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Tonight
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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23 Sept - 24 Sept
This weekend
25 Sept - 27 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Santa Cruz cheap hotels

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Frank
Rp2.563.722
Rp2.951.324 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

2. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Grester
Rp2.409.345
Rp2.778.122 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Steve
Rp2.248.722
Rp2.597.910 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

4. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Bertha
Rp1.666.073
Rp1.928.267 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
jessika
Rp2.654.206
Rp3.052.842 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.
A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.
A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.
A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Justin
Rp1.057.435
Rp1.525.205 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Seaside Inn & Suites
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.
A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Natalya
Rp2.235.872
Rp2.583.494 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Anthony
Rp1.469.492
Rp1.924.459 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Brooke
Rp2.712.744
Rp3.118.520 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.
A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.
A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

10. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Michael
Rp1.268.922
Rp1.652.311 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Beachview Inn
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

10/10 Excellent
"The location worked well for the activities that I planned. The breakfast was suitable for my needs. The staff very helpful. The room was spacious. The hotel is has two stories and no elevator. Fortunately they sent a message to make me aware of this and I got a needed first floor room."
Debra 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I would definitely stay at this hotel again."
Charlene 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Mission Inn
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"Room is clean"
Shalliemar 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"It was excellent stay away from home."
Matt 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Surf City Inn and Suites

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Cruz like for travellers on a budget?
Santa Cruz has a variety of cheap accommodation options and things to do, making it a great getaway spot for budget travellers. In addition to its well-known attractions such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, this destination is home to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Pleasure Point Park, which you can enjoy while spending very little.
What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Santa Cruz?
Based on our traveller reviews, Ocean Pacific Lodge is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other choices to stay on the cheap include Beachview Inn and Torch Lite Inn.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Santa Cruz?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Santa Cruz, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 677 mm.
What is there to see and do in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz is known for its sporting events and surfing, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions that interest you most, such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, and then look for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. Enjoy the outdoors at Santa Cruz Main Beach and Cowell's Beach, or hunt for bargains with some shopping at Ocean Street.
How can I get to Santa Cruz and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Santa Cruz is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The most convenient airport is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the centre in Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal). However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can look into flights to San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.), which is 27.6 mi (44.3 km) away. Santa Cruz might not have very many public transport options so renting a car could be a reasonable alternative to see more of the area.

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