Santa Cruz Hotel

Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Investment: JV
Build type: New Build
Acquisition Date: 2019

Description: In partnership with Santa Cruz-based developer Lawlor Land Use, EPHP is set to bring a 232-room, six-story hotel to the heart of Santa Cruz. Designed to integrate with the local landscape and community, the property will feature amenities that elevate the guest experience while remaining accessible to the public. These include a ground-floor café and restaurant, a rooftop bar with three pools, a banquet hall, and flexible conference spaces. Outdoors, guests and locals alike will enjoy a public dining area and lawn with a direct pathway to the scenic Santa Cruz Riverwalk along the San Lorenzo River levee. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2026, promising to be a vibrant addition to Santa Cruz’s hospitality and community scene.