How Axel worksAxel $478 a night vs $1,020 on Expedia at Casablanca On The Beach, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $542 a night less (53%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · 101 Main St, Santa Cruz
Air conditioning · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Heating · Ticket assistance · Garden · Terrace · Express check-out · Fire Extinguisher · Outdoor furniture · No elevators · Reception desk
Hotels in Santa Cruz, CaliforniaA simple, historic 3-star beachside inn
7.7/10
Come for the ocean views and walkability, not consistently polished rooms.
Casablanca is a simple, historic 3-star inn across the street from Cowell Beach, with the wharf and Boardwalk an easy walk away. It's a good pick if beach access matters more than polished interiors. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the views and friendly staff; an ocean-view room and time on the terrace are the main reasons to choose it. Dogs are welcome, too.
The catch is uneven room quality. Recent Expedia, Tripadvisor and Trip.com reviews describe tired furnishings, maintenance shortcomings and housekeeping misses alongside plenty of clean, comfortable stays. Noise can carry from neighboring rooms and the street, and some balconies are shared. Parking and pet fees apply, despite some listings suggesting free parking. We'd skip it for reliably pristine rooms, quiet nights or elevator access.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$478 a night with Axel against $1,020 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $542 a night less (53%).
Standard Quadruple room with ocean view (2 full double beds) · non-refundable · includes $34/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$542/night less than Expedia (53%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$266 a night with Axel, the same as Expedia for these dates and party.
Standard Double room with balcony and with partial ocean view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $34/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Same price as ExpediaRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$138 a night with Axel against $149 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $11 a night less (7%).
Standard Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $34/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$11/night less than Booking.com (7%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$176 a night with Axel against $196 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $20 a night less (10%).
Standard Double room with balcony and with partial ocean view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $34/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$20/night less than Booking.com (10%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$1,000 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Single Family room with balcony · refundable · includes $34/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 20 to Oct 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$992 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Sextuple Family room with balcony (2 full double beds and twin beds) · refundable · includes $34/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$534 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable · includes $34/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$530 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $34/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Axel $478 a night vs $1,020 on Expedia at Casablanca On The Beach, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $542 a night less (53%). Seen Oct 8.
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Come for the ocean views and walkability, not consistently polished rooms. A simple, historic 3-star beachside inn, scored for what it is.
Casablanca is a simple, historic 3-star inn across the street from Cowell Beach, with the wharf and Boardwalk an easy walk away. It's a good pick if beach access matters more than polished interiors. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the views and friendly staff; an ocean-view room and time on the terrace are the main reasons to choose it. Dogs are welcome, too.
The catch is uneven room quality. Recent Expedia, Tripadvisor and Trip.com reviews describe tired furnishings, maintenance shortcomings and housekeeping misses alongside plenty of clean, comfortable stays. Noise can carry from neighboring rooms and the street, and some balconies are shared. Parking and pet fees apply, despite some listings suggesting free parking. We'd skip it for reliably pristine rooms, quiet nights or elevator access.
Best for: Beach and Boardwalk weekends; Travelers prioritizing ocean views; Dog owners
Watch out for: Uneven upkeep and housekeeping; Street noise, thin walls and some shared balconies; No elevator; parking and pet fees
Location: Across from Cowell Beach, within easy walking distance of the wharf and Boardwalk.
Rooms: Ocean-view categories are the draw; condition varies, and some balconies are shared.
Cleanliness: Generally positive booking-site ratings, but repeated recent housekeeping misses prevent a wholehearted endorsement.
Service: Friendly staff receive frequent praise, though some Tripadvisor guests report difficulty reaching reception.
Amenities: Ocean-facing terrace, pet-friendly rooms and an on-site dog run; no elevator according to Expedia.
Fees and surprises: The official site confirms parking and pet fees; check the exact room's view and balcony arrangement.
Axel's opinion of Casablanca On The Beach, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Casablanca On The Beach within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $478 a night · includes $34 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room with ocean view (2 full double beds) | $1,020 a night on Expedia | $542 a night less (53%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $266 a night · includes $34 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony and with partial ocean view (full double bed) (king size bed) | $267 a night on Expedia | same price | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $138 a night · includes $34 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) (king size bed) | $149 a night on Booking.com | $11 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $176 a night · includes $34 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room with balcony and with partial ocean view (full double bed) (king size bed) | $196 a night on Booking.com | $20 a night less (10%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 20 to Oct 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $1,000 a night · includes $34 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Single Family room with balcony | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $992 a night · includes $34 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Sextuple Family room with balcony (2 full double beds and twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $534 a night · includes $34 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $530 a night · includes $34 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
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