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Our top choices for Aptos cheap hotels

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

1. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,554 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is HK$523
HK$786 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

2. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
The price is HK$530
HK$695 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Beachview Inn
A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

3. Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
Moss Landing
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Cute place with everything we needed!"
United States
Tiffany
The price is HK$754
HK$916 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Inn At Moss Landing Point
A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

4. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
2.5 star property
Marina
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,195 reviews)
"Great Spot 👍🏽💚"
United States
sam
The price is HK$593
HK$689 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

5. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
The price is HK$527
HK$616 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Torch Lite Inn
A stone facade with a sign for Larkspur Landing Home Suite Hotel, a lantern, and a flower bed.

6. Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Campbell

Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Campbell
3.5 star property
Downtown Campbell
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, staff very nice and accommodating. Convenient location"
United States
Andrew
The price is HK$759
HK$852 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Campbell
A modern hotel lobby with a large arched window, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a TV displaying the hotel name.

7. The Row Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Row Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3.0 star property
San Jose
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (687 reviews)
"Great value hotel, close to attractions in the area"
United States
Matthew
The price is HK$1,247
HK$1,449 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
The Row Hotel, BW Signature Collection
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a sign reading 'Bella Notte'.

8. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel - Studio 5

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel - Studio 5
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"The facility and the location were exactly what I needed: close to the beach, Capitola, and the Boardwalk; a beautiful, quiet room with blackout curtains; a very comfortable bed in a spacious room. All of this for an appropriately reasonable price. I'll definitely go back."
United States
Cathrine C.
The price is HK$755
HK$1,626 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel - Studio 5
A framed landscape painting above a dark wooden desk with a red chair, a phone, and a light switch on the wall.

9. Holiday Motel

Holiday Motel
3.0 star property
Morgan Hill
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (546 reviews)
"Will stay again"
United States
Karen
The price is HK$580
HK$652 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Motel
A building with two doors, one pink and one white, with numbers 103 and 104 respectively. There is a garden with various plants and flowers in front of the doors.

10. The Flamingo Motel

The Flamingo Motel
2.0 star property
St. Leo's
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (998 reviews)
"Free parking is great, especially in that area. The staff were friendly, the room was clean, and it was very conveniently located to shopping, restaurants, and the SAP Center."
United States
Christopher
The price is HK$826
HK$958 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
The Flamingo Motel
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When is the best time for a budget trip to Aptos?

Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Aptos, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Aptos is 677 mm.

What is there to see and do in Aptos?

Aptos draws tourists with its fantastic dining options and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, and then make time for other wallet-friendly activities. Enjoy the local natural beauty at Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach, or check out the area's cultural spots like Aptos History Museum.

How can I get to Aptos and get around on a budget?

Scoping out the transportation options in Aptos can help keep you on budget. The closest airport is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), situated 6.8 mi (11 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 26.6 mi (42.8 km) away. Aptos might not have very many public transport options to choose from so renting a car could be a reasonable alternative to explore more of the area.