Santa Cruz Cheapest Hotels Near Me

Finding economical accommodations in Santa Cruz doesn't mean sacrificing comfort or convenience. There are various options that cater to budget-conscious travelers while offering essential amenities and easy access to the area's attractions. From charming motels to budget-friendly inns, visitors can rest easy knowing they have plenty of choices without breaking the bank. Whether you're traveling alone, with family, or on a romantic getaway, Santa Cruz presents affordable lodging that meets diverse needs.

The Best Santa Cruz Cheapest Hotels Near Me

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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz Best Western Plus All Suites Inn Carousel Beach Inn Sunny Cove Motel Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg Hitching Post Studios Inn Mission Inn Surf City Inn & Suites Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz

📍 2956 Mission Street

Offering a swimming pool, Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz is set in Westside Santa Cruz district, about 10 minutes' drive from the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach. The venue is located along surfing beach, about 3 km from the centre of Santa Cruz.

The hotel enjoys a magnificent location close to a wildlife park. L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery is approximately 10 minutes by car from the inn, while Mineta San Jose International airport is 60 km from it. Moore creek preserve is close to the property. Natural Bridges Drive & Mission Street bus stop is not far from the venue.

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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

📍 500 Ocean Street

Comprising 77 rooms, the unique Best Western Plus All Suites Inn Santa Cruz is nestled around a 5-minute ride from San Lorenzo River. All guests can enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the venue and access to a fitness centre.

Santa Cruz Wharf is 1.6 km from the accommodation, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is 1.4 km away. It is located approximately 1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is a short ride from Giant Dipper. This unique hotel lies next to Sky Glider cable car station, within a 750-meters' distance.

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Carousel Beach Inn

📍 110 Riverside Avenue

Situated around 5 minutes by car from Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, Carousel Beach Inn Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi throughout the venue and in-house parking on site. The accommodation is located in Westside Santa Cruz district, 2 km from the centre of Santa Cruz.

Rio Theatre is less than 2.2 km away. You can get to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park in a few minutes by car. The hotel is just a minute's drive from Sky Glider cable car station.

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Sunny Cove Motel

📍 21610 East Cliff Drive

Sunny Cove Motel is located in Santa Cruz, merely 0.9 km from Blacks Beach, and offers an outdoor pool area. The venue is set 5 minutes' walk from East Cliff Drive & 15th Avenue bus stop, providing connection to East Cliff Village Shopping Center.

The property is situated 4 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 60 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. Arana Gulch Trail is 25 minutes on foot from the inn. A few metres away you can find Sunny Cove Public Beach.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg

📍 1410 Ocean Street

Set within 10 minutes' walk of Duck Island Pond, the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, An Ihg Hotel offers a sauna and various recreational opportunities. The inn is located in the heart of Santa Cruz, 10 minutes by car from The Mystery Spot.

The venue is a 5-minute drive from Neary Lagoon Park. The accommodation is 15 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz city centre and 47 minutes by car from Mineta San Jose International airport. You can get to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park in a few minutes by car. Well-connected to many sights, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, An Ihg Hotel is within close proximity of Ocean Street & Franklin Street bus station.

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Hitching Post Studios Inn

📍 1717 Soquel Avenue

Set in Eastside Santa Cruz district, 1.4 km from Jose Avenue County Park, Hitching Post Studios Inn features a heated swimming pool and views of the patio. Wi-Fi is offered throughout the venue and a car park is available on site.

The accommodation is situated 3 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. Guests can visit the nearby Santa Cruz Bible Church as well as Santa Cruz Wharf Pier which is 2.8 km away from the hotel. Hitching Post Studios Inn is centrally located close to Arana Gulch Trail. The nearest bus stop Soquel Avenue & Trevethan Avenue is 250 metres away.

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Mission Inn

📍 2250 Mission Street

Situated around a 10-minute ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, Mission Inn Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi throughout the venue and a car park on site. The accommodation lies in the heart of Santa Cruz, only steps from West End Studio Theatre.

Mitchell's Cove Beach is less than 1.4 km away. The hotel is 25 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz city centre and 52 minutes by car from Mineta San Jose International airport. You can get to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier in a few minutes by car. The property is within sight of Fair Avenue & Mission Street bus stop.

