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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz, CA
Dream Inn Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Dream Inn Santa Cruz

This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the center of the city, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family vacation or romantic getaway. The Dream Inn features a natural, laid back atmosphere inspired by the ocean. All guest rooms and suites include private balconies or patios with spectacular views of Monterey Bay. Enjoy the memorable sunsets, watch the surfers and let the ocean waves lull you to sleep. The hotel's spacious deck features a pool and hot tub. With a great location and luxurious amenities, the Dream is a great choice for business or pleasure.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1412 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beautiful views, close to shops, restaurants, amusement park, easily walkable, pool and on the beach.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location with direct beach access. It’s an older property, but clean. Super friendly staff.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beach view

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beautiful views Views

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Our stay at the Dream Inn was fantastic. The staff was polite and more than helpful. The amenities blew me away, I was not expecting the resort level experience that we received. Sipping slushy drinks by the pool, looking out onto the ocean, I could feel my stress just melting away.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Right on the beach. Restaurant on site. Beautiful room. The room we were in was right off the lobby and across from the elevators so the noise level was loud and busy all day and night. We were celebrating our 40th Anniversary so that part was a little annoying.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location, friendly staff, clean and comfortable. Beautiful sea view from the room. Full of kids, noisy communal areas and pool. No complementary breakfast. Should have a few adult only spaces and seperate bar area, as couldn't use any of these as they were too noisy and busy. However I can really recommend the Big Basin Vineyards, as a great place for a quiet drink and tapas.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved everything about everything. Especially the ocean view and coffee shop on the lobby. NA

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Love the old California style. We had a very enjoyable stay, The hotel is positioned nicely near the beach and boardwalk, the property is well cared for and managed. The only down side was the extraordinarily high price (twice that of a more fancy hotel) for accomodations during the summer season.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Wonderful place to stay. Beautiful view, helpful staff, definitely recommend

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Cool location but staff talks through you not TO you. Wasn’t impressed with additional add on charges that added up to 3/4 the room rate….. tired of greed and hoarding of $$$$ that doesn’t do anything to ease and make nice for clients

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    First visit at this hotel and it was beautiful our room had a nice ocean view and a slight view of the pool area. The rooms were clean and we fell comfortable with our young Babies.

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  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The pool was open early and late and it’s heated so that was great! And the ease to walk everywhere was wonderful. At the restaurant on site we had horrible service and overpriced, we wouldn’t eat there again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This hotel is a bit expensive but the proximity to the boardwalk in the private beach that they have along with the pool with food and drinks is a real big plus, I definitely recommend this hotel good parking nice restaurant next to it. Every room hasn’t been , my family and I love this place.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I booked a two bed delux room for my family of four and we arrived we got a single king bed. We showed them proof on the receipt we had booked a two-bed room but they could not accommodate us. They also had us email management but they never responded to the email. We did get one rollaway bed but couldn’t get two because of fire code, so one person had to sleep on the floor. We’ve booked her 5 summers in a row and unfortunately it will be our last.

Frequently asked questions about Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Does Dream Inn Santa Cruz have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Dream Inn Santa Cruz offer parking?
Yes, Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Dream Inn Santa Cruz have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Dream Inn Santa Cruz features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Dream Inn Santa Cruz have a fitness center?
Dream Inn Santa Cruz does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Dream Inn Santa Cruz located, and how walkable is the area?
Dream Inn Santa Cruz is located at 175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5438. With a Walk Score of 76, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Dream Inn Santa Cruz
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 2.8 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 9.8 mi

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