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Bay Front Inn

325 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz provides hip accommodation and is a few minutes on foot from Santa Cruz. It also offers an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

6.9

Good

1174 reviews

Location

0.7 mi from city centre

£65

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Ocean Pacific Lodge

301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Ocean Pacific Lodge offers hip accommodation in Santa Cruz and is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz. It also provides an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

8.1

Excellent

1922 reviews

Location

0.7 mi from city centre

£72

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National 9 Motel

130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Boasting free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool, National 9 Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz and provides comfortable accommodation. It also features a wake-up service, parking and a business centre.

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

8.3

Excellent

1185 reviews

Location

0.9 mi from city centre

£61

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Hitching Post Studios Inn

1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Boasting free Wi-Fi, Hitching Post Studios Inn is situated in Twin Lakes and offers comfortable accommodation. It also provides laundry facilities, a 24-hour reception and an express check-in and check-out feature.

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

8.6

Excellent

764 reviews

Location

1.7 mi from city centre

£60

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Motel Santa Cruz

370 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Situated within walking distance of Santa Cruz, the motel offers guests a convenient base when in Santa Cruz. It also provides a beauty centre, a currency exchange and free Wi-Fi.

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

5.6

Okay

1094 reviews

Location

0.7 mi from city centre

£67

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Carousel Beach Inn

110 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Located close to Santa Cruz, Carousel Beach Inn provides guests with an ideal base when visiting Santa Cruz. It also offers free Wi-Fi to all guests throughout their stay.

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

8.4

Excellent

2102 reviews

Location

1.0 mi from city centre

£93

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Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

337 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This Santa Cruz motel is situated within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz. It also has free Wi-Fi and a bowling alley.

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

6.0

Good

702 reviews

Location

0.8 mi from city centre

£55

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Motel 6 Santa Cruz. Ca

1015 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Ocean Lodge offers comfortable accommodation and is within walking distance of Santa Cruz. It also provides a concierge, free Wi-Fi and an express check-in and check-out feature.

Air conditioning

4.7

Okay

584 reviews

Location

0.7 mi from city centre

£100

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The Islander Motel Santa Cruz

522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Situated within walking distance of Santa Cruz, The Islander Motel offers guests an ideal base while visiting Santa Cruz. It also offers an outdoor pool, a 24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi.

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

8.2

Excellent

793 reviews

Location

0.6 mi from city centre

£68

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Drift Inn, Llc

110 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Situated within walking distance of Santa Cruz, the motel provides guests with an ideal base while visiting Santa Cruz. It also provides free wireless internet to all guests during their stay.

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

8.0

Excellent

1266 reviews

Location

0.8 mi from city centre

£59

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Popular motels in Santa Cruz

Pricing data was last updated on 10 September 2025.

These are some of the motels in Santa Cruz with the highest demand.

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Travel insights for motels in Santa Cruz

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next motel in Santa Cruz.

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.

How far ahead should you book a motel in Santa Cruz?

To secure the best rate for motel in Santa Cruz, it's advisable to book at least 65 days in advance.

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.

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 £55 per night.

Other accommodations in Santa Cruz

Pricing data was last updated on 10 September 2025.

Want more options for your trip to Santa Cruz? Find great deals on hotels, holiday rentals, hostels, and more.

Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Santa Cruz to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 10 September 2025.

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