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Surf City Inn & Suites

📍 619 Riverside Ave

Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers accommodation merely 1.6 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is set 1 km from Pacific Garden Mall.

This venue is positioned in the heart of Santa Cruz. It's a 10-minute walk from here to the centre of Santa Cruz. Guests will also enjoy location close to a garden. Surf City Inn & Suites is a short ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Broadway & Riverside Avenue bus station is located within a short walking distance of the hotel.

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Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

📍 6001 La Madrona Drive

Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Hotel is located 44 minutes' drive from Mineta San Jose International airport and offers a swimming pool as well as a fitness area. The venue is set at a 2 km distance from Kings Village Shopping Center.

The accommodation is 4.1 km from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. This hotel is located in a popular area of Santa Cruz. You can get to The Mystery Spot in a few minutes by car. The nearest bus stop is Scotts Valley Drive & Quien Sabe Road, it is only 600 metres away.

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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

📍 1505 Ocean Street

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. Guests will have access to a car park on site for added convenience.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is a 10-minute drive from the inn and a 5-minute drive from Shopper's Corner. The venue is located within a 20-minute walk to the centre of Santa Cruz. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is a short ride from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. The nearest bus stop Plymouth Street & Ocean Street is 650 metres away.

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The Inn At Pasatiempo

📍 555 Highway 17

The Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz is located 10 minutes by car from Arana Gulch Trail, and features various recreational opportunities, barbecue grills, and a golf course. The property is situated 3 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 50 km from Mineta San Jose International airport.

Guests will enjoy a perfect location near mountains and gardens. The inn is also 5 minutes' drive from Harvey West Park. You can get to DeLaveaga Park in a few minutes by car. Well-connected to many sights, The Inn At Pasatiempo is within a short walking distance of Highway 17 & Pasatiempo Drive bus station.

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Bay Front Inn

📍 325 Pacific Avenue

The 2-star Bay Front Inn is located in the very heart of Santa Cruz and features a swimming pool. Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, this inn is 10 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Cruz.

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 1.1 km from the venue, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is 900 metres away. This accommodation is just off San Lorenzo River Parkway Trestle Trail and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. You can get to the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach in a few minutes by car. Laurel Street & Chestnut Street bus stop is located 200 metres away.

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Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz Hotel

📍 313 Riverside Avenue

Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz Hotel is a 3-star venue positioned a 14-minute stroll from Laurel Park. All guests can enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation and access to a fitness studio.

The hotel is ideally nestled in Westside Santa Cruz district, not very far from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center is 1.1 km from the property, while Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km from it. Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz Hotel is located just off Beach Flats Community Garden. The nearest bus stop is 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue only 450 metres away.

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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

📍 505 Riverside Avenue

Situated within 5 minutes' walk of San Lorenzo River, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz consists of 24 rooms. Guests will have access to parking on site for added convenience.

San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center is about 5 minutes' drive from the inn, while Pacific Avenue is relatively near the property. It is located 1 km from the city centre of Santa Cruz. The hotel is at a short distance from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and Beach Flats Community Garden. 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue bus stop is nearly 450 metres away.

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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

📍 407 Broadway Ave

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Hotel, located 1.2 km from Laurel Park, features Wi-Fi in public areas. Pacific Avenue is less than 0.8 km away.

Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, this venue is 10 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. The accommodation is nestled in the very heart of Santa Cruz. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Hotel is a short ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Sky Glider cable car station is located 750 metres away.

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Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

📍 130 West Cliff Drive

Set within 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, the 2-star Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the venue as well as a private parking garage on site. Sky Glider is 700 metres from this accommodation.

The property is conveniently nestled in Westside Santa Cruz district, not very far from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. You can get to the centre of Santa Cruz in about 15 minutes' walk. Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Hotel is a short ride from Museum of Art and History. Pacific Avenue & Viaduct Lane bus stop is located 650 metres away.

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Ocean Gate Inn

📍 111 Ocean Street

Ocean Gate Inn Santa Cruz offers 2-star accommodation 5 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Featuring 25 rooms with views of the river, this inn is set within a short ride from Museum of Art and History.

The property is located in Westside Santa Cruz district, 1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. The venue is ideally situated 18 minutes' walk from Laurel Park. Broadway & Ocean Street bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is just moments from Ocean Gate Inn. Mineta San Jose International airport is roughly 55 km away.

