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Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, within a few steps of Sunny Cove Beach and 2.7 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well...

C
Consepcion
From
United States
Sunny Cove is my favorite hotel in S.C. Its location and beach access 😎 are perfect. Across the street, you can find the best tamales, and Starbucks is just around the corner. It feels safe, and Jane is available to help at any moment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews
Price from
$105
1 night, 2 adults

Beachside retreat

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Beachside retreat is a recently renovated vacation home in Santa Cruz, near Sunny Cove Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

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Jennifer
From
United States
The house was decorated very cute and all the bathrooms and kitchen were fully stocked with anything you might need! The 3 tvs were huge and came with multiple streaming services. It was very close to the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$270
1 night, 2 adults

Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Harbor Beach and 1.8 miles from Santa Cruz...

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Yonatan
From
Israel
the house is beautiful and every little detail is taken care of. The rooms are big and comfortable, the kitchen is great and the living spaces are inviting to stay home all day. it's very quiet even though it's close the 7th ave and the beach is a short walk away. there's a nice cafe 2 min walk from the house and a fish market 10 min walk. we would definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$738.72
1 night, 2 adults

The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, 1.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach and 1.8 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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benjamin
From
United States
Clean and well appointed little spot. I'd love to come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Price from
$208.80
1 night, 2 adults

SeaSide Inn & Suites

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

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Felicia
From
Netherlands
i felt very comfortable and safe as a solo traveler. bed was very comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,042 reviews
Price from
$80.10
1 night, 2 adults

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

In a prime location in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness center.

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Cassady
From
United States
Breakfast was good. We liked that it included eggs, and breakfast meat for the protein. Location was great. Very close, an easy walk to the pier, and the boardwalk is nearby the pier.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews
Price from
$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.

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Patricia
From
Spain
Amazing! Staff were super nice, location is the best for beach and boardwalk, and the rooms are clean and spacious with a lot of storage space. I would definitely come back!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,684 reviews
Price from
$119
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% nonsmoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

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Judy
From
Canada
Walking distance to the wharf and Santa Cruz board walk. The pool is salt water and enjoyable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,095 reviews
Price from
$79
1 night, 2 adults

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in Santa Cruz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.

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iain
From
Canada
awesome location - room, noise proof windows, nice shower and bathroom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 867 reviews
Price from
$127.20
1 night, 2 adults

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared...

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Richelle
From
United States
The rooms are so nice and clean, and I really loved the mini Starbucks
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews
Price from
$109
1 night, 2 adults
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For those trying to save, these fun, budget hotels still have lots to offer, from Wifi to convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties are set in central areas and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find loads of options that feature 24-hour front desks and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 936 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,389 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,095 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 867 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,042 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,684 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Santa Cruz and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

From $148.89 per night

Mission Inn

Santa Cruz
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 886 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 $110.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 754 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 $120.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 608 reviews

This motel, just 10 minutes' walk from Capitola beach and village, offers free Wi-Fi. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and guest launderette are available for guest use.

From $126.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,684 reviews

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.

Harbor Inn

Santa Cruz
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 22 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Swell House Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, a 6-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 2.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

From $190.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Providing a garden, Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach features accommodations in Santa Cruz. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Great access to the city center. Check these cheap hotels in Santa Cruz and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 936 reviews

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

From $202.26 per night

Beachview Inn

Santa Cruz
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 455 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 $97.25 per night

Sea & Sand Inn

Santa Cruz
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews

Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking for one vehicle.

From $227.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews

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

From $103.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,389 reviews

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

From $87.20 per night

Drift Inn, LLC

Santa Cruz
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 858 reviews

This central Santa Cruz hotel 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 $81.15 per night

Ocean Gate Inn

Santa Cruz
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

The Ocean Gate Inn is ideally located in the heart of Santa Cruz! Each room includes a balcony with a view, a TV with cable channels, air conditioning, ironing facilities, a microwave, a...

From $87.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews

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

From $86.54 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 695 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 $89.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews

This Newly renovated Santa Cruz, California Inn features free Wi-Fi. It is 5.3 mi from the University of California Santa Cruz and guest rooms provide a flat-screen HD TV with HBO channels.

From $101.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

A 5-minute walk from Pleasure Point Beach in Santa Cruz, Pleasure Point Surf Retreat features accommodations with access to a hot tub.

From $577.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 293 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Providing a garden, Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach offers accommodations in Santa Cruz. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Cottage at the Point - For 4 is located in Santa Cruz, just a 3-minute walk from Pleasure Point Beach and 4 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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

Offering a garden, Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise provides accommodations in Santa Cruz. This property offers access to a pool table, table tennis, and free private parking.

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Avg. price/night: $143.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,199 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: $143.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,199 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: $86.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 263 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: $87.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,389 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: $92.53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 799 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: $148.83
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 867 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: $97.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 455 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: $81.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 858 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