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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

Stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz with free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and pool. Steps from Grant Park and close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

1410 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States View on map
7.8/10
Good Based on 943 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Parking Accessible Pool
What recent guests emphasize

Comfort and Convenience near Santa Cruz Attractions

This straightforward hotel offers reliable amenities and easy access to local beaches and parks, appealing to a variety of travelers looking for practical accommodations.

Guests often praise

  • Complimentary breakfast with a good variety is appreciated.
  • Clean and comfortable rooms with effective air conditioning.
  • Convenient location near Grant Park and key Santa Cruz attractions.
  • Free Wi-Fi works well for most guests.
  • The outdoor pool and fitness center add value for active visitors.

Worth knowing

  • The hotel is smoke-free but does not allow pets.
  • No airport shuttle or on-site business center is available.
  • Some guests note limited parking availability during peak times.
  • Not all travelers find the decor modern or stylish, reflecting its chain-hotel simplicity.
  • Fitness center facilities may be basic compared to larger hotels.

Best for

  • Visitors planning to explore Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and nearby state parks.
  • Families and travelers valuing complimentary breakfast and kid-friendly services.
  • Guests seeking affordable, no-frills accommodation with essential amenities.
  • Those preferring a smoke-free environment in a convenient, accessible location.
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About this property

Welcome to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel, offers straightforward accommodations designed to meet the needs of a variety of travelers. As a mid-range property featuring an outdoor pool and accessible, air-conditioned rooms, it caters well to guests seeking practical comforts and basic amenities, including free Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast. The hotel also serves as a conference center and wedding venue, reflecting its versatile function in the area.

Situated at 1410 Ocean Street, it benefits from a convenient location near local attractions. Guests appreciate being close to Grant Park and within easy reach of popular destinations such as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. This makes it a good option for visitors looking to explore both the beachside amusement offerings and natural surroundings the area presents.

With a rating of 3.9 based on over 900 reviews, guest feedback tends to be solid though mixed, with practical facilities suitable for families and business travelers alike. The property is smoke-free and kid-friendly but does not accommodate pets or provide a business center or airport shuttle services, which may influence suitability depending on traveler needs.

The hotel is well positioned for accessibility, located near several other hotels and within reasonable driving distance from major airports including San Jose Mineta International and San Francisco International. Check-in is from 3 PM and check-out by 11 AM, enabling a standard schedule for arrivals and departures.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Parking
Accessible
Pool
Air-conditioned
Kid-friendly
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Business center
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel

Santa Cruz, California, USA

Around the corner from Grant Park, this casual chain hotel is also 2 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6.3 miles from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.

  • Ocean & Kennan 3 min Walk
  • Water & Ocean 9 min Walk
  • Ocean & Hubbard 3 min Walk
  • San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 3 Car · 2 hr 49 Transit
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport 37 min Car · 1 hr 20 Transit
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport 1 hr 8 Car · 2 hr 47 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 49,424 reviews

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

4.6 · Amusement Park
Natural Bridges State Beach 2,326 reviews

Natural Bridges State Beach

2531 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

4.7 · Park
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 8,091 reviews

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA 95018, United States

4.8 · State Park
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