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Hotel Valencia Santana Row vs Sea & Sand Inn

Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Hotel Valencia - Santana Row scores significantly higher than Sea & Sand Inn. Hotel Valencia - Santana Row ranks #1 in San Jose with accolades from 8 publications including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.

Hotel Valencia Santana Row
Hotel Valencia Santana Row
9 / 10
355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
From $135 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"San Jose's Santana Row is like a little slice of leisure in the heart of Silicon Valley."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This Spanish-inspired hotel, built around a large courtyard filled with blooming bougainvillea, takes full advantage of its stellar city and mountain views." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"While the bold eclectic design might not be to everyone’s taste, the location couldn’t be better, especially during the weekends. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Hotel Valencia offers attractively manicured outdoor spaces designed for lingering, including a  courtyard with three water fountains, two outdoor fire pits and comfortable seating." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
95.1
"For a "European vacation in the middle of Silicon Valley," stay at this sleek, modern hotel in the midst of the "shopping mecca" Santana Row." Full review
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Sea & Sand Inn
Sea & Sand Inn
7 / 10
201 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
From $169 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Smoking Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Parking
  • Beach
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Just steps from the Boardwalk, the property offers ocean views from every room and a neo-boho attitude that jibes with Santa Cruz’s surf-city heritage." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With a grassy lawn at the cliff’s edge, this spiffy, if seriously overpriced motel overlooks Main Beach and the wharf." Full review