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
Located within a 1-km distance of the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach", the 2-star budget Drift Inn, Llc Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site.
Each of the 11 rooms is equipped with air conditioning as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Drift Inn, Llc
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Terrace
Drift Inn, Llc
Located within a 1-km distance of the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach", the 2-star budget Drift Inn, Llc Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site.
Each of the 11 rooms is equipped with air conditioning as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
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
Situated about 20 minutes on foot from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach, the 3-star smoke-free Seaway Inn Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi in public areas and a charging station for electric vehicles on site.
The air-conditioned rooms comprise a patio and a living room, and offer free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with tea and coffee-making facilities. Featuring a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms also come with hairdryers and towels. The rooms also look out over the ocean.
Seaway Inn
- Car park
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun loungers
Seaway Inn
Situated about 20 minutes on foot from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach, the 3-star smoke-free Seaway Inn Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi in public areas and a charging station for electric vehicles on site.
The air-conditioned rooms comprise a patio and a living room, and offer free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with tea and coffee-making facilities. Featuring a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms also come with hairdryers and towels. The rooms also look out over the ocean.
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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
Offering a lobby area, the smoke-free Beachview Inn Santa Cruz lies in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, just 0.6 km from the Cowell Beach and nearly 25 minutes' walk from such cultural places of interest as the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. At the 2-star hotel, guests can find a golf course to stay active.
The Beachview Inn Santa Cruz welcomes guests to 14 rooms fitted with an air conditioner as well as complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms also feature private bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, along with such comforts as hair dryers and towels.
Beachview Inn
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
Beachview Inn
Offering a lobby area, the smoke-free Beachview Inn Santa Cruz lies in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, just 0.6 km from the Cowell Beach and nearly 25 minutes' walk from such cultural places of interest as the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. At the 2-star hotel, guests can find a golf course to stay active.
The Beachview Inn Santa Cruz welcomes guests to 14 rooms fitted with an air conditioner as well as complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms also feature private bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, along with such comforts as hair dryers and towels.
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 around 5 minutes' walk from the New Leaf Community Markets and approximately 2 km from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach. Boasting air-conditioned rooms with numerous modern amenities, this Santa Cruz hotel also provides guests with meeting rooms featuring a computer workstation and a photocopy machine.
The air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as air conditioning. The rooms include a private bathroom. The bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with 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 around 5 minutes' walk from the New Leaf Community Markets and approximately 2 km from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach. Boasting air-conditioned rooms with numerous modern amenities, this Santa Cruz hotel also provides guests with meeting rooms featuring a computer workstation and a photocopy machine.
The air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as air conditioning. The rooms include a private bathroom. The bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with 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 located around a 25-minute walk from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach and offers a lift and a vending machine. The motel features a heated pool and Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The hotel welcomes guests to 55 rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts like ironing facilities and air conditioning. A separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and bath sheets, are provided in the bathroom. They offer views of the sea.
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 located around a 25-minute walk from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach and offers a lift and a vending machine. The motel features a heated pool and Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The hotel welcomes guests to 55 rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts like ironing facilities and air conditioning. A separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and bath sheets, are provided in the bathroom. They offer views of the sea.
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Vending machines
Located merely 1.1 km from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, the 2-star Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is about 5 minutes' walk from the Mike Fox Skate Park. The inn features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.
There are 24 rooms at the Riverside Inn & Suites, each of them has air conditioning, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms have 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
Located merely 1.1 km from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, the 2-star Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is about 5 minutes' walk from the Mike Fox Skate Park. The inn features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.
There are 24 rooms at the Riverside Inn & Suites, each of them has air conditioning, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms have 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 approximately a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River and features an outdoor swimming pool for a more relaxing stay. This 2-star motel provides guests with Wi-Fi in the rooms.
There are 6 rooms featuring an air conditioner, as well as modern amenities like a 40-inch flat-screen TV and premium cable channels.
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 approximately a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River and features an outdoor swimming pool for a more relaxing stay. This 2-star motel provides guests with Wi-Fi in the rooms.
There are 6 rooms featuring an air conditioner, as well as modern amenities like a 40-inch flat-screen TV and premium cable channels.
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
The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg is approximately a 15-minute walk from Branciforte Creek 2 and features a heated pool for a more relaxing stay. Among the facilities of the hotel there are a lift and a vending machine, along with Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The rooms at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg have an LCD TV set and a docking station, along with coffee making facilities for your convenience. The rooms have hardwood furniture.
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
The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg is approximately a 15-minute walk from Branciforte Creek 2 and features a heated pool for a more relaxing stay. Among the facilities of the hotel there are a lift and a vending machine, along with Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The rooms at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg have an LCD TV set and a docking station, along with coffee making facilities for your convenience. The rooms have hardwood furniture.
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Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Golf centre
Situated approximately a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River, the smoke-free Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz includes 38 rooms. This 2-star motel offers Wi-Fi in public areas as well as 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service.
The air-conditioned rooms are complete with blackout drapes and air conditioning, along with modern facilities such as complimentary wireless internet and a LCD TV. Offering such amenities as a hair dryer and bath sheets, the bathrooms also include a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination.
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
Situated approximately a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River, the smoke-free Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz includes 38 rooms. This 2-star motel offers Wi-Fi in public areas as well as 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service.
The air-conditioned rooms are complete with blackout drapes and air conditioning, along with modern facilities such as complimentary wireless internet and a LCD TV. Offering such amenities as a hair dryer and bath sheets, the bathrooms also include a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination.
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Offering a sauna and spa therapy, Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North is located 5 minutes' walk from First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz in a business district. This inn offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.
This property welcomes guests to 62 rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts like an ironing set and air conditioning. Bathrooms, equipped with a separate toilet and a shower, also feature 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
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Offering a sauna and spa therapy, Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North is located 5 minutes' walk from First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz in a business district. This inn offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.
This property welcomes guests to 62 rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts like an ironing set and air conditioning. Bathrooms, equipped with a separate toilet and a shower, also feature a hairdryer 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 a mere 0.9 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the 2-star Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi in the rooms and a car park on site. Located in close proximity to a convenient place to shop such as the Cowell's Beach Surf Shop, this Santa Cruz hotel provides 25 rooms.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms comprise a dining area and a mini-kitchen, and are furnished with a study desk. Guests can make use of a minibar fridge and coffee/tea making equipment, and relax with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some bathrooms have a separate toilet, along with towels. You can also enjoy city views from some of these air-conditioned rooms.
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 a mere 0.9 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the 2-star Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi in the rooms and a car park on site. Located in close proximity to a convenient place to shop such as the Cowell's Beach Surf Shop, this Santa Cruz hotel provides 25 rooms.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms comprise a dining area and a mini-kitchen, and are furnished with a study desk. Guests can make use of a minibar fridge and coffee/tea making equipment, and relax with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some bathrooms have a separate toilet, along with towels. You can also enjoy city views from some of these air-conditioned rooms.
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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 (411 Reviews) |
From 75$ | |
| Carousel Beach Inn |
8.5 / 10 (1768 Reviews) |
From 109$ | |
| Drift Inn, Llc |
7.9 / 10 (788 Reviews) |
From 65$ | |
| National 9 Motel |
8.2 / 10 (641 Reviews) |
From 89$ | |
| Seaway Inn |
8.5 / 10 (144 Reviews) |
From 99$ |
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