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175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Dream Inn Santa Cruz - A beachfront hotel with ocean-view rooms, heated pool, and proximity to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers 165 air-conditioned guest rooms with private balconies, ocean views, and amenities like iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs, and rainfall showers. The hotel features Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge, serving locally sourced seafood and coastal cuisine, with options like Dungeness crab cakes and Pacific catch tacos. Guests can relax by the heated outdoor pool or explore nearby attractions such as the Santa Cruz Wharf and Steamer Lane surf spot. The hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi, beach cruisers, and event spaces with panoramic ocean views. Dream Inn Santa Cruz is located 34 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport.

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Ocean View Deluxe Two Queen
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345 sq. feet 
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Sea view
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Balcony
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345 sq. feet 
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345 sq. feet 
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City Centre
Santa Cruz4000 ft
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 34.0 mi
Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 42.6 mi
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Paid parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
Nearby
Harbour
Santa Cruz Wharf
800 ft
35 Pacific Ave
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
900 ft
Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
1900 ft
Store
Cowell Beach
800 ft
Store
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop
1200 ft
Restaurants
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
700 ft
175 West Cliff Drive
Ideal Bar & Grill
900 ft
106 Beach St
The Picnic Basket
1100 ft
125 Beach St
Sawasdee By The Sea
1300 ft
101 Main St Casablanca Inn
Casablanca Bistro
1600 ft
101 Main St
FireFish Grill
2200 ft
25 Municipal Wharf
South Beach Pizza Company
1700 ft
303 Beach St
Riva Fish House
2200 ft
31 Municipal Wharf
Gilberts On The Wharf
2100 ft
460 Municipal Wharf
Splash
2800 ft
49A Municipal Wharf
Stagnaro Bros Seafood
3800 ft
Municipal Wharf

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
82%
our visitors enjoyed this hotel and would like to come back
8.2/10
Great
Rooms
7.0
Location
10.0
Service
6.0
Dining
7.0
Guest reviews
8.2/10
based on 1 review
4.5/5 based on 3752 reviews
8.7
8.7/10 based on 885 reviews
#5 of 55 hotels in Santa Cruz based on Tripadvisor
Camila
United Kingdom, September  2024
7.8/10

The hotel has an amazing location right by the beach, with a beautiful view and cute room decor. While the staff was very accommodating, I did face some issues with cleanliness and a lack of follow-up from management. Overall, it's a lovely spot for a family vacation, but the service experience could be improved.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were beautifully decorated with an amazing view of the beach and pool. However, I encountered filthy sheets during my stay.
Service
6.0
The service was nice, but I expected better follow-up regarding my issue with the sheets. The front desk was prompt in delivering clean sheets, though.
Location
10.0
The hotel is perfectly located just a short walk from the boardwalk and restaurants, which is a big plus for any beach trip.
Dining
7.0
The small taco stand by the pool is a fun addition, although I didn't try the restaurant during my stay.
Facilities
9.0
The pool area was lovely, featuring fire pits and a cozy atmosphere. It's a great place to relax.
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