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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$164 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
NZ$164
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
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Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
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The price is NZ$123 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$123
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Mission Inn

Mission Inn

2.5 out of 5
2250 Mission Street Santa Cruz CA
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The price is NZ$191 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$191
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
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Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

2.5 out of 5
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$129 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$129
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
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Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

2 out of 5
50 Front St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$167 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
NZ$167
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$121 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$121
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
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Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
125 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
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The price is NZ$249 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
NZ$249
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

2 out of 5
1015 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$167 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
NZ$167
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach ...
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Santa Cruz Motel Accommodation

You live your life freestyle, always ready for the next adventure. You practically invented the phrase “YOLO”, and your most used hashtag is #travelgram. Or maybe it’s #wanderlust. The world can’t box you in with hashtags, that’s for sure! When you travel, that last thing on your mind is where you’re going to sleep—but you’ve come to the right place. At lastminute.co.nz, not only do we get you, we also have plenty of motel rooms in Santa Cruz.

We bet one of these scenarios sounds familiar: You’re on your way back from an amazing overseas adventure or important conference, but your connecting flight is delayed, and you need a place to crash. Or maybe you were on the most epic of road trips, but you got distracted by all the sights and now you’ve gotta get some rest, stat. But just because you’re low maintenance doesn’t mean you don’t want a great deal. Santa Cruz motels have everything you need at the price you want, like parking, Wi-Fi, and maybe even a pool—not that you’ll be there long enough to even really need it. There are adventures to be had!

Listen, we get it. Motels come in handy in so many situations, they might as well be called “those shoes that go with everything”. And the time has come that you need a motel in Santa Cruz, and you need it ASAP. We’re not here to judge. We’re just here to save the day with our great selection of cheap motels in Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz Motels essential information

Accommodation
26 Motels
Lowest Price
NZ$121
Highest Price
NZ$413
Popular accommodation
Ocean Pacific Lodge, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz, Surf City Inn and Suites, Mission Inn, Torch Lite Inn, Beachview Inn, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, Beach Street Inn and Suites, Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Top trending hotels in Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$218 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
NZ$218
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
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Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$345 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$345
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$413 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
NZ$413
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$178 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
NZ$178
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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