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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
Great
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9.1
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Offering a great location nearly a 5-minute walk from the Cowell's Beach Surf Shop, the upscale Dream Inn Santa Cruz boasts a ballroom and a banquet hall arranged for gathering purposes. Featuring a pool bar, a sundeck, a patio, and a shared lounge, this 4-star luxury hotel is a stone's throw from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.

Location

The hotel is 2.4 km from the Ocean View Park, while the East Cliff Village Shopping Center is 3.1 km away. A downtown neighbourhood, where the Dream Inn Santa Cruz sits, grants access to cultural attractions like the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, which is around 15 minutes' walk away.

Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Raymond Street Park, situated 950 metres away. The property is in proximity to the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach.

Delaware Avenue & Centennial Street bus stop is also merely 5 minutes on foot from the Dream Inn.

Rooms

This Santa Cruz hotel features 165 rooms with a patio and a balcony, furnished with a writing table. Guests can make use of air conditioning along with coffee and tea makers. You can enjoy views of the patio.

Eat & Drink

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge restaurant serves seafood cuisine for lunch. Offering sea views, an American restaurant is located onsite. There is also a seafood restaurant with different American dishes in the area.

Leisure & Business

Entertainment at Dream Inn Santa Cruz includes live performances and a movie theatre. Guests can enjoy a golf playground at this accommodation, 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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Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Ocean View Suite Tower
2 persons
475 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Ocean view
Shower
Balcony
Ocean View Deluxe Two Queen
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Ocean view
Shower
Balcony
Ocean View Cloud Two Queen
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Ocean view
Shower
Balcony
Ocean View Executive Two Queen
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Ocean view
Shower
Balcony
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Facilities

Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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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Dream Inn Santa Cruz 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
Mineta San Jose International (SJC)83 min  ·  34.0 mi
Monterey Peninsula (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
Wireless 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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Dream Inn Santa Cruz from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 871 verified reviews
9.0/10
Perfect
88%
Recommend
Breakfast
10.0/10
Cleanliness
9.1/10
Comfort
9.1/10
Facilities
8.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Location
9.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.9/10
Staff
9.1/10
Value for money
7.9/10
Guest reviews
based on 3752 reviews
4.5/5
based on 788 reviews
8.8/10
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