Best Budget hotels in Santa Cruz
Hitching Post Studios Inn
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
Located approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the 2-star Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz provides guests with baggage storage. There is also secured parking.
Facing the city, some of the 23 rooms come with wireless internet and a flat-screen cable TV, and such essentials as individual climate control and ironing equipment. Some rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Bathrooms feature a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with comforts such as a hairdryer and towels.
Hitching Post Studios Inn
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Located approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the 2-star Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz provides guests with baggage storage. There is also secured parking.
Facing the city, some of the 23 rooms come with wireless internet and a flat-screen cable TV, and such essentials as individual climate control and ironing equipment. Some rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Bathrooms feature a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with comforts such as a hairdryer and towels.
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Guest favorite
Carousel Beach Inn
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Patio
Located a mere 1.1 km from the 2-star Carousel Beach Inn Santa Cruz, guests can reach the historic Looff Carousel. There is a vending machine and a lift at this Santa Cruz hotel.
They feature bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower as well as hairdryers and shower caps.
Carousel Beach Inn
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Patio
Carousel Beach Inn
Located a mere 1.1 km from the 2-star Carousel Beach Inn Santa Cruz, guests can reach the historic Looff Carousel. There is a vending machine and a lift at this Santa Cruz hotel.
They feature bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower as well as hairdryers and shower caps.
Drift Inn, Llc
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Terrace
Situated around a 5-minute drive from Duck Island Pond, the 2-star budget Drift Inn, Llc Santa Cruz includes 11 rooms for guests. While staying in the motel, you are invited to discover Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, located only 1.6 km away, or walk for only 13 minutes to reach Seabright State Sandy Beach.
Drift Inn, Llc
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Terrace
Drift Inn, Llc
Situated around a 5-minute drive from Duck Island Pond, the 2-star budget Drift Inn, Llc Santa Cruz includes 11 rooms for guests. While staying in the motel, you are invited to discover Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, located only 1.6 km away, or walk for only 13 minutes to reach Seabright State Sandy Beach.
Cheap Hotels in Santa Cruz City Center
National 9 Motel
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Situated around a 10-minute drive from the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, the 2-star smoke-free National 9 Motel Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi in public areas, and a car park on site. This Santa Cruz motel offers 25 rooms in the popular area of the city, just 1.8 km from the arts theater "Rio Theatre", which is highly recommended as a place to have fun.
Comprising a balcony, the air-conditioned rooms welcome guests with an air conditioner, and offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a cable TV with HBO. The bathrooms feature a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations, along with hairdryers and towels.
National 9 Motel
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
National 9 Motel
Situated around a 10-minute drive from the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, the 2-star smoke-free National 9 Motel Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi in public areas, and a car park on site. This Santa Cruz motel offers 25 rooms in the popular area of the city, just 1.8 km from the arts theater "Rio Theatre", which is highly recommended as a place to have fun.
Comprising a balcony, the air-conditioned rooms welcome guests with an air conditioner, and offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a cable TV with HBO. The bathrooms feature a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations, along with hairdryers and towels.
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Beach access
Seaway Inn
- Car park
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun loungers
The 3-star smoke-free Seaway Inn Santa Cruz lies in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, within reach of entertainment venues like the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre", only 1.1 km away. A charging station for electric vehicles is provided on site.
The rooms have a patio and a living room, along with tea and coffee-making facilities for your convenience. Offering such amenities as a hairdryer and shower caps, the bathrooms also include a separate toilet and a shower. You can enjoy view of the ocean from the rooms.
Seaway Inn
- Car park
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun loungers
Seaway Inn
The 3-star smoke-free Seaway Inn Santa Cruz lies in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, within reach of entertainment venues like the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre", only 1.1 km away. A charging station for electric vehicles is provided on site.
The rooms have a patio and a living room, along with tea and coffee-making facilities for your convenience. Offering such amenities as a hairdryer and shower caps, the bathrooms also include a separate toilet and a shower. You can enjoy view of the ocean from the rooms.
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Best-rated
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
The 3-star smoke-free Hyatt Place Santa Cruz hotel, situated about 25 minutes' walk from the sporty Harvey West Park, offers a conference space and meeting rooms for corporate guests. Including a lounge bar, among other details of the comfortable hotel you will find an ATM and a lift.
Staying at one of the 61 rooms at the hotel, guests have access to a seating area. In-room comforts include an iron with ironing board and climate control, along with tea and coffee-making facilities. The modern bathrooms come with a hairdryer and bath sheets as well as a separate toilet and a shower.
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
The 3-star smoke-free Hyatt Place Santa Cruz hotel, situated about 25 minutes' walk from the sporty Harvey West Park, offers a conference space and meeting rooms for corporate guests. Including a lounge bar, among other details of the comfortable hotel you will find an ATM and a lift.
Staying at one of the 61 rooms at the hotel, guests have access to a seating area. In-room comforts include an iron with ironing board and climate control, along with tea and coffee-making facilities. The modern bathrooms come with a hairdryer and bath sheets as well as a separate toilet and a shower.
Cheap Hotels in Santa Cruz with Free Parking
Beachview Inn
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
The smoke-free Beachview Inn Santa Cruz offers proximity to Cowell Beach, which is located merely 650 metres away. The 2-star hotel also provides guests with Wi-Fi, available in public areas.
The 14 rooms include a sitting area equipped with air conditioning to ensure guests' comfort. The rooms include private bathrooms. They offer bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination along with a hairdryer and a dryer.
Beachview Inn
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
Beachview Inn
The smoke-free Beachview Inn Santa Cruz offers proximity to Cowell Beach, which is located merely 650 metres away. The 2-star hotel also provides guests with Wi-Fi, available in public areas.
