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Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 4.3 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as...

C
Cathy
From
United States
Wait. Was there a breakfast. Yes this place is older but you really can't beat everything you get. A great location. The room have kitchens or kitchenettes and my room had a little separate alcove for the bed. The staff is beyond nice and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
Price from
US$185
1 night, 2 adults

Swell House Santa Cruz

Hotel in Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Swell House Santa Cruz is situated in Santa Cruz, 4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5.5 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$180.90
1 night, 2 adults

The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Situated in Santa Cruz, the recently renovated The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views features accommodation 2.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 4.3 km from Mark Abbott Memorial...

A
Andrea
From
Netherlands
After a first (lesser) impression upon arrival, you are surprised when you enter the room. Convenient with access code on the door. Everything is there, clean towels, nice shower, comfortable bed, plates/cutlery for when you want to eat something, coffee machine. Lovely terrace behind the room with 2 nice chairs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
US$126.96
1 night, 2 adults

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Well situated in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre.

D
Debbie
From
United Kingdom
It’s so clean and well looked after. The staff were friendly and helpful. And it’s only a short walk from the broad walk. Breakfast included!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,125 reviews
Price from
US$126.65
1 night, 2 adults

Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.

E
Elizabeth
From
United States
Staff was amazing! So clean and well organized
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,727 reviews
Price from
US$109
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

L
LAWRENCE
From
United States
The staff is very professional and friendly. The check in process was easy and my room was ready when I arrived. There is ample parking and we found a spot near our room. The room was clean and well apportioned. Everything in the room worked perfectly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,153 reviews
Price from
US$99
1 night, 2 adults

SeaSide Inn & Suites

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Set in Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Ada
From
Poland
Amazing staff- very clean - new hotel ! For me ideal for stay !❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 968 reviews
Price from
US$68.69
1 night, 2 adults

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel is well set in the centre of Santa Cruz, and provides an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.

B
Brian
From
Ireland
Great location, modern clean hotel. Friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 780 reviews
Price from
US$109
1 night, 2 adults

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

S
Simon
From
Belgium
Great location, clean and modern rooms. Good lighting and comfortable beds also the best neigbourhood you want to be in when staying at Santa Cruz.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 461 reviews
Price from
US$109
1 night, 2 adults

Santa Cruz Hostel

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Featuring barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 500 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

G
Griffen
From
Australia
Everything was brilliant, the staff, the facilities and the general vibe of the place was amazing. The staff were super hospitable and one even made this delicious banana bread.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Price from
US$95.22
1 night, 2 adults
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Looking for a cheap hotel?

For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 949 reviews

    Aqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.

    From US$202.26 per night
  • Beachview Inn

    Santa Cruz
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 492 reviews

    Located less than 5 minutes’ walk from the beach, this hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes’ drive from University of California -Santa Cruz.

    From US$112.93 per night
  • Seaway Inn

    Santa Cruz
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

    A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.

    From US$211.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews

    Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

    From US$126.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,506 reviews

    Located within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.

    From US$102.88 per night
  • Drift Inn, LLC

    Santa Cruz
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 874 reviews

    This central Santa Cruz motel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.

    From US$91.23 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews

    Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel is 5 minutes' walk from downtown Santa Cruz. It offers free WiFi and free parking.

    From US$97.74 per night
  • Harbor Inn

    Santa Cruz
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    Within 10 minutes’ drive of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pleasure Point, this Santa Cruz inn offers accommodations with charming décor and free WiFi in all rooms.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Comprising a spa and wellness centre and a garden, Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi is a recently renovated accommodation in Santa Cruz located close...

    From US$1,165.52 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 919 reviews

    Seymore Marine Discovery is 2 miles from this Santa Cruz area inn. A free breakfast is provided and all rooms offer free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Mission Inn.

    From US$126.94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews

    The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    From US$131.81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 717 reviews

    This motel is off the Santa Cruz Highway One and is 2 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The motel offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    From US$97.45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews

    This Newly renovated Santa Cruz, California Inn features free Wi-Fi. It is 8.5 km from the University of California Santa Cruz and guest rooms provide a flat-screen HD TV with HBO channels.

    From US$113.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

    Featuring access to the private River Beach, this Felton resort is 8 miles away from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. A campfire and game areas are featured.

    From US$223.06 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

    Situated in Santa Cruz, the recently renovated The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views features accommodation 2.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 4.3 km from Mark Abbott Memorial...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, less than 1 km from Sunny Cove Beach and 5.1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach offers water sports facilities and air...

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz, Beach Hill Bungalow offers a restaurant, 700 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 1.3 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise is set in Santa Cruz.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Boasting a spa bath, Aptos Home with Decks and Hot Tub - 2 Mi to Beach! is situated in Aptos.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$163.42
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,125 reviews
    The room was a good size with good facilities. The hotel was in a great location. The room was very clean.
    Guest review by
    Catherine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$163.42
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,125 reviews
    The hotel is very clean and modern. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the breakfast was good. Our room was very spacious and clean with two queen beds and a sofa seating area. We enjoyed having a balcony too. The hotel is in a nice quiet location but only a short walk from all the fun. The hotel has secure parking. I would recommend this hotel.
    Guest review by
    Bianca
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$97.74
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews
    Lovely owners - very friendly and helpful. Good quality mattresses and very clean rooms. Perfect location for exploring Santa Cruz and within walking distance of everything you need. Highly recommend!
    Guest review by
    Helen
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$102.88
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,506 reviews
    Very clean, spacious room, location near the beach and broadwalk. The owner was very nice, I booked the wrong date but he was kind enough to let me changed the date & gave us the better room even though there hotel was fully booked, that was “first class” service. put the customer needs before profits.
    Guest review by
    Tammy
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$114.93
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 813 reviews
    From the minute we arrived, I was very impressed by this accommodation. The location was fantastic, onsite parking is always a bonus and the lady who greeted us at front desk and got us checked in was so welcoming. Our room was spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and the bed was very comfortable. The free coffee/tea/water/soda etc is also a wonderful service. We absolutely loved our stay here and could not recommend Rio Vista Suites & Inn more!
    Guest review by
    PetaDamsma
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$148.83
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 780 reviews
    Spacious and very clean room and bathroom in a great location. Could not be better suited for stepping out onto the boardwalk for a cruise / dinner.
    Guest review by
    Andrew
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$112.93
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 492 reviews
    Great lovely hosts, an awesome location, super cheap and the room was very clean. Included even a mini fridge, microwave and TV. Would come back anytime!
    Guest review by
    Malyn
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$91.23
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 874 reviews
    Very clean, ideal location for boulevard. A small selection of rooms which is nice because it's not overcrowded. Nice and quiet too. Newly refurbished bathroom.
    Guest review by
    Kiera
    Young couple
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