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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Top areas and neighborhoods in Santa Cruz with hotels, apartments and BnBs for every budget

Santa Cruz: 21 property found
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325 Pacific Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
7.3
Average · 1215 reviews

The 2-star smoke-free Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz, located around 900 metres from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offers a swimming pool, Wi-Fi in public areas. Boasting relaxing retreat options, the Tea House Spa is not far from this Santa Cruz motel, which is situated within a few blocks of Point Park.

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from US$ 100 / per night
176 West Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
8.5
Good · 148 reviews

The 3-star smoke-free Seaway Inn Santa Cruz includes air-conditioned rooms just 1.1 km from the Museum of Art and History. This Santa Cruz motel is in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, within 20 minutes' walk of such natural sights as the Lighthouse Field State Beach.

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from US$ 99 / per night
130 Plymouth Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.3
Good · 633 reviews

The 2-star smoke-free National 9 Motel Santa Cruz is situated in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 2.9 km from such family venues as the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster. This Santa Cruz hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas, a car park on site and a swimming pool.

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from US$ 89 / per night
619 Riverside Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
7.0
Average · 1625 reviews

The 2-star smoke-free Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is merely 1.9 km from the Neary Lagoon Park and features spa therapy, a picnic area, and a golf course. Boasting an indoor swimming pool, this Santa Cruz motel is nestled around a 10-minute ride from natural attractions like the Mitchell's Cove Beach|Mitchell's Cove Beach.

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from US$ 77 / per night
50 Front Street · Santa Cruz, United States
7.8
Average · 417 reviews

The smoke-free Beachview Inn Santa Cruz, located in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz, around 25 minutes' walk from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach, features views of the ocean. This 2-star motel provides guests with Wi-Fi in public areas.

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from US$ 60 / per night
525 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States

Situated about 10 minutes' walk from Duck Island Pond, the 2-star Oceana Inn Santa Cruz also offers a seasonal outdoor pool. The motel features Wi-Fi in the rooms and a car park on site.

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from US$ 59 / per night
337 Riverside Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
6.1
Acceptable · 310 reviews

The 2-star Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers 8 air-conditioned rooms about a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River. There is a car park on site and Wi-Fi in public areas.

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from US$ 68 / per night
510 Leibrandt Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
7.9
Average · 364 reviews

Featuring a swimming pool, Salt Air Lodge Santa Cruz hotel is located in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, around a 15-minute walk from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Highlights at this 2-star motel include Wi-Fi throughout the property.

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from US$ 192 / per night
522 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.3
Good · 275 reviews

Situated about a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River, the 2-star Islander Motel Santa Cruz Ca includes 6 rooms. The motel features a swimming pool and high-speed Internet access in public areas.

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from US$ 72 / per night
110 San Lorenzo Boulevard · Santa Cruz, United States
7.9
Average · 772 reviews

Located within 5 minutes' walk of San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center, the 2-star budget Drift Inn, Llc Santa Cruz gives easy access to various tourist attractions. This Santa Cruz hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas as well as 24-hour reception and wake-up service.

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from US$ 65 / per night
1717 Soquel Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
8.5
Good · 420 reviews

Offering baggage storage, the 2-star Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz lies in the Eastside Santa Cruz district, about 25 minutes' walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and only 1.4 km from Shadowbrook Shopping Center. The motel also provides Wi-Fi in public areas as well as 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service.

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from US$ 75 / per night
1015 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States
5.9
· 319 reviews

The comfortable Motel Santa Cruz includes 60 rooms and is situated approximately a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River. This 2-star motel is perfectly located in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz and there is a car park on site.

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from US$ 65 / per night
110 Riverside Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
8.5
Good · 1761 reviews

Located 2.6 km from Shadowbrook Shopping Center, the 2-star Carousel Beach Inn Santa Cruz offers a lift and a vending machine. The motel lies in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, in proximity to such cultural sights as the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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from US$ 109 / per night
204 Second Street · Santa Cruz, United States
7.6
Average · 937 reviews

Situated approximately 5 minutes' walk from San Lorenzo River, the unpretentious Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz offers rooms with views of the ocean. The 2-star hotel features 24-hour reception and wake-up service alongside with Wi-Fi in public areas.

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from US$ 149 / per night
311 2Nd Street · Santa Cruz, United States
7.2
Average · 411 reviews

Offering a storage for belongings, the 2-star Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling Santa Cruz lies in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, a mere 7 minutes' walk from the Beach Flats Community Garden and only 1.3 km from Pacific Avenue. The inn features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.

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from US$ 59 / per night
500 Riverside Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
7.6
Average · 1193 reviews

The 2-star Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz is located in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, around a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River and offers a seasonal outdoor pool. The motel features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.

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from US$ 81 / per night
301 Pacific Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
8.3
Good · 1000 reviews

Offering a storage for belongings and a lobby area, Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz hotel lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 3 km from the UCSC Arboretum and 850 metres from such cultural places of interest as the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. The motel also offers high-speed Internet access in public areas, as well as a vending machine and a lift.

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from US$ 109 / per night
301 Beach St · Santa Cruz, United States
7.8
Average · 460 reviews
from US$ 90 / per night
550 Second Street · Santa Cruz, United States
6.7
Acceptable · 207 reviews
from US$ 80 / per night
1015 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States

Situated just 1.8 km from Pacific Avenue, the 2-star pet-friendly Ocean Lodge - Santa Cruz hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property, and a car park on site. The smoke-free motel is centrally located in the very heart of Santa Cruz, just near the Kiva Retreat House.

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from US$ 94 / per night
1015 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States
1.1
· 12 reviews
from US$ 132 / per night
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