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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Andrea

AED 340

AED 619 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

William

AED 496

AED 571 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

3. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Nathan

AED 484

AED 557 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Sherlyn

AED 403

AED 467 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Nova

AED 305

AED 359 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Donald

AED 608

AED 697 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Grant

AED 294

AED 340 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Laura

AED 716

AED 819 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Leslie

AED 481

AED 555 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

10. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Shawna

AED 400

AED 518 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

11. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Julio

AED 304

AED 351 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Curtis

AED 230

AED 268 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.

A motel with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a sign indicating 'No Diving', and a view of a parking lot and distant buildings.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

13. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Aaron

AED 327

AED 377 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

14. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

John

AED 258

AED 289 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

SONIA ARACELI MATA

AED 209

AED 298 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a sign for the Torch Late Inn, and a building with a stone facade.

16. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Holly

AED 297

AED 344 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a large sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, an ATM, and a digital screen displaying a welcome message.

17. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Jen

AED 353

AED 410 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large painting, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a window with a view of the street, and a bench by the window.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a trash bin, and a large window with a view.

A motel with a prominent 'Super 8' sign, a two-story structure with balconies, and a well-maintained garden area.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

jennifer

AED 284

AED 329 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

A multi-story building with balconies, solar panels, and a sign for the Ocean Gate Inn.

A sign for Ocean Gate Inn, a building with a balcony, and a road with directional arrows.

19. Ocean Gate Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Lori

AED 354

AED 408 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

A motel with a balcony on the second floor, located at a street corner with a clear sky.

A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel," a parking lot, and a covered walkway with railings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a shower area.

20. Capri Motel

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Karim

AED 220

AED 274 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,629 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.0 Wonderful 141 reviews	View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Luxury Ocean View w/ Hot Tub - Walk to Yacht Harbor, Beach & Dining

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great place !"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"It was not a bad place to stay. Just do not stay in room 204 if someone is above you. First night was the absolute worst I have ever experienced listening to people until 4am. Calling office and complaining. Second night was great! Owen was very helpful and reassured us that nobody was in that room our second night. I would stay again just mindful of the room location. Maybe a top floor"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely charming little cottage just a short walk up from the beach. The beach itself is great, though busy. Lots of places you can walk to, including a local beer garden, and Starbucks is less than a block away for morning coffee. Extremely clean, though the property is a little older. Very quaint. Parking is limited, but it wasn't a probelm during my stay. Would return."

Sunny Cove Cottage- Dog Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean and period correct surf shack experience. Lovely to open the window and hear the surf crashing in the distance. We had a great stay. Reasonable price for the area."

Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful house. 100 yards from beach. Close to everything. Very clean"

Sandy BEACHFRONT Surfside - at Corcoran Beach, Newly Remodeled w/ HOT TUB!

10/10 Excellent

"Spectacular views!! The house is lovely and well-equipped. Plenty of room and comfortable. The deck is absolutely incredible. Hot tub was fun too. And the hosts were great - very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Would definitely rent again!"

Corcoran Beachhouse - Stunning ocean views!

10/10 Excellent

"Great access to beach. Loved the upstairs primary suite. Ocean views made the stay!"

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Moran Lake Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moran Lake Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Pleasure Point Park

8.2/10 (37 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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38th Avenue Beach Access

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 38th Avenue Beach Access during your trip to Santa Cruz?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Maria's Beach?

Santa Maria's Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 175 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Adjacent to Santa Maria's Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good choice is Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Expedia has 175 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Maria's Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Maria's Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Santa Maria's Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Maria's Beach?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Santa Maria's Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Santa Maria's Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Santa Maria's Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

4. Marea Sol Hotel

5. Carousel Beach Inn

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

9. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10. Rio Vista Suites

11. Salt Air Lodge

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

13. Aqua Breeze Inn

14. Drift Inn

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

16. Torch Lite Inn

17. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

19. Ocean Gate Inn

20. Capri Motel

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Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Luxury Ocean View w/ Hot Tub - Walk to Yacht Harbor, Beach & Dining

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Casablanca On The Beach

Marea Sol Hotel

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Sunny Cove Cottage- Dog Friendly

Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!

Sandy BEACHFRONT Surfside - at Corcoran Beach, Newly Remodeled w/ HOT TUB!

Corcoran Beachhouse - Stunning ocean views!

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

Seabright Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

Lincoln Beach

Moran Lake Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Harbor Beach

38th Avenue Beach Access

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