Cheap hotels in Santa Cruz, California

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8.4
Great166 reviews
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4.3 mi from City Center
Located in a business area and 10 minutes by car from Zip Line, the smoke free Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Santa Cruz features 178 rooms plus an outdoor pool.
FromUS$ 75 /nightSelect
8.2
Great106 reviews
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1135 yd from City Center673 yd from Pacific Avenue
Located a 17-minute stroll from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 3-star modern Hyatt Place offers 61 rooms, a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
FromUS$ 179 /nightSelect
8.2
Great96 reviews
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1.8 mi from City Center732 yd from Pasatiempo Golf Club
With views of the garden, the Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz is situated 25 minutes by foot from The Mystery Spot and offers various recreational opportunities and barbeque grills.
FromUS$ 139 /nightSelect
8.6
Great223 reviews
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1186 yd from City Center710 yd from Pacific Avenue
With fitness classes and spa therapy this 77-room the 3-star luxury Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is approximately 18 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
FromUS$ 134 /nightSelect
8.2
Great216 reviews
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1616 yd from City Center131 yd from Sky Glider
Neary Lagoon Park is 0.9 miles from the Carousel Beach Inn, while Nickelodeon Theatre is 0.9 miles away.
FromUS$ 129 /nightSelect
8.4
Great68 reviews
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1.8 mi from City Center1.2 mi from UCSC Arboretum
About 19 miles from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, the Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott features fitness classes, various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
FromUS$ 159 /nightSelect
8.2
Great208 reviews
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1221 yd from City Center752 yd from Pacific Avenue
The Continental Inn, located about 10 minutes' drive from Neary Lagoon Park, boasts an outdoor swimming pool along with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
FromUS$ 74 /nightSelect
8.6
Great49 reviews
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1182 yd from City Center296 yd from Santa Cruz
Offering 49 rooms with views of the garden, the Santa Cruz is set in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, a 5-minute drive from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach.
FromUS$ 40 /nightSelect
8.4
Great360 reviews
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1060 yd from City Center307 yd from Santa Cruz
Including a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool, the smoke free Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz offers an outdoor pool and boasts a location in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz 9 minutes' stroll from Museum of Art and History.
FromUS$ 109 /nightSelect
8.0
Great149 reviews
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1401 yd from City Center233 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Comprising 27 rooms in the heart of Santa Cruz, the Aqua Breeze Inn lies approximately 13 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
FromUS$ 149 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good133 reviews
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1245 yd from City Center790 yd from Pacific Avenue
Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district within 0.9 miles of Laurel Park, the comfortable Motel offers various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
FromUS$ 65 /nightSelect
8.4
Great258 reviews
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1085 yd from City Center275 yd from Santa Cruz
Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz just 11 minutes' walk from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, the 2-star Bay Front Santa Cruz has 35 rooms and a swimming pool.
FromUS$ 100 /nightSelect
8.2
Great367 reviews
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1105 yd from City Center738 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The 2-star Solares includes a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool, boasting a prime location within 0.5 miles of the lake.
FromUS$ 67 /nightSelect
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8.2
Great101 reviews
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1444 yd from City Center156 yd from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the 2-star Seaway Inn is about 1.1 miles from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
FromUS$ 99 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good77 reviews
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1495 yd from City Center607 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Set 0.9 miles from Pacific Garden Mall, the 2-star Ocean Gate features 25 rooms with private bathrooms.
FromUS$ 200 /nightSelect
8.2
Great97 reviews
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1655 yd from City Center1135 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Offering 28 luxurious rooms as well as whirlpool baths and sauna facilities, the perfect Best Western Inn boasts an ideal setting not too far from Silicon Valley.
FromUS$ 134 /nightSelect
8.2
Great141 reviews
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1.2 mi from City Center1.1 mi from UCSC Arboretum
Located about 25 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, the Mission Inn entices guests with a hot tub and sauna facilities.
FromUS$ 114 /nightSelect
8.0
Great200 reviews
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1258 yd from City Center582 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Comprising 38 rooms in the very heart of Santa Cruz, the classic Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk lies a 15-minute walk from Seabright State Beach.
FromUS$ 87 /nightSelect
8.0
Great145 reviews
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1689 yd from City Center1170 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Offering the outdoor swimming pool, the 2-star National 9 Motel is located within 2 miles of Santa Cruz Wharf.
FromUS$ 84 /nightSelect
8.0
Great139 reviews
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1362 yd from City Center401 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Set 16 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Wharf, the Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features 8 rooms with private bathrooms.
FromUS$ 98 /nightSelect
8.6
Great76 reviews
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673 yd from City Center805 yd from Nickelodeon Theatre
While staying at the 3-star Babbling Brook you are invited to discover Santa Cruz Wharf, set 0.8 miles away, or Museum of Art and History, which is merely 0.9 miles away.
FromUS$ 209 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good124 reviews
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1168 yd from City Center671 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
10 minutes by foot from San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center, the 2-star Surf City Inn & Suites features an indoor pool along with a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool.
FromUS$ 77 /nightSelect
8.2
Great95 reviews
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1326 yd from City Center360 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Set just 0.8 miles from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, the Salt Air Lodge offers 27 rooms and an outdoor pool.
FromUS$ 192 /nightSelect
8.0
Great167 reviews
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1182 yd from City Center706 yd from Pacific Avenue
