Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel offers features such as elevators, step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities including the registration desk and parking, and a pool hoist for pool access.

How is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Santa Cruz, just a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay. It is also 3 miles from the University of California, Santa Cruz and 5 miles from Capitola Beach.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available, with access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Yes, children are welcome at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz - Comfortable Stay in Santa Cruz

Average nightly price at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$120
February	US$140
March	US$170
April	US$175
May	US$182
June	US$242
July	US$263
August	US$237
September	US$232
October	US$169
November	US$142
December	US$115

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is praised for very clean rooms, friendly and accommodating staff, and a convenient location near the boardwalk, downtown, and highways, with many guests also enjoying the complimentary breakfast’s variety and value.

Several guests report traffic and street noise, thin walls or poorly insulated windows, and occasional disturbances from nearby rooms or the pool area. The indoor pool is very small and has been closed or unheated at times, and while parking is free, some felt uneasy due to homeless activity or late-night police sirens nearby. Multiple reviews describe a prolonged late-night fire-alarm malfunction with limited communication, and a few cite inconsistent service or third-party booking constraints. It works well as a straightforward base for visiting Santa Cruz.

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Facilities

Indoor pool is very small and occasionally closed or unheated; parking is free but some felt uneasy due to homeless activity or security limits. Several reviews also cite a disruptive late-night fire-alarm malfunction.

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Lynnei

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great experience here. We arrived around 11:30pm and there were two staff members at the front desk ready to check us in. They were both very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good overall. I did wish they offered bacon in addition to sausage but otherwise it was good. The indoor pool is really tiny but my kids still loved it and said it was awesome. I usually sleep very poorly in hotel beds but found these to be very comfy. Also appreciated the full size shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the shower. Overall a great stay at an affordable rate. We will definitely stay again when we visit Santa Cruz again. Thanks to the friendly staff for a great stay!

4

Minh

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was tight and homeless people are around parking lot and property. It is near a busy road and right off the freeway. Staff service and cleanliness were okay. The worst part of the stay was the fire alarm tripped off many times from 2am to 5am. Maintenance team and firefighters came and confirmed it was a false alarm, but they were unable to turn off the alarm and it kept going off every 5-10 mins. It was so loud which made it impossible to go back to sleep. My family only got 2-3 hours of sleep during our stay. Other people in the hotel either left the hotel early or preferred to sleep in the car. I wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

8

Patrick

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great, We would have given 5 stars except the pool heater was broken and the water was super cool. However we were able to use another Hotel's pool that was heated, but it was about a 8 min drive away.

10

ina

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not enough secure parking.

10

Gid Paul

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect hotel when you’re in Santa Cruz! Indoor heated pool, complimentary breakfast, and lots of parking space.

8

Alejandro

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, free parking, solid stay overall. Beds are a little stiff.

6

Jolie

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The walls are so thin we could hear EVERYTHING. Also, the outside of the building was frequented by homeless individuals. I know that is hard to help.

10

Cassandra

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was really, really impressed with how clean the room was. I'm the type of person that peels back the covers and looks in all the nooks and crannies before I can get comfortable. The room was spotless and had a nice fresh smell too. The view from the window was lovely, the staff was extremely nice, and the breakfast was great! This was such a good deal. Unfortunately, the pool was closed while we were there but I understand these things happen. I couldn't be more pleased with our stay. We will definitely be back!

6

Alicia

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The main parking lot is use by homeless as a crossing path. Didn’t feel unsafe but returning to the hotel at night felt a little scared.

10

Janelle

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

very friendly and helpful staff Has a great breakfast Love the indoor pool Very clean It's a great location

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is consistently praised across rooms and common areas; many found rooms spotless and well maintained. A few noted issues like ants or stray hairs, and limited stayover housekeeping.

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harold

16 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a clean well maintained motel. I had a large room with handicap equipment. Like extra rails/ walk in shower and on the ground floor.

10

Denise

3 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean

10

Wilfredo

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and convenient.

4

Donna

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Cloudy pool, ants in room, hairs on floor & in tub upon checking into the room, gunshots first night somewhere VERY close by, many homeless people around premises begging for food, money, or entry to property to use facilities/bathroom, and mini fridge was either freezing items or making them room temperature; there was no happy medium.

