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Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 4.3 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as...

E
Emma
From
United Kingdom
The cutest motel with a vintage feel, literally 3 minutes walk from a lovely little cove and beach lookout where you can see across the whole bay. Super friendly owner, we felt really at home here and would go back anytime
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
US$137.65
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.

C
CAROL
From
Canada
Reception was very welcoming and accommodating. The room was spacious and very clean. Location is excellent for exploring the waterfront area. Breakfast was very good with a variety of breakfast items. The whole hotel staff was friendly - grounds and buildings kept very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,730 reviews
Price from
US$160.01
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% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

T
Tine
From
Belgium
Perfect for my 1 night! Old but clean and spacious room. Soaps and coffee machine available. Location is perfect, walking distance to the beach, bars and restaurants. Very friendly staff! Would definitely recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,156 reviews
Price from
US$119.30
1 night, 2 adults

Drift Inn, LLC

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

This central Santa Cruz motel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.

L
Laura
From
Brazil
friendly staff, price and cleaness
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 881 reviews
Price from
US$91.23
1 night, 2 adults

National 9 Motel

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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.

L
Leanne
From
United Kingdom
great location, really clean, comfortable beds
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
Price from
US$95.21
1 night, 2 adults

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

This Newly renovated Santa Cruz, California Inn features free Wi-Fi. It is 8.5 km from the University of California Santa Cruz and guest rooms provide a flat-screen HD TV with HBO channels.

K
Kristina
From
Croatia
After a long day of driving, this was a great idea to book a room in Hitching Post Studios Inn. We have never stayed in a motel before, and this was a very positive expirience. The check in was fast and straightforward. The room was spacious, bathroom newly renovated, bed large and super comfortable. It's only a 10 min drive to the boardwalk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Price from
US$112.12
1 night, 2 adults

Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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

N
Nicolas
From
Cambodia
Property is well located, super clean and the owners family so kind and helpful great value for money
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Price from
US$97.74
1 night, 2 adults

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

A 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.

m
mark
From
Netherlands
Close Cowell’s beach and Steamer Lane
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$160.74
1 night, 2 adults

Bay Front Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Situated 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.

G
Gerda
From
Lithuania
Great location, friendly staff, very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,089 reviews
Price from
US$105.89
1 night, 2 adults

Surf City Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Surf 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.

K
Kmetz
From
United States
Breakfast would have been nice to have as an option or at least coffee in the morning or something Continental however we did have a room we could cook in and that was very nice and a bonus
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,574 reviews
Price from
US$100.99
1 night, 2 adults
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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.

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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Santa Cruz

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 881 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,156 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 311 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 960 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Santa Cruz

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,574 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Santa Cruz

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,089 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Santa Cruz

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,730 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking motels in Santa Cruz

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,508 reviews

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews

    Located next to Boardwalk Bowl, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is less than 5 minutes' walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi and free 1 car parking is included in the reservation.

  • Beachview Inn

    Santa Cruz
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 494 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews

    Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers free parking and easy access to a variety of local attractions.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,508 reviews

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

  • Motel Santa Cruz

    Santa Cruz
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 311 reviews

    A short distance from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other popular area attractions, this California motel provides comfortable accommodations and 24-hour front desk service.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 960 reviews

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

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  • Avg. price/night: US$75.10
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
    This motel is walking distance to the boardwalk/beach. It is also very clean and up to date. The staff is very friendly.
    Guest review by
    Victoria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$160.01
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,730 reviews
    Location was amazing and rooms were clean, Free parking was a bonus
    Guest review by
    adam
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$91.23
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 881 reviews
    Staff was polite, although they could have kindly given us a heads-up about the 8am concerts happening right on the motel’s property for the local running race.
    Guest review by
    Giovanna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$113.13
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
    We booked this motel mainly due to price reasons. The room was clean, simple and absolutely as we expected it to be. The guy at the front desk was very kind.
    Guest review by
    Constanze
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$160.01
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,730 reviews
    The location was so perfect, and it was great to have the free breakfast in the morning. It really set us up for the day. The free parking was great.
    Guest review by
    Grace
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$160.01
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,730 reviews
    We loved the fact, that the motel was located next to the pier or beach walk of Santa Cruz. However we were unlucky, because it was closed on the night that we arrived (we only spent one night there). The check-in staff, was friendly, no issues. The parking spots, free parking, were super convenient, and the security shut our trunk that we left open (thanks for that!). The hallways, that leads to the rooms, look quite old and shabby, they could need some improvement. The rooms were alright, motel style, nothing fancy, but clean.
    Guest review by
    Frank
    Family with young children

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