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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pacific Avenue
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Cruz
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Also, Ocean Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Pacific Avenue is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 13 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mariannes Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG offers its guests a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2009
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 18 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Business center
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 1 to March 31:
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from January 2 2025 to July 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in November.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • 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 an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG Hotel
"Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz an IHG Hotel"
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG is 15.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG on Mar 2, 2025 start from $89.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 4.9 mi (12-min drive) from Capitola Beach and 1.7 mi (7-min drive) from Seabright Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 10 per night.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.The pool is closed seasonally each year from December 1 to March 31.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG to downtown Santa Cruz?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG is 0.4 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1018 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Liliana, CONCORD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice clean facility. Wonderful complementary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was super clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Anne

Traveled with family
It was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leilani

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Convenient, breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maricela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will visit this hotel again. The self-parking is great, we liked the breakfast and our room had a microwave and mini-fridge. It's a convenient location with fast food and gas stations nearby and a quick drive to UC Santa Cruz. Clean, quiet and well-run too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Huge room. Always like this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jingyu

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Pedro

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Goid
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Improve the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024