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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
Beachfront resort near Monterey Bay

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Relax by the pool with ocean views and a pier in the background, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Enjoy expansive views from large windows and balconies in this contemporary hotel.
Enjoy a room with two beds, a desk, and a window offering a view of the pier and water.
Relax on the balcony overlooking the water with a seating area and stunning views.
Enjoy the beach view from this balcony with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

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175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cowell's Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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

Relax in a stylishly designed room with a comfortable bed, bedside tables, and a geometric patterned wall.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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)

Enjoy ocean views from the large window and balcony, featuring a comfortable bed, desk, and seating area.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 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)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, glass coffee table, and comfortable sofa, offering a view of the marina.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 (Ocean View Suite - Cloud Level)

  • 43 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in this serene room with a large bed, nightstand, and armchair, offering a stunning ocean view from the balcony.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 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)

Stylish corridor with doors, potted plants, and a clean design.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 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)

Relax in a stylishly designed room with a comfortable bed, bedside tables, and a geometric patterned wall.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 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)

Enjoy ocean views from the large window and balcony, featuring a comfortable bed, desk, and seating area.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 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)

Enjoy a serene beach view from the comfort of your room, featuring a neatly made bed, dining table, and artwork.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 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)

Enjoy ocean views from the large window and balcony, featuring a comfortable bed, desk, and seating area.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 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)

Enjoy ocean views from the large window and balcony, featuring a comfortable bed, desk, and seating area.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Beachfront resort near Monterey Bay
Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. 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. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified 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
  • 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.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 35 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • 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 (may have limitations)
  • 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

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 35.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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. 740 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Atiba W.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location , easy walk to the wharf and boardwalk .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Del

Great service, and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My new favorite place to stay! Everything was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view. Clean room. Friendly staff. I would recommend hotel to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cirilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traveller’s in US

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerald, South San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keshia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I thought the facilities could have been better looking and the suite larger, due to their pricing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

José

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and friendly staff, comfortable room, EXCELLENT VIEW!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little Gem Getaway

Our trip was wonderful! We loved the beachfront location—so convenient and close to everything. The kids had an amazing time in the pool and jacuzzi and were in the water almost every day, rain or shine. The food was delicious, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We’re already looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next to the beach and shopping. Very clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff, and accommodations were all excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan, San Francisco

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except that it took 7 hours to fix a clogged toilet and the second time they cleaned the room it was not well done
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aurelio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Cupertino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always one of our favorite places.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing! Book directly through their website though because Expedia charged me $40 more than if I’d gone directly through them. Not cool! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor was great, very stylish hotel and all staff was nice. Pool and hot tub were hard to access as it’s rather small for the amount of rooms there. All chairs and loungers were claimed by 9:00 am. We ended up using the pool and hot tub from 9:15-10:00 pm since that was really the only time it wasn’t super crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025