Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property

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Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Exterior
Indoor pool
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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1505 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mini)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay. .This hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 5 mi (8 km) from Capitola Beach.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pono Hawaiian Grill - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hampton Inn Santa Cruz. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Santa Cruz Hampton Inn
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 647 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 647 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 647 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 647 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 647 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here regularly for work trips. The rooms are always spotless and the staff is kind, courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was absolutely wonderful. Our room was well appointed clean and comfortable. Everything worked correctly and the buffet breakfast was wonderful. That hotel was clean. The pool was awesome. We had one of the best times we’ve ever had.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jameson

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large comfortable and clean room with great lighting! Wonderful friendly professional service!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amaury

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Nice staff. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is nice Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was real good and the heated pool sealed the deal. Family really enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff. No issues
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was wonderful will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edson

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above. The rooms very clean and staff was very friendly. Stayed there for a wedding and I was very happy with my say . I would totally recommend this hotel .
Very nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast with outstanding options.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, friendly staff, nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, free parking, solid stay overall. Beds are a little stiff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious! Staff were lovely and breakfast was delicious!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos Salcido

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025