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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating. - Hampton Inn Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
A coffee station with four dispensers labeled 'Hot Water,' 'Decaf Roast,' 'Light Roast,' and 'Dark Roast.' There are cups and a small trash bin on the counter. - Hampton Inn Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, benches around the perimeter, and a ladder leading into the water. - Hampton Inn Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
A dining area with a central table and chairs, a decorative wall with geometric patterns, and a ceiling light fixture. - Hampton Inn Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a television. - Hampton Inn Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
You can look forward to 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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A modern living room with a teal sofa, a wooden desk, a standing lamp, and a large window with patterned curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mini)

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a mirror, a patterned chair, a bed, and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

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
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a television.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

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

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a microwave, and a large mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a striped chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for 2 Queens Hearing Accessible Nonsmoking

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, a framed picture on the wall, and a door to the right.

2 Queens Hearing Accessible Nonsmoking

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, a framed picture on the wall, and a door to the right.

2 Queen Beds Nonsmoking

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE Accessible Two Double beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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

  • A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.
    Ocean Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.
    Pacific Avenue
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A church with a wooden door and a bell tower.
    Mission Santa Cruz
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Williams-Reynolds House
    2 min drive - 0.9 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
  • Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz
    17 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    9 min walk

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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 on-site 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 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 Town Clock 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. 342 out of 675 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 675 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 675 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 675 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 675 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TSIN YI

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comfortable bed and room. Staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

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Super clean room friendly staff and breakfast was great. Definitely will be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eunice

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Parking was easy, check in and check out were easy and the room was very clean! Breakfast provided was also good. Added bonus the easy access to the freeway! Not a pool… more like a very big hot tub, so don’t stay here if you want a pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marlene

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Staff was friendly welcoming and extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was only for compact cars and the view we had was a wall. Other than that staff was nice and friendly. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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Standard Hampton Inn, clean, great staff and a free breakfast and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sean

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we needed to leave before breakfast, but our stay was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

William

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clean room, friendly staff, nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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Breakfast was real good and the heated pool sealed the deal. Family really enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

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Staff is nice Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

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The breakfast was very good. The location was convenient and overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angelo

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Breakfast with outstanding options.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lenora

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Clean and comfortable with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rittinell

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Staff was exceptionally warm, polite & helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

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Excellent staff and nice spacious rooms. Good breakfast as well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large comfortable and clean room with great lighting! Wonderful friendly professional service!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice staff easy parking good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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Really enjoyed my stay my daughter loved the indoor pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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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
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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
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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