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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property

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Beach views
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)
Beach views
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach views

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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
(82 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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
(15 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Two Queen - Beach Level)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Two Queen - Beach Level)

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Two Queen - Beac)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Two Queen - Beac)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Beach Le)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Beach Le)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity Two Queen - Beach)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity Two Queen - Beach)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity King ADA - Beach )

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity King ADA - Beach )

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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
(23 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Cloud Le)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Cloud Le)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Wave Lev)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

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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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This beach resort is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Capitola Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cowell's Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marini’s at the Wharf - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬9 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per night
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
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 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, 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 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ansar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony view was amazing during the day, we had clear view of the ocean, except that swiming pool lights in the night were on your face depending on your room was not a great experiance, THAT SHOULD CHNAGE in swimming pool, secondly, they advertise as breakfast avaible but in reality not included in the room booking price we only learnt in the morning and was a surprise, third, the front desk experiance was not welcoming for me, they just checked in and provided no info about anything we just fogured pur way to our room and the thing about vallet parking i had check with fromt deak before giving the keys, the vallet guys shoudl aleeady know based on booking last names etc, over the property location is great if they can fix above issues, probably visit again !!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALI, Fullerton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel with nice views and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great property and has a very cool 70s vibe. The location is awesome and the amenities are very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristina Wiebke

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are great and you can’t beat the view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOHYUN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and so close to the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

wang

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the Dream Inn for 25 years or more. You just can’t beat the ocean views. overall our stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

hannah, Fox Island

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
You go for the view as it’s truly special, rooms did not align to a 4 star hotel as there are worn bathrooms and peeling wallpaper. The coffee cart offers great options for purchase and the restaurant was good. The front desk did not feel very informed ( gave us incorrect directions to our room twice and outdated information on website specific to available activities)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms had a wonderful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor. Easy access to the beach and places to rinse off. Excellent amenities including a rain shower head, toiletries, Keurig coffee machine with dark roast, decaf, and tropical green tea. Refrigerator. Ocean view. The bed is super comfy. Amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great balcony view 8th floor. Room order warm n tasty. Great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Q.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience very convenient to everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN, GOLETA

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

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning ocean views, easy beach and pier access. Great family fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms dated. Staff not friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property, well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025