Hidden gems: Hotels in Santa Cruz County

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Santa Cruz County. This list contains 4 places from Hotel category.

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Rancho Santa Cruz
Bed & breakfast
👍👍 Josh and Christina were great hosts. They’re dedicated to making a great experience at this historic gem. The riparian setting surrounded by cottonwood trees is about as close to the Santa Cruz river bed as you can realistically build. The result is a lush oasis that is often seen only in photos of...
4.90 (80 reviews)
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Tubac Secret Garden Inn
Hotel
👍👍 We were a three generation group and we’re in the large unit for two nights. It was perfect for our needs. Easy access to the trail system and the local shops. The kitchen had every possible item one might need—-far more than any VRBO we’ve ever visited. Master bedroom perfect, two college kids...
4.90 (56 reviews)
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Circle Z Ranch
Ranch
👍👍 Can't say enough good things about Circle Z! We came for four days with riders of all different abilities. Amazing hospitality--everyone is SO friendly and always wants to make sure your experience is top-notch. The horses are fantastic and each ride is different and breathtaking. As a lifelong eque...
4.80 (67 reviews)
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Om Oasis Retreat Center
Hotel
😠 We were quite taken aback by how misrepresented this property was vs its online photos. The yellowing, bare mattress, in particular, put us off wanting to stay in the bad smelling, dingy, dirty spot. For ~$300/night we expected much better. The hosts were not open at all to even a partial refund, de...
4.60 (14 reviews)
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