Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

8.6/10 from 1236 reviews

Amenities

Laundry facilities
Free breakfast
Outdoor seasonal pool
Free WiFi
Free full breakfast

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Where you'll be

Choose your room

Check in

Jul 15th 2026

Check out

Jul 16th 2026

Travelers

2 guests

Suite, Multiple Beds
Laundry facilities
Free breakfast
Outdoor seasonal pool
Free WiFi
Free full breakfast
Sleeps 6
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Laundry facilities
Free breakfast
Outdoor seasonal pool
Free WiFi
Free full breakfast
Sleeps 2
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Suite, 1 King Bed
Laundry facilities
Free breakfast
Outdoor seasonal pool
Free WiFi
Free full breakfast
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room
Laundry facilities
Free breakfast
Outdoor seasonal pool
Free WiFi
Free full breakfast
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Laundry facilities
Free breakfast
Outdoor seasonal pool
Free WiFi
Free full breakfast
Sleeps 4
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)
Laundry facilities
Free breakfast
Outdoor seasonal pool
Free WiFi
Free full breakfast
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)
Laundry facilities
Free breakfast
Outdoor seasonal pool
Free WiFi
Free full breakfast
Sleeps 4
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility)
Laundry facilities
Free breakfast
Outdoor seasonal pool
Free WiFi
Free full breakfast
Sleeps 2
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Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View
Laundry facilities
Free breakfast
Outdoor seasonal pool
Free WiFi
Free full breakfast
Sleeps 2
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View
Laundry facilities
Free breakfast
Outdoor seasonal pool
Free WiFi
Free full breakfast
Sleeps 4
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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Monterey Bay and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Capitola Beach.

Languages

English, Spanish

Policies

Check-in

Check-in between 3:00 PM - anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Other instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Property payment types

American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, Mastercard, Visa, Cash not accepted, Debit cards not accepted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

The seasonal pool will be open from April to November.
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Parking height restrictions apply.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Other information

General

No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
Essential workers only - NO
Contactless check-in is available
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Professional property host/manager

Pets

Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions