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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach views
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach views

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowell's Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Shore Break Suite ADA)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 43 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This beach resort is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Mystery Spot.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stagnaro Bros. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marini’s at the Wharf - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Oceanfront with outdoor pool, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers 165 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies.

This Santa Cruz resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 165 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.
Grab a bite to eat at Jack O'Neill Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This resort has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Jack O'Neill Restaurant - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (USD 35 per night)
  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

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

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • 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.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 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

Dream Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1016 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top choice of Beach Front Hotel

Excelelnt Hotel with great service and View!!! Many amenties for resort fee!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an extremely fun stay. The pool, beach access, and the boardwalk were all steps away. The staff throughout the property were polite and helpful. Having the coffee shop in the lobby was convenient and they were so nice. All around I had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location with stunning views out to sea. Nice room and comfy bed. Bathroom facilities were good. Overall cost (room/drinks/food) was pricey so not great value-for-money but a nice hotel if you’re not tied to a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise in Santa Cruz

Everything was upscale. The interiors were hip yet classic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo, Jackpot

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Walnut Creek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from our room! Friendly staff and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect in every way! My room had a dazzling view of the bay. You couldn't ask for a better location for all the local attractions. What i appreciated most: their commitment to the environment. On your nightstand is a statement regarding their efforts to eliminate single use plastic. I will certainly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious, modern room with balcony and great sea view. Nice restaurant served nice breakfast. Couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shilpa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chantal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointed! For price

Air conditioning/heater did not work. People screaming and dog barking for 30 mins on beach ouyside of our balcony room at 3 am. Parking for one vehicle $40 per day. Restaurant and bar not in hotel, instead seperate building (sortof attched), but a long walk for those with mobility problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica, Fresno

Liked: Amenities
Amazing place to stay! Resort style with all the amenities. Worth every penny! Definitely visiting again. Thanks Dream Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rima

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Good loacation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whenever we are in Santa Cruz, this is our favorite place to stay. The staff is helpful and nice. The pool area is amazing. The food is great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025