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Name: Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Price range: $123 total
Rating: 8.4

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Top Santa Cruz Beach Resorts & Hotels

Beach Street Inn and Suites

125 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA

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$125 nightly

$144 total

Jan 6 - Jan 7

Total with taxes and fees

This motel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a coffee shop, and a terrace are also offered.

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, beach towels, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

No complaints. Great location,friendly staff, clean room, free tea/coffee, free popcorn & snow cones! Our room was just above the businesses on Beach Street and we were steps away from beach access, boardwalk, warf and dining. My family and I would stay here again!!!

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA

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$239 nightly

$272 total

Jan 6 - Jan 7

Total with taxes and fees

A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free resort. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Great room and staff. Easy parking across the street.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Casablanca On The Beach

101 Main St Santa Cruz CA

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$119 nightly

$137 total

Jan 11 - Jan 12

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features free WiFi in public areas, concierge services, and self parking. A terrace, a lobby fireplace, and express check-out are also on offer.

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,190 reviews)

Clean room, great staff at front desk, and awesome view

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA

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$110 nightly

$128 total

Jan 6 - Jan 7

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden, a picnic area, and luggage storage ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Spacious room in a wonderful location close to Rio Del Mar and Seacliff beaches. The price for the location can’t be beat. The negatives were that rooms were a bit noisy and lacked insulation. Could hear neighbors in the next room and there was a cold draft from the front door. It also lacked a coffee ...

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Ocean Pacific Lodge

301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA

$81 nightly

$95 total

Jan 25 - Jan 26

Total with taxes and fees

This motel's 2 hot tubs and outdoor pool are among the featured amenities. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,273 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

It was great. I've been here a couple times and love it. The only thing I would suggest is more comfortable pillows. They are too stiff.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA

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$106 nightly

$123 total

Jan 11 - Jan 12

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 3 conference rooms, free WiFi in public areas, ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,031 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

The room was nice and the staff was very helpful. It was a basic room but I did like that it had Netflix and HBO attached. Charging 5 dollars for a water bottle is a bit much though. I would have given 5 stars if they had a fitness center

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Beachview Inn

50 Front St Santa Cruz CA

$74 nightly

$85 total

Jan 6 - Jan 7

Total with taxes and fees

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around-the-clock ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Very close to everything. Ppl running it are as nice as anyone could ask for. The actual rooms are clean and functional. It’s not the Taj Mahal. The place is a bargain when one considers everything.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Salt Air Lodge

510 Leibrandt Ave Santa Cruz CA

An outdoor pool is featured at this motel, along with free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around-the-clock ...

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

You won’t be disappointed

Me my family and friends have made this hotel our 1st choice when traveling to Santa Cruz, you can’t beat the price and conveniently close to board walk. And the staff is great.

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023

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Top Beach Hotels where Kids Stay FREE

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

174 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA

$216 nightly

$245 total

Jan 6 - Jan 7

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (494 reviews)

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10/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)

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Beach Street Inn and Suites

125 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA

$125 nightly

$144 total

Jan 6 - Jan 7

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)

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