Dream Inn Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
About the Hotel
Rooms with Ocean Views
The Dream Inn Santa Cruz has 165 air-conditioned guest rooms with complimentary high-speed wireless internet access and free local calls. Each room includes iPod docking stations, large flat-screen TVs, premium in-room coffee, bathrobes, a large bathtub, and a safe that fits a laptop computer. Room choices range from the Ocean View Deluxe Tower Two Queen, located away from the pool, to the Ocean View Cloud Two Queen, located on floors 7-10, offering ocean views from a private balcony. Some rooms feature a private balcony with views of Monterey Bay, the Municipal Wharf, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. ADA suites are available, featuring a king-sized bed and a sitting area with a sofa that converts to a queen-size sleeper. The Ocean View Infinity rooms overlook the beachfront pool and feature ocean views from a semi-private patio.
Beachfront Dining Options
Jack O'Neill Restaurant and Lounge is located on Cowell Beach, offering ocean views and locally sourced cuisine. The restaurant provides a menu with options for the whole family. Signature cocktails are available. In-room dining is available. The restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Some options include Granola, Yogurt & Fruit, Harvest Vegetable Omelet, Beachwood Smoked Salmon, and Banana French Toast. Weekend brunch is available 11:00am-2:00pm with Crispy Chicken and Waffle, and Beef & Reef Benedict.
Activities and Amenities
The Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers recreational activities, including a renovated outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub. Guests can use complimentary beach cruisers on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is a collection of signature cocktails. The hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel is near the Neary Lagoon Park and Pier, which features a wildlife refuge with abundant flora and fauna, tennis courts, and a playground for kids. Guests can enjoy Mount Hermon Adventure's Redwood Canopy Tour, a two-hour guided eco-adventure with zip lines and sky bridges at heights of up to 150 feet.
Location and Transportation
The Dream Inn Santa Cruz is located on the historic Beach Boardwalk and is 55 km from Mineta San Jose International Airport. The hotel is near the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, which features pier fishing, whale watching tours, sea lions, and marine attractions. The hotel is located near Steamer Lane, a surfing location. Natural Bridges State Beach is also near, known for monarch butterfly migrations. The hotel is within walking distance of everything Santa Cruz has to offer. Pacific Avenue, the city's downtown, features stores and eateries, from antique shops to trendy coffee stops.
Services & Event hosting
The Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers event spaces for meetings, weddings, and receptions, accommodating up to 200 guests. The Dream Ballroom has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Santa Cruz Wharf, West Cliff Drive, and Monterey Bay. The hotel provides three flexible event spaces: the Beach View Room, Surf View Room, and Sand Room, all sharing a pre-function space. The Sand Room features tables, executive chairs, and multi-outlet USB and power source access. The Cove is a private meeting room located in Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge with power outlets, LCD TV, and food & beverage service. Guests can enhance a romantic getaway by accentuating their ocean view with a welcome bottle of champagne and Marini's Chocolates, as well as a rose petal turndown and daily breakfast for two.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free 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
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
