Cheap Motels in Santa Cruz

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Best Cheap Motels near Santa Cruz

Surf City Inn & Suites
Surf City Inn & Suites
Surf City Inn & Suites
Surf City Inn & Suites
5.5 (126 reviews)
Surf City Inn & Suites
Motel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$82 /night
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Wyndham Garden Silicon Valley
Wyndham Garden Silicon Valley
Wyndham Garden Silicon Valley
Wyndham Garden Silicon Valley
7.1 (1139 reviews)
Wyndham Garden Silicon Valley
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$96 /night
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Extended Stay America Suites - San Jose - Edenvale - North
Extended Stay America Suites - San Jose - Edenvale - North
Extended Stay America Suites - San Jose - Edenvale - North
Extended Stay America Suites - San Jose - Edenvale - North
6.6 (338 reviews)
Extended Stay America Suites - San Jose - Edenvale - North
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$112 /night
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
7.2 (186 reviews)
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Inn · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$75 /night
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Continental Inn
Continental Inn
Continental Inn
Continental Inn
7.5 (607 reviews)
Continental Inn
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$74 /night
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Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
8.0 (341 reviews)
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Inn · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$114 /night
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SureStayPlus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City
SureStayPlus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City
SureStayPlus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City
SureStayPlus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City
8.2 (184 reviews)
SureStayPlus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$93 /night
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The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
8.4 (272 reviews)
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$83 /night
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Clarion Collection Wilkie's Inn Pacific Grove - Monterey
Clarion Collection Wilkie's Inn Pacific Grove - Monterey
Clarion Collection Wilkie's Inn Pacific Grove - Monterey
Clarion Collection Wilkie's Inn Pacific Grove - Monterey
6.9 (156 reviews)
Clarion Collection Wilkie's Inn Pacific Grove - Monterey
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$110 /night
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Valley Inn
Valley Inn
Valley Inn
Valley Inn
4.8 (165 reviews)
Valley Inn
Motel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$69 /night
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The Monarch Resort
The Monarch Resort
The Monarch Resort
The Monarch Resort
The Monarch Resort
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$109 /night
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The Inn at Pasatiempo
The Inn at Pasatiempo
The Inn at Pasatiempo
The Inn at Pasatiempo
The Inn at Pasatiempo
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$98 /night
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The Aqua Pacific Hotel
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
5.3 (140 reviews)
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$84 /night
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BEST WESTERN the Inn of Los Gatos
BEST WESTERN the Inn of Los Gatos
BEST WESTERN the Inn of Los Gatos
BEST WESTERN the Inn of Los Gatos
8.7 (124 reviews)
BEST WESTERN the Inn of Los Gatos
Motel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$110 /night
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Aqua Breeze Inn
Aqua Breeze Inn
Aqua Breeze Inn
Aqua Breeze Inn
Aqua Breeze Inn
Motel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$83 /night
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Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
7.7 (331 reviews)
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$95 /night
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Jose-Morgan Hill, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Jose-Morgan Hill, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Jose-Morgan Hill, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Jose-Morgan Hill, an IHG Hotel
8.5 (218 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Jose-Morgan Hill, an IHG Hotel
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$110 /night
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Extended Stay America Suites - San Jose - Morgan Hill
Extended Stay America Suites - San Jose - Morgan Hill
Extended Stay America Suites - San Jose - Morgan Hill
Extended Stay America Suites - San Jose - Morgan Hill
6.6 (233 reviews)
Extended Stay America Suites - San Jose - Morgan Hill
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$111 /night
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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
8.0 (496 reviews)
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$100 /night
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Comfort Inn Watsonville
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Comfort Inn Watsonville
7.5 (70 reviews)
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$99 /night
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Cheap Motels with Air Conditioning in Santa Cruz

DoubleTree by Hilton Campbell - Pruneyard Plaza
DoubleTree by Hilton Campbell - Pruneyard Plaza
DoubleTree by Hilton Campbell - Pruneyard Plaza
DoubleTree by Hilton Campbell - Pruneyard Plaza
Air Conditioning
8.7 (401 reviews)
DoubleTree by Hilton Campbell - Pruneyard Plaza
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$238 /night
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Continental Inn
Continental Inn
Continental Inn
Continental Inn
Air Conditioning
7.5 (607 reviews)
Continental Inn
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$74 /night
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Saratoga Oaks Lodge
Saratoga Oaks Lodge
Saratoga Oaks Lodge
Saratoga Oaks Lodge
Air Conditioning
9.5 (218 reviews)
Saratoga Oaks Lodge
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$148 /night
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What are the top selected amenities for cheap motels in Santa Cruz?
Motel Amenity Info in Santa Cruz Area
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Rates is an important factor when you decide to book cheap motels. But amenities vary in different motels as well. Make sure the select the right amenity before you book in Santa Cruz. In Santa Cruz, 86 rentals offer Parking Available, 86 rentals offer Internet or Wifi, 83 rentals offer No Smoking. So, if you need Parking Available during your motel stays, use the Parking Available filter to compare these motels. Two amenities that are not typical are Karaoke, Nightclub/DJ Additional charge.

When to Book a Motel in Santa Cruz?

