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View on map1200 yd from City Center700 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.
8.6
Great49 reviews
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View on map4.3 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.
8.6
Great122 reviews
From   US$ 75 /nightSelect
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1700 yd from City Center200 yd from Sky Glider
Neary Lagoon Park is 0.9 miles from the Carousel Beach Inn, while Nickelodeon Theatre is 0.9 miles away.
8.2
Great33 reviews
From   US$ 129 /nightSelect
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1200 yd from City Center800 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.
8.2
Great234 reviews
From   US$ 67 /nightSelect
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1600 yd from City Center1100 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.
8.6
Great72 reviews
From   US$ 219 /nightSelect
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1100 yd from City Center400 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.
8.4
Great237 reviews
From   US$ 109 /nightSelect
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1500 yd from City Center300 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.
7.6
Very good61 reviews
From   US$ 149 /nightSelect
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1700 yd from City Center1100 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.
8.6
Great256 reviews
From   US$ 94 /nightSelect
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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.
8.4
Great38 reviews
From   US$ 216 /nightSelect
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1700 yd from City Center1200 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.
8.2
Great65 reviews
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1.8 mi from City Center800 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.
8.4
Great57 reviews
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1200 yd from City Center300 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.
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1500 yd from City Center200 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.
8.4
Great15 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.
8.6
Great59 reviews
From   US$ 114 /nightSelect
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1300 yd from City Center800 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.
8.2
Great145 reviews
From   US$ 197 /nightSelect
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1300 yd from City Center600 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.
7.8
Very good112 reviews
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1100 yd from City Center300 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.
8.4
Great202 reviews
From   US$ 126 /nightSelect
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1300 yd from City Center200 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.
7.6
Very good59 reviews
From   US$ 108 /nightSelect
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1500 yd from City Center700 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.
7.2
Very good37 reviews
From   US$ 75 /nightSelect
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1400 yd from City Center500 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.
7.8
Very good80 reviews
From   US$ 85 /nightSelect
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1200 yd from City Center800 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.
8.0
Great88 reviews
From   US$ 115 /nightSelect
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1700 yd from City Center1200 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.
7.6
Very good45 reviews
From   US$ 89 /nightSelect
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1400 yd from City Center400 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.
8.0
Great5 reviews
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1.7 mi from City Center900 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.
7.8
Very good64 reviews
From   US$ 95 /nightSelect
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1400 yd from City Center800 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.
8.0
Great55 reviews
From   US$ 102 /nightSelect
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1500 yd from City Center400 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The 2-star Comfort Inn Boardwalk Santa Cruz boasts an outdoor heated swimming pool and has 28 rooms, featuring a location a short walk from a bus stop.
8.6
Great106 reviews
From   US$ 175 /nightSelect
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1400 yd from City Center800 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.
7.6
Very good30 reviews
From   US$ 72 /nightSelect
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1200 yd from City Center700 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.
7.2
Very good58 reviews
From   US$ 59 /nightSelect
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1600 yd from City Center1100 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.
8.4
Great49 reviews
From   US$ 100 /nightSelect
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1200 yd from City Center800 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.
8.6
Great186 reviews
From   US$ 134 /nightSelect
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1300 yd from City Center600 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.
8.2
Great174 reviews
From   US$ 127 /nightSelect
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1300 yd from City Center100 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.
7.6
Very good61 reviews
From   US$ 60 /nightSelect
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1300 yd from City Center900 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.
7.4
Very good76 reviews
From   US$ 65 /nightSelect
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1.8 mi from City Center1400 yd from Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
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.
7.8
Very good15 reviews
From   US$ 167 /nightSelect
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1400 yd from City Center600 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.
6.8
Nice67 reviews
From   US$ 95 /nightSelect
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1400 yd from City Center400 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Situated within 0.8 miles of Seabright Beach, the smoke-free Super 8 By Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East offers 23 guest rooms.
8.4
Great90 reviews
From   US$ 233 /nightSelect
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1400 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.
7.6
Very good112 reviews
From   US$ 59 /nightSelect
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1.3 mi from City Center1.1 mi from UCSC Arboretum
Set within 1.7 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the newly built Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district.
5.8
Guest rating2 reviews
From   US$ 312 /nightSelect
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1200 yd from City Center700 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.
7.2
Very good63 reviews
From   US$ 77 /nightSelect
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1500 yd from City Center300 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Situated nearly a 10-minute stroll from Seabright Beach, the 2-star Coastview Inn offers 32 guest rooms.
7.4
Very good27 reviews
From   US$ 90 /nightSelect
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1400 yd from City Center400 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.
7.2
Very good22 reviews
From   US$ 145 /nightSelect
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1400 yd from City Center400 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.
6.0
Guest rating5 reviews
From   US$ 70 /nightSelect
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1400 yd from City Center800 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.
6.6
Nice30 reviews
From   US$ 94 /nightSelect
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1300 yd from City Center200 yd from Santa Cruz
The 2-star smoke free La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz is settled in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 700 feet from Swimming Dolphins, and includes a snack bar.
From   US$ 307 /nightSelect
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3 beds
1300 yd from City Center500 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.
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1.3 mi from City Center800 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.
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FAQs about cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

We created these 6 answers to questions about cheap hotels in Santa Cruz to make your planning easier.

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.