DREAM INN SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz - Beachfront hotel on Cowell Beach near Mineta San Jose International Airport

Located directly on Cowell Beach, Dream Inn Santa Cruz is 55 km from Mineta San Jose International Airport. The property features an outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, and Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge with ocean views. The hotel offers three flexible event spaces spanning 3,500 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows, accommodating up to 200 guests. Dream Inn provides complimentary beach cruisers, Wi-Fi throughout the property, and Sunday morning yoga (May-October). The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Municipal Wharf, and West Cliff Drive are within walking distance.

Additional perks of the hotel

Poolside dining at Shorebreak Drink + Dine bar

In-room dining with prepackaged delivery

Jack's Patio for outdoor events

Live music at Jack O'Neill Restaurant

Private meeting room "The Cove" in the restaurant

Gift cards available for purchase

Executive-style Sand Room for board meetings

Electric car charging station

Room Accommodations

The hotel features 165 air-conditioned rooms with ocean views and private balconies or patios. Room options include Ocean View Deluxe King/Queen, Ocean View Cloud, Ocean View Infinity, Ocean View Cathedral Executive with vaulted ceilings, and various suites. The Dream Suite includes a king bed, fireplace, sunken tub, and dining table for four. ADA-accessible rooms are available with roll-in showers or ADA tubs. The spacious Shore Break ADA suite offers a king bed and queen sleeper sofa.

Other conveniences

iPod docking stations and large flat-screen TVs

Complimentary high-speed wireless internet and local calls

Premium in-room coffee and Keurig coffeemakers

Bathrobes and large bathtubs

Laptop-sized safes and mini-refrigerators

Walk-in showers with detachable rainwater shower heads

Irons and ironing boards

Floor-to-ceiling windows in select rooms