Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 38 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 44 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, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and the sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day. Fellow travellers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
100 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (USD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning
Coffee/tea in a common area
Water dispenser
What to do
Winery tours nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2009
Seasonal outdoor pool
Sauna
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave (on request)
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 18 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
Business centre
Meeting facilities
Sauna
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 December to 31 March:
Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from 2 January 2025 to 31 July 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Meeting facilities
Sauna
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.
Parking
Covered self-parking costs USD 10 per night with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from April to November
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
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 an IHG Hotel
"Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Santa Cruz an IHG Hotel"
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 10 per night. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a sauna.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel like?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Ocean Street and 13 minutes' walk from Pacific Avenue. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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 Exceptional
16 Jan 2025
1favorite
Stephanie E
Stephanie E, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Jan 2025
Roomlook
Stephanie E
Stephanie E, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 2025
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2025
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Dec 2024
Jonatan
Jonatan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
10 Dec 2024
Terrible WiFi
Poor breakfast
Poor cleanness
Egidio
Egidio, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2024
Nice Hotel
Nice hotel. Needs an update. Staff is kind and helpful. Lousd if you are on the Ocean Steet side.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
Reynaldo
Reynaldo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Dec 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Dec 2024
Geovanni
Geovanni, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
Roberto
Roberto, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Dec 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2024
Perfect place to stay
The staff was quick to help me get my room. Let me check in early, was accommodating of my service animal. Will stay again. As a cherry on top, within five minutes of the boardwalk.