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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
Beachfront resort near Monterey Bay

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)
Beach views
Reception
Bathroom sink
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Popular LocationCowell's Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk9 min walk
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)43 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - King ADA)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - King ADA)

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - Two Queen)

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shore Break Suite ADA)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (West Cliff Suite)

  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Dream Suite)

  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

9/10 Wonderful
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

9/10 Excellent
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower - Two Queen)

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive Two Qu)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive Two Qu)

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - Two Queen)

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - Two Queen)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity - Two Queen)

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

On the beach.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz resort places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Cowell's Beach and Santa Cruz Wharf are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cowell's Beach - 1 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 4 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin' Crêpes - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Beachfront resort near Monterey Bay
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Dream Inn Santa Cruz. For a fee, parking is available.

This Santa Cruz resort is smoke free.

  • 165 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers 165 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies.

This Santa Cruz resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 30.00 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily: USD 10.00-30.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Heated pool
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35.00 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
Cashless transactions are available
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 smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Dream Inn
Dream Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
Dream Hotel Santa Cruz
Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
a Joie De Vivre Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 724 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1009 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine, Santa Cruz

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony views of the sunrise and sunsets were absolutely amazing! Also enjoyed the bar at the pool area. Definitely enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing! Room was clean view amazing. First time staying here and I woul come back for sure. The only thing that I was concerned about is you can hear everything!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a great find, the famous beach boardwalk is just walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the beach. Great views. Too expensive and they shouldn’t charge additionally for parking when room is so expensive already
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Isabelle, Paget

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel in Santa Cruz, but not a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Look forward to returning for another staycation
I truly appreciated the ease of check-in. Then, I realized it was rushed and unfinished when I was pressure to accept a different bed arrangement. The bed space offer was fine for me. Parking (valet) tried to teach me (incorrectly AND unsolicited) about my car's key fob. Ultimately, they were very fast and all my car settings were the same. Both the bar and restaurant staff were top notch and deserve a thank you from administration. Keep your long terms; they understand your clientele!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024