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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The price is CA $127
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

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

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 13 min walk - 1.1 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) - 17 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 38 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 44 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, an IHG Hotel

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

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 100 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

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

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

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (800 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 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
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 10 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Also known as

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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 an IHG Hotel
"Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz an IHG Hotel"

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel 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, an IHG Hotel?
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, an IHG Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel?
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, an IHG Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. 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, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a sauna.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel like?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel 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.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Parking
Bed
Location
Elevator
Shower
Bathroom
Food

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality and variety. (55 reviews)
  • The property is near great food places and offers a good breakfast. (4 reviews)
romieromieFrom real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay
The staff was quick to help me get my room. Let me check in early, was accommodating of my service animal. Will stay again. As a cherry on top, within five minutes of the boardwalk.
Jesse, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ashleigh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carrie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adrianna, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Patricia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay. Huge room. Always like this hotel
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

art, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Awesome location and good hotel, few things need
Service was offered around 4:30 when I was back in the room, Ideally service should always happen in between Check out times and CHeck in times. Also Bed was a bit uncomfortable for my back
Sanjiv, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Patricia, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

alecia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

D, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Andre, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Dorothy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Did not stay at the hotel due to no parking for my service truck. Had to book a hotel else where. Cannot get refund. Unsatisfied with hotels.com customer service.
Todd, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Asked for receipt and he couldn't give us one. We paid at hotel and on website it says if we pay at site to get receipt from them and he would not. I even showed him email.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Kelly, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The property was okay but needs some updates to the rooms. Curtains, shower curtains, refrigerators, some of the beds squeak and move too much. Breakfast was okay.
GLENDORA, 2-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are great
Aj, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Okay overall stay
Daniella, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Edgar, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Donna, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Virginia Cutchins, 6-night trip
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