Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 US

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2.5 Star Property In Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz)

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3.0/5

Based on 693 guest reviews

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Free full breakfast
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Free WiFi
Stair-free path to entrance
Free breakfast
Outdoor seasonal pool
Smoke-free property
Pool sun loungers

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07/27/2026 - 07/28/2026

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

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Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Appreciate the renovations"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

I've stayed here numerous times and find the standards very high and staff outstanding.

Terese M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

09-Feb-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 06 to Sun Feb 08 2026 at a $203.70 average nightly rate.

"Great Stay!"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Aaron was a delight.

Alison L. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

22-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jun 17 to Mon Jun 23 2025 at a $219.00 average nightly rate.

"Nice Hotel"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Holiday Inns are dependable and do not under perform. Your staff at the Santa Cruz HI was great as was the breakfast.

Randall W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

22-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 20 to Sun Jun 22 2025 at a $317.57 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay. This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Capitola Beach.

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Ocean Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Pacific Avenue - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Mission Santa Cruz - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Mimi De Marta Dog Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Williams-Reynolds House - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Branciforte Dog Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Sky Glider - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Seabright Beach - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24.5 km / 15.2 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 54.1 km / 33.6 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 65.8 km / 40.9 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Amenities / Features

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
Covered parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Free full breakfast
Vending machine
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Free WiFi
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Well-lit path to entrance
Braille or raised signage
Change of towels (on request)
Assistive listening devices available
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
No accessible shuttle
Luggage storage
Express check-out

Year Built - 2009
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 100
Number of floors - 3

Professional property host/manager
LGBTQIA+ friendly
No rollaway/extra beds available
Parking height restrictions apply
Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Free breakfast
Visual alarms in hallways
Coin laundry on site
Handrails in stairways
Multilingual staff
Water dispenser
24-hour front desk
Electric car charging station
Daily
Housekeeping on request
Outdoor seasonal pool
Smoke-free property
Coffee/tea in common areas
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Self parking (surcharge)
Computer station
Pool sun loungers

Airport & Shuttle Information

San Jose International Airport

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast Buffet (sausage, bacon, eggs, cinnamon rolls, cereal, banana, oatmeal, coffee/tea, juices, pancakes, milk, muffin, bread)

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

The seasonal pool will be open from April to November.
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Parking height restrictions apply.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Essential workers only - NO

About Holiday Inn Express

Free Express Start Breakfast
Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
Free high-speed internet service in every room
eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services

The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.