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Featured Motels in Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
With a stay at Ocean Pacific Lodge in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
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The price is AU$131 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$131
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach ...
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Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
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The price is AU$106 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$106
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Surf City Inn and Suites, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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Mission Inn

Mission Inn

2.5 out of 5
2250 Mission Street Santa Cruz CA
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The price is AU$151 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$151
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Mission Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

2.5 out of 5
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$111 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$111
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Torch Lite Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

2 out of 5
50 Front St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$145 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$145
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Beachview Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$105 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$105
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach ...
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Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
125 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
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The price is AU$215 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$215
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Beach Street Inn and Suites in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach ...
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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

2 out of 5
1015 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$170 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$170
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
In the heart of Santa Cruz, Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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Santa Cruz Motel Accommodation

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Santa Cruz Motels essential information

Accommodation
26 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$105
Highest Price
AU$220
Popular accommodation
Ocean Pacific Lodge, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz, Surf City Inn and Suites, Mission Inn, Torch Lite Inn, Beachview Inn, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, Beach Street Inn and Suites, Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Top trending hotels in Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$189 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$189
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
In the heart of Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$201 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$201
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa ...
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$154 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$154
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Santa Cruz, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Pacific Avenue.
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$220 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$220
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ...
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