At Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA, you can look forward to a warm welcome near Monterey Bay. Enjoy a breakfast buffet and unwind with in-room WiFi or at the gym. You'll also appreciate dry cleaning/laundry services, snack bar/deli options and helpful staff who have left previous guests feeling well cared for.
University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 45 min drive
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
Panda Express - 6 min walk
Starbucks - 9 min walk
Parish Publick House - 7 min walk
Burger King - 7 min walk
Cat & Cloud Coffee - 4 min walk
About this property
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA puts you just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
60 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Bike storage
Facilities
Built in 2021
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop garden
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Bicycle parking
Double-glazed windows
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Closed captioned TV
Phone accessibility kit
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Energy-saving switches
Water-efficient showers only
Mobile key entry
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125 per stay)
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).
Also known as
Hampton Santa Cruz West, Ca
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA Hotel
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA Santa Cruz
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA Hotel Santa Cruz
Frequently asked questions
Does Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
What's the area around Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA like?
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA is a short 15-minute walk from Natural Bridges State Park and 3 minutes' walk from Swift Street Courtyard.
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA Reviews
Reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with great options and a convenient time until 9:30am or 10am. (37 reviews)
Parking was easy, free, and safe for guests. (12 reviews)
The property has a pet-friendly policy and offers a convenient location for walking dogs in the neighborhood. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2025
Nice motel, good breakfast
Easy check in, clean room
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
Very comfortable and friendly staff.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
The hotel is very clean and the hosts are friendly.
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Everything was excellent!
OYA CAVDAR
OYA CAVDAR, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Great location and place to stay
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2025
Nice, clean hotel, free parking, good dining options nearby.
Bryce
Bryce, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 27, 2025
Nice place
Teri
Teri, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Overall, great service and hotel. Awesome trail system near by, as well as very closed to the beach and great restaurants.
Marcos
Marcos, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
Central to downtown, Santa Cruz beach activities, and easy UCSC access.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 20, 2025
Clean, new, great breakfast, nice staff
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2025
Would stay again
Natasha
Natasha, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 27, 2025
This was my third stay at this location. A bit surprised, but the Carpet between the beds looked soiled (sticky) and both mattresses felt bit worn out. Parking was easy and breakfast was good as usual.
ricardo
ricardo, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
Room 303 did not have a clock/alarm clock, no glasses just cardboard coffee cups. Otherwise good place/stay, great breakfast. This was our fifth stay at a different Hampton Inn, will continue.
Ken
Ken, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2025
Nice hotel, very little grassy area when traveling with dogs.
Hillary
Hillary, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2025
It’s s good hotel in a nice area
I just don’t like that they charge $75 for pets when other hotels charge $50
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 5, 2025
It was fine.
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Good spot
Lesya
Lesya, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 6, 2025
The hotel had a good location with parking and back. The neighborhood behind the hotel was great to walk dogs in. It was a very dog friendly hotel. The cleanliness of the bathroom could've been improved and no services were provided unless you asked for it in the room for a four day stay. Overall, we would come here again, but the staff could've been a little friendlier and the bathroom could've been a little cleaner.
Debra
Debra, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Location was superb
Tana
Tana, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2025
This is an ok hotel. It was nice and clean and quiet. The coffee and breakfast was really good. The parking was ridiculous though the spaces are so close together! The staff was ok.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Great stay again
Perfect stay as always.Great free hot breakfast,free parking,great costumer service and also good location.
Emilia
Emilia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 14, 2025
Great Hotel Room. Unfortunately the rooms that have King Beds are located next to busy Hwy 1. It can get pretty noisy at night with the car noises passing bye when trying to get sleep.
jeffrey
jeffrey, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Great 👍
Ronaldo
Ronaldo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2025
Every was fine and perfect I really like it hopefully to be back soon again