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Our top choices for Santa Cruz motels

Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1269)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Interior
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (308)
"The rooms are always clean and smell fresh! The beds are also very comfortable. We stay here regularly and have never had any issues. It’s a safe area and quiet! Thank you again for another memorable stay! B.Y. "
United States
Brent
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great location and nice staff "
United States
Ibby
The price is HK$498
HK$661 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Beachview Inn
Front of property
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Clean, great bed, we will be back "
United States
Edwin
The price is HK$728
HK$904 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Mission Inn
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks
National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (177)
"Great staff and clean room great value for the price."
United States
Scott
The price is HK$545
HK$627 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
National 9 Santa Cruz
Indoor spa tub
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1005)
"Everything Staff is great and clean and quiet !"
United States
Richard
The price is HK$387
HK$502 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Surf City Inn and Suites
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"perfect place to stay if going to the boardwalk"
United States
Maria
The price is HK$496
HK$581 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Torch Lite Inn
Exterior
Drift Inn

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (61)
"rooms were clean, beds were good, staffs were nice."
United States
Henry
The price is HK$521
HK$584 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Drift Inn
Exterior
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (851)
"Excellent housekeeping, clean rooms. Good refrigerator and microwave, nice bathtub, lots of hot water staff at the front desk was very friendly."
United States
bart
The price is HK$469
HK$548 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Fountain
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great location. Helpful staff via phone."
United States
Calvin
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Seasonal outdoor pool
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Very affordable "
United States
Gilbert
The price is HK$506
HK$631 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Front of property
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Friendly staff and great room!"
United States
Brie
The price is HK$1,027
HK$1,184 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Seasonal outdoor pool
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Loved it will definitely stay here again "
United States
Yazmin Elizabeth
The price is HK$492
HK$670 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"The room was clean and the staff very friendly. Would stay again."
Canada
Susan
The price is HK$672
HK$776 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Aqua Breeze Inn
Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

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, (1001)
"I definitely will return. Hotel was recently upgraded. Great service! Thank you!"
United States
Rosalie
The price is HK$589
HK$682 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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, (1000)
"Courteous staff, comfortable bed. "
United States
Cindy
The price is HK$780
HK$899 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Reception
Capri Motel

Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (573)
"Only a small walk from the boardwalk and warf"
United States
nathan
The price is HK$389
HK$492 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Capri Motel
Beach nearby
Harbor Inn

Harbor Inn

Harbor Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (353)
"Nice space and very helpful staff. Everything is close by and easy to get to. The space is comfortable and clean and secure."
United States
Sally
The price is HK$1,081
HK$1,229 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Harbor Inn
Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.0 out of 10, (593)
"I would stay here again very clean n great for the price "
United States
Marbella
The price is HK$731
HK$842 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
View from property
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Clean room, staff was nice, "
United States
Kristy
The price is HK$483
HK$559 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Room and location were perfect for our trip. "
Bruce 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Find out more about Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Motels information

Number of reviews
16,202
Accommodation
26 Motels
Lowest Price
HK$492
Highest Price
HK$1,229

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 to visit include 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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy access to the 2 hot tubs, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Beach Street Inn and Suites: Free WiFi and parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a microwave. 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 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Mission Inn: You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free breakfast and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a microwave. Beachview Inn: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. 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. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Monterey Bay, Main Beach and Santa Cruz Main Beach. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 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. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Ocean Street, Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Wharf.
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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