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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
Beachside comfort near Santa Cruz Boardwalk with convenient breakfast options and leisure facilities for creating memorable vacation moments

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mini) | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player - Hampton Inn Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes - Hampton Inn Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is minutes from the Beach Boardwalk, offering to-go breakfast and a 24-hour business center. Enjoy the indoor pool, tennis courts, free newspapers, and deli snacks. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mini) | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mini)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Cruz, Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is in the city center. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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1505 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California
    Ocean Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue
    Pacific Avenue
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Taqueria Los Pericos
    13 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    10 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    9 min walk
  • Pono Hawaiian Grill
    17 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a snack bar/deli at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Hampton Inn Santa Cruz have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Hampton Inn Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz?

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

What time is check-out at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hampton Inn Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 643 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room friendly staff and breakfast was great. Definitely will be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Standard Hampton Inn, clean, great staff and a free breakfast and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, friendly staff, nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was real good and the heated pool sealed the deal. Family really enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is nice Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast with outstanding options.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good. The location was convenient and overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above. The rooms very clean and staff was very friendly. Stayed there for a wedding and I was very happy with my say . I would totally recommend this hotel .
Very nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Great location to go in any direction. Cons: 1. Location is close to tent city, transients walking through parking lot constantly. 2. Bed was not comfortable. 3. A dog was snuck into one of the rooms and barked all night, no rest for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rittinell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptionally warm, polite & helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and nice spacious rooms. Good breakfast as well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff. No issues
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay was a very good experience and the breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice staff easy parking good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very friendly and helpful staff Has a great breakfast Love the indoor pool Very clean It's a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Amenities
Really enjoyed my stay my daughter loved the indoor pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Webster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location to food and highway entrances!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Good stay in SC

The hotel was extremely comfortable. AC, comfortable beds, very accommodating, lovely staff, clean, free parking and a free breakfast too! Good location- Close to highway, boardwalk and food. No complaints, would stay here again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay

Staff was very nice and answered all my questions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gid Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel when you’re in Santa Cruz! Indoor heated pool, complimentary breakfast, and lots of parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very clean room. Only the traffic noise was a bit high due to the room location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good spot, close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024