi’s Stadium and San Jose bites. Wake up to free hot breakfast, chill by the pool, hit the gym, or sip cocktails at the lounge bar. Weeknight buffet? Yep, that’s included too. With modern suites, fast Wi-Fi, and space to relax between Silicon Valley stops, this stay feels more like home—with a few upgrades you won’t find in most Airbnbs.
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Trendy Hotel Stay at Aloft Cupertino
Join us for nightly complimentary premium wine tasting, explore the neighborhood with Philz Coffee, Voyager Craft Coffee and Whole Foods just steps away. Centrally located between I-280 and Highway 85 with convenient access to Apple, Amazon, Google, Samsung and Netflix. Near Main St. Cupertino and endless restaurant options. Make your way to our rooms and suites, with ultra-comfortable beds, walk-in showers.
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Deluxe queen - non smoking
Our deluxe queen room comes equipped with a queen size bed with plush bedding thus making it perfect for a business traveler or a couple. This room type comes with in-room coffee/tea, cable TV with HBO, wireless internet, heating, air conditioning, microwave, refrigerator, and more. Get a good night sleep in our new high end beds or relax and what TV with our 50" HD Smart TVs.
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Family-friendly hotels

Hotel Room | Free Breakfast. Bay Area.
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Near Stanford Univ + Breakfast. Kitchen. Pool.
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Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages, Sand Dollar - ...
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2 Queen | LaQuinta Santa Cruz | Beach Day Base
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Ocean View Suite + Spa & Yoga Classes + Dining
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Mediterranean architecture & hand-carved doors
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1 King
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Ocean View, Two Queen, Shared Balcony
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Hotels with a pool

Unique Spiral Suite: Family Gateway Near Boardwalk
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Classic King Bed at Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco
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1 King bed in San Jose hotel
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Near Santana Row & San Jose Convention Center
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Tech Meets Comfort In Sunnyvale | Restaurant
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Silicon Valley Stay, Free Breakfast&Parking + Pool
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Near Oracle HQ | Free Breakfast + Full Kitchen
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1 King bed in San Jose hotel
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Hotels with a patio

SKN-Accessible King Non Smoking
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2bedroom suite hotel pool N spa
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Stylish 1 king Suite w/ Parking & Breakfast

Hotel for Super Bowl weekend! 11 minutes from Levi

An urban oasis in Silicon Valley
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King bed in south San Jose hotel
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Hotel room with King bed in San Jose
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Boutique hotel room in San Jose
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When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $283 NZD | $278 NZD | $356 NZD | $368 NZD | $404 NZD | $458 NZD | $811 NZD | $730 NZD | $567 NZD | $368 NZD | $333 NZD | $310 NZD |
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