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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz California
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The property will be renovating from November 1 2026 to January 15 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Make the most of your seaside escape at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, perfectly placed for sun, sand and sea, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This beach resort is 25 minutes drive to Capitola Beach and 1 minutes walk to Cowell's Beach.

Wake up to ocean breezes with daily housekeeping, air conditioning, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a flat-screen TV, in-room coffee & tea facilities, a private balcony and room service. Conveniences include a desk, an in-room safe, wheelchair-accessibility, bathrobes, a phone and an alam clock.

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Property Details

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Number of meeting rooms - 3
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Recycling
  • Heated pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Firepit
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Secured parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Uncovered parking
  • Banquet hall
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ballroom
  • Food and water bowls
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Vending machine
  • Secured parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Meeting rooms
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Full-service spa
  • Walkway to water
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 165
  • Number of floors - 10

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until midnight.

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

Other details

Grab a bite to eat at Jack O'Neill Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This resort has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Cowell's Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Pacific Avenue - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Monterey Bay - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Sky Glider - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Lighthouse Point Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Mimi De Marta Dog Park - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Neary Lagoon Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27.9 km / 17.4 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 69.2 km / 43 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 57.5 km / 35.7 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 63.7 km / 39.6 mi
The preferred airport for Dream Inn Santa Cruz is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 18
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 18
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, California 95060, United States
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