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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
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach views
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, Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 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
(81 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 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
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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 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 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 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

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, 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
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

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

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 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

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 (Ocean View Suite - Cloud Level)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Shore Break Suite ADA)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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 (11.5 km) from Capitola Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cowell's Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marini’s at the Wharf - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬7 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
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
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. 749 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1002 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

6/10 Okay

pavon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cory

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is out dated and not 4 stars. It’s a nice 2 stars the only reason the call it 4 is because of the location. The place is so loud. I was charged for the cloud king on the upper floor and all I heard was doors slamming. Every night and every morning. The maids don’t just keep the maid room open instead they let door just slam over and over again as they go in 100s of times every morning. Not relaxing. A rip off for sure. There is a gap at the bottom of the doors. You hear everything. The only reason this place is rated well is because everything else is a terrible n sc. so they get away with bad 4 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view, food, pool and style!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

barkat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View from 10th floor
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zander

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

6/10 Okay

Leslie, Oakland

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is great; however, the room was not clean when we checked in (poop stains in the toilet). Some staff were great while others were mid at best. Saturday morning, there were no pool/beach towels available and had to wait at least 15 minutes for someone to help with checking out beach chairs. When checking out, the valet did not bring us the correct car. When he finally brought out car after waiting 15-20 minutes, he didn't help load our bags. We were also overcharged for parking- had to speak with multiple staff members to get it rectified. Probably won't go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farhad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room amazing beach view. Location is great right next to the pier which has nice stores and can see the see lions interacting. I already stayed at this hotel twice and will make this my favorite place in Santa Cruz
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great property, right on the beach, decent pool-could have been warmer, staff was great. The rooms absolutely need a little updating and love, otherwise we had fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice beachfront hotel with awesome views. Great place to stay with many dining options in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Staff & service
The pool was not all that.. needs to be resurface and too noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, right on the beach. Close to boardwalk, downtown and west cliff for walking or running. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and clean, wonderful little balcony too. We'll be back.
View from room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

COLIN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gemma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view makes this hotel worth visiting but the surrounding area is not the best part of Santa Cruz. Cool to be right on the beach though and amazing to watch your teenage kids surf in the sea from your balcony! Bathrooms very basic but clean towels and linen. Valet staff super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025