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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Deluxe - Tower King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(91 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Deluxe - King ADA)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Two Queen - Beach Level)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Two Queen - Beach Level)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Two Queen - Beac)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Two Queen - Beac)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Beach Le)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Tower (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Beach Le)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity Two Queen - Beach)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity Two Queen - Beach)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity King ADA - Beach )

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Infinity King ADA - Beach )

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cloud - King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Cloud Le)

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Cloud Le)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Tower Two Queen - Wave Lev)

  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Tower King - Wave Level)

  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Dream Inn Santa Cruz's full-service spa.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers 165 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies.

This Santa Cruz resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Dream Inn Santa Cruz. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi in public areas, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at Jack O'Neill Restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 9 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a 3-minute drive from Monterey Bay
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Dream Inn Santa Cruz. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Santa Cruz resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Jack O'Neill Restaurant - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (USD 35 per night)
  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Jack O'Neill Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Dream Inn
Dream Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
Dream Hotel Santa Cruz
Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
a Joie De Vivre Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Resort Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 769 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, location was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, ocean front rooms great spot for couples or families! Dinner and Breakfast at Jack O’Neill restaurant ocean front views for both wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and attentive staff. Great view and amenities, great food. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous room and view 😀 Restaurant really nice😀
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lyra

Amazing spot - beautiful views and terrific pool
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun and friendly venue.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with an amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is kept beautiful with lots of amenities near by. All room views are exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, courteous staff, great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel! Amazing amenities and a beautiful view of the ocean! Highly recommend this hotel when staying in Santa Cruz!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Amenities
Location! Clean room and great coffee bar!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, super location, fun and funky decor, great restaurant, amazing staff who went above and beyond to add birthday treats to our room for my daughter. Add in a heated pool, hot tub, and happy hour - just perfect for a winter getaway. We loved it and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was just perfect. All staff very friendly. Location of hotel with that view cant be beat
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

NAVIN RAJ KUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dream Inn is where your dreams come true. Get the cloud view it’s amazing moon rises and sunrise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the Dream Inn. Gorgeous room with balcony overlooking the beach, great retro design throughout the hotel, excellent restaurant, pool and hot tub overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt taken care of from start to finish!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service from all the staff. Room was excellent as was the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and view of the ocean from the room, the pool area, and the view from the on-site restaurant. Very friendly and helpful staff. Walking distance to the pier and boardwalk. Will be coming back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very fun and close to the ocean. Was able to park and enjoy the sights near by,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes spotless yes staff was courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to check in hours early which was awesome. The room was great, the view was terrific. Loved the pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing hotel with top notch amenities and a gorgeous view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026