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Pricing data was last updated on 10 September 2025.
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325 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Bayside motel in Santa Cruz with a seasonal outdoor pool Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has express check-out and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a picnic area and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request. Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.9
Good
1174 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
S$ 113
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Motel with 2 hot tubs, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine. Ocean Pacific Lodge offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily. 2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
1922 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
S$ 126
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk This smoke-free motel features a business center, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. Other amenities include a vending machine. National 9 Santa Cruz offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, refrigerators, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
1185 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
S$ 106
1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Along with a business center, this motel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Hitching Post Studios Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
764 reviews
Location
2.7 km from city centre
S$ 104
370 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Motel with free parking, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk A restaurant, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a front-desk safe, multilingual staff assistance, and a vending machine are onsite. Motel Santa Cruz offers 62 accommodations with air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
5.6
Okay
1094 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
S$ 117
110 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is featured in each room as well as a private patio, a microwave, a refrigerator, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. Free WiFi is available in every room. Select rooms offer a spa bath for two or views of the amusement park. Guests are greeted by a 24-hour front desk at the Carousel Beach Inn. Free guest parking is available. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are offered on-site. Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is less than 2 mi away. A variety of activities are nearby, such as golf, water sports, fishing, sailing, and state parks. The University of Santa Cruz is 5 mi away. Shopping and dining opportunities in Santa Cruz town center are 6 minutes’ drive away.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.4
Excellent
2102 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
S$ 162
337 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Riverwalk motel in Santa Cruz with free parking A front-desk safe, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free motel. Other amenities include a vending machine. Limited housekeeping is available. Capri Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.0
Good
702 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
S$ 95
1015 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA is located near many dining and shopping options. Enjoy free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms.
Air conditioning
4.7
Okay
584 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
S$ 174
522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Motel with free parking, near Mission Santa Cruz A seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine. Islander Motel Santa Cruz offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool. Children under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
793 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
S$ 118
110 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk A 24-hour front desk and free self parking are available at this motel. Change of bedsheets is available on request. Drift Inn offers 19 accommodations. This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
1266 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
S$ 103

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What is the cheapest day to stay in a motel in Santa Cruz?

Monday is the cheapest day to stay in a motel in Santa Cruz.

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Highest-rated Santa Cruz motels

Pricing data was last updated on 10 September 2025.
Find and compare prices for the top-rated motels in Santa Cruz based on user reviews.
110 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 162
Avg. per night
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 126
Avg. per night
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 106
Avg. per night
325 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 113
Avg. per night
522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 118
Avg. per night
1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 104
Avg. per night
337 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 95
Avg. per night
110 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 103
Avg. per night
1015 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
S$ 174
Avg. per night
370 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 117
Avg. per night

Cheapest motels in Santa Cruz, CA

Pricing data was last updated on 10 September 2025.
These are some of the lowest-priced motels in Santa Cruz we’ve come across for the dates selected. Motels in Santa Cruz can be found for as low as S$ 95 per night.
337 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 95
Avg. per night
110 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 103
Avg. per night
1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 104
Avg. per night
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 106
Avg. per night
325 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 113
Avg. per night
370 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 117
Avg. per night
522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 118
Avg. per night
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 126
Avg. per night
110 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 162
Avg. per night
1015 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
S$ 174
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Santa Cruz

Pricing data was last updated on 10 September 2025.
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201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 363
Avg. per night
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 106
Avg. per night
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 365
Avg. per night
130 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 142
Avg. per night
611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 169
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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