Explore beach hotels in Santa Cruz, CA from $119

Name: Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Price range: $224 total
Rating: 8.6

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Top Santa Cruz Beach Resorts & Hotels

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA

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$439 nightly

$497 total

Jun 15 - Jun 16

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,030 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

"Wonderful stay. Love the pool which is situated facing beach with stairs onto beach from pool deck. Wharf for dinner and boardwalk are easy walk from hotel."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Beach Street Inn and Suites

125 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA

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$323 nightly

$367 total

Jul 1 - Jul 2

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! (1,013 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"I loved everything about this place I would recommend it to anybody. The only thing was. I couldn’t find the call button when I was coming back late at night."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

Casablanca On The Beach

101 Main St Santa Cruz CA

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$288 nightly

$327 total

Jun 24 - Jun 25

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! (1,239 reviews)

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge

301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA

$169 nightly

$194 total

Jun 28 - Jun 29

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! (1,430 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

"The walls were very thin and I could clearly hear the people next door as if they were in the same room. The particular room I was in smelled very bad like bad body odor. The room was clean but the place generally looked pretty run down. I will stay elsewhere next time."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA

$196 nightly

$224 total

Jun 21 - Jun 22

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, ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,153 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

"Beautiful location Beautiful room. Loved the look, feel and vibe of our stay here. Restraunt was delicious. Bed was awesome equipped with equally amazing pillows. Smelt fresh and clean. Even had Starbucks coffee!! Thank you 😊"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Beachview Inn

50 Front St Santa Cruz CA

$110 nightly

$125 total

Jul 6 - Jul 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! (1,007 reviews)

"Modest but clean and reasonably comfortable. Good shower and sink, bed was pretty good, pillows had seen some wear. There was daily maid service, too. The location is great, a quick walk to the wharf and beach, across the street from a bus stop, and next to a popular bubble tea stand."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA

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$200 nightly

$229 total

Jun 15 - Jun 16

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 ...

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

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Top Beach Hotels where Kids Stay FREE

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA

$217 nightly

$248 total

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,277 reviews)

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Beach Condos in Santa Cruz

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Capitola CA

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9.8/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)

Beach Villas in Santa Cruz

Luxury Santa Cruz Beach Villa w/ Hot Tub + Ultra-Fast WiFi , Twin Lakes Beach

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10/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)

More Beachfront Hotels in Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA

$439 nightly

$497 total

Jun 15 - Jun 16

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,030 reviews)

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Recent Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews By Fellow Wanderers

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5

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Casablanca On The Beach

2 out of 5

Posted 1 day ago

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"There was no hot water, and when we informed the receptionist she said to run the tap for 15 minutes. That didn’t work AND the shower head was totally broken from the wall so we had to hold it while attempting to bathe ourselves. The light socket was falling off the wall, which is a serious electrical code issue, and the cable box for the TV was hanging from the cords to the TV. A very run down place, and the receptionist was unfriendly and had no sympathy about our hot water. Very disappointed when paying almost $300 for the room!!"

A verified traveler stayed at Casablanca On The Beach

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

3 out of 5

Posted 5 days ago

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"The lobby and pool area are very nice. The pool was packed with kids, at all hours. Overall, I was disappointed. The room was small, with scuffed floors and looking a little worse for wear. The shower still had hair from the last occupant. There was no microwave and the prices at the bar and for snacks was very high. Common areas (hallways, elevator) were dirty with leaves and debris. I sincerely question the 4 star rating and why I spent so much for the experience I had."

A verified traveler stayed at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection