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Sunny Cove Motel
Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 6.5 km from the motel and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 6.5 km away.
United States of America
Wait. Was there a breakfast. Yes this place is older but you really can't beat everything you get. A great location. The room have kitchens or kitchenettes and my room had a little separate alcove for the bed. The staff is beyond nice and helpful
Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.
A flat-screen TV with cable channels is featured in each room as well as a private patio, a microwave, a refrigerator, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. Free WiFi is available in every room. Select rooms offer a spa bath for two or views of the amusement park.
Switzerland
great spot, close to boardwalk
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Free on-site parking is available at this pet-friendly motel.
Slovakia
Nice spacious room, free parking, smooth check in, very friendly staff.
Aqua Breeze Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
Aqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.
The rooms include a flat screen TV with cable and premium movie channels, a microwave, and a refrigerator. The rooms include a private bathroom.
United States of America
I am a repeat customer. I will be back again to book the room from here.
Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
Located within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
Cable TV, free toiletries, and a coffee machine are offered in all rooms at Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk. All rooms are non-smoking.
Romania
Really tidy for this price, really helpful and polite staff
Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
Located less than 5 minutes’ walk from the beach, this hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes’ drive from University of California -Santa Cruz. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms.
Austria
great location, really close to the pear and rollercoasters, we also had a view to the sea
Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers free parking and easy access to a variety of local attractions. Free WiFi is available in all rooms and free parking is available as well.
United States of America
It's minutes away to the boardwalk
Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.
Featuring cable TV with extended channels, each room at the Seaway Inn is equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and microwave. All air-conditioned rooms boast beach inspired décor.
United States of America
There was no breakfast for us. The location was perfect and the staff was great.
Drift Inn, LLC
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
This central Santa Cruz motel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.
A microwave and mini-fridge are furnished in all rooms at Drift Inn, LLC. A telephone and wake-up service are also available.
Canada
This place was amazing. The staff was so nice and gave us an upgraded room. It was very clean, comfortable and very close to the beach (10 min walk). The bathroom had been remodeled nicely. It was also very affordable. I loved everything about it!
National 9 Motel
Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
This motel is off the Santa Cruz Highway One and is 2 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The motel offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi.
National 9 Motel rooms include a private bathroom. The rooms are also equipped with cable TV with HBO.
United Kingdom
great location, really clean, comfortable beds
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Sunny Cove Motel
Santa CruzBreakfast options9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 133 reviewsLocated in Santa Cruz, within a few steps of Sunny Cove Beach and a 7-minute walk of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free...
Jane is Awesome as well as the location and customer service!!
Carousel Beach Inn
Santa CruzBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,733 reviewsLocated 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.
Breakfast included, great location, friendly staff
Aqua Breeze Inn
Santa CruzBreakfast options7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,015 reviewsAqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.
Perfect location to walk everywhere and felt safe.
Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa CruzBreakfast options6.5Scored 6.5PleasantRated pleasant· 352 reviewsLocated a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers free parking and easy access to a variety of local attractions.
Staff was very lovely, even let us check in early.
Seaway Inn
Santa CruzBreakfast options7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 273 reviewsA short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.
It was a good location close to everything. Staff friendly.
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Ocean Pacific Lodge
Santa CruzCentral location8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,217 reviewsLocated 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% nonsmoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.
The location is close to the beach and staff are friendly
The Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Santa CruzCentral location7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 477 reviewsOffering a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel is 5 minutes' walk from downtown Santa Cruz. It offers free WiFi and free parking.
nice and big room, good facilities, friendly staff
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Santa CruzCentral location7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 237 reviewsThis Santa Cruz, California motel features free Wi-Fi. It is 5.3 mi from the University of California Santa Cruz and guest rooms provide a flat-screen HD TV with HBO channels.
Handicap friendly. Great parking. Friendly staff
Drift Inn, LLC
Santa CruzCentral location7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 890 reviewsThis central Santa Cruz hotel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.
