Here is our list of recommended cheap Santa Cruz hotels. Wherever possible, we have excluded one-star hotels, hostels, apartments or other accommodation types, and anything rated below average by our verified user ratings. Hope you enjoy our recommendations!
Not cheap enough? It's often cheaper to stay a little bit out of town. How about trying Capitola, Aptos, Rio del Mar, Scotts Valley, Ben Lomond.
Address: 1101 OCEAN STREET, Santa Cruz, United States
The Quality Inn Santa Cruz is located near the beaches of Santa Cruz, CA. Guests will be within close proximity of several attractions, including the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Roaring Camp Railroad, the Seymour Marine Discover Center, the Harley Davidson Museum, the Mystery Spot, the Rio Theatre, the Big Basin Redwoods State Park, and Neptune's Kingdom. Many guests may choose to fly in to the San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose airports, which are located less than fifty miles from the Quality Inn Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz also offers an airport located just moments from the hotel. Many attractions are within walking distance, and taxis and buses are also available. Guest rooms at the Quality Inn Santa Cruz are equipped with standard amenities, such as cable television, Internet connections, coffee makers, refrigerators, microwaves, irons, clock radios, blackout drapes, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. Rollaway beds, non-smoking rooms, and handicapped accessible accommodations are all available upon request. Many amenities are offered by the Quality Inn Santa Cruz, including a complimentary Continental breakfast served daily. Guests will enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, free parking, high-speed Internet access, and sun deck.
from 53 USD*
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Address: 555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz, United States
This Santa Cruz hotel is situated in the mountains of Santa Cruz, CA. Guests of the Inn at Pasatiempo Santa Cruz will find many nearby attractions, including the Pasatiempo Golf Course, the beaches of Santa Cruz, the Monterrey Aquarium, Neptune's Kingdom, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the Mystery Spot, and the Ocean View Park. The Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose airports are all located within fifty miles of the Inn at Pasatiempo Santa Cruz. Guests may also fly into the Santa Cruz Airport. Taxi services and public transportation are available to guests for travel within the city. Each of the Inn at Pasatiempo Santa Cruz's 54 guest accommodations features cathedral ceilings with fans. Guest can also enjoy the cable television, high-speed Internet access, bath supplies, hair dryers, clock radios, irons, and coffee makers. Guests with disabilities may request accessible accommodations. Guests will enjoy several comforts at the Inn at Pasatiempo Santa Cruz, including the steakhouse restaurant and lounge bar on the premises. For recreation, guests can avail of the golf course or the outdoor swimming pool. The hotel staff offers laundry services and dry cleaning. Other amenities include the gardens, conference rooms, and high-speed Internet access.
from 60 USD*
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Address: 130 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, United States
The Howard Johnson Inn Santa Cruz is located near Fisherman's Wharf in Santa Cruz, CA. Many places nearby will interest visitors, including the beaches, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, the Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the Surf Museum, the Mystery Spot, the Harley Davidson Museum, Neptune's Kingdom, and the Rio Theatre. The Howard Johnson Inn Santa Cruz is located minutes from the Santa Cruz Airport, though guests may choose to fly into San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose. Many attractions are within walking distance of the hotel, and guests will find taxi services and public transportation easy to arrange. Each guest room at the Howard Johnson Inn Santa Cruz offers several amenities, including cable television, high-speed Internet connections, clock radios, blackout drapes, ocean views, irons, and hair dryers. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be arranged upon reservation. Many amenities are available at the Howard Johnson Inn Santa Cruz, including a restaurant located on the premises. Business travelers will find ample meeting space, a well-equipped business center, and high-speed Internet services for their use. The front desk is open 24 hours per day, and parking is always free for hotel guests. A Continental breakfast is served each morning.
from 66 USD*
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Address: 301 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, United States
This Santa Cruz accommodation is just steps away from the beaches in Santa Cruz, CA. Guests of the Coastview Inn Santa Cruz will find many other nearby attractions, including the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Neptune's Kingdom, the Mystery Spot, the Rio Theatre, the Surf Museum, the Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, and the Harley Davidson Museum. The Santa Cruz Airport is located a few miles from the Coastview Inn Santa Cruz. Other nearby airports are located in San Francisco and San Jose, each located within fifty miles of the city. Many attractions are located within walking distance of the hotel, but taxi and bus services are also available. Every room at the Coastview Inn Santa Cruz is smoke-free. Guests can enjoy the cable television, blackout drapes, clock radios, desks, microwaves, refrigerators, irons, ocean view rooms, high-speed Internet connections, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. Accessible rooms for persons with disabilities are available upon request. The Coastview Inn Santa Cruz offers its guests many amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool and an on-site parking garage. The front desk is available for any guest needs, and wireless high-speed Internet access is available in public areas of the hotels. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning.
