This is a cute, modern, hip hotel. It's furnishings have a fun hip/retro surf theme. Everything is reasonably updated, nice and new. The best thing about this room was by far and away the view. Each room has an ocean view with views of Cowell's Beach, Steamer's Lane, and the Wharf. From your room you can watch surfers, beach goers,... More

My husband and I have stayed at the Dream Inn twice in the last 5 months. Overall we LOVE this hotel mainly because all rooms have ocean views. The first stay was on the 6th floor in room 626 the only complain of that room was the hard bed. In addition the food at Aquarius was not that great, I... More

My wife and I stayed at the Dream Inn on our honeymoon, nearly 45 years ago, and have gone back many times over the years, even after it was sold and lost the old name. Fortunately, Joie de Vivre was able to re-use the old name when they bought it. They have done a great job of remodeling the rooms... More

Went up to Santa Cruz for family party and stayed 2 nites at the Dream Inn. The rooms were great with ocean view and very clean. The hotel staff were very nice and accommodating. Christopher at the front desk was awesome and took care of us. The location was great and walking distance to the pier. Looking forward to going... More

this is a great place to stay and eat THERE SERVICE IS THE BEST GREAT VIEW JENNY in the restaurant SHE IS WONDERFUL and made our stay special along with stephani and jeremy.DREAM INN IS THE PLACE TO GO IN SANTA CRUZ

We traveled to Santa Cruz for a family event, part of which was taking place at the Dream Inn, so that is where we stayed. We got special rates that were quite reasonable as a result, I'm not sure that paying full price would be worth it as there are several less expensive properties nearby. But the rooms are large... More

we stayed two nights for our anniversary. very beatiful view from our room. the hotel is in the perfect location on the beach. the rooms and service were excellent. no complaints at all. very clean. we stayed on the third floor. we enjoyed walking down the pier to the various shops and restaurants. easy parking so we were able to... More

No complaints. Very clean and comfortable. Stayed in a 4th floor room with full ocean or Monterrey Bay view. Staff was very friendly. Easy to walk to pier for dinner, or to beach. Room had view of the boardwalk with amusement rides too. Sleep with the sliding glass patio door open and listen to the ocean waves all night.

We stayed here twice and were satisfied with both stays. Professional front desk staff. Excellent room service and good food and wine. Adjoining Aquarius restaurant also serves delicious food with amazing ocean views. The rooms are cool retro and simple. Carpets not always clean, but otherwise ok. Nice robes provided in rooms. Amazing views from tower rooms, great Santa Cruz... More