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Aqua Breeze Inn

📍 204 Second Street

The affordable Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz is a 2-star property located 13 minutes' stroll from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Guests will have access to parking on site for added convenience.

Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, this inn is 10 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. Giant Dipper is just 13 minutes’ drive away. Aqua Breeze Inn is a short ride from Cowell Beach. The nearest bus stop is 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue, within only 450 metres away.

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Continental Inn

📍 414 Ocean Street

Set within 1.5 km from Seabright State Beach, the 2-star Continental Inn Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi in the rooms as well as parking on site. Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, this inn is 10 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Cruz.

The property is 17 minutes' stroll from Tea House Spa. The venue is nestled in the very heart of Santa Cruz. You can get to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park in a few minutes by car. This comfortable hotel is in proximity to Broadway & Ocean Street bus stop.

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Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

📍 337 Riverside Avenue

Overlooking the mountain, Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a 5-minute drive from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach in Santa Cruz. Guests will have access to a parking area on site for added convenience.

The venue is located in the entertainment Westside Santa Cruz district. Tea House Spa is 1.2 km from the hotel, while Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km from it. Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a short ride from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue bus station is set 450 metres away.

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Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk

📍 500 Riverside Avenue

Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz offers classic accommodation with 38 rooms, situated within 5 minutes' walk of San Lorenzo River. Guests will have access to parking on site for added convenience.

The inn is located in the heart of Santa Cruz, 5 minutes' drive from Rio Theatre. Laurel Park is 1.2 km from the property, while 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue bus station is 450 metres away. Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk is a short ride from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. Within a 10-minute walk, guests will find Sky Glider cable car station.

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Seaway Inn

📍 176 West Cliff Drive

The 3-star Seaway Inn Santa Cruz offers 22 rooms in a mere 0.6 km from Neary Lagoon Park. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and parking is provided on site too.

The property is located in Westside Santa Cruz district, 2 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. Laurel Park is 1.1 km from the inn, while Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km from it. The famous Santa Cruz Wharf is found nearby. Bay Street & West Cliff Drive bus station is situated 400 metres from Seaway Inn.

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Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling

📍 311 2Nd Street

Comprising 24 rooms, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling Santa Cruz is based just 30 metres from San Lorenzo River. Guests will have access to parking on site for added convenience.

The venue is placed in the very heart of Santa Cruz, 800 metres away from San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center and 1.2 km from Neary Lagoon Park. The centre of Santa Cruz is a 10-minute walk from the property. Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is a short ride from Seabright State Beach. Sky Glider cable car station is located 750 metres away.

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Motel Santa Cruz

📍 370 Ocean Street

Situated within 5 minutes' walk of San Lorenzo River, Motel Santa Cruz consists of 60 rooms. Guests will have access to a car park on site for added convenience.

This property is perfectly located in the heart of Santa Cruz, a 25 minute’s walk from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 2.3 km from the motel, while Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km from it. Motel Santa Cruz is a short ride from Neary Lagoon Park. Sky Glider cable car station lies nearby, within 750 metres.

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Oceana Inn Santa Cruz (Adults Only)

📍 525 Ocean Street

Oceana Inn Santa Cruz is a 2-star venue situated 5 minutes' drive from DeLaveaga Park. Wi-Fi available in the rooms keeps you connected, and multilingual staff will help you with anything you need for a good stay.

Santa Cruz centre can be reached within 10 minutes' walk. Rio Theatre is 1.1 km from the inn, while Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km from it. Oceana Inn Santa Cruz is a short ride from Arana Gulch Trail. The nearest bus stop is Soquel Avenue & Ocean Street, within only 650 metres away.

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National 9 Motel

📍 130 Plymouth St

National 9 Motel is placed in Westside Santa Cruz district, within a 5-minute walk of the bakery Ferrell's Donut Shop. Staying here you will have access to Wi-Fi throughout the property and a car park on site.

Major Santa Cruz sights, such as San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park are located just 1.9 and 2.9 km respectively. The venue is set within 2 km from Santa Cruz city centre. National 9 Motel is a short ride from Santa Cruz Wharf. Emeline Avenue & Fernside Street bus stop lies within 250 metres away.

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