from 69 USD*
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Address: 414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, United States
This Santa Cruz hotel is located in the heart of Santa Cruz, CA. The Continental Inn Santa Cruz is near many places of interest, including the beaches, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Harley Davidson Museum, the Mystery Spot, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, the Monterrey Aquarium, the Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Neptune's Kingdom, and the Ocean View Park. The Santa Cruz Airport is a short drive from the Continental Inn Santa Cruz, and the San Jose Airport is approximately 35 miles away. Guest will find many attractions, dining options, and shops within walking distance of the hotel. The city offers public transportation for travel within the city. Every guest room at the Continental Inn Santa Cruz offer standard and upscale amenities, including cable televisions with in-room movies, high-speed wireless Internet connections, makeup mirrors, hair dryers, bath products, coffee makers, refrigerators, and premium bedding. Accessible accommodations for the physically challenged are available upon request. Many amenities are provided at the Continental Inn Santa Cruz, including a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning, and laundry services. A complimentary Continental breakfast is served each morning, along with the daily newspaper. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and high-speed Internet access throughout the property.
from 77 USD*
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Address: 301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States
The Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA. Guests will find many places of interest in the area, including the beaches, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Neptune's Kingdom, the Monterrey Aquarium, the Surf Museum, the Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the Mystery Spot, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, and the Harley Davidson Museum. The Santa Cruz Airport is located a short drive from the Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz. Guests may also choose to fly in to the San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose airports, which are located within fifty miles of the city. Many attractions, restaurants, and shops are within walking distance of the hotel. Several amenities are standard in the Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz's guest rooms, including cable television, irons, microwaves, refrigerators, clock radios, high-speed Internet connections, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. Accessible rooms for guests with physical limitations are available upon request. Guests will find many comforts at the Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz, including on-site laundry facilities and free parking. For relaxation, there is an outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool spa, and sun deck. Business travelers will enjoy the copy and fax services and high-speed Internet access. A complimentary Continental breakfast is served each morning.
from 77 USD*
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Address: 1505 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, United States
This Santa Cruz hotel is located near the beaches of Santa Cruz, CA. Many attractions are within the vicinity of the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz, including the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Neptune's Kingdom, the Mystery Spot, Fisherman's Wharf, the Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the Surf Museum, the Rio Theatre, the Harley Davidson Museum, and the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. The Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is located within minutes of the Santa Cruz Airport. Shuttle services are available to guests for a small fee. Several of the sights are within walking distance from the hotel, but taxi services and public transportation are easily arranged, as well. The guest rooms at the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz offers several standard and upscale amenities, such as flat screen cable televisions, DVD players, microwaves, mini-refrigerators, desks, clock radios, irons, safes, premium bedding, hair dryers, and complimentary bath products. Handicapped accommodations are available upon request. Guests of the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz will find many amenities, including an indoor pool, a video library, and a complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Business travelers will be welcome to use the copy and fax capabilities at the front desk, as well as the high-speed Internet services. Parking is free for hotel guests that arrive by car.
from 79 USD*
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Address: 6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, United States
A host of scenic sites are located near the Hilton Hotel Scotts Valley Santa Cruz. Among these are the Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Henry Cowell Redwood State Park, Big Basin State Park and the Roaring Camp Railroad. Several corporate offices are likewise within close range. There are more than 100 guest rooms and suites at the Hilton Hotel Scotts Valley Santa Cruz. These accommodations are equipped with kitchen facilities, free Internet connections, LCD televisions, work areas, ironing equipment and dataport phones. Wet bars and seating areas with sofa beds can be found in select units. The Hilton Hotel Scotts Valley Santa Cruz features over 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This six-storey hotel also provides a 24-hour business center, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness room, a concierge desk, an ATM and a gift shop. Guests can wine and dine at Cafe Max located on site.
from 96 USD*
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Address: 1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, United States
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz is located in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, CA, near the beaches, Neptune's Kingdom, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests will also find many other places of interest nearby, including the Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, the Surf Museum, the Rio Theatre, the Harley Davidson Museum, and the Mystery Spot. Santa Cruz has its own airport, and is also located within 50 miles of four other major airports. Guests may arrange taxi or bus transportation for travel within the city. Many attractions are within walking distance of the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz. Each of the guest rooms at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz offers a host of amenities, including cable television, premium bedding, luxury bath products, clock radios, high-speed Internet access, hair dryers, refrigerators, irons, and microwaves. Non-smoking rooms, rollaway beds, and handicapped accessible rooms are all available upon request. Guests of the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz will enjoy many amenities, including a fitness center with an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a whirlpool spa. Business travelers will find meeting spaces, office equipment, and high-speed Internet connections for their use. A complimentary Continental breakfast is served each morning in the breakfast room.
from 106 USD*
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Address: 174 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, United States
This Santa Cruz accommodation is situated on a bluff across from the beach in Santa Cruz, CA. The West Cliff Inn Santa Cruz is near several attractions, including the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Mystery Spot, the Harley Davidson Museum, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, the Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the Surf Museum, the Rio Theatre, and Neptune's Kingdom. The West Cliff Inn Santa Cruz is located just minutes from the Santa Cruz Airport, though guests may choose to arrive by way of the airports in San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose. Taxi services and buses are available for travel throughout the city. Each of the West Cliff Inn Santa Cruz's nine guest rooms features premier bedding, a fireplace, cable television, desks, jetted tubs, bathrobes, luxury bath items, cable television, DVD players, clock radios, irons, and hair dryers. Housekeeping services are available on a daily basis. Guests of the West Cliff Inn Santa Cruz will be impressed with its concierge and planning services. Other comforts include fresh cookies, turndown services, afternoon wine services, an entertainment lending library, and complimentary refreshments served throughout the day. A full breakfast is served each morning, and high-speed Internet is available throughout the property.
from 143 USD*
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