Dream Inn Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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About the Hotel

175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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Offering a beachfront experience, Dream Inn Santa Cruz features 4-star accommodations with ocean views and modern amenities. This Santa Cruz hotel includes a heated outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant, making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers.

Rooms & Facilities

The Dream Inn Santa Cruz features 165 air-conditioned guest rooms, all equipped with large flat-screen TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, iPod docking stations, and luxurious amenities such as walk-in showers and private balconies overlooking the ocean. Ocean View Cathedral Executive rooms offer vaulted ceilings and two queen beds, while spacious suites include king beds and pullout sofa beds.

Dining Options

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge, located on Cowell Beach, offers fresh seafood and locally sourced ingredients, providing guests with a diverse menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In-room dining services are also available, offering guests the same delicious cuisine served at the restaurant.

Leisure & Local Area

Guests can relax at the heated outdoor pool or unwind in the hot tub with views of the beachfront. The hotel offers complimentary beach cruisers for exploring the nearby Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and is within walking distance of attractions like the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and the Santa Cruz Wharf.

Event & Conference Facilities

Dream Inn Santa Cruz provides versatile event spaces for meetings, weddings, and social gatherings, including the spacious Dream Ballroom with stunning ocean views. The hotel is equipped with state-of-the-art A/V equipment and high-speed internet, making it suitable for various events.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Ocean View Poolside Two Queen
2 persons
32 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Ocean view
Shower
Balcony
Ocean View Poolside King ADA
2 persons
32 m² 
1 King-size bed
Ocean view
Shower
Balcony
Quadruple Room
2 persons
32 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Balcony
Ocean View Deluxe King
2 persons
32 m² 
1 King-size bed
Ocean view
Shower
Balcony
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location

175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
Nearby
Harbour
Santa Cruz Wharf
240 m
35 Pacific Ave
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
250 m
Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
570 m
Store
Cowell Beach
230 m
Store
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop
360 m
Restaurants
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
210 m
175 West Cliff Drive
Ideal Bar & Grill
270 m
106 Beach St
The Picnic Basket
320 m
125 Beach St
Sawasdee By The Sea
380 m
101 Main St Casablanca Inn
Casablanca Bistro
470 m
101 Main St
South Beach Pizza Company
500 m
303 Beach St
FireFish Grill
660 m
25 Municipal Wharf
Riva Fish House
660 m
31 Municipal Wharf
Beach Street Cafe
560 m
399 Beach St
Splash
840 m
49A Municipal Wharf
Stagnaro Bros Seafood
1.1 km
Municipal Wharf
Getting around
City Centre
Santa Cruz15 min  ·  1.2 km
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC)83 min  ·  54.7 km
Monterey Peninsula (MRY)103 min  ·  68.5 km
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  100 m
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at USD 35 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2008
Number of floors:
10
Number of rooms:
165
Former name
Coast Santa Cruz Hotel

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