Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
- City view
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
About this property
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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Louise
United Kingdom
“The very helpful man on reception who helped us park oir RV” - Emily
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was the best, plenty of choice from warm bits, to pancakes and fruit. The room and beds were comfy, dove products in the bathroom. Excellent facilities in the room and very clean.” - Shaun
Australia
“The room was clean, comfortable and served it's purpose for the evening. The location was also ideal for getting back onto the highway.” - Sanchez
United States
“I loved the breakfast with a wide variety of options. Like the fact that the parking lot is illuminated at all times.” - Victor
United States
“We liked the fact that the room was so big yet the price was so cheap! We also liked the free breakfast. We liked having restaurants nearby in case we were hungry. We also liked that it was near our primary destination, the University.” - Chris
United States
“You will not be disappointed on how nice the property is and their continental breakfast is one of the best in Santa Cruz County everything awesome thank you very much for excellent stay I had” - Stefan
Germany
“Great and clean room with enough space and well equipped” - Pamela
United States
“comfortable bed; hi def TV. Holder for lotion and shampoo was broken but the lotion was refreshing” - Dáša
Czech Republic
“The hotel is very beutiful and the breakfeast was very good.” - Stuart
United Kingdom
“Good hotel up to express standards with friendly and helpful staff. Property is an older one and a little tired though still very comfortable.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.







The fine print
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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of US$200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.