Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG | Hotel in Santa Cruz

| 8.0 (803 Reviews) |  9 Bathrooms  26 Guests
Westside Santa Cruz Hotel | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV. The Santa Cruz East Holiday Inn Express offers rooms with hardwood furniture, including a work desk with ergonomic chair. Guests can browse the internet with the free Wi-Fi or make a snack with the microwave and refrigerator. The business center is open 24 hours a day and a hot continental breakfast is served in the mornings. The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 2.8 miles from Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz East. The Rio Theater is less than a 5-minute drive away.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG is located in Santa Cruz.

This 178 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Wheelchair Accessible, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 803 reviews with the average score of 8 . Coming to Santa Cruz and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Business Services
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Elevator
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
Guest Services
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Laundry
  • Private check-in/out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Business center
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (seasonal)
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • First aid kits available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Guests under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. please note that one car per reservation is allowed. please contact the property for details.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, swimming pool: closed from tue, dec 16, 2025 until mon, mar 16, 2026

Reviews

Value for money:
7.86
Location:
8.03
Staff:
8.11
Facilities:
7.91
Comfort:
8.29
Cleanliness:
8.26
Briann
Jan 24, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
USA
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 27 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Toilet, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shower

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Air conditioning

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

View

Pool view, Mountain view, City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Standard King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 27 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Toilet, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shower, Bathtub

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Air conditioning

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

View

Pool view, Mountain view, City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 27 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Toilet, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shower, Bathtub

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Air conditioning

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

View

Pool view, Mountain view, City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Standard King Room with Mobility Accessible Tub
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 27 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Toilet, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shower

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Air conditioning

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

View

Pool view, Mountain view, City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Mobility Access Tub/Non-Smoking
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 27 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Toilet, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shower

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Air conditioning

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

View

Pool view, Mountain view, City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access with Roll In Shower
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 27 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Toilet, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shower

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Air conditioning

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

View

Pool view, Mountain view, City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
King Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 33 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Toilet, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shower, Bathtub

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Air conditioning

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator

Living Area

Dining area, Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

View

Pool view, Mountain view, City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 33 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Toilet, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shower, Bathtub

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Air conditioning

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator

Living Area

Dining area, Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

View

Pool view, Mountain view, City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
King Suite with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 55 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Toilet, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shower

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access, Air conditioning

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Microwave, Coffee machine, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

View

Pool view, Mountain view, City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
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