The Best Hotels Closest to Santa Cruz Mountains in for 2026

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A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area with several vehicles.

A modern reception area with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelving, and a reception desk.

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

A modern reception area with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelving with decorative items, a sofa, and a desk with a lamp.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

19 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Usman

SAR 469

SAR 529 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a brick fireplace, comfortable seating, a television, and decorative shelves.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a red armchair, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

A long banquet table with white tablecloths and pink and black drapery, set up in a spacious room with wooden flooring and large windows.

A banquet hall with round tables covered in red tablecloths, black chairs with pink sashes, and white curtains in the background.

2. La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley

16.5 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Rosemary

SAR 303

SAR 358 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious atrium with multiple levels, featuring a central open area with tables and chairs, surrounded by balconies with plants.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, seating area, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a sofa.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a refrigerator with beverages, and a sign that reads "Holiday Inn Express".

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Jose-Morgan Hill by IHG

19.1 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Antoinette

SAR 379

SAR 427 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

4. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

18.8 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Michael

SAR 428

SAR 495 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

19 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

William

SAR 507

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a matching armchair, a small table, and a large window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

A spacious living area with multiple seating options, including sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose South/Morgan Hill

17.4 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Denzil

SAR 469

SAR 529 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious cafe with wooden ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a mural of musicians.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

A building with a sign reading "SEACLIF" and a "BAR + KITCHEN" sign. There are parking signs visible, and the building is surrounded by landscaping.

A spacious living area with a black sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden sideboard. The room features a large window, a wall adorned with framed artwork, and a mirror.

7. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15.8 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

John

SAR 397

SAR 461 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

8. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

18 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Brandall

SAR 428

SAR 491 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

9. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

20.9 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Julia

SAR 305

SAR 585 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a TV screen.

10. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

16.1 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Candace

SAR 411

SAR 470 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A well-equipped kitchen area with a counter displaying various food items and kitchen appliances.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

11. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

17.2 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Rochelle

SAR 362

SAR 417 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious living area with a staircase, two potted plants, and a seating area with a lamp.

A hotel with a sign reading "Best Western" and a covered entrance.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area.

12. Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

17.1 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Ahmad

SAR 709

SAR 794 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a large artwork on the wall.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a high ceiling with recessed lighting, and clear exit signs.

A modern building with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a stone facade.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Jose Silicon Valley by IHG

20.7 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Alma

SAR 555

SAR 651 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a desk with a computer and a lamp. Large windows offer a view of trees and a building outside.

A spacious living area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

14. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

15.1 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Robin

SAR 393

SAR 449 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

15. Monarch Cove Inn

17.4 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Matthew

SAR 716

SAR 815 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A courtyard with a fountain, outdoor seating, and a building with a balcony.

A couple sitting by a hot tub with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a pool and a building with a tiled roof.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a large coffee table.

A staircase with ornate tile work, a seated musician playing a guitar, and a person standing with a bass guitar.

16. Hotel Los Gatos

16.9 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Raymond

SAR 793

SAR 890 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with a patterned carpet, two sofas, a glass coffee table, wall-mounted lamps, a framed painting, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel building with a sign reading 'CARLYLE HOTEL.'

A hotel lobby with a red patterned carpet, a reception desk, a dining area with red chairs, and a statue.

A street sign with '1300 Carlyle Hotel' and a crosswalk.

17. Carlyle Hotel

19.8 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

James

SAR 369

SAR 414 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

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

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

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

20.1 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

vincent

SAR 301

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and string lights.

A hotel room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

A spacious meeting room with a long wooden table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose South\/Morgan Hill

17.5 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Marisa

SAR 503

SAR 566 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A person in a blue uniform cleaning a bed in a room with a window and a lamp.

20. Comfort Inn South San Jose / Morgan Hill

19.4 km from Santa Cruz Mountains

Michael

SAR 375

SAR 424 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Mountains

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South	9.2 Wonderful 1,440 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Morgan Hill	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley	7.8 Good 1,428 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Jose-Morgan Hill by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Mountains Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent

"It has a great location , check in was quick, friendly and easy, and the room was perfect for us. We brought a dog because they are welcome there. We had a great experience."

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great check in experience. Easy and friendly staff. There were even cookies! The hot tub was a great plus as well as the nice clean pool. Our room was nice and clean as well!"

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely beautiful place to stay. Friendly staff and super clean"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location of this hotel, across from the Santa Cruz beach, is ideal. The walk ability to the Boardwalk is great. Our room was clean, quiet & comfortable. Would recommend staying here."

Seascape Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"Ocean view was beautiful, clean, comfortable bed, appreciate balcony but solid half rail with low table, (couldn’t see view) BIG resort"

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

8/10 Good

"The hotel was nice and had beautiful views of the ocean. The room was much bigger than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise! It was within walking distance of local restaurants, and the beach was just a short walk away, making it easy to get down to the sand and enjoy the ocean. Overall, it was a great location!"

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Mountains

Regale Winery and Vineyards

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Regale Winery and Vineyards during your travels to Los Gatos. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the biking trails.

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Loma Prieta Winery

8.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Loma Prieta Winery during your travels to Los Gatos. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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MJA Vineyards

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at MJA Vineyards during your travels to Los Gatos. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum in New Almaden.

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Burrell School Vineyards and Winery

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Burrell School Vineyards and Winery during your travels to Los Gatos. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Silver Mountain Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Silver Mountain Vineyards during your travels to Los Gatos. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Mount Thayer

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Thayer during your travels in Los Gatos. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Mountains?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Santa Cruz Mountains, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events.

What's the best place to stay close to Santa Cruz Mountains?

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. You'll find it 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Santa Cruz Mountains. Other good options around the area include La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley and Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley.

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

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Santa Cruz Mountains.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Santa Cruz Mountains.

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

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Mountains hotels

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

2. La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Jose-Morgan Hill by IHG

4. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose South/Morgan Hill

7. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

9. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

11. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12. Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Jose Silicon Valley by IHG

14. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

15. Monarch Cove Inn

16. Hotel Los Gatos

17. Carlyle Hotel

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose South\/Morgan Hill

20. Comfort Inn South San Jose / Morgan Hill

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Top Santa Cruz Mountains Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Marea Sol Hotel

Seascape Beach Resort

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Mountains

Regale Winery and Vineyards

Loma Prieta Winery

MJA Vineyards

New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum

Burrell School Vineyards and Winery

Silver Mountain Vineyards

Mount Thayer

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