About this property

This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic getaway. The Dream Inn features a natural, laid back atmosphere inspired by the ocean. All guestrooms and suites offer private balconies or patios with spectacular views of Monterey Bay. Enjoy the memorable sunsets, watch the surfers and let the ocean waves lull you to sleep. The hotel's spacious deck features a pool and hot tub. With a great location and luxurious amenities, the Dream is a great choice for business or pleasure.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the real heart of Santa Cruz, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Private parking at the hotel


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Key Global Eco-Rating
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Valentina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, very clean and very good customer service
  • Nicci
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved it. It was bright, cheery, friendly, modern..cool beach vibes.
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning views - listen to the ocean and the seals barking in the distance at night - pool and hot tub, near beach.
  • Howard
    Australia Australia
    The property was clean and very friendly. I loved the water filing station also.
  • Oren
    Israel Israel
    views are incredible, nice pool area, location unbeatable
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The view from the room was nothing short of incredible. To see the sea and the surfers in the water was unforgettable. The room its self was very good, good amenities, furniture, bed and good decor, excellent room.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pleasant rooms with great beach. Pool wasn’t massive but fine. Unusual location!
  • Gerard
    Ireland Ireland
    Nice balcony looking over the bay & pier Beach access - had a late Feb dip Restaurant on site Simple breakfast in the morning Suited us as a stop on Route 1 trip
  • Tzana
    Canada Canada
    Location was amazing! Falling asleep to the lapping waves was priceless.
  • Jill
    United States United States
    We love hearing the waves all night and easy access to the beach. Also love that the pool and spa are basically on the beach. The location is great and the rooms are always clean and comfy. It's great being able to walk to the Boardwalk, the wharf...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic

House rules

Dream Inn Santa Cruz takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.