The Best Hotels Closest to Mission Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz for 2026

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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Josh

SAR 1,180

SAR 1,534 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

2. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Roxanna

SAR 455

SAR 527 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

3. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Mission Santa Cruz

KimLien

SAR 344

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.6 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Frank

SAR 508

SAR 754 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Philip

SAR 428

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

6. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Nova

SAR 311

SAR 367 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Sherlyn

SAR 436

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Grester

SAR 481

SAR 555 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Jiexin

SAR 860

SAR 981 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Sharon

SAR 334

SAR 400 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.4 km from Mission Santa Cruz

James

SAR 278

SAR 370 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Brooke

SAR 507

SAR 585 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

13. Inn At Pasatiempo

2.4 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Paul

SAR 447

SAR 514 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Molly

SAR 680

SAR 777 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Jacob

SAR 477

SAR 551 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Mission Santa Cruz

vincent

SAR 301

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.6 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Leslie

SAR 492

SAR 567 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

18. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Johnnie

SAR 329

SAR 531 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

19. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.4 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Shawna

SAR 409

SAR 530 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

20. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Mission Santa Cruz

Alan

SAR 352

SAR 407 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Mission Santa Cruz

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 563 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 308 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,353 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 717 reviews	View

Top Mission Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean a perfect for our stay. Super dog friendly. Lovely pool area."

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is comfortable and clean. Great walking fistanxe to boardwalk and more. Staff is always very friendly and helpful."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great price and me and my family would definitely recommend my only complaint would be you can hear the trash people early in the morning but everything else was just what we wanted"

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

8/10 Good

"Felt safe inside and the buffet breakfast was good. Parking $16.50 per night. My only complaint is the room smelled a little like dog / some animal. If you didn’t air the room out with the window or AC, the smell was pretty noticeable. I would still stay here again though. It is overall a nice hotel and even though we were in a room just steps away from the breakfast on the 1st floor, we couldn’t hear all the people talking outside which was nice."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Nice friendly staff. Loved our room 316 which faces main st and has a cute bench to sit and have your coffee in the morning"

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location and nice people!"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Pretty convenient location and a decent price compared with the astronomical price of many other options. Adequate parking and walkable distance to the downtown and plenty of dining options. I would stay again but would make sure my room was not immediately adjacent to the ice machine ( foot traffic of people getting ice) and the pool ( kids birthday parties etc not great if you’re trying to rest). Air conditioning was a bit loud tbh at least in my room - but on the plus side their wasn’t any drama at night or noise and I think they keep a close eye on the place- it’s a motor court arrangement with rooms facing out so could be vulnerable to randoms wandering through but there was no problem."

Other attractions near Mission Santa Cruz

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Pacific Avenue

8.6/10 (951 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.

Ocean Street

8.6/10 (1,332 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

7.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Town Clock

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Town Clock. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Williams-Reynolds House

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Williams-Reynolds House. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History during your travels in Santa Cruz. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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Pacific Garden Mall

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Pacific Garden Mall during your stay in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Scandinavian Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Scandinavian Cultural Center during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mission Santa Cruz?

Mission Santa Cruz is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 101 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Mission Santa Cruz?

Seaside Inn & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Mission Santa Cruz. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and Hyatt Place Santa Cruz.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Mission Santa Cruz?

Expedia has 101 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mission Santa Cruz.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mission Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Mission Santa Cruz.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mission Santa Cruz?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Mission Santa Cruz, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Mission Santa Cruz?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Roaring Camp Railroads, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Mimi De Marta Dog Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Mission Santa Cruz hotels

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

2. Seaway Inn

3. Mission Inn

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

6. Carousel Beach Inn

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10. Pacific Blue Inn

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

13. Inn At Pasatiempo

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

18. Casablanca On The Beach

19. Rio Vista Suites

20. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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Top Mission Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Surf City Inn and Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Casablanca On The Beach

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Other attractions near Mission Santa Cruz

Pacific Avenue

Ocean Street

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

Town Clock

Williams-Reynolds House

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Pacific Garden Mall

Scandinavian Cultural Center

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