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25 Sept - 27 Sept
In two weeks
2 Oct - 4 Oct
In one month
16 Oct - 18 Oct
In two months
13 Nov - 15 Nov

Our top choices for Santa Cruz motels

Front of property

1. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,537 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Anthony
The price is HK$628
HK$826 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, individually furnished

2. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, rooms are great as well"
United States
Javier
The price is HK$600
HK$774 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Beachview Inn
Beach/ocean view

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay! You can walk to the beach, they have treats they hand out at the check in office and the pool is nice and warm. Everyone was very friendly."
United States
Julie
The price is HK$1,028
HK$1,186 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Front of property

4. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, good location"
United States
Hoa
The price is HK$793
HK$978 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn
Indoor spa tub

5. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,209 reviews)
"Close proximity to the boardwalk."
United States
Lorena
The price is HK$540
HK$672 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Surf City Inn and Suites
Exterior

6. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Very convenient place"
United States
Siddharth
The price is HK$533
HK$621 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Garden

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (467 reviews)
"Clean and staff was very friendly!"
United States
Grant
The price is HK$671
HK$774 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

8. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,024 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean and close to the beach!"
United States
Irinea
The price is HK$561
HK$698 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Seasonal outdoor pool

9. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Staff is friendly and helpful."
United States
Zhenzhou
The price is HK$559
HK$747 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful staff!! Great Location in relation to boardwalk!!"
United States
jennifer
The price is HK$699
HK$806 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
Free WiFi

11. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (155 reviews)
"everything was perfect but the only thing i did have trouble with was actually getting in contact with the staffs"
United States
Andrea
The price is HK$551
HK$617 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Drift Inn
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

12. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The gentleman at the desk was so kind, clean rooms, decent bed, great walk to the boardwalk and overall felt very safe and comfortable."
United States
Nevaeh
The price is HK$660
HK$765 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Torch Lite Inn
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

13. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (133 reviews)
"AC didn’t work. Room smelled so bad. Left after 5 minutes. Stayed somewhere else. Still disputing with Expedia to get a refund."
United States
Kyle
The price is HK$777
HK$893 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Salt Air Lodge
Exterior

14. Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly check in staff , had a nice quiet evening."
United States
Tiffiny
The price is HK$530
HK$611 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
Reception

15. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (268 reviews)
"Very friendly staff."
United States
James
The price is HK$549
HK$633 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
National 9 Santa Cruz
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

16. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"The room had an awesome view of the Boardwalk!"
United States
Rosa
The price is HK$777
HK$893 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Aqua Breeze Inn
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Super clean and great location! Price is right and would stay again! Easy parking too!"
United States
Giana
The price is HK$1,027
HK$1,176 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Reception

18. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (645 reviews)
"Very affordable and very awesome location. Super friendly staff."
United States
Daniel
The price is HK$471
HK$585 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Capri Motel
Fountain

19. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great little vacation spot away from the big crowds and corporate atmosphere."
United States
Rich
The price is HK$900
HK$1,043 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Ecotours

20. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.2 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean stay . Easy to check in and out And it was close to the boardwalk"
United States
Eduardo
The price is HK$620
HK$766 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Motel Santa Cruz
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"We had a very cool view of the Pier. Unfortunately it was closed due to off season but we made up for it by picking up some food and drinks and walked around the beach. The breakfast was awesome, a perfect pick me up before hitting the road."
Shannon 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Carousel Beach Inn

Find out more about Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Motels information

Number of reviews
10,756
Accommodation
26 Motels
Lowest Price
HK$585
Highest Price
HK$1,186

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Santa Cruz?
As you'll save on your room, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Santa Cruz. Top sights include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
What are motels like?
When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. Starting in the early 1950s, customised neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and you can see these today along the historic US Route 66.
What are the best motels in Santa Cruz?
Ocean Pacific Lodge: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Enjoy access to the 2 hot tubs, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Mission Inn: Free breakfast, free WiFi and a sauna are available during your stay. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Surf City Inn and Suites: Enjoy access to the full-service spa and free Wi-Fi, as well as room amenities such as a microwave. Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz: It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a microwave. Beachview Inn: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
How many motels are there in Santa Cruz?
You can select from 23 inexpensive motels in Santa Cruz.
What can I do in Santa Cruz?
In this walkable area, you can enjoy the entertainment choices and scenic seaside while you're sightseeing. Must-see local attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Santa Cruz Main Beach, Cowell's Beach and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Boardwalk Bowl and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Some historical places you might want to see include Lighthouse Point Park, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Williams-Reynolds House.
What's the seasonal weather like in Santa Cruz?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Santa Cruz to help you plan yours. 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 Santa Cruz is 677 mm.
What are my options for getting around Santa Cruz while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Santa Cruz to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is located 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the city centre. Otherwise, look for flights into San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.), which is 27.6 mi (44.3 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.

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