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Our top choices for Santa Cruz motels

Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,294 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,018 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is ￥12,218
￥15,409 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Mission Inn
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (318 reviews)
"Very quiet, clean,safe, and perfect for my 2 night stay. Nice new bathroom fixtures. I will stay here when I next come to town. "
United States
Margaret
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"staff was sooo nice, rooms were clean and the location was excellent."
United States
Maria
The price is ￥10,567
￥13,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Beachview Inn
Indoor spa tub

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice clean room close the beach."
United States
Thomas
The price is ￥7,674
￥9,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Surf City Inn and Suites
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (70 reviews)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is ￥10,983
￥12,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Drift Inn
Fountain

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We loved the location of the room and the hot tub"
United States
Jewlia
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (860 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, good location."
United States
Samik
The price is ￥9,610
￥11,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly and fast check in, room was clean. "
United States
Hector
The price is ￥11,799
￥13,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Torch Lite Inn
Reception

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (181 reviews)
"Great staff and clean room great value for the price."
United States
Scott
The price is ￥10,678
￥12,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31
National 9 Santa Cruz
Beach House Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is ￥17,542
￥20,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The staff members are wonderful. It is an affordable, pleasant place to stay with our dog when we visit relatives in Santa Cruz during Jan or Feb."
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥11,448
￥13,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Aqua Breeze Inn
Seasonal outdoor pool

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Loved it will definitely stay here again "
United States
Yazmin Elizabeth
The price is ￥9,871
￥13,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great room Great staff"
United States
James
The price is ￥8,789
￥11,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

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)
"I definitely will return. Hotel was recently upgraded. Great service! Thank you!"
United States
Rosalie
The price is ￥10,861
￥12,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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)
"Courteous staff, comfortable bed. "
United States
Cindy
The price is ￥15,040
￥17,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"The room was very clean great service!"
United States
Nathan
The price is ￥9,268
￥10,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
Reception

Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (577 reviews)
"Only a small walk from the boardwalk and warf"
United States
nathan
The price is ￥7,627
￥9,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Capri Motel
Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.0 out of 10, (601 reviews)
"I would stay here again very clean n great for the price "
United States
Marbella
The price is ￥16,627
￥19,065 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
Ecotours

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.0 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Great for a short stay and price point."
United States
Francisco
The price is ￥10,525
￥13,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Motel Santa Cruz
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Very fun and close to the ocean. Was able to park and enjoy the sights near by, "
Joshua 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Motels information

Number of reviews
16,960
Accommodation
26 Motels
Lowest Price
￥9,648
Highest Price
￥20,314

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Santa Cruz?
When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Santa Cruz has to offer. Top sights to visit include Monterey Bay.
What are motels like?
When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. Starting in the early 1950s, customized neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and examples today can still be seen along historic U.S. 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 parking. Beach Street Inn and Suites: Free WiFi and parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like 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 WiFi, as well as room amenities like 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 like a microwave. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and free parking, as well as room amenities like air conditioning.
How many motels should I expect to find in Santa Cruz?
You can select from 23 economical 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 Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Some historical places you might want to see include Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Williams-Reynolds House, and Lighthouse Point Park. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Ocean Street, Pacific Avenue, and Cowell's Beach.
What's the seasonal weather like in Santa Cruz?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, 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 temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 27 inches.
What are my options for getting around Santa Cruz when 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 center. You can also search for flights into Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 27.6 mi (44.3 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.