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
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz Hotel
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Santa Cruz Hampton Inn
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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.
Stephanie
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey
16 Feb 2026
Jeffrey
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jameson
15 Feb 2026
Jameson
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Robert
12 Feb 2026
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Jeff
9 Feb 2026
Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Luba
8 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large comfortable and clean room with great lighting!
Wonderful friendly professional service!
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 .