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Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 6.5 km from the motel and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 6.5 km away.

Wait. Was there a breakfast. Yes this place is older but you really can't beat everything you get. A great location. The room have kitchens or kitchenettes and my room had a little separate alcove for the bed. The staff is beyond nice and helpful

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9
Superb
136 reviews
Price from
€ 157
per night

Boasting garden views, The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views features accommodation with a terrace, around 2.7 km from Seabright State Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.7 km from Santa Cruz Beach.

Quiet and cozy. Easy check-in and great parking.

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9.1
Superb
18 reviews
Price from
€ 203
per night

Set in Santa Cruz in the California region, Beach Haven has a patio. The property is around 1.2 km from Moran Lake Park Beach, 2.1 km from Hooper's Beach and 6.6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Pleasure Point Beach is 300 metres away.

Excellent! Quiet and friendly neighborhood very close to surfing beach. Kitchen was perfect, house nicely decorated, beds and bedding impeccable, good lighting in all rooms, very clean, fantastic attention to comfort and details.

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9.4
Superb
17 reviews
Price from
€ 365
per night

Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.

A flat-screen TV with cable channels is featured in each room as well as a private patio, a microwave, a refrigerator, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. Free WiFi is available in every room. Select rooms offer a spa bath for two or views of the amusement park.

Reception was very welcoming and accommodating. The room was spacious and very clean. Location is excellent for exploring the waterfront area. Breakfast was very good with a variety of breakfast items. The whole hotel staff was friendly - grounds and buildings kept very clean.

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8.2
Very good
1,746 reviews
Price from
€ 137
per night

Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Free on-site parking is available at this pet-friendly motel.

Walking distance to the wharf and Santa Cruz board walk. The pool is salt water and enjoyable

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8.1
Very good
1,222 reviews
Price from
€ 126
per night

Set in Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 1.8 km from Cowell's Beach, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 49 km from San Jose Convention Center. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.6 km from Seabright State Beach.

Great check in with friendly reception, great room, great location, bed comfy

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8.1
Very good
419 reviews
Price from
€ 89
per night

Marea Sol Hotel is well set in Santa Cruz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is located 200 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 1.9 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Private parking is available on site.

Great location, super clean and really friendly staff!

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8.3
Very good
307 reviews
Price from
€ 157
per night

Well situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre and free WiFi. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Private parking is available on site.

location, lounge/meeting/tv area well designed

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8.8
Fabulous
670 reviews
Price from
€ 129
per night

Featuring barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 500 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Set in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, the hostel is within 1.5 km of Pacific Avenue.

Everything was perfect : clean rooms, clean kitchen, good location, the staff is very friendly ! The garden is so beautiful

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8.9
Fabulous
147 reviews
Price from
€ 52
per night

Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.

Offering a city or ocean view, each suite at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz features a flat-screen TV. A microwave and refrigerator are provided. Guests are pampered with free toiletries.

Great location, friendly staff, cool historic building, free soft drinks and coffee.

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8.5
Very good
828 reviews
Price from
€ 86
per night

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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  • Carousel Beach Inn
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,746 reviews

    Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.

    Breakfast included, great location, friendly staff

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 670 reviews

    Well situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre and free WiFi.

    location, lounge/meeting/tv area well designed

  • Mission Inn
    Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 905 reviews

    Seymore Marine Discovery is 2 miles from this Santa Cruz area inn. A free breakfast is provided and all rooms offer free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Mission Inn.

    Large clean room with comfortable bed & chairs.

  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 405 reviews

    Conveniently located 1.1 miles from the Natural Bridges State Beach, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers a fitness room and guest laundry room.. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.

    The staff was friendly and the location was perfect

  • Sunny Cove Motel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 136 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free...

    Jane is Awesome as well as the location and customer service!!

  • Beach Hill Bungalow
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 9 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz, 500 metres from Cowell's Beach, 1.5 km from Seabright State Beach and 300 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Beach Hill Bungalow offers accommodation with a patio and free WiFi...

    How private it was, amd close to the boardwalk and beach

  • Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around less than 1 km from Sunny Cove Beach.

  • Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Santa Cruz, less than 1 km from Sunny Cove Beach and a 15-minute walk from Black’s Beach, Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach offers water sports facilities and air...

Great access to the city centre! Check these cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

  • Beach Haven
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 17 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz in the California region, Beach Haven has a patio. The property is around 1.2 km from Moran Lake Park Beach, 2.1 km from Hooper's Beach and 6.6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

    Location was perfect, couldn't have asked for more.

  • Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise is set in Santa Cruz.

  • The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 18 reviews

    Boasting garden views, The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views features accommodation with a terrace, around 2.7 km from Seabright State Beach.

    private entrance, fantastic patio with a great view, very clean.

  • Sea & Sand Inn
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 155 reviews

    Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking.

    The ocean view was amazing and complimentary breakfast was yummy

  • Pacific Blue Inn
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 483 reviews

    Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

    Really lovely little place, great host. Perfect location

  • Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 829 reviews

    Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.

    Charming villa in optimal location, comfortable room.

  • Marea Sol Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 307 reviews

    Marea Sol Hotel is well set in Santa Cruz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.

    We got upgraded to a suite which was a massive bonus

  • SeaSide Inn & Suites
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 419 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Great front counter service, nice comfortable rooms

  • Ocean Pacific Lodge
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,222 reviews

    Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

    Great location, clean and large rooms, pool was a bonus

  • The Islander Motel Santa Cruz
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 474 reviews

    Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel is 5 minutes' walk from downtown Santa Cruz. It offers free WiFi and free parking.

    nice and big room, good facilities, friendly staff

  • Drift Inn, LLC
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 893 reviews

    This central Santa Cruz motel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.

    Staff/owner was extremely friendly and helpful

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  • Avg. price/night: € 261.37
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,562 reviews
    A faultless experience. Fantastic location and beach view, spotlessly clean and well-appointed room and friendly helpful staff. A heated pool and hot tub were great additional bonuses, as were the complementary popcorn, snow cones and great selection of coffees
    Sophy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 125.07
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 893 reviews
    The manager was very friendly and helpful. He came to inspect the window screen and blinds which were faulty and assured our safety and that he was on hand 24/7 should we have any concerns. The room was recently refurbished and very clean. Excellent location within 15 minute walk to the beach.
    Lucinda
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 129.72
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 975 reviews
    Great location, affordable, comfortable, lovely staff.
    Mari
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 205.29
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 201 reviews
    Great location, helpful staff, good breakfast (we had a voucher to spend each morning, this didn't cover the total bill but if we'd of opted for a bagel and coffee each it would of). The kids loved the pool. Laundry was a bonus! Nice and quiet at night in our room. I was worried after seeing some of the reviews, but we had a wonderful stay. Yes, you pay for parking, but we factored that into our budget. Try Pizza of my heart and penny ice creamery!
    Jayne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 103.88
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 419 reviews
    Great location for downtown/ boardwalk. Very clean and Nital was a friendly, helpful host.very comfortable room with microwave, fridge and coffee facilities. Plentiful parking .
    Lee
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 113.19
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,581 reviews
    Good location, affordable, very comfortable bed. Good parking.
    Charles
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 172.08
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 463 reviews
    The location and the price was ideal for my needs.
    J
    JOHN
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 123.33
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 594 reviews
    Great lovely hosts, an awesome location, super cheap and the room was very clean. Included even a mini fridge, microwave and TV. Would come back anytime!
    Malyn
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 312.18
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,008 reviews
    Fantastic location with great rooms and we had a balcony overlooking the pool as well as the beach - ideally situated you can walk to the beach in seconds - 0nto the main pier and down to the boardwalk and fun fair. Hotel is Very Clean, Very modern - Could have spent all day in the pool looking out at the beach - fantastic.
    David
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 125.07
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 893 reviews
    Very clean, ideal location for boulevard. A small selection of rooms which is nice because it's not overcrowded. Nice and quiet too. Newly refurbished bathroom.
    Kiera
    Young couple

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