Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hotels
Hampton Inn
8.3 (334 reviews)
1505 Ocean Street , Santa Cruz , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good breakfast
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Location issues
Pillows and heater noise
Parking security
Overpriced for some

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
Clean and well taken care of room, but traffic noise was an issue.
Service
8.96
Staff was exceptionally warm, polite, and helpful.
Location
7.5
Convenient location, but some reviews mentioned it wasn't very nice.
Room Quality
8.45
Very clean rooms with comfortable beds.
Amenities
8.48
Good facilities including an indoor pool.
Value for Money
8.24
Great value for money, but some found it overpriced.
Food and Beverage
8.49
Breakfast was appreciated and had good variety.
Overall Experience
8.26
Overall a good stay, with a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:02

Property Description

Convenient Location near Santa Cruz Beaches
Located just off Highway 17, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz offers easy access to the stunning beaches of Santa Cruz, California. Guests can explore the historic downtown shopping district, top-rated golf courses, and the vibrant boardwalk, all just minutes away.

Comfortable Accommodations and Amenities
Relax in the hotel's signature Cloud Nine beds for a rejuvenating night's sleep. Wake up to a complimentary continental breakfast and catch up on the latest news with a free weekday newspaper. Take a dip in the indoor swimming pool or stay productive in the modern business center.

Explore Nature and Adventure
Discover scenic state parks, perfect for hiking and picnicking, or try your hand at surfing and fishing along the coast. The Hampton Inn Santa Cruz offers easy access to a variety of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJC

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 334 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 8.96
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 8.49
Overall Experience: 8.26
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Songlim family_with_children us
9
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Jean couple us
9
Pros:

Location was great. Appreciate the number of outlets including computer.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Rodney family_with_children us
10
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Timothy couple us
10
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Gabriela family_with_children us
10
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Jonathan solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Adriana couple us
10
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Jaskel08 Family California
10
Stay was fine.
Pros:

We liked our stay. Very similar to our stay at the Hampton Inn West Sant Cruz last month. I like how this Hampton Inn is located right off Highway 1….. it’s easy to get to, you don’t have to meander thru town and a bunch of stop lights to get there. The free morning breakfast was the same as West Sant Cruz….. which we liked a lot. The hotel and rooms didn’t look newly renovated as West’s, but it was still clean and comfortable. Definitely more quiet than West. Beds were comfortable. One downside was the A/C unit located under the window, right next to one of the double beds. It worked well and was easy to control and didn’t blow directly on the bed. Staff was great. Parking was behind the hotel, away from the main street.

Overall, we'd give it a 4.5..... since we didn't have any major issues, and we got what we expected out of this class of hotel, we decided to round up to a 5.

2026-03-31 via Tripadvisor
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Dinnelle family_with_children us
9
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Angela family_with_children us
10
Great location
Pros:

The staff was very nice! The room was perfect and the location was great!

Cons:

The "pool" is a joke, more like a large jacuzzi

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Robbin solo_traveller us
3
So so…
Pros:

Noise at night coming from an unknown source outside of my room. Some sort of machine turning off and on constantly kept me from sleeping. This is what I didn’t like.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Sybella couple us
7
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Galeazzi family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Clean and easy check in/out

Cons:

N/a

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Claudia family_with_children us
10
Very impressed with the cleanliness, safety and amenities this affordable hotel offered!
Pros:

Felt very secure knowing the property had security cameras and staff 24-7. Everything was so clean and loved that our room had a microwave. Breakfast was also great with so much variety!

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Krzysztof family_with_children pl
9
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Halil İbrahim family_with_children tr
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Rob family_with_children us
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Juliend family_with_children us
9
2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Jesusa family_with_children us
10
It was fantastic. Will be staying again at this rate
Pros:

The location was perfect for us.

Cons:

It got a little loud during the night, which got me worried for the safety of the surroundings and for my car in the parking lot.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Gilbert couple us
2
Rooms are nice but will never stay at that location again due to the pillow and heater issue.
Pros:

Clean well taken care of room with no funny smells.

Cons:

The pillows were absolutely horrible. Was not able to sleep for more than an hour at a time because the heater kept making a loud repetitive noise.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee