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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
Ocean view with outdoor pool, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Beach views
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
The current price is SAR 896
SAR 1,021 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

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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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 53 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Suite - Cloud Level)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Cowell's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros - ‬11 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

Eco-certified resort near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Dream Inn Santa Cruz. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Jack O'Neill Restaurant, features ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • Heated pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An outdoor pool, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All 165 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and recycling

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 35.00 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 10.00-30.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Jack O'Neill Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages
  • Spa open daily

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 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

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Dream Inn Santa Cruz have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Dream Inn Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Self parking is available for USD 35.00 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 40.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Dream Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dream Inn Santa Cruz located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this beachfront resort is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Cowell's Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 729 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

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

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place/location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here during our time in Santa Cruz, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view located right next to the Wharf/Boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tolya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was located on the beach and just a few feet from the boardwalk. Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Liked: Amenities
The staff were friendly and attentive. The room view to the ocean was stunning .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall, we were very pleased for a two night stay with the property and its location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Dream Inn! Definitely recommend for location, quietness, and ease of walking to wharf and boardwalk!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay. Going to sleep with the sound of the ocean at night is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent views of the ocean and good interior design and fun service by employees. Free doughnuts on Christmas!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great ocean view. Pool area needs some updating. Hot tub was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for all the main reasons to go to Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
was a good stay overall
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of shops, bars, and restaurants near by. Boardwalk is right next door. Excellent ocean view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location with unbelievable views!
The front desk staff was so friendly and professional. Our room had phenomenal views and was beautiful and spacious. I highly recommend this gorgeous hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

It’s my favorite hotel in Santa Cruz. Walking distance from the pier … the restaurant is excellent. Overlooking the ocean what more can you ask for?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

RYAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located walking distance to the wharf and Boardwalk. Beautiful ocean view. Cool retro room furnishings. Nice shower. Great balcony. Very nice staff. Wonderful morning breakfast room service you order the night before and select delivery time. Like the unique beach writing on sand in the morning (I think that is done by the hotel) Only one bad thing, the 1970's style noisy wall unit Heater/AC. Sounded like the surf crashing or a train rumbling by every time it went on. Really? Fix that and it is perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this property is located very close to the boardwalk and has great views. The restaurant is excellent on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely hotel, and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were amazing, staff was great and room was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. Right at the beach and very close to wharf. Had room service for breakfast which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024