DREAM INN SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz
Hotel Details
Dream Inn Santa Cruz - A beachfront hotel with oceanfront dining, heated pool, and panoramic views of Monterey Bay
Located directly on Cowell Beach, this iconic Santa Cruz hotel features 165 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies overlooking Monterey Bay. Each accommodation includes iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs, rainfall showers, laptop-sized safes, and premium coffee makers. The property houses Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge, serving locally-sourced seafood and coastal cuisine. A heated outdoor pool and hot tub provide beachfront relaxation, while complimentary beach cruiser bikes facilitate exploration. Three flexible event spaces span 3500 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing views of the wharf and coastline. The hotel sits 0.5 miles from Santa Cruz Wharf and 0.5 miles from the Beach Boardwalk, with Pacific Garden Mall 1 mile away.
Pros
Direct beach access with unobstructed ocean views from every room
Three event spaces with panoramic bay vistas and outdoor patio options
Complimentary amenities include beach cruisers, Wi-Fi, and pool access
Walking distance to major attractions including the wharf and boardwalk
Cons
34 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport
Limited parking options in the immediate area
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Golf course
- Fishing
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Media
- Flat-screen TV