The 2-star non-smoking Islander Motel Santa Cruz is placed a 17-minute walk from Pacific Garden Mall and near a metro station.
FromUS$ 115 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good49 reviews
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1343 yd from City Center782 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Boasting the opportunity to go on a picnic by San Lorenzo River, which runs merely 450 feet away, the Quality Inn offers to relax in a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
FromUS$ 72 /nightSelect
8.4
Great337 reviews
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1611 yd from City Center1089 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Boasting a hot tub, sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool along with 62 rooms, the 2-star Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is set in the business Westside Santa Cruz district.
FromUS$ 94 /nightSelect
8.0
Great129 reviews
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1.7 mi from City Center824 yd from Rio Theatre
Boasting the opportunity to go on a picnic by Arana Wetland, which runs 0.4 miles away, the Hitching Post Studios Inn offers to relax in an outdoor heated pool.
FromUS$ 95 /nightSelect
8.2
Great304 reviews
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1218 yd from City Center598 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Riverside Inn & Suites is nestled in the very heart of Santa Cruz and about a 25-minute stroll from Neary Lagoon Park.
FromUS$ 127 /nightSelect
8.0
Great158 reviews
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1300 yd from City Center112 yd from Santa Cruz
Nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, the smoke free Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 13 minutes' walk from Laurel Park.
FromUS$ 108 /nightSelect
8.2
Great107 reviews
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1555 yd from City Center1023 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Guests can enjoy sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool provided by the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, An Ihg Hotel Santa Cruz, located 0.8 miles from Branciforte Creek 2.
FromUS$ 100 /nightSelect
8.4
Great43 reviews
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1260 yd from City Center143 yd from Santa Cruz
Boasting location within 600 feet of Santa Cruz Wharf, the Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites features spa therapy and barbecue, as well as offers 11 rooms.
FromUS$ 209 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good173 reviews
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1140 yd from City Center664 yd from Pacific Avenue
Located within 1.3 miles of Arana Gulch Trail, the Oceana Inn features various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities for guests' convenience.
FromUS$ 59 /nightSelect
8.0
Great150 reviews
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1296 yd from City Center68 yd from Santa Cruz
While staying at the Beachview Inn you are invited to discover Natural Bridges State Beach, set 2.2 miles away, or Santa Cruz Wharf, which is about 0.4 miles away.
FromUS$ 60 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good206 reviews
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1330 yd from City Center300 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz and approximately 16 minutes by foot from Museum of Art and History.
FromUS$ 59 /nightSelect
8.0
Great101 reviews
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1364 yd from City Center779 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, the 2-star Surestay Hotel By Best Western has a prime setting based in the heart of Santa Cruz.
FromUS$ 179 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good3 reviews
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2.4 mi from City Center206 yd from East Cliff Village Shopping Center
East Cliff Village Shopping Center is merely 5 minutes by foot from the Sunny Cove Motel, while Brommer Park is a 20-minute stroll away.
FromUS$ 150 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good34 reviews
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1.8 mi from City Center1716 yd from Rio Theatre
Comprising 14 rooms in the heart of Santa Cruz, the quaint Harbor Inn lies a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
FromUS$ 167 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good192 reviews
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1371 yd from City Center595 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is approximately 20 minutes' stroll from the 2-star Drift Inn, Llc, while Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is a 25-minute walk away.
FromUS$ 65 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good70 reviews
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1319 yd from City Center752 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Comprising 30 rooms, the 2-star Ocean Lodge - is set near the entertainment district of Santa Cruz, 10 minutes' drive from UCSC Arboretum.
FromUS$ 94 /nightSelect
8.6
Great93 reviews
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1565 yd from City Center1058 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Comprising 46 rooms, the 3-star Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is set near the shopping district of Santa Cruz, within 0.9 miles of Museum of Art and History.
FromUS$ 203 /nightSelect
7.4
Very good27 reviews
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1468 yd from City Center241 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Situated nearly a 10-minute stroll from Seabright Beach, the 2-star Coastview Inn offers 32 guest rooms.
FromUS$ 90 /nightSelect
8.2
Great280 reviews
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1307 yd from City Center866 yd from Pacific Avenue
Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the 2-star modern Pacific Inn Santa Cruz offers a swimming pool and a continental breakfast.
FromUS$ 209 /nightSelect
7.2
Very good22 reviews
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1338 yd from City Center325 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Situated within 0.5 miles of Seabright Beach, the 2-star budget Knights Inn Santa Cruz offers 27 guest rooms.
FromUS$ 145 /nightSelect
6.0
Guest rating5 reviews
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1400 yd from City Center341 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Lighthouse Field State Beach and Neary Lagoon Park are located 1.3 miles and 1.1 miles from the Super 8 Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk West Santa Cruz respectively.
FromUS$ 70 /nightSelect
4 adults
2 bedrooms
3 beds
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1221 yd from City Center403 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Boardwalk Dream Santa Cruz is situated in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 48 minutes' drive from Mineta San Jose International airport.
FromUS$ 209 /nightSelect
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1.3 mi from City Center792 yd from Rio Theatre
Set approximately 2.1 miles from Santa Cruz Wharf, the rooms in the Midtown Cottage- W/ Private Entrance And Views have views of mountain.
FromUS$ 154 /nightSelect
2 adults
1 bedroom
1 bed
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1.4 mi from City Center1476 yd from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
While staying at the English Garden Studio Suite you are invited to discover University of California at Santa Cruz, set approximately 25 minutes' walk away, or Santa Cruz Wharf, which is approximately 25 minutes' walk away.
FromUS$ 120 /nightSelect
3 adults
1 bedroom
2 beds
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1213 yd from City Center375 yd from Santa Cruz
The Beach Hill Bungalow is nestled in the center of Santa Cruz and a 16-minute walk from Neary Lagoon Park.
FromUS$ 211 /nightSelect