The 14 rooms include a sitting area equipped with air conditioning to ensure guests' comfort. The rooms include private bathrooms. They offer bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination along with a hairdryer and a dryer.
Mission Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Terrace
Offering a Jacuzzi and a sauna, the 3-star Mission Inn Santa Cruz is nestled approximately 5 minutes' walk from New Leaf Community Markets and approximately 2 km from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach. Wi-Fi is available in public areas as well as a vending machine and complimentary newspapers are provided on site.
The rooms at the accommodation feature a writing desk, along with a parquet floor for guests' convenience. These air-conditioned rooms are also equipped with an individual safe, and such comforts as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Private bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet as well as hair dryers and bath sheets.
Mission Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Terrace
Mission Inn
Offering a Jacuzzi and a sauna, the 3-star Mission Inn Santa Cruz is nestled approximately 5 minutes' walk from New Leaf Community Markets and approximately 2 km from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach. Wi-Fi is available in public areas as well as a vending machine and complimentary newspapers are provided on site.
The rooms at the accommodation feature a writing desk, along with a parquet floor for guests' convenience. These air-conditioned rooms are also equipped with an individual safe, and such comforts as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Private bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet as well as hair dryers and bath sheets.
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Top location
Ocean Pacific Lodge
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor swimming pool
Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz hotel is around a 25-minute walk from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach, and features a lift and a vending machine onsite. The motel also offers guests Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and bath sheets. A sea view is offered in all rooms.
Ocean Pacific Lodge
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor swimming pool
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz hotel is around a 25-minute walk from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach, and features a lift and a vending machine onsite. The motel also offers guests Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and bath sheets. A sea view is offered in all rooms.
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Vending machines
Providing 24 rooms, the 2-star Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is nestled approximately 5 minutes' walk from San Lorenzo River. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas and a car park is available on site.
The rooms come with coffee/tea making facilities, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' convenience. Rooms are equipped with private bathrooms.
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Vending machines
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Providing 24 rooms, the 2-star Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is nestled approximately 5 minutes' walk from San Lorenzo River. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas and a car park is available on site.
The rooms come with coffee/tea making facilities, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' convenience. Rooms are equipped with private bathrooms.
Islander Motel Santa Cruz Ca
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Vending machines
- Outdoor swimming pool
The smoke-free Islander Motel Santa Cruz Ca is nearly a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River and features an outdoor swimming pool for a more relaxing stay. Guests who stay at this 2-star motel can park their car on site.
Islander Motel Santa Cruz Ca
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Vending machines
- Outdoor swimming pool
Islander Motel Santa Cruz Ca
The smoke-free Islander Motel Santa Cruz Ca is nearly a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River and features an outdoor swimming pool for a more relaxing stay. Guests who stay at this 2-star motel can park their car on site.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg
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Car park
US$ 10 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg is 2.5 km from such cultural places of interest as Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in the rooms, as well as a lift and a vending machine on site.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg
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Car park
US$ 10 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg
Nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg is 2.5 km from such cultural places of interest as Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in the rooms, as well as a lift and a vending machine on site.
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Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Golf centre
Offering a relaxing atmosphere, the smoke-free Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz lies in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, around a 5-minute walk from Art League Inc-Santa Cruz. Highlights at this 2-star motel include Wi-Fi in public areas.
The rooms feature blackout curtains and air conditioning, along with Wi-Fi and an LCD TV for guests' utmost comfort. Furnished with a parquet floor, these air-conditioned rooms also have a writing table. Bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination as well as a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Golf centre
Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk
Offering a relaxing atmosphere, the smoke-free Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz lies in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, around a 5-minute walk from Art League Inc-Santa Cruz. Highlights at this 2-star motel include Wi-Fi in public areas.
The rooms feature blackout curtains and air conditioning, along with Wi-Fi and an LCD TV for guests' utmost comfort. Furnished with a parquet floor, these air-conditioned rooms also have a writing table. Bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination as well as a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Situated 5 minutes' walk from First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz, Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North offers an outdoor heated pool. Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas and a car park is provided on site.
The 62 rooms at this 4-star hotel are equipped with comforts such as an ironing set and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They offer bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower along with a hair dryer and bath sheets.
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Situated 5 minutes' walk from First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz, Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North offers an outdoor heated pool. Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas and a car park is provided on site.
The 62 rooms at this 4-star hotel are equipped with comforts such as an ironing set and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They offer bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower along with a hair dryer and bath sheets.
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Great deal
Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
Located just 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 2-star Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling Santa Cruz provides guests with luggage storage. This Santa Cruz hotel provides Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Some of the 25 air-conditioned rooms at the hotel are furnished with a study desk, and appointed with a mini-bar and coffee/tea making machines. These rooms also have tiled floors. The private bathrooms include a separate toilet, and amenities such as towels. Some of these air-conditioned rooms face the city.
Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling
Located just 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 2-star Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling Santa Cruz provides guests with luggage storage. This Santa Cruz hotel provides Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Some of the 25 air-conditioned rooms at the hotel are furnished with a study desk, and appointed with a mini-bar and coffee/tea making machines. These rooms also have tiled floors. The private bathrooms include a separate toilet, and amenities such as towels. Some of these air-conditioned rooms face the city.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Cheap Hotels in Santa Cruz, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Hitching Post Studios Inn |
8.5 / 10 (416 Reviews) |
From 75$ | |
| Carousel Beach Inn |
8.5 / 10 (1756 Reviews) |
From 109$ | |
| Drift Inn, Llc |
7.8 / 10 (760 Reviews) |
From 65$ | |
| National 9 Motel |
8.3 / 10 (635 Reviews) |
From 89$ | |
| Seaway Inn |
8.5 / 10 (150 Reviews) |
From 99$ |
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