Hotel with free breakfast, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a snack bar/deli and dry cleaning. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out and a TV in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ocean Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
Free buffet breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Amenities include a lift, TV in a common area and a water dispenser
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
Just a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Hampton Inn Santa Cruz also features an indoor pool, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-out. Self parking is free.
This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.
Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Indoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
DVD player
Indoor pool
Mini-fridge
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in stairways
Lever door handles
Lift
Phone accessibility kit
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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3 floors
Built in 2000
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
DVD player
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
We should mention
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 567 reviews
10 - Excellent
272
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 567 reviews
8 - Good
163
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 567 reviews
6 - Okay
65
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 567 reviews
4 - Poor
41
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 567 reviews
2 - Terrible
26
9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Shirley
23 Feb 2025
Shirley
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Kyle, San Diego
Travelled with partner
17 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Kyle
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
3 Feb 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Toothpick in my bed
I gave this a low rating because number one I pulled back the cover and top sheet on the bed and found a toothpick! This told me the bed had been used. Disgusting. They gave us a different room but there is no excuse for covering up a previously used bed. The new room had crumbs on the floor. Obviously they have an issue with cleaning. Also the bed was uncomfortable and caused a backache. The pool is tiny but it did work for me to exercise and it was heated. Breakfast was standard. Would not stay again.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.