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1. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Aptos

Stephanie Moeata

￥24,192

￥27,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio del Mar

Rich

￥22,963

￥26,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Superior Villa, Multiple Beds, Ocean View (Two Bedroom Deluxe Villa Ocean View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

3. Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar

Emma

￥41,392

￥59,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

4. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

Jose

￥17,486

￥20,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

5. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Sean

￥9,606

￥13,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Classic 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

6. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

virgil

￥10,244

￥14,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Premium Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave

7. Surf City Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Heather

￥10,577

￥13,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

8. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Jay

￥11,223

￥14,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Top Aptos Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was friendly and very responsive. Thank you"

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8/10 Good

"free parking"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was easy to find and close to both the Boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz. Also we really liked that there is a small cafe right across the street."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hotel for families with young kids. Great location with playground nearby for morning/evening park time. Walking distance to downtown for retail shopping and local eateries. Eight minute drive to the boardwalk, close enough but still far enough from the crowds/congested traffic. Hotel staff and amenities were fantastic. Hot tub and pool was our highlight! Very comfortable temps for the entire family. Poolside service was great. Food was reasonably priced and delicious. Hotel staff was very accommodating to requests. Hotel provided free bottled water the entire duration of our stay and even offer s’mores kit for the kids to enjoy in the evening. Overall, one of the best hotel stays I’ve ever experience. Will definitely stay here again and highly recommend to all looking for a hotel with amazing hospitality and care."

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"We were very happy with the staff and the condition of the room. Nice and close to the beach. Walked there in about 5 minutes. Best hotel we have stayed at considering the many times we have visited. The only negative thing about the hotel was no breakfast with my stay like most hotels."

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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, and keep 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 temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Aptos is 27 inches.

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 most convenient 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 may not have many public transit options so a rental car could be a reasonable alternative to explore more of the area.

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1. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

3. Seascape Beach Resort

4. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

5. Seaside Inn & Suites

6. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

7. Surf City Inn and Suites

8. Beachview Inn

9. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10. Continental Inn

Top Aptos Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Solares

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Our top choices for Aptos cheap hotels

1. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

3. Seascape Beach Resort

4. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

5. Seaside Inn & Suites

6. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

7. Surf City Inn and Suites

8. Beachview Inn

9. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10. Continental Inn

Top Aptos Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Solares

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