Motels in Santa Cruz
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Sunny Cove Motel
Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa CruzLocated 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...Guest reviewSunny 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.
From $195 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 354 reviewsCarousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa CruzLocated 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.Guest reviewAmazing! 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!!
From $109 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,735 reviewsOcean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa CruzLocated 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% nonsmoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.Guest reviewStaff was amazing and room was nice
From $80.10 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,154 reviewsDrift Inn, LLC
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa CruzThis 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.Guest reviewThis location is perfect for us as we enjoy walking around the Boardwalk and Wharf.
From $79 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 883 reviewsNational 9 Motel
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa CruzThis 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.Guest reviewThe owner's manager's Are really nice people. They have been very accommodating the facilities. Our clean well maintained. And it's a very safe place I drive for lyft, so my car is my business and I feel very safe parking, my car overnight. The location is perfect, as it is right near the freeway entrance. Also, conveniently located near several restaurants. The hotel has an icemaker which is extremely convenient as I carry a large stanley cup with water and I can always fill up my cup with ice which is a great convenience. It is by go to place whenever in santa cruz
From $80 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviewsHitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa CruzThis 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.Guest reviewWhat's not to like at the hitching Post? ( They are remodeling several of the rooms). But don't let that stay away! Staff is always pleasant and helpful in any thing you may need.
From $81.97 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 325 reviewsIslander Motel Santa Cruz CA
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa CruzOffering a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel is 5 minutes' walk from downtown Santa Cruz. It offers free WiFi and free parking.Guest reviewthe lady at the front desk was very welcoming.. she was very helpful. the property was very clean
From $79.99 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 295 reviewsSeaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa CruzA 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.Guest reviewRemodeled room, large shower, excellent staff.
From $127.51 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviewsBay Front Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa CruzLocated 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.Guest reviewThe room was clean and comfortable! And the location was perfect very close to the beach!!
From $82.80 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 1,091 reviewsSurf City Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa CruzSurf 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.Guest reviewEvery time I stay here, I am pleasantly surprised by the unexpected "upgrade." A couple of stays ago, I was alone and walked in expecting a single room bed. They gave me a two-bedroom room! I didn't even know these existed - or I didn't expect it from this hotel. I didn't even use the room, but that was pretty cool. Also, I needed a wine opener, and the front desk let me borrow one to return whenever. Thanks for the trust! And yes, I returned it. Lastly, I requested a late check-out, and he gave me another hour free of charge. Thelis guy is awesome. The second time I stayed here, I was with a partner, and we were expecting a king-size room. We got a kitchenette with it! Mind blown. Again, I didn't use it, but that's freaking cool that that's an option and an unexpected upgrade. Then, you add that this place has a pool and hot tub for such a great deal!! Maybe I shouldn't be giving this place away by leaving a review... Thanks, Surf City! I'm actually a local and come here for a bit of a staycation, lol.
From $73.80 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 1,582 reviews
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