Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz beachfront hotel with dog bed and bowls on request
This hotel is part of the Daisy Curated Collection. Its information has been researched and verified, but Daisy has not yet personally stayed here. When she does, this page will be upgraded to a full Daisy Verified inspection.
What we've verified
The hotel's relief area is at the corner of Bay and West Cliff, and it hands out a map of dog-friendly places nearby. Cowell Beach in front of the hotel doesn't take dogs.
Prior approval is needed, and dogs over 40 lbs are accepted only at the hotel's discretion.
How the welcome translates in person, at dinner and around the hotel. That's what a Daisy stay will confirm.
USD 100, Plus tax per stay of up to 4 nights, a further USD 100 for 5 to 7 nights, and USD 100 for a second dog
What we've confirmed, at a glance.
Verified with the hotel, honestly marked.
Dogs are on a lead everywhere outside the room. Dogs aren't on the pool deck, in Jack O'Neill Restaurant and Lounge, in the event space or on Cowell Beach. The relief area is at the corner of Bay and West Cliff. Dogs can't be left alone in the room.
Where we can't yet confirm a detail first-hand, we mark it plainly rather than guess. A Daisy stay will close every gap.
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Pet policy & fees+
Pet fee: USD 100, Plus tax per stay of up to 4 nights, a further USD 100 for 5 to 7 nights, and USD 100 for a second dog
Weight limit: 40 lbs (about 18.1 kg), larger at the hotel's discretion kg. Maximum dogs: 2.
Prior approval is needed, and dogs over 40 lbs are accepted only at the hotel's discretion.
In-room amenities+
Dog bed on request, water and food bowl, and a map of local dog-friendly places.
How it measures up.
Against two other stays in Carmel and Monterey, on the things that actually decide a trip.
| Dream Inn Santa CruzCarmel and Monterey | Bernardus Lodge & SpaCarmel and Monterey | Carmel Country InnCarmel and Monterey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs at breakfast | unknown | unknown | unknown |
| Dogs at dinner | No | No | unknown |
| Bar | No | No | unknown |
| Beach access | No | unknown | unknown |
| Pool for dogs | No | No | None |
| Garden / terrace | unknown | unknown | |
| Pet fee | USD 100 | USD 250 | USD 25 |
| Stars | 4 Star | 5 Star | 3 Star |
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