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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Lobby
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(120 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Roll-In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

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

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay. .This hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Capitola Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ocean Street.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mission Santa Cruz - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pono Hawaiian Grill - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hotel in Santa Cruz with a seasonal outdoor pool and free breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

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. Microwaves and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

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 an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 1 to March 31:
  • Swimming pool

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
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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 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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to November
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz
Inn Express Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1179 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

AHMAD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes very courteous and friendly. Nice breakfast. Only problem at 6:21am i believe the staff was working we were on the 1st floor room 107 doors slaming at leadt 4 times wad hoping to sleep alittle longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
H
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

luba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel!

This was our second visit to this hotel. 1) The room and bedding was very comfortable. The bathroom and room were very clean. 2) It was too noisy past 11 p.m. 3) Disabled parking should be free.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rielly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and well kept, the beds were so comfy, we were comfortable the entire time! Staff was awesome when we needed them, the showers had great water pressure and came with complimentary dove shower products. The breakfast was great, made the start to our day that much better! Definitely will make this specific location a staple in our future travels
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin Felt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ok

we liked staying here, but are being charged a separate parking fee
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yong, Los Angeles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Marian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The credit card reader was broken when we arrived, so we spent about 20 minutes trying to give our card for incidentals. Pillows were very flat and bed was noisy. We were given additional pillows, but the soft fluffy ones should have already been on the beds! Finally, I drive a full size truck. I did not fit in any of the parking spots and had to find road parking. The front desk was sympathetic, but this was inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shavana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel needs updates. Staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovaan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025