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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property

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Reception
Exterior
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mystery Spot
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Forest View, High Floor)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Forest View, High Floor)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Allergy Friendly

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(82 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Pacific Avenue. .This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Roaring Camp Railroads and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Santa Cruz Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mystery Spot - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 11 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Monk Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Series - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Otoro Sushi - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Mountain hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, near Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley offers 178 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 178 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy Californian cuisine at Stonehouse Bar and Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 7000 square feet (650 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Stonehouse Bar and Grill - This restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Stonehouse Bar and Grill - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 18 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 16.95 to 25 for adults and USD 14.95 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Stonehouse Bar and Grill
  • Stonehouse Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 7,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 16.95 to 25.00 for adults, and USD 14.95 to 20.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 18 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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 and debit 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hilton Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz Hotel
Hilton Santa Cruz Hotel Scotts Valley
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Hilton Scotts Valley Santa Cruz
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Hilton Santa Cruz / Scotts Valley Hotel Santa Cruz

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 664 out of 1261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1261 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zion

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff. When we checked in, the staff member realized that we had three rooms on different floors. He moved us close together on the same floor. I appreciated that he noticed that.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cafe for breakfast. I believe her name was Dawn. She was very attentive to our families.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel, brilliant friendly staff, loved the lodge lounge area; nice outdoor pool - only tiny flaw no jets in the hot tub - but otherwise 99%
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rui, Scotts Valley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Safe very friendly. My family and I felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Spacious clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
1. TV did not work. Called to fix, said they came while we were gone, still did not work. 2. Maids never made up our room or gave us clean towels. 3. No coffee in the lobby unless you pay $4 per cup. 4. They charge for parking $12 per day (no, not valet, when you park yourself.) 5. Not even water to fill our bottles in the lobby the morning we left. 6. No comp bkfst even for Honors members. Bkfst ends up about $20 per person.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abigail

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Dublin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Umer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we entered the room it smelled wet and like shoes and sweat. the carpet was dirty and felt wet. the pillows were super used and flat. We had to ask for extra pillows. We stayed for two nights and as much as i understand the water conservation initiatives and towels were not replaced every day atleast the beds should have been made the trash should have been taken. but no next morning when we came back the hotel it was all messy. it was not a pleasurable or comfortable stay at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No matter what we changed the thermostat to the air wouldnt get cooler.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cristal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fine, and there were some food spots across the street from the hotel, so that was ok as well. But the fact that we were surprised by the parking fee and that it parking wasn't included in the room fee was disappointing to say the least. Further, we did have an iron mishap but the hotel management did their best to make it right, that was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farooq

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

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very cold. Came into the room it was around 65 degrees tried to turn the heat up,to about 75 degrees it only went up 1 or 2 degrees hotter in 2 days, no one came into the room and gave us new towels or any toiletries, no room cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Woodland Hills

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
When I left their was a ticket on my vehicle I took it to the front desk and they said I had to scan it and pay for parking I stated when I checked in their was no mention of parking fees their was a special area with a sign that said in this area you had to pay so I parked out front with no signs thinking that it was free away from any entrance so I placed the ticket in the the trash being it was not disclosed to me.I also had to go to the front desk to get coffee packs for the second morning of my stay as it did not replaced if you want a better rating these 2 items need to be addressed otherwise I was happy but I like when your dog bites you it's time to shoot it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alfredo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place great room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our bed destroyed my back. Everyone is very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025