Holiday Inn Exp Suites Santa Cru, Santa CruzHoliday Inn Exp Suites Santa Cru in Santa Cruz, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 21 hotels we score in Santa Cruz. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $397 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in Santa Cruz, California, this 2.5-star Holiday Inn Express & Suites sits within walking distance of the downtown area, local shopping, and restaurants. It provides easy access to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and nearby beaches. The property contains 89 air-conditioned rooms, each featuring a refrigerator, microwave, and LCD TV. Guests can use the gym, sauna, and outdoor pool. The hotel operates under eco-friendly rules, where cleaning services are optional. While the location is convenient for coastal attractions, some guests may find the breakfast quality lacking. It suits travellers who want functional amenities and proximity to the beach.What stands out

Walking distance to downtown

On-site gym and sauna

Rooms include microwaves and refrigerators

Direct beach access

Watch out for

Variable breakfast quality

Potential traffic noise

Better-scored in Santa Cruz

Motel 6 Santa Cruz Ca, Santa Cruz: 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $94 a night. Motel 6 Santa Cruz provides economical lodging for travellers visiting the Santa Cruz area.

Beach Street Inn And Suites, Santa Cruz: 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $398 a night. Beach Street Inn and Suites is a three-star hotel situated in central Santa Cruz, directly opposite Main Beach.

Sea And Sand Inn, Santa Cruz: 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $402 a night. Sea And Sand Inn is a three-star hotel situated on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz.