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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

High Floor | King Bed (plus sofa bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

High Floor | Two Queen Beds (plus sofa bed)

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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Two Queen Beds (Plus Sofa Bed)

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with a view of a pool.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(129 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (2 Queen & 1 Sofa Bed)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, Multiple Beds (2 Queen & 1 Sofa Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(90 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (High Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (High Floor, 2 Queen & 1 Sofa Bed)

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

Room, Multiple Beds (High Floor, 2 Queen & 1 Sofa Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (With Shower)

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (With Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (2 Queen & 1 Sofa Bed)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (2 Queen & 1 Sofa Bed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (2 Queenbed & 1 SofaBed)

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (2 Queenbed & 1 SofaBed)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Buttery - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3-star hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 2497 square feet (232 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Hyatt Place Santa Cruz also features a terrace, a front-desk safe, and an ATM. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 2497 sq ft of conference space
  • 232 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 23 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 23 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

It is Hyatt’s practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy. Appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Hotel
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Hotel
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hyatt Place Santa Cruz to the airport?

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz is 16.1 mi (25-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hyatt Place Santa Cruz?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hyatt Place Santa Cruz on Jun 28, 2026 start from CA $307, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hyatt Place Santa Cruz have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hyatt Place Santa Cruz.

How close is Hyatt Place Santa Cruz to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 5.8 mi (20-min drive) from Capitola Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hyatt Place Santa Cruz offer free breakfast?

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Hyatt Place Santa Cruz?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hyatt Place Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hyatt Place Santa Cruz?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 23 per night.

Does Hyatt Place Santa Cruz have a pool?

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Hyatt Place Santa Cruz have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hyatt Place Santa Cruz to downtown Santa Cruz?

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz is 0.2 mi away from Lower Ocean.

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1016 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice place to stay for my folks on vacation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glen and Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Was clean and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was super clean and front desk staff was very friendly and courteous. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wallace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, the staff was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Clean room, friendly staff and good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some of the best breakfast I’ve had at a Hyatt location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, clean. Great room for the price. Professional and pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and fantastic service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pimolwunn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice design hotel. Cozy place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Esperanza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room and pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like this hotel clean, clean and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Very clean and great rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jordyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and super clean! Bed was comfy and it was nice to have available when we woke up. Staff was friendly. Especially the parking/valet staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room. Breakfast was a big plus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Keelie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super spacious and the staff was very attentive and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ferman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, 10 minutes from boardwalk and comfy bed. 10/10 would book again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spotless, great breakfast but being next to the pool area, it was noisy. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional Hotel at and exceptional price. Please dont change. This will be our go to lication from now on in santa Cruz
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were great. The cubed eggs are questionable but the rest of breakfast is fine and a good start to the day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great. Fresh, tasty and with a lot of variety.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026