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Compare 22 Motels in Santa Cruz with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Front of property

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Such clean and comfortable rooms. Great showers and you can't get a better location. "
The price is AED 417
AED 483 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Property entrance

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Good quality, nice location, and friendly staff."
The price is AED 261
AED 349 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Reception

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Good but not great "
The price is AED 200
AED 280 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites
Indoor spa tub

Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1007)
"Very nice stay"
The price is AED 253
AED 314 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Surf City Inn and Suites
Mission Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"A decently priced, decently located motel in Santa Cruz -- good value for the price overall. It was a quiet location, had a better than expected breakfast included, and was overall clean and comfortable. A good stay in an otherwise fairly pricey location. Nearby BBQ restaurant was quite good."
The price is AED 327
AED 408 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Mission Inn
Rio Sands Hotel
Room

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"This is my 3rd time staying at this property and I love it. Steps from the beach and convenient dining options (coffee shop etc) , the pool/hot tub area is really nice, and it is a beautiful little area of Aptos to stay. The rooms are simple - clean and comfortable. The beds are so comfortable with lots of pillows :) The breakfast might need some work but otherwise, awesome place to stay. "
The price is AED 367
AED 427 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Rio Sands Hotel
Torch Lite Inn
Room

Torch Lite Inn

2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Hotel was nice inside. Great tv size too. "
The price is AED 247
AED 288 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Torch Lite Inn
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Property entrance

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (657)
"Right down from the boardwalk and beach"
The price is AED 194
AED 253 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Beachview Inn
Front of property

Beachview Inn

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Room was clean, a block from the boardwalk and Pier with all kinds of shopping and dining. Only negative was it took 9 days and a phone call to get my deposit back. "
The price is AED 224
AED 292 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Beachview Inn
Aqua Breeze Inn
Room

Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"The property is older but it is well kept.The room was clean and everything worked. It is quiet as far as noise from other rooms but it can be noisy with the cars going down the street at all hours of the night. Staff were all amazing. The parking lot is small but location is right behind the boardwalk within walking distance."
The price is AED 250
AED 290 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Aqua Breeze Inn
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
Lobby

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

2.0 star property
5.8 out of 10, (469)
"The motel was quiet and clean and safe. The room was a little overpriced, pretty small for 2 beds but good enough. The expedia page says "Coffee and tea in common areas". There was no coffee, and the common area was locked. No one was there when I checked out at 8:30 AM and needed to ask about my deposit. That doesn't qualify as a "24-hour front desk". Also, there was no mention about a $50 deposit other than a handwritten note taped to the glass which I didn't notice until after the card...
The price is AED 279
AED 323 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Front of property

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (541)
"Very friendly place"
The price is AED 312
AED 360 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Hitching Post Studios Inn
The Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool

The Islander Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Easy access to all the Surfing spots.."
The price is AED 247
AED 307 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
The Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
Exterior

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"I would stay here again "
The price is AED 234
AED 273 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Exterior

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Super easy check in Hot tub area was clean Short walk to the beach and restaurants This our go to place when staying in this area"
The price is AED 340
AED 393 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Capri Motel
Exterior

Capri Motel

2.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (519)
"I liked that the property was walkable, downtown is only about 15 minute or less walking and the Board walk is about a 5 minute walk, stayed one night and the room was clean, had warm water, and a few necessities like a mini fridge and microwave "
The price is AED 202
AED 255 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Capri Motel
Motel Santa Cruz
Exterior

Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
4.6 out of 10, (1002)
"Affordable. Utilities are updated"
The price is AED 240
AED 302 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Motel Santa Cruz
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
Exterior

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (842)
"Overall this motel was fine, especially for the price. It was fairly clean (nothing popped out as obviously dirty like I've seen in other rooms in the past, although after crawling around for a while the tops of my baby's feet were pretty dirty). The staff was very friendly. The shower was hot with good water pressure. The mirror in the bathroom had lighting options that made applying makeup easier. The TV had HDMI inputs so we could use our own devices to stream shows. It was a super fast and...
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
Harbor Inn
Front of property

Harbor Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (328)
"Loved the Harbor Inn, comfy bed, definitely better experience than a Main Stream Hotel…! "
The price is AED 400
AED 456 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Harbor Inn
Salt Air Lodge
Room

Salt Air Lodge

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (126)
"Me my family and friends have made this hotel our 1st choice when traveling to Santa Cruz, you can’t beat the price and conveniently close to board walk. And the staff is great. "
Salt Air Lodge
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Beach Retreat blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit .The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms
Natural Bridges State Park. Right down the street. The monarch butterfly's live in the eucalyptus in the fall.

Beach Retreat blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit .The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (182)
"Upon arriving to the house, we noticed how cool and cozy it felt Lots of space, short walk to the coast in a lovely neighborhood. Lots to do for fun. "
Beach Retreat blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit .The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms
Beautiful View...and 5 Houses from Boardwalk!
View from the back deck

Beautiful View...and 5 Houses from Boardwalk!

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (250)
"What a wonderful way for a family that is scattered across the US to gather to celebrate our youngest’s 50th birthday. The home was perfect in every way. This was our first experience with renting a home and were pleasantly surprised. We will definitely do it again."
Beautiful View...and 5 Houses from Boardwalk!
Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage
Living Room

Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (276)
"Early Valentine's weekend away from the kids! We enjoyed the space and took a Short drive and had lunch in Monterey! Also enjoyed local restaurants Lillians and paradise grille! Maybe we'll bring the kids next time perfect weekend beach house short walk from one of the best local beaches."
Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 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?
Beach Street Inn and Suites: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Enjoy access to the free WiFi, parking, and terrace. Ocean Pacific Lodge: Free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs are available during your stay. You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Mission Inn: Enjoy access to the sauna, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Surf City Inn and Suites: You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. A full-service spa, free WiFi, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and terrace.
How many motels should I expect to find in Santa Cruz?
You can select from 22 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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Main Beach, Santa Cruz Main Beach, and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Boardwalk Bowl, and Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Some historical places you might want to see include Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Lighthouse Point 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.