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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Terrace/patio
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Lobby
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area | LCD TV
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
Step into the warm and inviting atmosphere of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, where a full breakfast awaits you each morning. With laundry facilities, a 24-hour gym, sauna and seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers nearby, your stay is sure to be both relaxing and rejuvenating.

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $133
includes taxes & fees
$115 per night
May 4 - May 5

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 21 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 40 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mariannes Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG puts you within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and the sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (USD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 18 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Business center
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 1 to March 31:
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from January 2 2025 to July 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 10 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from April to November

Policies

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, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz
Inn Express Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG 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.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 10 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG has a seasonal outdoor pool and a sauna.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG is a short 1-minute walk from Ocean Street and 13 minutes' walk from Pacific Avenue. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

The breakfast was great
Jennifer, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Home away from home
We stayed here for 2 nights and had a very pleasant time. Very comfortable room and the breakfast was very good with lots of choices. We will stay here again next time we come to Santa Cruz.
Judie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is a quiet very well run hotel. We’ll stay there again.
Ann, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Convenient, breakfast was great.
Nolan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and quiet.
Shihee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place. Staff was great
Teresa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great!
Christopher, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Comfortable beds, morning breakfast.
Alicia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place was clean and comfy. The breakfast was the best part.
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay
Lois, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was helpful and friendly. I would stay here again.
Maricela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a great price for what we got
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy check in and check out with a very friendly staff. Lobby and hotel room were super clean and there was a nice selection for breakfast. Definitely will be staying here next time I am in town.
Jillian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel for a family on a budget visiting Santa Cruz!
Michele, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

location and cleaness
Leticia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was clean and the staff was friendly.
Elizabeth Anne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

the staff was beyond excellent, but my sister noticed that there seemed to be homeless in the lobby when we were checking in.
Antonia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly people and good service
Sergio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like that its a clean hotel. Does not smell like other hotels. Very convenient to the boardwalk and other places to explore
Cindy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, accessible, loved free breakfast, nice staff
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is our 3rd time staying here and we always enjoy it.
Brichelle, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay. Huge room. Always like this hotel
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room - beds could be better.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was quick and easy and the clerk was super friendly.
Nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a nice clean facility. Wonderful complementary breakfast.
cheryl, 1-night trip