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Compare 26 Motels in Santa Cruz with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

Surf City Inn and Suites
Indoor spa tub

Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1011)
"They have big spacious rooms and a big spa !!"
The price is AED 256
AED 317 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Surf City Inn and Suites
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Front of property

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"I am not a motel person so had to read way too many reviews before booking, but would do so again in a heartbeat. The rooms are clean and pretty spacious, the staff is very friendly, and there are little gem amenities, like fresh popcorn and snowcones that you can actually get and hot coffee each morning. Great location as well. "
The price is AED 428
AED 495 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
"Couple stay"
The price is AED 364
AED 464 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great stay! Right by the beach."
The price is AED 426
AED 493 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Rio Sands Hotel
Mission Inn
Front of property - evening/night

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1010)
"The room was clean and comfortable costumer service was excellent "
The price is AED 360
AED 445 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Mission Inn
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking w Sofa Bed | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

2.0 star property
5.8 out of 10, (472)
"Much better than expected. Nice large walk-in shower and new bathroom. Clean remodel done with quality. Comfortable mattress larger of mini refrigerator with separate freezer. Beside the narrow layout of the structure n parking lot of an old school motel extra parking in the rear. "
The price is AED 242
AED 282 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
Beachview Inn
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"The lady who checked me in was very nice and professional and check in was fast and easy. My only complaint would be that there wasn't a coffee maker in the room."
The price is AED 224
AED 292 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Beachview Inn
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Seasonal outdoor pool

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (999)
"Loved the location. There’s a great cafe within walking distance! Very clean, and great price. "
The price is AED 225
AED 308 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Garden

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (679)
"Wonderful little oasis"
The price is AED 243
AED 284 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Aqua Breeze Inn
Aerial view

Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"Our Favorite Place to stay when we're in Santa Cruz! Staff is Amazing!"
The price is AED 290
AED 335 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Aqua Breeze Inn
Torch Lite Inn
Marina

Torch Lite Inn

2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"I was pleasantly surprised when i got in our room..it was remodeled very nicely..doesnt match the outside . Quiet ....close to boardwalk"
The price is AED 278
AED 323 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Torch Lite Inn
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Location close to Boardwalk "
The price is AED 390
AED 449 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Motel Santa Cruz
Beach nearby

Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
4.6 out of 10, (1002)
"Affordable. Utilities are updated"
The price is AED 263
AED 328 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Motel Santa Cruz
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"The man who checked us in was so above exceptional, he checked us in an hour early and was so helpful for information, The hotel was very clean and we felt very welcomed. Thank you for such a wonderful stay."
The price is AED 256
AED 297 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
The Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Seasonal outdoor pool

The Islander Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"This is a motel not so far from UC Santa Cruz and an ideal place to stay when visiting your "Slug." The parking was very lit and quite empty on Saturday night; the lady at the reception appeared very polite and with good customer skills; the prices were competitive; the shower - updated; the bed - comfy and there was even an iron and a drier, as well as a microwave and a fridge in the room. The only thing that was missing was a coffee maker and water in the outside Cold Drinks machine... but the...
The price is AED 239
AED 298 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
The Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Exterior

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (191)
"Very happy with our stay. Host was very accommodating"
The price is AED 281
AED 325 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Capri Motel
Reception

Capri Motel

2.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (520)
"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 220
AED 276 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Capri Motel
Harbor Inn
Garden

Harbor Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (329)
"Location is excellent. Unfortunately the TV didn’t work, but internet was fine"
The price is AED 400
AED 456 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Harbor Inn
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
View from property

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (844)
"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...
The price is AED 234
AED 274 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
National 9 Santa Cruz
Exterior

National 9 Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (82)
"Beautifully clean as always, excellent location, convenient parking, extremely friendly, kind managers."
The price is AED 275
AED 319 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
National 9 Santa Cruz
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Other property types in Santa Cruz

2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk - No Cleaning Fee!
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk - No Cleaning Fee!

7.0 out of 10, Good, (20)
"Very nice interior. Room was great with definite upgrades, still some work to be done, but overall very pleased with the room, pool, hot tub, and service."
The price is AED 422
AED 557 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk - No Cleaning Fee!
Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (310)
"We brought a rather large clan of 15 family members and two dogs to this lovely house and found it super comfortable, clean and enjoyable. Just steps from the beach with a nice patio for barbaques and a well stocked kitchen allowing us to cook and serve with no problems. Our host was super communicative and helpful. Highly recommended! "
The price is AED 3,427
AED 6,462 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.
Beautiful retreat- 5 min walk from the Beach!
Miscellaneous

Beautiful retreat- 5 min walk from the Beach!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"The property was in great location. Quaint, quiet and great space. Two master bedrooms with full baths. 1/2 bath off living room area. Sleeps 6 comfortably. 4 adults and kids in living room on fold out or sleeping bag, air mattress on floor."
The price is AED 1,098
AED 1,796 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Beautiful retreat- 5 min walk from the Beach!
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. 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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. 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. Beachview Inn: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
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.