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Most Frequently Booked Santa Cruz Hotels

Price for 1 night 2 adults*

$199

Dec 15 - Dec 16

Per night/room

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 out of 5.0 175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
4.5/5
(58 Reviews)
This resort features an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a restaurant. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free WiFi. Valet parking is offered and the front desk is staffed around-the-clock.
 
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$103

Jan 7 - Jan 8

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz

2.5 out of 5.0 1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
4.1/5
(37 Reviews)
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the sauna and free buffet breakfast.
 
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$71

Jan 12 - Jan 13

Per night/room

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 out of 5.0 301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
4.2/5
(41 Reviews)
This motel's 2 spa tubs and outdoor pool are among the featured amenities. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Free self parking and a computer station are also offered on site.
 
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Top Cheap Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Price for 1 night 2 adults*

$61

Dec 15 - Dec 16

Per night/room

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

2.0 out of 5.0 50 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA
4.4/5
(14 Reviews)
This motel features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Free continental breakfast is served.
 
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$71

Jan 12 - Jan 13

Per night/room

Continental Inn

Continental Inn

2.0 out of 5.0 414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
4/5
(15 Reviews)
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Free self parking and a safe deposit box are also offered on site.
 
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$55

Dec 15 - Dec 16

Per night/room

Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge

2.5 out of 5.0 510 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
3.5/5
(6 Reviews)
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 assistance.
 
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Coastview Inn Santa Cruz

Coastview Inn Santa Cruz

2.0 out of 5.0 301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
3.1/5
(27 Reviews)
This motel features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Free continental breakfast is served.
 
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Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2.0 out of 5.0 619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
3.1/5
(20 Reviews)
This motel includes luggage storage and concierge services. Business travelers can take advantage of the business center. Take advantage of the free self parking.
 
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$80

Dec 13 - Dec 14

Per night/room

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

2.5 out of 5.0 600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
2.8/5
(12 Reviews)
An outdoor pool, self parking, and free newspapers are featured at this hotel. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental breakfast and WiFi in public areas. There's a convenience store and multilingual staff can provide around-the-clock assistance.
 
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How much is a hotel room in Santa Cruz?

Hotels in Santa Cruz start at $55 per night. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Santa Cruz Hotel & Travel Guide

Welcome to Santa Cruz! Known for its surfing culture, lively boardwalk, and delicious eats, this California coastal city draws in visitors year-round. With soft, sandy beaches, a temperate climate, and museums dedicated to the city's wave-riding pastime, you'll need to plan more than a few days to take in Santa Cruz's sights. Book one of Travelocity's cheap hotels in Santa Cruz and experience all the fun and culture this beachy city has to offer.

Out and About in Santa Cruz

The liberal, relaxed feel of Santa Cruz will amplify your desire to sunbathe in a lounge chair for hours on end at Main Beach. When you start itching to see the best sights in and around Santa Cruz, you won't have to go far. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is just a few minutes away from hotels near Cocoanut Grove, and the mile-long amusement park is a fantastic stop for kids and adults alike. For the more investigative traveler, check out the nearby Monterey Bay Marine Park, or the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, likely close to one of the motels in Santa Cruz. When it's time to leave the sun, there are plenty of art galleries, shops, and theaters as well.

Eating and Drinking

Santa Cruz is world-renowned for its alternative culture, which you'll experience as soon as you set foot on Pacific Avenue. Restaurants at the Municipal Wharf serve delicious tacos, the catch of the day, or a fusion twist on Thai dishes. Local pubs and nightclubs feature signature drinks with the best tequilas, often paired with live music. Fortunately, you'll find tons of hotels near the beach in Santa Cruz if the nightlife gets the best of you.

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Recent Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews By Fellow Wanderers

Hitching Post Studios Inn

5.0 Travelocity Verified Review
Convenient location to the event. Excellent service from staff.
2 days ago by A verified traveler
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Ocean Pacific Lodge

5.0 Travelocity Verified Review
Comfy bed The hotel is older but very clean. Great price.
1 week ago by A verified traveler
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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

5.0 Travelocity Verified Review
Very comfortable room, had noisy kids running in the room next to us and up and down the halls. Other than that, great breakfast, comfy room and good location near the capitola beach.
2 weeks ago by A verified traveler
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Best Western Inn

4.0 Travelocity Verified Review
I liked the clean quiet room i had but it was on the second floor with no elevstor, and i have knee problems. Greg the front desk person was kind enough to carry my bags upstairs for me. Also there was no grab bar in the shower for safety. Other than these things, i enjoyed my stay
2 weeks ago by A verified traveler from Novato
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Hilton Santa Cruz - Scotts Valley

5.0 Travelocity Verified Review
The only issue we had was controlling the temperature of the shower. It would fluctuate when in use.
2 weeks ago by A verified traveler from Manhattan Beach, Calif
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The Islander Motel

4.0 Travelocity Verified Review
It looks sketchier than it felt. The pool was great, and the rooms clean. Price was good. For what you pay, it’s a great deal.
2 weeks ago by A verified traveler from Leesburg
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