10

Latonya

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was kept really clean and was maintained well! I was so happy to feel cleanliness in the bathroom as if I were home. The facility was clean from the moment you stepped in, in the dining areas, elevator, and all the way up to the rooms. There was even hand sanitizer @ the elevator. The staff was really nice upon our checking in and any time we encountered them in between our 3 night stay.

10

Lenora

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable with friendly staff.

6

Marjorie

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I was surprised when my room wasn’t serviced after my first night. Was told this is hotel policy although I had no knowledge of that. I needed replacement coffee pods and fresh towels. There was little space to hang wet towels.

10

Chao

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a very clean room. Only the traffic noise was a bit high due to the room location.

10

Cassandra

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was really, really impressed with how clean the room was. I'm the type of person that peels back the covers and looks in all the nooks and crannies before I can get comfortable. The room was spotless and had a nice fresh smell too. The view from the window was lovely, the staff was extremely nice, and the breakfast was great! This was such a good deal. Unfortunately, the pool was closed while we were there but I understand these things happen. I couldn't be more pleased with our stay. We will definitely be back!

10

John

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent staff and nice spacious rooms. Good breakfast as well

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious, with many guests liking the beds. However, traffic and street noise and thin walls or poor window insulation are common complaints; a few mentioned stiff mattresses or bathroom/accessible layout limitations.

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harold

16 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a clean well maintained motel. I had a large room with handicap equipment. Like extra rails/ walk in shower and on the ground floor.

6

Kyle

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I did not think this property lived up to the Hampton Inn name. Everything was clean, but the breakfast was sparse and the coffee was out for quite a while. Our room was extremely loud and, while we appreciated that the people next to us were enjoying themselves, we did not need to know the specifics of how they liked to pleasure one another.

10

Lynnei

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great experience here. We arrived around 11:30pm and there were two staff members at the front desk ready to check us in. They were both very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good overall. I did wish they offered bacon in addition to sausage but otherwise it was good. The indoor pool is really tiny but my kids still loved it and said it was awesome. I usually sleep very poorly in hotel beds but found these to be very comfy. Also appreciated the full size shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the shower. Overall a great stay at an affordable rate. We will definitely stay again when we visit Santa Cruz again. Thanks to the friendly staff for a great stay!

6

Elvia

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom door has zero privacy.

8

gricelda

4 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The next room was very loud

4

eric

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were on a very busy road and the windows were very poorly insulated. Would not stay here again as most rooms face either the highway and/or a major intersection.

8

Alice

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No roll-in showers, need hand held showers, drop down seats with handicap bar in shower.

10

Ming

26 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is in a good location, easy parking and close to restaurants and shops. Rooms are big and roomy.

8

Alejandro

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, free parking, solid stay overall. Beds are a little stiff.

10

Chao

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a very clean room. Only the traffic noise was a bit high due to the room location.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check-ins and some proactive problem solving. Criticism centers on communication during the fire-alarm incident and occasional unhelpful responses regarding third-party bookings.

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10

Lynnei

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great experience here. We arrived around 11:30pm and there were two staff members at the front desk ready to check us in. They were both very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good overall. I did wish they offered bacon in addition to sausage but otherwise it was good. The indoor pool is really tiny but my kids still loved it and said it was awesome. I usually sleep very poorly in hotel beds but found these to be very comfy. Also appreciated the full size shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the shower. Overall a great stay at an affordable rate. We will definitely stay again when we visit Santa Cruz again. Thanks to the friendly staff for a great stay!

4

Jeffrey

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Front desk was rude, not accomodating.

10

Tami

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Jordan was so nice and definitely has personality! love his attitude!

6

Dominga

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I asked for another room because they put us by the dining area. The answer i got was, they cant give me a different room because i booked with Expedia. Middle of the night i was chatting with Expedia and they apologized and offered me $75 for my next booking and that i will have answer orsolution in 24hrs. 24hrs passed and checked out, no message from expedia. I spoke to the receptionist and another guy -looks like a manager when i checked out about my experience and they tild me that, thats the policy. Never had experience like it in any hotel i had used in the past. So whose to blame.

