Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily full breakfast
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(116 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay. .This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Mystery Spot.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 40 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

Hotel with free breakfast, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

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.

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
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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 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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to November
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1119 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location, sucky parking spaces

Really great location, lots of food options within walking distance. Room was clean, bed was alright, but not bad. The only thing i making it 4/5 stars is, parking sucks. Its really tiny and tight and so if you have a big car, it makes it difficult to park. Breakfast had good options; seating options were crowded. Would stay again if we could uber and leave our car in the parking garage so that we wouldnt get crappy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carley at the front desk took extra good care of us and all of her interactions with other guests were also superior. Location is so so but close to everything. I wish the parking was better
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peterhtoo, Chatsworth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast included was great. The outdoor pool was well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maribel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy.. staff very friendly..definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Scammed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mai yia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEduardo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEduardo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and supply everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rowan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Itamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025