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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Beach views
Beach views

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cowell's Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬
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Room options

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shore Break Suite ADA)

  • 53 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Suite - Cloud Level)

  • 43 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (West Cliff Suite)

  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Dream Suite)

  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive Two Qu)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive Two Qu)

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Oceanfront with outdoor pool, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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.
  • 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 location and the helpful staff
  • 9 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a 3-minute drive from Monterey Bay
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 the eco-certified Dream Inn Santa Cruz. For a fee, parking is available.

This 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 is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 35 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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
  • Self parking fee: USD 35.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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 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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Soft beds

The beds are incredibly soft and uncomfortable- don’t expect to get a good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy neighbors, halls, and mechanical room. Infinity room was across the hall from the mechanical room which services the elevator. Anyone who uses the elevator at night will trigger noise. Tub was clogged. Infinity room view was looking at poolside bar hut.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Chico

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Claremont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the stay was great everyone was extremely friendly and helpful even the secuirty gaurds. Veiw from the room/balcony is amazing, i stayed on the 7th floor. Only minor thing i didnt like was that parking was across the street. Not a big deal at all for us we didnt use our car as everything we did was within walking distance. Crossing the street here though was very easy they have a crosswalk right there with no wait time. They do have a vallet service for 5 more dollars than self parking. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dream Inn has long been our favorite place to stay in Santa Cruz - love the food options on the wharf - and at the hotel - staff is cool and accommodating- and you can’t beat the location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spring water- water fountains and bottled waters were such a plus! We loved the hotel room right on the beach. Heard the waves crashing all night. Beautiful views from the balcony! The only thing is self parking is across the street from the hotel but they do offer valet service if you want that.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tolya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was located on the beach and just a few feet from the boardwalk. Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel…was not a fan of their dinner that we had delivered through room service, but their breakfast the next day was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

Wonderful stay

My stay at the Dream Inn was very nice. The view from our balcony was beautiful. The staff at the front desk and the valet were all kind and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita, Los Altos

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prachi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Comfy, cozy vibes!

Amazing property and staff! The room was bigger than expected and super comfy. Great mid century vibes and fun colors. Everything was very clean from the lobby to the smallest detail. Zero complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located walking distance to the wharf and Boardwalk. Beautiful ocean view. Cool retro room furnishings. Nice shower. Great balcony. Very nice staff. Wonderful morning breakfast room service you order the night before and select delivery time. Like the unique beach writing on sand in the morning (I think that is done by the hotel) Only one bad thing, the 1970's style noisy wall unit Heater/AC. Sounded like the surf crashing or a train rumbling by every time it went on. Really? Fix that and it is perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025