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Hotels near Fern Grotto Beach Santa Cruz

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Where to stay near Fern Grotto Beach?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Fern Grotto Beach on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 4, 2026.
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.
A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Lan
CNY792
CNY917 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.
A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.
A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

2. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Chuck
CNY615
CNY765 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Mission Inn
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.
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.

3. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Svetlana
CNY704
CNY1,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.
A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.
A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.
A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

4. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Jared
CNY347
CNY517 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Seaside Inn & Suites
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.
A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Irene
CNY764
CNY886 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.
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.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
11 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Patrick
CNY906
CNY1,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Hollie
CNY878
CNY1,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.
Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.
A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

8. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Sonny
CNY469
CNY541 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
National 9 Santa Cruz
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.
A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.
A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

9. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.1 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Raul Luis
CNY537
CNY621 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.
A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

10. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Rebecca
CNY930
CNY1,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Seaway Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.
A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.
A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

11. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Lucinda
CNY453
CNY594 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Beachview Inn
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.
A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.
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.

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Lower Ocean, 6.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Mark
CNY428
CNY499 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.
A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.
A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.
A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

13. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
10.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Bryan
CNY769
CNY883 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.
A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.
A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

14. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Meg
CNY1,684
CNY1,918 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

15. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 5.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Emily
CNY497
CNY661 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Sriram
CNY865
CNY999 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

17. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Marion
CNY647
CNY748 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Room
Front of property
Reception
Living area

18. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
jose
CNY604
CNY696 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Salt Air Lodge
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.
A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

19. Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
7.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
vanessa
CNY678
CNY783 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Inn At Pasatiempo
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.
A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.
A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.
A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Patricia
CNY503
CNY623 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
Mission Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
10.0
Exceptional
14 reviews
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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.
Seaside Inn & Suites
8.2
Very good
1,128 reviews
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A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
9.0
Wonderful
713 reviews
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Other landmarks near Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Wilder Ranch State Park is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from central Santa Cruz, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
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Sand Plant Beach

If being by the water is a major draw, Sand Plant Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 4 mi (6.5 km) from central Santa Cruz. Catch the sunset by the shore at Fern Grotto Beach, just a short walk away.
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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from central Santa Cruz, why not stop by during your stay.
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Wilder Beach

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Wilder Beach, located 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from central Santa Cruz. Catch the sunset by the shore at Fern Grotto Beach, just a short walk away.
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Younger Beach

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Younger Beach, located 3.1 mi (5 km) from central Santa Cruz. Catch the sunset by the shore at De Anza Beach, just a short walk away.
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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory is 3 mi (4.8 km) from central Santa Cruz, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to experience more of the culture Santa Cruz has to offer, head to Natural Bridges State Park, University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Nobel, why not stop by during your stay. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Lighthouse Point Park, both nearby.
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Three Mile Beach

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Three Mile Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 5 mi (8 km) from central Santa Cruz. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Four Mile Beach located nearby.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near Fern Grotto Beach?

  • Guests love staying at La Bahia Hotel and Spa, which is a hotel near Fern Grotto Beach.
  • Another highly rated hotel is CordeValle, which is in the larger area.
  • In fact, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from with 3,615 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Fern Grotto Beach?

You can find different room prices based on when and where you want to go. Simply sort by price on the search results and filter by your preferred criteria to find the best options for you and your budget.

  • Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY347

Can I find hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

What are the best romantic hotels near Fern Grotto Beach?

  • For travelers looking for a romantic stay, La Bahia Hotel and Spa offers 3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar. It's within reach of Fern Grotto Beach.
  • CordeValle is another great choice, and it's in the larger area.

What are the best hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach with free breakfast?

Which hotels near Fern Grotto Beach have rooms with great views?

  • Enjoy rooms with ocean views at La Bahia Hotel and Spa, which is within reach of Fern Grotto Beach.
  • Also recommended is CordeValle, which has rooms with golf course or hill views.

What are the best family hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach?

What are the best luxury hotels near Fern Grotto Beach?

  • Pamper yourself with a stay at La Bahia Hotel and Spa, which is within reach of Fern Grotto Beach. This hotel features 3 restaurants including Pearl, and offers an outdoor pool.
  • A second luxurious choice is Sanctuary Beach Resort, which is in the larger area.

What are the best hotels near Fern Grotto Beach with free parking?

  • Drive and park with ease when you stay at CordeValle, which offers free valet parking. You'll be within reach of Fern Grotto Beach.
  • Sanctuary Beach Resort also has free parking and is in the larger area.

What are the best hotels near Fern Grotto Beach with a pool?

  • If swimming is at the top of your list, La Bahia Hotel and Spa has an outdoor pool. Fern Grotto Beach is within reach of the hotel.
  • Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is CordeValle.

What cheap motels can I book close to Fern Grotto Beach?

  • To stay economically near Fern Grotto Beach, you can book Mission Inn, which offers a hot tub and a free continental breakfast.
  • Also consider Ocean Pacific Lodge, which is another inexpensive motel in the area.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Fern Grotto Beach?

  • Sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Capitola Beach, and Roaring Camp Railroads are in the area near Fern Grotto Beach.
  • Santa Cruz Wharf, Mystery Spot, and Natural Bridges State Park are other places to visit in the area.

What are the best lodges close to Fern Grotto Beach?

What are the best cabins close to Fern Grotto Beach?

  • Log Cabin By The Sea: Enjoy rest, relaxation and a kayak when you stay at this cabin, which is near Fern Grotto Beach.
  • Fern River Resort: This is another cabin retreat to consider, which is in the larger area.

What are the best campsites near Fern Grotto Beach?

  • Lotus Yurt in Vineyard Overlooking Monterey Bay near Los Gatos, California: Experience a rural setting when you stay within reach of Fern Grotto Beach. This campsite offers guests a golf course, surfing/bodyboarding, and horseback riding/rentals.
  • Saratoga Redwood Dome Tents: This is another option in the larger area where you can enjoy nature.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach?

  • Bring your beloved pet along when you stay at La Bahia Hotel and Spa, which is within reach of Fern Grotto Beach.
  • CordeValle is another pet-friendly option. The hotel provides food and water bowls.

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