Motels in Santa Cruz
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Ocean Pacific Lodge
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.
Drift Inn, LLC
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.
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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.
Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA
Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel is 5 minutes' walk from downtown Santa Cruz. It offers free WiFi and free parking.
Seaway Inn
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.
Bay Front Inn
Situated 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.
Surf City Inn & Suites
Surf City Inn & Suites is just 10 minutes' walk away from Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. It features an indoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.
Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk
Located within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
Beachview Inn
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.
Aqua Breeze Inn
Aqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviewsPopular with guests booking motels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 949 reviewsPopular with guests booking motels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 869 reviewsPopular with guests booking motels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 305 reviewsPopular with guests booking motels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 306 reviewsPopular with guests booking motels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,140 reviewsPopular with guests booking motels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 1,586 reviewsPopular with guests booking motels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,483 reviewsPopular with guests booking motels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 1,101 reviewsPopular with guests booking motels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,706 reviews
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Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling
Santa CruzBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviewsLocated next to Boardwalk Bowl, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is less than 5 minutes' walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi and free 1 car parking is included in the reservation.
From US$92.12 per nightBeachview Inn
Santa CruzBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 479 reviewsLocated 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 nightTorch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk
Santa CruzBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,483 reviewsLocated within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
From US$97.28 per nightMotel Santa Cruz
Santa CruzBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 6.2Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 306 reviewsA short distance from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other popular area attractions, this California motel provides comfortable accommodations and 24-hour front desk service.
From US$89.05 per night
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Aqua Breeze Inn
Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 949 reviewsAqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.
From US$202.26 per nightCapri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.0Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 305 reviewsLocated a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers free parking and easy access to a variety of local attractions.
From US$69.50 per night
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- Avg. price/night: US$69.50Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 305 reviewsThis motel is walking distance to the boardwalk/beach. It is also very clean and up to date. The staff is very friendly.Guest review byVictoriaYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: US$126.35Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,706 reviewsLocation was amazing and rooms were clean, Free parking was a bonusGuest review byadamFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: US$91.23Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 869 reviewsStaff was polite, although they could have kindly given us a heads-up about the 8am concerts happening right on the motel’s property for the local running race.Guest review byGiovannaFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: US$97.45Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 713 reviewsWe booked this motel mainly due to price reasons. The room was clean, simple and absolutely as we expected it to be. The guy at the front desk was very kind.Guest review byConstanzeGroup
- Avg. price/night: US$126.35Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,706 reviewsThe location was so perfect, and it was great to have the free breakfast in the morning. It really set us up for the day. The free parking was great.Guest review byGraceGroup
- Avg. price/night: US$126.35Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,706 reviewsWe loved the fact, that the motel was located next to the pier or beach walk of Santa Cruz. However we were unlucky, because it was closed on the night that we arrived (we only spent one night there). The check-in staff, was friendly, no issues. The parking spots, free parking, were super convenient, and the security shut our trunk that we left open (thanks for that!). The hallways, that leads to the rooms, look quite old and shabby, they could need some improvement. The rooms were alright, motel style, nothing fancy, but clean.Guest review byFrankFamily with young children
