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Sea & Sand Inn
Exceptional1,386 reviewsJacuzzi in bedroom
Counting reviews, its rating is the highest in Santa Cruz. No hotel on our Santa Cruz list has more guest reviews. At Sea & Sand Inn, the jacuzzi comes with the room type “Executive King 205 with Jacuzzi.” How we pick
from $313 /night
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Cliffside hotel with Jacuzzi in room, oceanview decks, fireplaces, and free breakfast, 10-minute walk from Santa Cruz Wharf.
Cozy inn with private hot tubs, kitchenettes, and free breakfast, set near Seymour Marine Discovery Center.
Mediterranean-style hotel with private whirlpool, outdoor pool, and free parking, close to Santa Cruz Wharf.
Modern hotel with private Jacuzzi, free breakfast and fitness room, 2 mi from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Victorian-style inn with private hot tubs, lounge and fireplace, 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Quaint oceanview hotel with Jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces, and pool, steps from the Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf.
Budget-friendly hotel with private whirlpool and pool, set within a mile of the Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf.
Romantic Santa Cruz hotel with Jacuzzi in room, outdoor heated pool and fitness room, set near Highways 1 and 17
Laid-back hotel with hot tub in room, gym, and free breakfast, set near the Beach Boardwalk and UC Santa Cruz.
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6 hotels with a private jacuzzi in the towns around Santa Cruz, up to 9 miles from the center. Each one shows its town and the distance.
By-the-sea Best Western inn with private spa tubs, balconies, complimentary breakfast and close proximity to Capitola Village.
Top-rated modern hotel with private Jacuzzis, bike rentals, pool and restaurant, near Capitola Historical Museum.
Luxurious retreat with private hot tubs, fireplaces, and private patios, 10 minutes’ walk from Capitola Beach.
Modern hotel with private Jacuzzi, pool, gym and pet-friendly rooms in Santa Cruz Mountains.
Tranquil 3-star Aptos Hilton hotel with private hot tubs, heated outdoor pool, and easy access to downtown Santa Cruz.
Oceanfront resort in Aptos, CA with Jacuzzi suites, gas fireplaces, and massage service, overlooking Monterey Bay.
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Picks from the 9 verified hotels in Santa Cruz, and from the 6 nearby, marked "nearby" with their town; ratings and prices last checked September 2026.
| Category | Hotel & room with Jacuzzi | Rating | From | Why this pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top rated | Sea & Sand InnExecutive King 205 with JacuzziCheck rates & availability → | 9.2 | $313 | The best guest rating in Santa Cruz once the number of reviews is counted. |
| Best for couples | The Aqua Pacific HotelKing Suite with Spa BathCheck rates & availability → | 8.4 | $60 | The best rated hotel in Santa Cruz with a room for two: the “King Suite with Spa Bath”, with the tub in the private bathroom. |
| Best downtown | Sea & Sand InnExecutive King 205 with JacuzziCheck rates & availability → | 9.2 | $313 | The best rated hotel within 1.5 miles of downtown (1.0 miles from the center). |
| Best pet-friendly | Best Western Plus All Suites InnKing Suite with Jetted TubCheck rates & availability → | 7.8 | $121 | The best rated hotel in Santa Cruz that allows pets. |
| Top rated nearby | Seascape Beach ResortAptos · 9 mi from Santa CruzStudio with Spa BathCheck rates & availability → | 9.4 | $253 | The best guest rating near Santa Cruz once the number of reviews is counted, among hotels whose jacuzzi room we confirmed. |
| Best budget nearby | Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz – CapitolaCapitola · 4 mi from Santa CruzOne-Bedroom King Suite with Balcony, Whirlpool and Sofa BedCheck rates & availability → | 8.8 | $127 | The lowest rate near Santa Cruz ($127 a night) among hotels rated 8.0 or higher by at least 20 guests. |
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Monterey Hotels with Jacuzzi in Room14 hotels · 27 miles from Santa Cruz
Carmel Hotels with Jacuzzi in Room3 hotels · 29 miles from Santa Cruz
Oakland Hotels with Jacuzzi in Room8 hotels · 58 miles from Santa Cruz
San Francisco Hotels with Jacuzzi in Room24 hotels · 60 miles from Santa Cruz
Stockton Hotels with Jacuzzi in Room13 hotels · 78 miles from Santa Cruz
Napa Hotels with Jacuzzi in Room9 hotels · 93 miles from Santa Cruz9 hotels in Santa Cruz have a private jacuzzi or hot tub in the room, each checked against room photos and a current listing. The best rated are Sea & Sand Inn, Mission Inn and The Aqua Pacific Hotel. At Sea & Sand Inn the tub comes with the “Executive King 205 with Jacuzzi”, in the bedroom itself.
6 of the 9 hotels in Santa Cruz have a suite with a private jacuzzi. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn books the “King Suite with Jetted Tub” (301 sq ft and sleeps 2). Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz books the “Suite with Jacuzzi”, from $123 a night.
The Aqua Pacific Hotel is the best rated hotel in Santa Cruz with a room for two: the “King Suite with Spa Bath” has 1 king bed and the tub in the private bathroom, from $60 a night.
For a honeymoon or an anniversary, The Aqua Pacific Hotel, a 4-star hotel, has the “King Suite with Spa Bath”, a suite for two with the tub in the private bathroom, from $60 a night.
Yes: 9 hotels on this list are within 1.5 miles of downtown Santa Cruz. The best rated is Sea & Sand Inn, 1.0 miles from the center. Book the “Executive King 205 with Jacuzzi”. Mission Inn is 1.2 miles out, from $104 a night.
3 of the 9 hotels in Santa Cruz list beach access or an oceanfront setting: Sea & Sand Inn, Edgewater Beach Inn and Ocean Pacific Lodge. At Sea & Sand Inn the tub room is the “Executive King 205 with Jacuzzi”, from $313 a night.
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is the closest of the hotels on this list to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a 5-minute walk away. Edgewater Beach Inn is next, a 6-minute walk away. 5 hotels here list Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk among the places near them.
The Aqua Pacific Hotel has the lowest rate in Santa Cruz among hotels rated 7.5 or higher by at least 20 guests: $60 a night. Book the “King Suite with Spa Bath” for the tub. 3 hotels on this list start under $100.
The only upscale hotel on this list is The Aqua Pacific Hotel (4 stars). Its tub room is the “King Suite with Spa Bath”, from $60 a night.
Yes: 6 more in the towns around Santa Cruz, up to 9 miles away. The best rated are Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos (9 miles away), Inn at Depot Hill in Capitola (4 miles away) and Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites in Capitola (4 miles away).
