Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property

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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.
A dining area with a central table and chairs, a decorative wall with geometric patterns, and a ceiling light fixture.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a television.
A coffee station with four dispensers labeled 'Hot Water,' 'Decaf Roast,' 'Light Roast,' and 'Dark Roast.' There are cups and a small trash bin on the counter.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, benches around the perimeter, and a ladder leading into the water.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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1505 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mini)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

An indoor pool, a snack bar/deli and dry cleaning are available at this hotel. 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 breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a few minutes from Santa Cruz Wharf
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.
Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 fire extinguisher and 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz Hotel
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz Hotel
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 654 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 654 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 654 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 654 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 654 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room friendly staff and breakfast was great. Definitely will be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Standard Hampton Inn, clean, great staff and a free breakfast and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we needed to leave before breakfast, but our stay was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was wonderful will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh and good. Just was missing the bacon or sausage links for children but overall a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here regularly for work trips. The rooms are always spotless and the staff is kind, courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, friendly staff, nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was real good and the heated pool sealed the deal. Family really enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is nice Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amaury

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Nice staff. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, new and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast with outstanding options.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good. The location was convenient and overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was absolutely wonderful. Our room was well appointed clean and comfortable. Everything worked correctly and the buffet breakfast was wonderful. That hotel was clean. The pool was awesome. We had one of the best times we’ve ever had.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zenaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious! Staff were lovely and breakfast was delicious!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large comfortable and clean room with great lighting! Wonderful friendly professional service!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jonathon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay was fine could’ve been vacuumed better and more maybe shampoo carpet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lenora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above. The rooms very clean and staff was very friendly. Stayed there for a wedding and I was very happy with my say . I would totally recommend this hotel .
Very nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rittinell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptionally warm, polite & helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023