Best Time to Book Cheapest Motels in Santa Cruz

Low Season
April
Most affordable month to stay
$58
Average rate of the cheapest stay option in low season month
High Season
July
Peak month to stay
$215
Average rate of the cheapest stay option in high season month
$58
Apr
$58
May
$58
Jun
$215
Jul
$58
Aug
$116
Sep
$69
Oct
$65
Nov
$72
Dec
$70
Jan
$70
Feb
$121
Mar
$46
Sun
$46
Mon
$46
Tue
$46
Wed
$46
Thu
$115
Fri
$149
Sat
Cheapest day of week
Sunday
Motel price normally the lowest on this day
$46
is the cheapest nightly rate for motel on this day
Highest day of week
Saturday
Most expansive day to book a motel
$149
is the highest nightly rate for motel on this day

Mom and Pop Motels, Hotels, Inns near Santa Cruz

Babbling Brook Inn
1025 Laurel StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Beach View Inn
50 Front StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060
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Casterville Motel
11656 MERRITT STCASTROVILLE, CA 95012
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Sheperd's Inn
11899 CYPRESS CIRCASTROVILLE, CA 95012
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Stag Hotel For Men
117 W BEACH STWATSONVILLE, CA 95076
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Fireside Inn
211 2ND STSANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
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Hitching Post Motel
1717 SOQUEL AVESANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
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Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
175 W CLIFF DRSANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
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Continental Inn
414 OCEAN STSANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
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Easterly Inn
205 WAVECREST AVESANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
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Edgewater Beach Motel
525 2ND STSANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
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El View Lodge Motel
810 3RD STSANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
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Griffin's Fern River Resort Motel
5250 HIGHWAY 9 UNIT BFELTON, CA 95018
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Inn At Fulton Crest Bed & Breakfast
780 EL SOLYO HEIGHTS DRFELTON, CA 95018
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Jay's Timberlane Resort Motel
8705 HIGHWAY 9BEN LOMOND, CA 95005
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La Plaza Motel
505 RIVERSIDE AVESANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
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Motel Santa Cruz
370 OCEAN STSANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
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Palomar Inn
1344 PACIFIC AVESANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
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Salt Air Motel
510 LEIBRANDT AVESANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
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Terrace Court Motel
125 BEACH STSANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
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University Inn & Conference Center
611 OCEAN STSANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
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Inn At Saratoga
20645 4TH STSARATOGA, CA 95070
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La Hacienda Inn
18840 SARATOGA LOS GATOSLOS GATOS, CA 95030
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Old Mountain Inn
13132 CENTRAL AVEBOULDER CREEK, CA 95006
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Capitola By-the Sea Inn Suites
1435 41ST AVECAPITOLA, CA 95010
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What is the price range of motels in Santa Cruz?
Cheap Motels Price Distribution in Santa Cruz
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Is there any cheap but pet friendly motels in Santa Cruz?
Pet friendly motels data statistics in Santa Cruz
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25.58% of cheap motels in Santa Cruz are pet friendly. If you have pet allergy, make sure the pet friendly option is unchecked when searching the stays
Is Santa Cruz a convenient location?
Santa Cruz Location Conveniences
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Santa Cruz is an ideal location for convenience. Public transportation such as buses, trains and subways are easily accessible within 1.5 miles of the given latitude and longitude. There are also various amenities located within walking distance such as grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants and other essential amenities. Business centers and workplaces such as conference centers and co-working spaces can be found within 2.5 miles of the input location. Healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies are also available at a distance of 3 miles from the given coordinates.

  • Santa Cruz Metro Center Station: 1.5 miles
  • Trader Joe's: 0.4 miles
  • West Cliff Drive Lookout Point: 2.5 miles
  • Dominican Hospital: 3 miles
Which places should I visit in Santa Cruz?
Attractions & Things To Do in Santa Cruz
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Trail recommendations in Santa Cruz?
Must Visit Trails In Santa Cruz
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Trails you must explore in Santa Cruz

  • Santa Cruz Wharf Walk
  • Lookout Loop Trail
  • Pogonip Creek Nature Trail
  • West Cliff Drive Santa Cru
  • Natural Bridges State Beach Exploration
  • DeLaveaga Park Trail
  • UCSC to the Sea
  • Powder Mill Fire Road Trail
  • Wilder Ranch State Park Loop Trail
  • La Corona Trail
What are the Airports in Santa Cruz?
Top Airports in Santa Cruz
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Here are the airports that located near Santa Cruz:

Popular Motels

Cheap Motels with Family rooms in Santa Cruz

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
Family rooms
9.1 (401 reviews)
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$130 /night
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TownePlace Suites San Jose Campbell
TownePlace Suites San Jose Campbell
TownePlace Suites San Jose Campbell
TownePlace Suites San Jose Campbell
Family rooms
8.6 (110 reviews)
TownePlace Suites San Jose Campbell
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$158 /night
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Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
Family rooms
9.5 (103 reviews)
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$354 /night
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Pet Friendly Cheap Motels in Santa Cruz

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Pets Welcome
5.3 (140 reviews)
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$84 /night
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Comfort Inn Boardwalk
Comfort Inn Boardwalk
Comfort Inn Boardwalk
Comfort Inn Boardwalk
Pets Welcome
Comfort Inn Boardwalk
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$106 /night
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
Pets Welcome
8.7 (56 reviews)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Jose Cupertino
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$206 /night
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Cheap Motels with Hot Tub in Santa Cruz

Valley Inn
Valley Inn
Valley Inn
Valley Inn
Hot Tub
4.8 (165 reviews)
Valley Inn
Motel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$69 /night
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Hot Tub
9.2 (1043 reviews)
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$172 /night
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Aloft San Jose Cupertino
Aloft San Jose Cupertino
Aloft San Jose Cupertino
Aloft San Jose Cupertino
Hot Tub
8.6 (288 reviews)
Aloft San Jose Cupertino
Hotel · 2 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$204 /night
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