FAQs about cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Check out these 6 answers to FAQs if you don't know where to find and how to choose cheap hotels in Santa Cruz.

What are the cheapest properties in Santa Cruz?

To spend your Santa Cruz trip in an economical way, find out a hotel among 9 affordable deals on Booked.net. Consider booking Best Western Plus All Suites Inn with rating 7.8/10, where prices start from 70US$ per night. This 3-star deal provides cribs, a business center and a Jacuzzi, as well as fashionable, air-conditioned and comfortable rooms. You may also find out Quality Inn rated 7.0/10 at the cost of 104US$ per night. It has a golf course, a seasonal outdoor pool and newspaper service on site. Find out other cheap places like Best Western Inn, Hampton Inn West, Ca and Hampton Inn .

What are the best budget hotels not far from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

For guests looking for an affordable option not far from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, there are 6 properties to choose from. Alternatively, you may find out Capri Motel Beach Boardwalk (rating: 6.4/10) with a golf course, bowling and mini golf on site. It's set 10 minutes' walk from the landmark and costs 179US$ per night. Other perfect deals include Budget Inn, Howard Johnson By Wyndham Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Inn .

What are the cheapest 4-star hotels in Santa Cruz?

According to Booked.net travel data, there are 3 4-star budget options to choose from. Chaminade Resort & Spa rated 8.0/10 is also a perfect 4-star hotel with a tennis court, a golf course and newspaper service.

What are the top cheap accommodations featuring free parking?

According to Booked.net travel data, there are 16 deals on Booked.net. We recommend Carousel Beach Inn rated 8.0/10 with 24-hour security, free private parking and 24 hour front desk assistance on site. It's located a 10-minute walk from Ocean View Park and costs 164US$ per night. Alternatively, you may book Bella Notte Inn rated 8.2/10, featuring hiking, a free parking lot and free private parking. It costs 222US$ per night.

What are the top Santa Cruz cheap hotels providing a free breakfast?

We recommend Ramada Limited Water Street rated 6.6/10, which is set 0.9 miles from Nickelodeon Theatre. Guests can enjoy Japanese and Asian meals at Sake japanese Steak House & Sushi restaurant nearby.

What are the most popular budget hotels in Santa Cruz among families?

If you're traveling with your family, Booked.net offers 18 cheap hotels to choose from. You may book Hitching Post Studios Inn (rating: 7.2/10) for 211US$ per night. This perfect family option is a 5-minute walk from Arana Gulch Trail and offers express check-out and 24-hour reception on site. You may also like Ramada Limited Water Street rated 6.6/10 at the price of 126US$ per night. This accommodation offers express check-out, 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning, as well as an outdoor pool and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool on site.

Cheap and budget hotels in Santa Cruz essential information

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