Property Location
When you stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel in Santa Cruz, you'll be on the beach and minutes from Santa Cruz Wharf and Main Beach. This 4-star resort is close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 165 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Amenities
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This resort also features complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.
Dining
Grab a bite to eat at the resort's beachfront restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays for a fee.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This resort has 3,500 square feet (0 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Nearby Things to Do
Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor splash pool, children's pool, and spa tub. A staircase leads from the sundeck down to Cowell's Beach, which offers some of the best surfing in the area; its medium-sized, frequently occurring waves are especially good for beginners. Equipment rentals and lessons are available on the beach, and the hotel provides surf equipment storage.
More surfing is available a mile away at Steamer's Lane, where the waves are bigger and better for more advanced surfers. Monterey Bay is known for its sportfishing, kayaking, and sailing. The Aptos/Seascape Golf Course is 10 miles from the hotel.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between USD 6 and USD 25 for adults, USD 6 and USD 25 for children (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 25 per night
- Valet parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
- Early check-in fee: USD 49.00
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.