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About the Hotel

175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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Close to Cowell Beach
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Offering a great location around 20 minutes' walk from Museum of Art and History, the upscale Dream Inn Santa Cruz includes a ballroom and a banquet hall for various purposes. Located just a few steps from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, this 4-star luxury hotel provides a heated pool, a sundeck, a patio, and a shared lounge.

Location

The upscale hotel lies in the downtown Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, approximately 2 km from the Mission Santa Cruz. The boutique Dream Inn is within 5 minutes' walk of Delaware Avenue & Centennial Street bus stop and in close proximity to Fluke.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Cowell Beach, which is a mere 450 metres away. The friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach is situated about 25 minutes on foot from this beachfront accommodation.

For those travelling from afar, Mineta San Jose International airport is 50 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Looking onto the sea, some rooms at the Dream Inn Santa Cruz offer a stone fireplace furnished with a writing table. They come equipped with tea/coffee making equipment for self-catering along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a docking station for business and leisure. Most of the rooms also overlook Monterey Bay.

Eat & Drink

The smoke-free Dream Inn Santa Cruz invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge offers a selection of dishes just moments from the hotel.

Leisure & Business

Entertainment at the property includes live performances and a movie theatre. Guests can enjoy a golf course at this Santa Cruz hotel, which is located on a coastline.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk at sunset for stunning views.
  • Try the clam chowder at the iconic Fish Company on the Wharf.
  • Visit the Seymour Marine Discovery Center for family-friendly fun.
  • Explore the hidden trails at Natural Bridges State Beach for wildlife.
  • Check out local art at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Ocean View Poolside Two Queen
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Balcony
Ocean View Poolside King ADA
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
Ocean View Suite Tower
2 persons
475 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
Ocean View Deluxe Two Queen
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Balcony
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
Nearby
Harbour
Santa Cruz Wharf
800 ft
35 Pacific Ave
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
900 ft
Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
1900 ft
Store
Cowell Beach
800 ft
Store
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop
1200 ft
Restaurants
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
700 ft
175 West Cliff Drive
Ideal Bar & Grill
900 ft
106 Beach St
The Picnic Basket
1100 ft
125 Beach St
Sawasdee By The Sea
1300 ft
101 Main St Casablanca Inn
Casablanca Bistro
1600 ft
101 Main St
South Beach Pizza Company
1700 ft
303 Beach St
FireFish Grill
2200 ft
25 Municipal Wharf
Riva Fish House
2200 ft
31 Municipal Wharf
Beach Street Cafe
1900 ft
399 Beach St
Splash
2800 ft
49A Municipal Wharf
Stagnaro Bros Seafood
3800 ft
Municipal Wharf
Getting around
City Centre
Santa Cruz15 min  ·  4000 ft
Airports
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)83 min  ·  34.0 mi
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)103 min  ·  42.6 mi
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at USD 35 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2008
Number of floors:
10
Number of rooms:
165
Former name
Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
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