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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Terrace/patio
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Lobby
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

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
At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG, you can look forward to free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a sauna. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • A computer station, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 100 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Crib (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
  • 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

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 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:
  • Sauna
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10 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, 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 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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from December 1 to March 31.

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

As of Apr 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG on May 4, 2025 start from CA $140.04, 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.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per night.

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.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is steps from Ocean Street, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Town Clock are also within 15 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1041 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

10/10 Excellent

James

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Front desk staff was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario V

Great location very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Val

Great place to staff in the middle Of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

The staff was very helpful and pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruhullah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Basically, it was average to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Nice breakfast, filtered water fill up station, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vidalinda

The late night staff were awesome and genuinely helpful and caring.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Front Desk staff was amazing !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Nice, welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Upon check in Anissa and Melissa were so welcoming. Very informative since we were from out of town. We really appreciated that. Very professional as well. Our stay was awesome! We will be returning in the fall. Thank you ladies!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

It is a quiet very well run hotel. We’ll stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JAMES

Nice location. Good breakfast. Quiet hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Great stay. Convenient, breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Matteo

Short drive to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

MOHAMMAD

Well worth the money. Breakfast was above average for a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shihee

The room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Good place. Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Comfortable beds, morning breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Place was clean and comfy. The breakfast was the best part.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Lobby parking limited spaces and parking structure tight quarters with poles otherwise great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

It was a great price for what we got
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maricela

Staff was helpful and friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024