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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, (1,344 reviews)
"Clean, easy walking to food and beach, friendly staff. "
United States
Krista
The price is ￥12,746
￥16,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Ines
The price is ￥17,592
￥21,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Mission 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Location was amazing! Parking was easy even though at an incline."
United States
Beverly
The price is ￥10,244
￥13,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Beachview Inn
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (917 reviews)
"10/10, will be booking here next time in Santa Cruz. "
United States
Lizeth
The price is ￥9,414
￥11,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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)
"We love staying there easy walking distance and clean "
United States
Christine
The price is ￥9,355
￥12,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and the room was clean. Would stay there again."
United States
Conor
The price is ￥10,343
￥12,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (359 reviews)
"Clean and close to Capitola and Santa Cruz. Would stay here again. "
United States
Dan
The price is ￥12,313
￥14,252 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Reception

Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (591 reviews)
"Only a small walk from the boardwalk and warf"
United States
nathan
The price is ￥9,531
￥11,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Capri Motel
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect location! Nice, clean and updated room with a great view. Very friendly and welcoming staff. We were able to park there before check in and for a few hours after check out which was very helpful. "
United States
Veronica
The price is ￥24,982
￥28,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Beach Street 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, (82 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!!"
United States
Romualdo
The price is ￥12,708
￥14,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Drift Inn
Indoor spa tub

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
"perfect for last minute stay"
United States
Lindsay
The price is ￥11,981
￥14,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Surf City Inn and Suites
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Such an amazing price for the location!!! Super close to boardwalk and downtown we didn’t even have to drive anywhere! "
United States
Myles
The price is ￥12,713
￥14,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Torch Lite Inn
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)
"Great location right by the waterfront only stayed one night. Second time at the motel so we knew what to expect. Rooms were renovated nicely and owners are quite nice. "
Canada
Graham
The price is ￥10,521
￥12,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
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)
"Great location near wharf. Within walking distance of many local sights of interest. "
United States
Janine
The price is ￥19,308
￥22,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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)
"The rooms are always very clean and staff is very helpful. It's just a short walk to the beach which is a big plus. We have stayed there for the past 3 years, and it's always been great."
United States
Kathleen
The price is ￥24,304
￥27,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
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
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The location is amazing. Parking is easy and convenient. AC was nice and cold and the bed was really comfortable. Unbeatable price! "
Canada
Kris
The price is ￥12,865
￥14,870 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Aqua Breeze Inn
Reception

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (200 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay"
United States
Donovan
The price is ￥11,138
￥12,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
National 9 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, (1,000 reviews)
"The place was clean but definitely there are a lot of thing that needs to be fixed or replace. "
United States
yeimy
The price is ￥13,390
￥15,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
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, (620 reviews)
"I would stay here again very clean n great for the price "
United States
Marbella
The price is ￥14,162
￥16,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
Ecotours

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.0 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Had to switch rooms Smelled terrible Was dirty! Woke up multiple times because it was so loud. Cops arrived to hotel because there was issues happening in the hotel Horrible experience would not recommend "
United States
Jacqueline
The price is ￥11,596
￥14,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Motel Santa Cruz
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great spot for my family and our fur baby. We love the boardwalk and the hotel was perfect for our family vacay. "
Cristina 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Motels information

Number of reviews
16,529
Accommodation
19 Motels
Lowest Price
￥11,005
Highest Price
￥28,689

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 include Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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?
Surf City Inn and Suites: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Enjoy access to the full-service spa, free WiFi, and snack bar/deli. 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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Ocean Pacific Lodge: Enjoy access to the 2 hot tubs, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz: You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. A seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. Mission Inn: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy access to the sauna, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi.
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. Must-see local attractions include Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Santa Cruz Main Beach, University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, and Seabright Beach. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. 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 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.