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Santa Cruz 2 Star Accommodation

    Ocean Pacific Lodge

    Ocean Pacific Lodge

    301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
    $159 nightly
    The price is $183 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
    $183 total
    Jul 20 - Jul 21
    Total includes taxes and fees
    8.6/10 Excellent! (1,070 reviews)
    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

    1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
    $147 nightly
    The price is $169 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
    $169 total
    Aug 5 - Aug 6
    Total includes taxes and fees
    8.4/10 Very Good! (1,094 reviews)
    Surf City Inn and Suites

    Surf City Inn and Suites

    619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
    $122 nightly
    The price is $138 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
    $138 total
    Jul 14 - Jul 15
    Total includes taxes and fees
    7.2/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)

Pet Friendly Motels in Santa Cruz

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

    550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
    $219 nightly
    The price is $250 total per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
    $250 total
    Aug 11 - Aug 12
    Total includes taxes and fees
    9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,219 reviews)
    Dream Inn Santa Cruz

    Dream Inn Santa Cruz

    175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
    $339 nightly
    The price is $384 total per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
    $384 total
    Aug 11 - Aug 12
    Total includes taxes and fees
    9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
    Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

    Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

    313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
    $179 nightly
    The price is $205 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
    $205 total
    Aug 4 - Aug 5
    Total includes taxes and fees
    8.2/10 Very Good! (864 reviews)

Motels

Book a motel in Santa Cruz
Simple and cost-effective, motels are a great choice for the budget traveler. If all you need is four walls, a roof and a comfy bed for the night, motels are for you. You’ll be spending all your time enjoying the sights and sounds of Santa Cruz, anyway.

Cheap motels can help you preserve your limited travel funds so you can spend more on good eats, great concerts or fascinating adventures around Santa Cruz. There’s no reason to spend more on a boutique hotel if you’ll be spending the majority of your time out on the town! Orbitz has a great selection of motels in Santa Cruz, so start browsing and planning your getaway.

Budget motels make travel a breeze
Cheap motels can make it possible for you to visit Santa Cruz and see everything it has to offer. They’re good for business travelers, too—budget motels help protect your bottom line. If you live in Santa Cruz and need somewhere local or “near me” to stay during a home renovation or between moves, a motel is a great option as a short-term solution. You can find motel accommodations near major Santa Cruz landmarks and off the beaten path.

Not every motel is the same, though. Some provide just the basics, while others offer swimming pools, gyms, cable TV, free Wi-Fi and other services. Extended stay motel rooms usually include a kitchenette and small fridge, which allows you to save even more money by cooking and storing your own food instead of eating out every night.

Is your furry friend coming with you on your trip to Santa Cruz? Search through Orbitz’s listings of pet-friendly motels in Santa Cruz to make sure your best friend has a place to stay as well.

Santa Cruz Motels essential information

Accommodation
24 Motels
Lowest Price
$112
Highest Price
$384
Popular accommodation
Ocean Pacific Lodge, Surf City Inn and Suites, Mission Inn, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz, Motel Santa Cruz, Rio Sands Hotel, Beachview Inn, Fireside Inn Santa Cruz, Beach Street Inn and Suites