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Featured Santa Cruz Family Hotels

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

2 out of 5
116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this motel in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

2.5 out of 5
500 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 out of 5
1255 41st Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$275 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
NZ$275
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
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Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

2.5 out of 5
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
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The price is NZ$197 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$197
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach ...
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Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 out of 5
204 Second Street Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$386 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$386
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
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Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$210 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
NZ$210
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
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The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and ...
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Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this holiday home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are ...
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Family Hotels Santa Cruz

If you need a holiday like The Bachelor needs fancy tropical proposals, but can’t bear to leave the rugrats behind, you’re in luck: There are plenty of hotels for families in Santa Cruz that are ready to cater to your kiddos. Pack up the fruit snacks and tablets (and don’t forget the headphones, so your teens can ignore you!) and get on the road to family bonding. A break from the ordinary could be just what you need to put the “dear” back in “nearest and dearest.”

Whether you’re embarking on the trip of a lifetime with the extended family or just taking a sickie so you can have a long-weekend escape with your tween, Santa Cruz family hotels are fun for all ages. Offering things like activity areas, kids’ pools, lessons, child care and more, kid-friendly accommodation options can go the distance to add true relaxation to your bank of new favourite memories. You can easily get off the property, too; check out the action near the city centre, explore the local landmarks and chow down on the best of the best cuisine (no Happy Meals necessary).

You’re busy remembering birthdays and anniversaries, so if you forgot to plan that next family getaway, no worries. lastminute.co.nz has the best deals on family hotels in Santa Cruz and the widest variety, so finding your match is easier than saying your ABCs. Your trip will be so legendary, no one ever has to know it came down to the wire.

Santa Cruz hotels essential information

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705 hotels
Lowest Price
NZ$197
Highest Price
NZ$386
Popular hotels
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals, Best Western Plus All Suites Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola, Hotel Solares, Aqua Breeze Inn, Dream Inn Santa Cruz, Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit, Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

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