Dream Inn Santa Cruz

855-229-5934

175 West Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, US

4.0Very Good

Hotel amenities

Laundry

Pool

Non-Smoking

Parking

Lounge

Pet Friendly

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About this property

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a 4-star beachfront resort in Santa Cruz, California, positioned within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. The property comprises 165 air-conditioned rooms, including 16 suites, making it a substantial oceanside destination.

Each room features a flat-screen television, private balcony, and complimentary wireless internet access. Cable programming is available for entertainment. Bathrooms are equipped with hair dryers, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. Guest comfort ratings average 4.5 out of 5, reflecting consistent satisfaction with room quality and amenities.

Dining options center on Jack O'Neill Restaurant, a beachfront venue with a bar and lounge offering ocean views. The property operates one poolside bar and a snack bar. Room service is available during limited hours. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for an additional fee.

Recreational and wellness amenities include a full-service spa offering massage treatments, an outdoor heated pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, and complimentary bicycle rentals. The resort features a ballroom for events and three meeting rooms, with additional facilities including a concierge desk, 24-hour front desk, safe-deposit box, and luggage storage. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible parking, restaurant, lounge, pool, and registration areas.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz sits 2.8 miles from University of California, Santa Cruz and 7.1 miles from Capitola Beach. San Jose International Airport is 26 miles away, with shuttle service available for $80 round-trip; San Francisco International Airport is 75 miles away with shuttle service for $110 round-trip. The property is situated by the ocean with a walkway to the water and nearby fishing opportunities. Overall guest rating stands at 4.5 out of 5 across 1,001 reviews.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and extends to midnight; check-out is 11:00 AM. Service animals are welcome; pets are not permitted. Self and valet parking are available for a surcharge.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This beach resort is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Capitola Beach.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Cowell's Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Pacific Avenue - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Sky Glider - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Lighthouse Point Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Mimi De Marta Dog Park - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Neary Lagoon Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27.9 km / 17.4 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 69.2 km / 43 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 57.5 km / 35.7 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 63.7 km / 39.6 mi

The preferred airport for Dream Inn Santa Cruz is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 165 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Dining

Grab a bite to eat at Jack O'Neill Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This resort has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

26 Miles from San Jose (shuttle $80 R/T) 75 from San Francisco (Shuttle $110 R/T)

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Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - midnight

Check-out 11:00 AM

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

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.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

Pets allowed
Only dogs are allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
No pets allowed. Service animals only.
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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)

Know before you go

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.