10

Roderick

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Efficient check in and accommodating in room selection

10

Gabriel

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great customer service

10

Susan

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After booking the room on Expedia, we arrived to check-in within a 15-minute window as well as late evening (10:40). The front desk person was super understanding and helpful. Since had two young children, they worked to ensure we were provided with a quiet room. They went above and beyond in the customer service department. Kudos!!! They are an awesome representative for the Hampton Inn and Hilton.

10

Lenora

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable with friendly staff.

6

Francisco

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Other than the fire alarm ringing from 1am to 4am it’s was a nice stay. Rooms was surprisingly clean and spacious. The General Manager refunded the night out of curtesy. Breakfast was nice. I would give this place a second chance only by the empathy and great customer service of the GM.

10

Michael

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at The Hampton Inn was great. My family and I will definitely come back. Everyone was so nice that worked at the hotel. I was welcomed warmly by the front counter staff in the evening and the morning.

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Location

Convenient to downtown, the Boardwalk, beaches, and highways. Several guests, however, mentioned sirens, busy-road noise, and homeless activity in the immediate area affecting perceived safety.

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Kristina

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Boardwalk and other places.

8

Michelle

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is great so friendly helpful and engaging. The building is fine and clean. Even the safety in the parking lot has security. Just the location made it so there were multiple police activity issues with sirens all night long challenging sleep.

10

Webster

19 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location to food and highway entrances!

10

Ilenia

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find

6

Jolie

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The walls are so thin we could hear EVERYTHING. Also, the outside of the building was frequented by homeless individuals. I know that is hard to help.

6

Alicia

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The main parking lot is use by homeless as a crossing path. Didn’t feel unsafe but returning to the hotel at night felt a little scared.

10

James

7 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access to freeway close to the beach.

8

Donald

5 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was perfect, the employees helpful and friendly, but the surrounding area was horrible. There was an armed robbery at 1 am at Dennys next door which woke us up. Then the trash truck very loudly dumped the dumpster at 5 am. We wouldnt stay here ever again.

10

Diane

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was extremely comfortable. AC, comfortable beds, very accommodating, lovely staff, clean, free parking and a free breakfast too! Good location- Close to highway, boardwalk and food. No complaints, would stay here again and again.

10

Jamie

30 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Hampton Inn is very comfortable . There was a large variety and options for breakfast. It is convenient to downtown, the Boardwalk, and the campus at UCSC.

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly praised for good variety and quality. Some reviews note inconsistencies, such as sparse options at times or coffee/condiments running out.

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Kyle

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I did not think this property lived up to the Hampton Inn name. Everything was clean, but the breakfast was sparse and the coffee was out for quite a while. Our room was extremely loud and, while we appreciated that the people next to us were enjoying themselves, we did not need to know the specifics of how they liked to pleasure one another.

10

Lynnei

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great experience here. We arrived around 11:30pm and there were two staff members at the front desk ready to check us in. They were both very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good overall. I did wish they offered bacon in addition to sausage but otherwise it was good. The indoor pool is really tiny but my kids still loved it and said it was awesome. I usually sleep very poorly in hotel beds but found these to be very comfy. Also appreciated the full size shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the shower. Overall a great stay at an affordable rate. We will definitely stay again when we visit Santa Cruz again. Thanks to the friendly staff for a great stay!

10

Gregory

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The indoor pool is small but great when traveling with kids. Breakfast was fresh and good with plenty of choices.

8

Mayra

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with a good breakfast selection.

10

Angelo

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Breakfast with outstanding options.

8

Michele

13 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was fine at this location and the staff was nice. Breakfast could use a little revamping. Coffee was cold, had to ask for milk and orange juice. No toppings for oatmeal. No whip cream for waffles.

10

Cassandra

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was really, really impressed with how clean the room was. I'm the type of person that peels back the covers and looks in all the nooks and crannies before I can get comfortable. The room was spotless and had a nice fresh smell too. The view from the window was lovely, the staff was extremely nice, and the breakfast was great! This was such a good deal. Unfortunately, the pool was closed while we were there but I understand these things happen. I couldn't be more pleased with our stay. We will definitely be back!

10

Jacqueline

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was all great. The room wasn’t super small. The bed was comfy. Bathroom was good and everything was clean. Breakfast was great.

10

John

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent staff and nice spacious rooms. Good breakfast as well

8

Angelina

24 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall our stay was a very good experience and the breakfast was good

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