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23 Oct - 25 Oct
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30 Oct - 1 Nov
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13 Nov - 15 Nov
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11 Dec - 13 Dec

Our top choices for Santa Cruz County motels

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a small bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

1. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Watsonville
6.6 out of 10, (1,011 reviews)
"Its location is wonderful"
United States
Ramesh
The price is RM227
RM308 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

2. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,565 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
James
The price is RM302
RM402 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

3. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,251 reviews)
"Incredible stay. Friendly staff and great rate"
United States
Amra
The price is RM248
RM313 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Surf City Inn and Suites
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

4. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Good and affordable hotel"
United States
Aleksandr
The price is RM272
RM358 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Beachview Inn
A poolside area with a lounge chair, a table, and a large umbrella.

5. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, good for the price basic, a bit modest but perfect for beach and boardwalk accessibility"
United States
Margot
The price is RM477
RM598 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a mirror.

6. Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.0 out of 10, (715 reviews)
"Very convenient location and nice people!"
United States
Veronica
The price is RM302
RM351 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

7. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room close by to the beach"
United States
Salvador
The price is RM278
RM323 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

8. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
KimLien
The price is RM374
RM466 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Mission Inn
A red train with the number 2600 traveling on a track alongside a beach.

9. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.2 out of 10, (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
teresa
The price is RM323
RM399 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Motel Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

10. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,026 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean and close to the beach!"
United States
Irinea
The price is RM306
RM379 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

11. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
The price is RM309
RM360 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Torch Lite Inn
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (483 reviews)
"Rooms clean, easy parking, and it’s 10 minutes from downtown. Perfect little spot"
United States
vincent
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

13. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (162 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
John
The price is RM287
RM321 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Drift Inn
Room

14. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (148 reviews)
"Clean , and close to Santa Cruz boardwalk"
United States
Julio
The price is RM460
RM527 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Salt Air Lodge
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

15. 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 location"
United States
Corinne
Beach Street Inn and Suites
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

16. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, friendly, nice location"
United States
Aaron
The price is RM364
RM419 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Aqua Breeze Inn
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (282 reviews)
"Not luxury, but nice people, good location, clean room."
United States
John
The price is RM286
RM330 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
National 9 Santa Cruz
A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

18. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (656 reviews)
"Amazing staff,very helpfull and accommodating! Room was really clean with freshly restored bathroom. Walking distance from boardwalk and convenient stores. Extremely quiet and peacefull We will definitely come back"
United States
Karim
The price is RM245
RM304 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Capri Motel
A parking lot with several cars and people walking.

19. Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly check in staff , had a nice quiet evening."
United States
Tiffiny
The price is RM276
RM318 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

20. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was very clean and comfortable. Firm bed was nice and comfortable. Location was the best part as we like to eat and drink a little on the wharf and it's basically across the street with a short walk. Ocean view was filtered from the first floor so if you want a view you'll need to request the second floor."
United States
Rod
The price is RM483
RM554 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Top Santa Cruz County Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great price and me and my family would definitely recommend my only complaint would be you can hear the trash people early in the morning but everything else was just what we wanted"
destiny 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites

Find out more about Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Motels information

Number of reviews
13,174
Accommodation
29 Motels
Lowest Price
RM304
Highest Price
RM598

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