Staff/owner was extremely friendly and helpful
Surf City Inn & Suites
Santa CruzCentral location7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 964 reviewsSurf City Inn & Suites is just 10 minutes' walk away from Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. It features an indoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.
Great location, affordable, comfortable, lovely staff.
National 9 Motel
Santa CruzCentral location7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 765 reviewsThis motel is off the Santa Cruz Highway One and is 2 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The motel offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Didn’t have breakfast. Great location for my needs.
Beachview Inn
Santa CruzCentral location7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 600 reviewsLocated less than 5 minutes’ walk from the beach, this hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes’ drive from University of California -Santa Cruz.
It was quiet despite it being in the busy part of town.
Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk
Santa CruzCentral location7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 1,593 reviewsLocated within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
Clean, rooms were exactly like pictures, great location!
Bay Front Inn
Santa CruzCentral location6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 813 reviewsLocated 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.
C'était parfait, nous avons même rallongé notre séjour
Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling
Santa CruzCentral location6.2Scored 6.2PleasantRated pleasant· 460 reviewsLocated next to Boardwalk Bowl, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is less than 5 minutes' walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi and free 1 car parking is included in the reservation.
I liked how close to the beach the property was located
Motel Santa Cruz
Santa CruzCentral location4.7Scored 4.7DisappointingRated disappointing· 481 reviewsA short distance from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other popular area attractions, this California motel provides comfortable accommodations and 24-hour front desk service.
Room was very clean, staff was nice and accommodating.
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- Avg. price/night: $294.658.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,004 reviewsWe absolutely loved this motel. The facilities (heated pool and spa, drinks bar at the pool and even fire pit seating ) were all incredible. The location was right next to the pier which had heaps of restaurants. Wish we could have stayed longer.
TanyaYoung couple - Avg. price/night: $193.678.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,733 reviewsAcross the Boardwalk. Free parking. Private patio. Friendly and helpful staff.
JoergYoung couple - Avg. price/night: $137.657.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 227 reviewsVery cute old motel, recently renovated in good taste. Desk staff were very kind and accommodating. Room was clean and comfortable. Bed was comfortable with good pillowsTedraSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $75.557.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 890 reviewsRoom was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was adequate. The kitchen was exceptional for a budget motel, in that it was separate from the the room with its own door, very large, with a table, chair, plenty of counter space, kitchen sink, microwave, and a mini refrigerator large enough to accommodate ten days worth of food; see the photos. And the man at check-in was very courteous.
PaulFamily with young children - Avg. price/night: $193.678.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,733 reviewsWe loved the fact, that the motel was located next to the pier or beach walk of Santa Cruz. However we were unlucky, because it was closed on the night that we arrived (we only spent one night there). The check-in staff, was friendly, no issues. The parking spots, free parking, were super convenient, and the security shut our trunk that we left open (thanks for that!). The hallways, that leads to the rooms, look quite old and shabby, they could need some improvement. The rooms were alright, motel style, nothing fancy, but clean.
FrankFamily with young children - Avg. price/night: $93.877.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 735 reviewsThe location of the motel is great! The quality of the room is worth the money.ShnyraSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $101.788.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 407 reviewsVery clean and newly renovated. Best motel so far in my USA travel for 15 years. The price-performance ratio is very good. Very friendly reception and the rooms perfectly cleaned. Rooms are spacious, bed very comfortable. Can fully recommend this motel.
DirkSolo traveler - Avg. price/night: $147.956.2Scored 6.2PleasantRated pleasant· 460 reviewsVery close to the beach and board walk. Wry cool motel sign! Front desk person was incredibly pleasant! Nice size roomJayneYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: $93.877.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 735 reviewsGreat motel, perfect location, price was great, staff was friendly and quick check in. Safe area. Very clean, good new towels. Free on site parking. Ice machine.GerdaYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: $120.927.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 649 reviewsThe property was reasonably maintained and offered everything you could ask for of a motel
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